{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Geek Warning","title":"What’s the widest tyre we’ll see at Roubaix?","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/3f8fb2cf\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3125,"description":"Paris-Roubaix is just around the corner and the geeks have been pondering just how wide we’ll see the tyres of the pros go. Some studies have shown that 40s are fastest, but as you’ll hear from Ronan, the testing he’s currently in the thick of is showing otherwise.You’ll also hear Dave Rome, Ronan Mc Laughlin, and Zach Edwards (Boulder Groupetto) discuss some of the new interesting groupsets coming from Chinese manufacturers and what it may take for them to break through into the mainstream market. Plus, there’s plenty of new tech to discuss, including the new RockShox Reverb AXS dropper and some interesting industry news.Finally, the episode wraps up with our Ask a Wrench segment featuring pro-race mechanic Brad Copeland. As a reminder, you’ll need to be a member of Escape Collective in order to access this popular segment of the podcast.Enjoy!Time stamps:2:15 - The widest tyre we’ll see at Roubaix?23:15 - Taipei Cycle Show and lower-cost drivetrain competition33:20 - refreshed eeWings from CaneCreek35:10 - RockShox Reverb AXS dropper38:15 - SRAM ‘cybersecurity’ issue39:45 - Brose bicycle acquired by Yamaha41:40 - Velo gets a recycling partner in SRAM42:50 - One April Fools that got us chuckling46:00 - CyclingSpy now on Escape52:00 - Ask a Wrench - Member Only53:30 - A mystery click in the front end1:01:15 - The best cycling tool for persuasion1:05:00 - Cutting steerer tubes and the impact on resale value1:12:00 - A detailed conversation on tight XD/XDR cassette sleeves (plus related tools)","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RBvZ42VOa2IulzLpz6GqMhunUzl2KYbNT7_xuoZrdHw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYzNk/OTc3NzE0MjIyOWM0/M2IzZDcwODY3ODU1/Njc5Mi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}