Geek Warning

This week, Escape’s senior tech editors Ronan Mc Laughlin and Dave Rome are back on the mics to talk about Campagnolo’s big news, Stan’s new products, and a big-tyred aero bike from Ridley.

Also, Dave has easy-to-build bikes on his mind and why they’re the sort of bike he personally still seeks out. Plus there’s a PSA for those who ever turn a hex key near a SRAM Transmission or XPLR-equipped bike.

Geek Warning usually finishes on a member-only segment of Ask a Wrench, but not this week. Instead, Dave catches up with famed frame builder Rob English (of English Cycles) about his time at MADE (the North American boutique bicycle show). 

Happy geeking! 

Time stamps:

00:01:45 - Ronan and Jack’s big ride 
00:05:45 - Campagnolo gets its first outside investor 
00:17:30 - For love of easy-to-build bikes 
00:30:00 - A conspiracy theory for proprietary design 
00:36:00 - A PSA for SRAM Full Mount owners
00:37:40 - Stan’s NoTubes has been busy 
00:46:00 - Ridley’s Kanzo Fast 2.0 
00:55:48 - Talking all things MADE with Rob English (Members Only) 

Show Notes

This week, Escape’s senior tech editors Ronan Mc Laughlin and Dave Rome are back on the mics to talk about Campagnolo’s big news, Stan’s new products, and a big-tyred aero bike from Ridley.

Also, Dave has easy-to-build bikes on his mind and why they’re the sort of bike he personally still seeks out. Plus there’s a PSA for those who ever turn a hex key near a SRAM Transmission or XPLR-equipped bike.

Geek Warning usually finishes on a member-only segment of Ask a Wrench, but not this week. Instead, Dave catches up with famed frame builder Rob English (of English Cycles) about his time at MADE (the North American boutique bicycle show). 

Happy geeking! 

Time stamps:

  • 00:01:45 - Ronan and Jack’s big ride 
  • 00:05:45 - Campagnolo gets its first outside investor 
  • 00:17:30 - For love of easy-to-build bikes 
  • 00:30:00 - A conspiracy theory for proprietary design 
  • 00:36:00 - A PSA for SRAM Full Mount owners
  • 00:37:40 - Stan’s NoTubes has been busy 
  • 00:46:00 - Ridley’s Kanzo Fast 2.0 
  • 00:55:48 - Talking all things MADE with Rob English (Members Only) 

What is Geek Warning?

Welcome to Geek Warning, a podcast focused on deciphering the world of cycling tech, explaining how bikes work, and how to make them better. Hosted by Dave Rome, Ronan Mc Laughlin and Brad Copeland, this weekly show is your fix for tech geekitude, covering the latest tech news, industry trends, answering mechanical questions, and whatever else is on our minds.

Escape Collective is member-funded. If you like this podcast please consider supporting us by becoming a member: https://escapecollective.com/member/