Geek Warning

SRAM’s new Apex redesign brings AXS wireless electronic shifting to the masses, but there’s also a new mechanical version, and it’s all 1x12 – and we’ve got all the details. Commencal has announced its first gravel bike that’s “not just another gravel bike” (even though it mostly is), RockShox’s Flight Attendant automatic electronic suspension is coming to XC, someone lost something in Lenzerheide, and Ronan outlines some of the tech decisions from his recent record-setting ride in Ireland. And finally, is UDH coming to road bikes now? (Hint: yes, it is).12:45 – New SRAM Apex!31:30 – Commencal gets into gravel37:33 – RockShox’s updated SID spotted in the wild43:46 – A big oops on the start line in Lenzerheide48:17 – Ronan optimizes everything for his 15-hour time trial1:02:15 – SRAM’s UDH is now coming for road bikes, too Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Show Notes

SRAM’s new Apex redesign brings AXS wireless electronic shifting to the masses, but there’s also a new mechanical version, and it’s all 1x12 – and we’ve got all the details. Commencal has announced its first gravel bike that’s “not just another gravel bike” (even though it mostly is), RockShox’s Flight Attendant automatic electronic suspension is coming to XC, someone lost something in Lenzerheide, and Ronan outlines some of the tech decisions from his recent record-setting ride in Ireland. And finally, is UDH coming to road bikes now? (Hint: yes, it is).


12:45 – New SRAM Apex!

31:30 – Commencal gets into gravel

37:33 – RockShox’s updated SID spotted in the wild

43:46 – A big oops on the start line in Lenzerheide

48:17 – Ronan optimizes everything for his 15-hour time trial

1:02:15 – SRAM’s UDH is now coming for road bikes, too


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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