Geek Warning

Ronan and Dave return to chat through the week of cycling geeking. From emerging trends in one-piece cockpits to the latest in tech news, this episode has plenty of information nuggets. 

As usual, members of Escape Collective have access to the member-only podcast feeds where they receive the full versions of our episodes. Every week, this includes the bonus section of Geek Warning – Ask a Wrench, where you’ll hear pro mechanics answer technical questions from members. This week, the mechanics answer questions related to restoring an older rim brake bike and the reasons to do it; tubeless sealants and dehumidifiers; and a handful of questions related to new disc brake setup.
 
 Time stamps:
 

 4:20 -  Mixing and matching cockpits 
18:00 - Do modern handlebar measurements measure up? 
24:40 - Escape Explained 
25:45 - Prologo joins the pressure mapping game 
34:45 - Safety first: Pikio Labs’ Si helmet 
39:00 - New Canyon spotted 
41:00 - A PSA for crummy pump heads
46:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only) 
46:30 - Bringing an old CAAD9 back to life and whether to upgrade the drivetrain
53:30 - The Chisel dropbar conversion continues
58:30 - Storing bikes with tubeless 
1:02:45 - A fussy and sticky SRAM hydraulic disc brake, plus some sneaky tips 

Show Notes

Ronan and Dave return to chat through the week of cycling geeking. From emerging trends in one-piece cockpits to the latest in tech news, this episode has plenty of information nuggets. 

As usual, members of Escape Collective have access to the member-only podcast feeds where they receive the full versions of our episodes. Every week, this includes the bonus section of Geek Warning – Ask a Wrench, where you’ll hear pro mechanics answer technical questions from members. This week, the mechanics answer questions related to restoring an older rim brake bike and the reasons to do it; tubeless sealants and dehumidifiers; and a handful of questions related to new disc brake setup.
 
 Time stamps:
 

  •  4:20 -  Mixing and matching cockpits 
  • 18:00 - Do modern handlebar measurements measure up? 
  • 24:40 - Escape Explained 
  • 25:45 - Prologo joins the pressure mapping game 
  • 34:45 - Safety first: Pikio Labs’ Si helmet 
  • 39:00 - New Canyon spotted 
  • 41:00 - A PSA for crummy pump heads
  • 46:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only) 
  • 46:30 - Bringing an old CAAD9 back to life and whether to upgrade the drivetrain
  • 53:30 - The Chisel dropbar conversion continues
  • 58:30 - Storing bikes with tubeless 
  • 1:02:45 - A fussy and sticky SRAM hydraulic disc brake, plus some sneaky tips 

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/