Geek Warning

Big wheels, a product recall, and another rant about poor bike design – oh yes, it’s time for Geek Warning.

This week Dave and Ronan return to your digital radios. On the list is a sneaky disappearance of a liked SRAM product, news from UCI regarding 32in wheels, and a recall from Trek. Some time on the tools has Dave ranting about a particularly bad example of internal cable routing, and of course, there’s a PSA.

Members of Escape Collective get access to the full episode, which includes our popular Ask a Wrench segment (this week with pro race mechanic Brad Copeland). Just a note that we had an audio issue, and so Ask a Wrench this week has us answering two questions rather than the usual three. Still, there’s plenty of ground covered.

Happy geeking!

Time stamps:

4:00 - SRAM quietly discontinues older AXS rim brake options
7:20 - UCI leaves the door open to 32in wheels in MTB
12:00 - Trek’s big recall of little things
17:10 - Rant time from Dave
24:00 - PSA for another place to look for a creak
29:00 - Ask a Wrench (Members Only)
32:00 - Corrections Corner for the previous Ask a Wrench
34:00 - Can a chainring wear out before a chain?
41:00 - Shimano 105 shifter levers not engaging

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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