Geek Warning

Geek Warning is rarely about the chapter titles, but rather the expertise and information shared within. That sure applies this week, as the conversation covers the real story behind Pidcock’s recent wheel choice at Worlds, Ronan’s ideal rim widths for road racing, and what Dave considers to be the benchmark in SPD pedals. 

There’s also a relatively new Good Thing for SRAM Transmission, a tech tip for anyone turning a spanner, and plenty more. 
 
 As usual, members of Escape Collective (on the member-only feed) get Ask a Wrench at the end of the episode. This week, Zach Edwards of the Boulder Groupetto returns to help answer tech questions from our members. 

Timestamps:
 

 00:01:30 - Ronan “working” at Road Worlds 
00:04:00 - The rumoured story behind Pidcock’s wheels
00:11:00 - The UCI to review its Lugano Charter 
00:19:45 - Enve’s new SES 6.7 Pro have us patting ourselves on the back
00:28:00 - Wolf Tooth trickles down its excellent ALT SPD pedal
00:34:00 - A tech tip to tighten up tool fitment 
00:39:00 - SRAM has a Good Thing for Transmission users
00:45:30 - What Ronan and Dave are busy with
00:47:40 - Ask a Wrench (Member-only feed) 
00:48:00 - Why don’t all tubeless rims have a solid rim bed? 
00:55:00 - Shigura brakes? 
01:05:45 - Reuse a plugged tyre? 
1:10:00 - A front wheel causing brake resonance 

Show Notes

Geek Warning is rarely about the chapter titles, but rather the expertise and information shared within. That sure applies this week, as the conversation covers the real story behind Pidcock’s recent wheel choice at Worlds, Ronan’s ideal rim widths for road racing, and what Dave considers to be the benchmark in SPD pedals. 

There’s also a relatively new Good Thing for SRAM Transmission, a tech tip for anyone turning a spanner, and plenty more. 
 
 As usual, members of Escape Collective (on the member-only feed) get Ask a Wrench at the end of the episode. This week, Zach Edwards of the Boulder Groupetto returns to help answer tech questions from our members. 

Timestamps:
 

  •  00:01:30 - Ronan “working” at Road Worlds 
  • 00:04:00 - The rumoured story behind Pidcock’s wheels
  • 00:11:00 - The UCI to review its Lugano Charter 
  • 00:19:45 - Enve’s new SES 6.7 Pro have us patting ourselves on the back
  • 00:28:00 - Wolf Tooth trickles down its excellent ALT SPD pedal
  • 00:34:00 - A tech tip to tighten up tool fitment 
  • 00:39:00 - SRAM has a Good Thing for Transmission users
  • 00:45:30 - What Ronan and Dave are busy with
  • 00:47:40 - Ask a Wrench (Member-only feed) 
  • 00:48:00 - Why don’t all tubeless rims have a solid rim bed? 
  • 00:55:00 - Shigura brakes? 
  • 01:05:45 - Reuse a plugged tyre? 
  • 1:10:00 - A front wheel causing brake resonance 

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/