Geek Warning

The tech crew at Escape Collective have been paying close attention to the progression toward 32in wheels in gravel and mountain bike, and while the conversation has come up a few times, it felt time to dedicate some real time to the topic.

This week, Escape tech staffers Dave Rome, Ronan Mc Laughlin, and Alex Hunt chat about 32ers in the news, whether the UCI’s potential involvement will slow things, and if a new wheel size is of positive net gain for the wider industry. 

In addition to big wheels, the geeks also talk about some other new products. Meanwhile, members of Escape Collective get Ask a Wrench, the weekly segment where our members’ technical questions get answered.

Time stamps: 

00:02:15 - 32ers in the news 
00:03:00 - Thömus gets the first World Cup podium 
00:07:00 - Canyon’s Lux Era concept 
00:10:20 - A few big wheels at Spoken 
00:12:30 - The UCI’s involvement 
00:23:00 - Brands preparing for the next big thing
00:28:30 - Complications in 32er suspension 
00:36:00 - It’s a high-risk time for more stock 
00:39:30 - Cheaper bikes will be worse 
00:42:00 - Why didn’t it start with gravel bikes? 
00:49:00 - Wolf Tooth’s lower cost range of products 
00:51:50 - Black Inc’s new Hyper wheels. So many carbon spokes
00:59:00 - Ask a Wrench with Colin Williams (members only) 
01:01:00 - Should you service new suspension and talking bushing clearances 
01:14:24 - Fighting stuck tubeless tyres. How to deal with them on the trail? 
01:26:00 - A recall-related question 

Show Notes

The tech crew at Escape Collective have been paying close attention to the progression toward 32in wheels in gravel and mountain bike, and while the conversation has come up a few times, it felt time to dedicate some real time to the topic.

This week, Escape tech staffers Dave Rome, Ronan Mc Laughlin, and Alex Hunt chat about 32ers in the news, whether the UCI’s potential involvement will slow things, and if a new wheel size is of positive net gain for the wider industry. 

In addition to big wheels, the geeks also talk about some other new products. Meanwhile, members of Escape Collective get Ask a Wrench, the weekly segment where our members’ technical questions get answered.

Time stamps: 

  • 00:02:15 - 32ers in the news 
  • 00:03:00 - Thömus gets the first World Cup podium 
  • 00:07:00 - Canyon’s Lux Era concept 
  • 00:10:20 - A few big wheels at Spoken 
  • 00:12:30 - The UCI’s involvement 
  • 00:23:00 - Brands preparing for the next big thing
  • 00:28:30 - Complications in 32er suspension 
  • 00:36:00 - It’s a high-risk time for more stock 
  • 00:39:30 - Cheaper bikes will be worse 
  • 00:42:00 - Why didn’t it start with gravel bikes? 
  • 00:49:00 - Wolf Tooth’s lower cost range of products 
  • 00:51:50 - Black Inc’s new Hyper wheels. So many carbon spokes
  • 00:59:00 - Ask a Wrench with Colin Williams (members only) 
  • 01:01:00 - Should you service new suspension and talking bushing clearances 
  • 01:14:24 - Fighting stuck tubeless tyres. How to deal with them on the trail? 
  • 01:26:00 - A recall-related question 

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/