Geek Warning

Whoa, what a week to be a cycling fan. And for the nerds among us, Roubaix rolling into Sea Otter is always great.

This week Ronan, Alex, and Dave discuss some of the bigger tech finds and blunders of Roubaix and what they may spell for future products and trends. Many tangents are had. Ronan got to ride the new Colnago C72 and shares why he’s always dreamed of owning a C-Series.

Of course, the geeks also cover some tech news, and there’s a PSA. It’s a long one, but we think it’s a good one! As usual, members of Escape Collective get Ask a Wrench (via the member-only podcast feeds). It’s perhaps one not to miss for the chain waxers among us.

Time stamps: 

3:55 - New Shimano SLR pedals break cover
7:48 - MVDP not on that new Endurace
16:42 - 1x everywhere from Shimano and SRAM 
25:30 - Tyres wider than first assumed? 
29:00 - What's going on with all the punctures? 
34;10 - Inflatable inserts from Odyssey Optis 
41:30 - On your mind: The Roubaix-specific bike may still have its day again
49:15 - Roubaix’s most intriguing tech picks (glue)
57:00 - Colnago’s new C72 
1:06:15 - Shimano finally adds crank options to GRX
1:07:15 - Dave’s Tool Lust (Cushcore) 
1:11:35 - Sea Otter Classic is here
1:12:15 - PSA: Be careful not to make a candle
1:17:30 - Ask a Wrench with Zach Edwards (Escape members only) 
1:18:40 - Chain wax for ultra endurance applications 
1:28:00 - Fixing a stuck brake hose olive 
1:32:20 - Time XC pedal creak
1:39:55 - Why isn’t Nitrogen used in tyres? 

Show Notes

Whoa, what a week to be a cycling fan. And for the nerds among us, Roubaix rolling into Sea Otter is always great.

This week Ronan, Alex, and Dave discuss some of the bigger tech finds and blunders of Roubaix and what they may spell for future products and trends. Many tangents are had. Ronan got to ride the new Colnago C72 and shares why he’s always dreamed of owning a C-Series.

Of course, the geeks also cover some tech news, and there’s a PSA. It’s a long one, but we think it’s a good one! As usual, members of Escape Collective get Ask a Wrench (via the member-only podcast feeds). It’s perhaps one not to miss for the chain waxers among us.

Time stamps: 

  • 3:55 - New Shimano SLR pedals break cover
  • 7:48 - MVDP not on that new Endurace
  • 16:42 - 1x everywhere from Shimano and SRAM 
  • 25:30 - Tyres wider than first assumed? 
  • 29:00 - What's going on with all the punctures? 
  • 34;10 - Inflatable inserts from Odyssey Optis 
  • 41:30 - On your mind: The Roubaix-specific bike may still have its day again
  • 49:15 - Roubaix’s most intriguing tech picks (glue)
  • 57:00 - Colnago’s new C72 
  • 1:06:15 - Shimano finally adds crank options to GRX
  • 1:07:15 - Dave’s Tool Lust (Cushcore) 
  • 1:11:35 - Sea Otter Classic is here
  • 1:12:15 - PSA: Be careful not to make a candle
  • 1:17:30 - Ask a Wrench with Zach Edwards (Escape members only) 
  • 1:18:40 - Chain wax for ultra endurance applications 
  • 1:28:00 - Fixing a stuck brake hose olive 
  • 1:32:20 - Time XC pedal creak
  • 1:39:55 - Why isn’t Nitrogen used in tyres? 

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/