Geek Warning

It’s common for everyone to chase the simple answer for what the best product is. In this week’s Geek Warning, Dave and Ronan discuss why those chasing the best of something may be landing upon fiction. 
 
 Additionally, you’ll hear about the differing paths in aero road wheel design between the latest from Princeton Carbon Works and Cadex. Of course, there’s a PSA. And our Good Thing segment returns. 
 
 As with every week, members of Escape Collective get access to our Ask a Wrench segment. This week, Zach Edwards joins Dave to discuss greasing principles, whether to lube electronic derailleurs, mixing-and-matching SRAM brakes, and more. 

If you like the show, then please consider leaving a review. It’s much appreciated. 
 
 Happy geeking! 

Time stamps:
 

1:20 - Princeton Carbon Works’ research into rim widths
10:50 - Cadex’s new aero combo 
20:00 - SRAM’s new gravity MTB products
22:55 - Ibis has a new XC bike 
24:00 - On our mind: There is no best 
36:50 - PSA: Know when you don’t know  
46:00 - Good thing: Sync Ergonomics Aerobar Three
51:00 - Ask a Wrench (Members only)
51:30 - Do you lube the pivots of electronic derailleurs? 
59:20 - Shimano MTB vs Road on an indoor trainer 
1:04:00 - Mixing SRAM dropbar shifters with four-piston calipers 
1:09:30 - Applying grease to a thread and how much to use 

Show Notes

It’s common for everyone to chase the simple answer for what the best product is. In this week’s Geek Warning, Dave and Ronan discuss why those chasing the best of something may be landing upon fiction. 
 
 Additionally, you’ll hear about the differing paths in aero road wheel design between the latest from Princeton Carbon Works and Cadex. Of course, there’s a PSA. And our Good Thing segment returns. 
 
 As with every week, members of Escape Collective get access to our Ask a Wrench segment. This week, Zach Edwards joins Dave to discuss greasing principles, whether to lube electronic derailleurs, mixing-and-matching SRAM brakes, and more. 

If you like the show, then please consider leaving a review. It’s much appreciated. 
 
 Happy geeking! 


Time stamps:
 

  • 1:20 - Princeton Carbon Works’ research into rim widths
  • 10:50 - Cadex’s new aero combo 
  • 20:00 - SRAM’s new gravity MTB products
  • 22:55 - Ibis has a new XC bike 
  • 24:00 - On our mind: There is no best 
  • 36:50 - PSA: Know when you don’t know  
  • 46:00 - Good thing: Sync Ergonomics Aerobar Three
  • 51:00 - Ask a Wrench (Members only)
  • 51:30 - Do you lube the pivots of electronic derailleurs? 
  • 59:20 - Shimano MTB vs Road on an indoor trainer 
  • 1:04:00 - Mixing SRAM dropbar shifters with four-piston calipers 
  • 1:09:30 - Applying grease to a thread and how much to use 

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/