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Geek Warning episodes

April 26, 2023 How hardtail mountain bikes are like cats
On this week's episode of Geek Warning: Specialized says its new Epic World Cup will replace hardtails for racing, and while the bike looks interesting, this isn't the first time we've heard such a thing and hardtails have proven time and again that they've got a lot of lives.

Also in this week's show: Wahoo is probably for sale, but who should buy it? Might you soon be taking your e-bike to an auto mechanic for service? Why did Boyd Cycling open up an aluminum rim factory in South Carolina? And James gives a recap of the shiny new stuff – both affordable and expensive – he saw at last week's Sea Otter Classic, along with a PSA on how your DRL might not be providing the visibility you think it is.

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1 hr 12 min
April 19, 2023 A new Tarmac and the worst bike James has ever ridden
This week on Geek Warning, James, Ronan, and Caley talk through rumors of a new Specialized Tarmac SL8, dig into the worst bike James has ever ridden, the return of Mavic (but not where you think they would be), and much more.
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1 hr 12 min
April 15, 2023 The Roubaix Tech Special
Paris-Roubaix has been a better predictor of the bike tech that will be common in the future than any other pro race. It was the first with bigger tires, the first with disc brakes, the first with endurance frames.

So what were teams riding this year? Ronan Mc Laughlin and Caley Fretz dive into the cutting edge of cobble-worthy bike tech.

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57 min
April 14, 2023 Two thumbs up for Campagnolo's upcoming new wireless groupsets
Lots of news in this week's live episode! Fresh patent filings have revealed Campagnolo's upcoming wireless electronic groupsets will have thumb buttons after all, we've got an intriguing new thermoplastic wheel brand as well as two more wheel intros from Roval, Garmin is chasing the sun with new solar-powered GPS computers, Trek seems to be moving away from the Bontrager label, and Q36.5 announces its latest effort to prevent road rash. James also shares his thoughts on headset-based cable routing for mountain bikes (it's dumb), and Dave offers his opinion on race-style repair stands, and we answer a bunch of from our live studio audience.
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1 hr 22 min
April 06, 2023 New bikes, head scratchers, and Dave’s Ultimate birthday present
Fresh off his round-the-world hot air balloon trip, James Huang is back! And so is our resident GrumpyH8ter mechanic, Zach Edwards. They sit down with Dave Rome to chat about a trio of new bike releases, Time’s monstrous new carbon fiber factory, the pros and cons of cable vs. electronic mountain bike shifting, and a PSA about safely pulling your tubeless-equipped bikes out of hibernation.
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1 hr 4 min
March 29, 2023 Ronan's least favourite assignment
In this week's Geek Warning, Dave Rome, Ronan Mc Laughlin, and Caley Fretz dive into...
- Dave's hurt feelings
- Taipei Cycle Show
- Specialized's wild-looking Sirius
- Ronan's spec-bikes thing
- Wax lub on our minds
- and a PSA.

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1 hr 12 min
March 22, 2023The Trojan horse of derailleur hangers and way too much stock
Dave Rome, Ronan Mc Laughlin, and Caley Fretz are back with another nerdy episode, this week they dive into...
Two broken handlebars in the same race
The broader implications of SRAM's new derailleur hanger-killer
The crazy levels of excess stock in the bike industry right now

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1 hr 11 min
March 21, 2023 Deep Geek Dive: How SRAM is killing the rear derailleur hanger
We promised deep dive episodes, and here's the first of many more. In this episode, Dave Rome sits down with SRAM's Lachlan McKillop to discuss the nitty-gritty details of the new Eagle Transmissions. This episode may focus on new mountain bike technology, but plenty here could influence future road bike design.

Check out escapecollective.cc for Dave's review of the new XX SL.

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54 min
March 17, 2023 Geek Warning: Is Campag killing the thumb shifter?
This week’s Geek Warning episode lands with some big news! No, it’s not the new cover art (which is great), but rather that we now have a website that can be found at EscapeCollective.cc.
Also discussed in this episode…
- Official and unofficial things from Campagnolo.•Mountain bike shoes that should please bike fitters.
- An aero helmet that looks funny, but is said to provide benefits that are no joke.•Dave and Ronan discuss what they’ve been obsessing over lately.
- And then we throw to the live member audience for questions.

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1 hr 8 min
March 10, 2023 Inner tubes, no tubes, and our first live audience!
The Escape Collective has officially launched and with that, it’s time to kick off our first show in front of a (virtual) audience. This week Dave, Ronan, and Caley discuss...
•New and old tyre-related things from Conti, Specialized, and Tubolito.
•Ronan shares that he doesn’t want to look forward in his free time.
•Dave worries about whether we want to go where mechanical shifting is headed.
•And then we throw to the live audience for questions.

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53 min

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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 and Ronan Mc Laughlin, this weekly…