April 02, 2026

Mixing and matching integrated components

47 minutes

Ronan and Dave return to chat through the week of cycling geeking. From emerging trends in one-piece cockpits to the latest in tech news, this episode has plenty of information nuggets.

As usual, members of Escape Collective have access to the member-only podcast feeds where they receive the full versions of our episodes. Every week, this includes the bonus section of Geek Warning – Ask a Wrench, where you’ll hear pro mechanics answer technical questions from members. This week, the mechanics answer questions related to restoring an older rim brake bike and the reasons to do it; tubeless sealants and dehumidifiers; and a handful of questions related to new disc brake setup.

Time stamps:

4:20 - Mixing and matching cockpits

18:00 - Do modern handlebar measurements measure up?

24:40 - Escape Explained

25:45 - Prologo joins the pressure mapping game

34:45 - Safety first: Pikio Labs’ Si helmet

39:00 - New Canyon spotted

41:00 - A PSA for crummy pump heads

46:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only)

46:30 - Bringing an old CAAD9 back to life and whether to upgrade the drivetrain

53:30 - The Chisel dropbar conversion continues

58:30 - Storing bikes with tubeless

1:02:45 - A fussy and sticky SRAM hydraulic disc brake, plus some sneaky tips

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