Roubaix Tech and classic Colnagos

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?