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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, 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...

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Episodes (228)

In person and pondering new Dura-Ace

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Aug 27, 202642:00pending

Bonus: The business of batch-built versus custom metal bikes

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Aug 19, 202632:00pending

The endurance bike some of us have been waiting for

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Aug 13, 202648:04pending

The spectrum of XC race bikes

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Aug 6, 202652:08pending

Pros are not not slamming their stems

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Jul 31, 202652:39pending

Going back to basics

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Jul 23, 20261:05:03pending

Aero bottles are often a step too far

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Jul 16, 202653:44pending

Rumours all around and the aero cost of being in the Yellow jersey

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Jul 10, 20261:08:03pending

Making the test provide the desired result

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Jul 3, 20261:15:15pending

The fastest sleeves you've ever seen | TDF Tech special

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Jul 2, 202653:26pending

The consequences of big wheels and being gaslit

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Jun 26, 202659:17pending

Exploring progressive road geometry

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Jun 19, 202651:52pending

New climbing bikes are being seen, but rarely raced

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Jun 11, 20261:01:08pending

Inner soles, 20 grams, and a new voice

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Jun 5, 202649:38pending

The Crux is now a DirtMac

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May 28, 202650:55pending

Going further on gravel

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May 22, 202649:01pending

Will beep boop suspension come to gravel?

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May 14, 202644:59pending

Aero gravel bikes are not always the fastest choice

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May 7, 20261:01:14pending

Campagnolo is oh so back

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Apr 30, 20261:02:30failed

No questions asked warranties aren’t all upside

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Apr 23, 20261:02:04failed

Roubaix Tech and classic Colnagos

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Apr 16, 20261:17:49failed

Is electronic shifting soulless?

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Apr 9, 202650:08failed

A promising future for Campagnolo

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Apr 8, 202655:47pending

Mixing and matching integrated components

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Apr 2, 202647:39failed

The continual compromise of 1x shifting

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Mar 26, 20261:07:20failed

It’s all marketing

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Mar 19, 20261:01:40failed

Is the new CAAD rider the old CAAD rider?

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Mar 12, 202650:37failed

Is aero the new all-rounder?

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Mar 6, 202654:30pending

Can we stop talking in absolutes?

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Feb 26, 202650:45pending

Bonus: Speaking spokes

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Feb 20, 202631:06pending

Performance bikes are like phones

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Feb 18, 202655:24pending

Bonus: Talking torque

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Feb 12, 202622:29pending

Geek Warning: Chains that rust too easily

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Feb 12, 202644:52pending

Apartment-dwelling bike washing

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Feb 5, 202653:56pending

Geek Warning: Tech that doesn’t sense make

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Jan 29, 202643:11pending

In the pits of the Tour Down Under

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Jan 23, 202645:17pending

Wear items don’t just suddenly become worn

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Jan 15, 202643:41pending

A life of bikes with Calvin Jones

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Jan 9, 202655:01pending

The 2025 GWAs

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Dec 19, 202556:19pending

Do we ever get tired of bikes?

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Dec 12, 202540:35pending

Introducing Escape tyre testing: Get ready to rethink accepted wisdom

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Dec 10, 202523:44pending

It’s the little things that matter most

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Dec 4, 202551:18pending

One more cut to rim brakes

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Nov 27, 202534:47pending

The value of trade shows and new off-road things

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Nov 20, 202555:43pending

Top-end frames on mid-level bikes

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Nov 13, 202545:48pending

Special ep: Design decisions behind the new Giant Anthem

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Nov 12, 20251:13:20pending

A big factory tour and Gravel Burn tech

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Nov 7, 202551:43pending

Campagnolo goes top-tier on gravel, now where’s Shimano?

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Oct 31, 202548:36pending

WorldTour rumours and a split in aero bikes

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Oct 24, 202544:21pending

Saddle positioning and Campagnolo goes Ultra

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Oct 17, 202545:58pending