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Episode 158
We’re not sure we’ve ever experienced a busier month in the world of cycling tech. All the major drivetrain manufacturers have released new things. We’ve had two custom bike shows and now it’s the wo…
Published on 2 months, 1 week ago
The week of wireless trickle
Episode 157
Wow, what a week for those who love cycling tech!
If four new dropbar groupsets from SRAM weren’t enough, then Shimano certainly fills that glass with its sudden release of XT and Deore Di2. Join Esca…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Special ep: A chat with SRAM about new Rival and Force and trickling down tech
Episode 156
In this bonus episode of Geek Warning, Suvi Loponen sits down with SRAM’s Dan Stefiuk and Paul Kantor to chat about the all-new Rival and Force AXS groupsets. From tech trickled down from Red, to the…
Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Factory tours and fresh tech
Episode 154
This week in Geek Warning, tech writers Suvi Loponen and Alex Hunt join Dave Rome to discuss their recent factory visits to SRAM, DT Swiss, Oquo, and more.
You’ll hear Dave and Alex debate about using…
Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A Week of Wireless
Episode 153
June has started with a bang when it comes to new cycling tech. This week we’ve seen the long-awaited release of new Shimano XTR Di2, the next generation Super Record from Campagnolo, and a welcomed …
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Special ep: Shimano’s MTB Product Manager on the new XTR Di2
Episode 152
Seven years have passed since we last saw an updated version of Shimano’s flagship mountain bike group. Assuming you weren’t holding your breath, and as a result are still with us, then today is the …
Published on 2 months, 4 weeks ago
Mountain bikers on gravel tyres. What in the upside-down world?
Episode 151
Our necks are hurting from the whiplash of information regarding what tyres are actually fastest off-road. Ronan teases a fresh discussion he had about optimising one sponsored rider for Unbound and …
Published on 3 months ago
Modern chain wins and questionable pressure sensors
Episode 150
Welcome back to the cycling tech podcast with a Geek Warning.
This week, Escape’s tech editors Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin discuss what’s been on their minds. For Dave, that’s how good modern ch…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Special ep: Why is kit so expensive?
Episode 149
You don’t have to look far these days to find a jersey and bib short that costs more than my first road bike, or one that costs less than lunch. In this episode, I sit down with Steve Smith, Brand Ma…
Published on 3 months, 1 week ago
Tech so smart it’s dumb
Episode 148
This week we’ve got wireless shifting on our minds. Campagnolo’s new 13-speed wireless continues to be seen out in the wild, now at the Giro d’Italia. Dave has had his hands on WheelTop’s latest wire…
Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago