Geek Warning
Geek Warning
Escape Collective
Roubaix Tech and classic Colnagos
1 hour 17 minutes Posted Apr 16, 2026 at 11:10 pm.
New Shimano SLR pedals break cover
MVDP not on that new Endurace
1x everywhere from Shimano and SRAM
Tyres wider than first assumed?
What's going on with all the punctures?
On your mind: The Roubaix-specific bike may still have its day again
Roubaix’s most intriguing tech picks (glue)
Colnago’s new C72
Shimano finally adds crank options to GRX
Dave’s Tool Lust (Cushcore)
Sea Otter Classic is here
PSA: Be careful not to make a candle
Ask a Wrench with Zach Edwards (Escape members only)
Chain wax for ultra endurance applications
Fixing a stuck brake hose olive
Time XC pedal creak
Why isn’t Nitrogen used in tyres?
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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.
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