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Geek Warning
Escape Collective
Campagnolo is oh so back
1 hour 2 minutes Posted Apr 30, 2026 at 11:30 pm.
Introduction, Ronan’s knackered, he’s been testing.
Campagnolo release Record 13, cheaper than Super Record, still more expensive than most other things.
Zipp 202 wheels for going up hills.
BMC Kaius 01 Gravel Racing Bicycle
Alex is here to talk about new MTBs
The new 2026 Canyon Lux Word Cup
The 2026 Specialized Epic 9 has arrived with a big price tag and no frame storage
Ask a Wrench (members only, audio only)
Headset loosening woes and the Ring of Death
Over-preloaded hub woes
Our choice of tubeless tapes
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Show notes
It’s an episode of three parts this week and there’s been lots of big tech releases to chat through. 
Things kick off with Ronan Mc Laughlin and Dave Rome chatting about Campagnolo’s new Record 13 release and why it may prove to be the move to put Campagnolo back in the minds of many. 
There’s chat of where Zipp may be gone wrong with its latest 202 wheel release, and Ronan shares some thoughts of BMC’s new gravel racer, the Kaius. 
Then Dave gets tech reporter Alex Hunt on the phone to talk about two new cross-country bike releases - the Specialized Epic 9 and Canyon Lux World Cup. 
 
 Finally, and as per every episode, members of Escape Collective get Ask a Wrench. Zach Edwards and Dave offer their insights to three member-submitted questions. 
 
 Happy geeking! 
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