Fancy bottom brackets and adjustable crank lengths

Come get geeky with Dave, Ronan, and Zach (Boulder Grupetto), as they add context to the latest cycling tech.

This week you’ll hear about adjustable crank lengths, whether fancy bottom brackets are worth the expense, and if modular mechanical rear derailleurs will succeed.

Members of Escape will also hear a non-safety-critical PSA, and of course, Ask a Wrench. That Ask a Wrench is a little different from the usual, with a long chat about whether the review bikes we get are given special treatment by the brands.

Time stamps:

1:50 - Adjustable length cranks return with SRM
10:15 - A dive into fancy fancy bottom brackets via CeramicSpeed’s overhaul
29:30 - Did Specialized get the new Aethos right?
37:30 - Debating premium, modular, mechanical rear derailleurs.
44:00 - PSA - Check your hex keys for wear (Members Only)
51:00 - Ask a Wrench (Members Only)
53:00 - Do we get special bikes to review?
1:04:00 - Solving mystery air in disc brakes