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Geek Warning

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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...

Notable Guests

ZZach Edwards4×BBrad Copeland4×JJohn Buckley1×CColin Williams1×DDave Rome1×

Tristan Thomas1×

Episodes (210)

Aero gravel bikes are not always the fastest choice

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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

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Notable Guests

Episodes (210)

Aero gravel bikes are not always the fastest choice

Campagnolo is oh so back

No questions asked warranties aren’t all upside

Roubaix Tech and classic Colnagos

Is electronic shifting soulless?

Mixing and matching integrated components

The continual compromise of 1x shifting

It’s all marketing

Is the new CAAD rider the old CAAD rider?

Is aero the new all-rounder?

Can we stop talking in absolutes?

Bonus: Speaking spokes

Performance bikes are like phones

Bonus: Talking torque

Geek Warning: Chains that rust too easily

Apartment-dwelling bike washing

Geek Warning: Tech that doesn’t sense make

In the pits of the Tour Down Under

Wear items don’t just suddenly become worn

A life of bikes with Calvin Jones

The 2025 GWAs

Do we ever get tired of bikes?

Introducing Escape tyre testing: Get ready to rethink accepted wisdom

It’s the little things that matter most

One more cut to rim brakes

The value of trade shows and new off-road things

Top-end frames on mid-level bikes

Special ep: Design decisions behind the new Giant Anthem

A big factory tour and Gravel Burn tech

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

WorldTour rumours and a split in aero bikes

Saddle positioning and Campagnolo goes Ultra

Special ep: In for review, October 2025

Emergency Ep: SRAM's win and what it means for the UCI

Fancy bottom brackets and adjustable crank lengths

Back to basics with chain lubes

Workshop wishes and crooked hoods

Geek Warning Bonus: Trek on testing gravel suspension and bike design

There is no best bike

The barriers to entry-level road race bikes

Riding a 32in and Ronan is now a mountain biker

'There are no new ideas left in cycling'

The spares we carry

Progress creates opportunity in the backfill

The UCI approval sticker is overrated

Brakes, brakes, and brakes on big wheels

Finished with unfinished products in the market

Big wheels, TT saddles, and Five Stars

Tour Tech

Hookless to hooked and pondering spoke colours