About this episode
Dave and Ronan discuss the pitfalls of seeking the 'best' product and explore various topics in cycling technology.
It’s common for everyone to chase the simple answer for what the best product is. In this week’s Geek Warning, Dave and Ronan discuss why those chasing the best of something may be landing upon fiction. Additionally, you’ll hear about the differing paths in aero road wheel design between the latest from Princeton Carbon Works and Cadex. Of course, there’s a PSA. And our Good Thing segment returns. As with every week, members of Escape Collective get access to our Ask a Wrench segment. This week, Zach Edwards joins Dave to discuss greasing principles, whether to lube electronic derailleurs, mixing-and-matching SRAM brakes, and more. If you like the show, then please consider leaving a review. It’s much appreciated. Happy geeking! Time stamps: 1:20 - Princeton Carbon Works’ research into rim widths 10:50 - Cadex’s new aero combo 20:00 - SRAM’s new gravity MTB products 22:55 - Ibis has a new XC bike 24:00 - On our mind: There is no best 36:50 - PSA: Know when you don’t know 46:00 - Good thing: Sync Ergonomics Aerobar Three 51:00 - Ask a Wrench (Members only) 51:30 - Do you lube the pivots of electronic derailleurs? 59:20 - Shimano MTB vs Road on an indoor trainer 1:04:00 - Mixing…
People in this episode
Hosts: Dave, Ronan
Guest: Zach Edwards
Topics covered
- aero road wheel design
- product comparisons
- greasing principles
- electronic derailleurs
- SRAM brakes
- best product debate
Keywords
- aero wheels
- Princeton Carbon Works
- Cadex
- SRAM
- greasing electronic derailleurs
- Ibis XC bike
- Sync Ergonomics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Princeton Carbon Works, Cadex, SRAM, Ibis
Products: Sync Ergonomics Aerobar Three
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