Will beep boop suspension come to gravel?

About this episode

The episode discusses the potential for electronic suspension technology to be integrated into future gravel bikes.

In a rare treat, Caley Fretz (aka, The Hammer) makes a return to Geek Warning. Joined by Escape's Senior Tech Editor Dave Rome, this week’s chat covers electronic suspension on mountain bikes and whether it makes sense for future gravel bikes. Time stamps: 00:00:00 - Intro, Caley is back 00:02:01 - Caley is a fan of Flight Attendant 00:25:30 - Electronics for gravel suspension? 00:34:30 - Endurace CF range 00:41:00 - Rotor in trouble 00:42:00 - Why Escape Collective 00:44:56 - Ask a Wrench (members only) 00:45:50 - Can you fix a creaking saddle? 00:50:10 - How to find info on older bikes? 00:56:30 - More Cannondale Ai oddness 01:02:20 - Why don’t mechanics provide their own tools?

People in this episode

Guests: Caley Fretz, Dave Rome

Topics covered

• electronic suspension
• gravel bikes
• mountain bikes
• bike maintenance
• cycling technology

Keywords

• electronic suspension
• gravel bikes
• mountain bikes
• Flight Attendant
• bike maintenance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Escape Collective, Rotor

Products: Flight Attendant, Endurace CF range

Places: Cannondale Ai

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