# \#geek-warning **URL:** https://community.escapecollective.com/tag/geek-warning/3.md [Latest](https://community.escapecollective.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.escapecollective.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.escapecollective.com/tags.md) --- ## [Ronan's Calipers](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/ronans-calipers/6026)
**Author:** [@Gavin\_Dempsey](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Gavin_Dempsey)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2026, 4:00pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/ronans-calipers/6026 "2026-10-17T16:00:46Z")
Am I the only one left wondering whether Ronan’s Miutoyo is genuine or not? Or is it just me, because I’ve just bought one myself :thinking: --- ## [The "upgrading bike parts" tip/advice, and why it's frustrating](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/the-upgrading-bike-parts-tip-advice-and-why-its-frustrating/6037)
**Author:** [@Benjamin\_Adrian](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Benjamin_Adrian)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 5:18am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/the-upgrading-bike-parts-tip-advice-and-why-its-frustrating/6037 "2026-10-15T05:18:45Z")
Perhaps it’s because I’m a little bit specific, but I found the “upgrade your bike continuously” talk a bit frustrating. Modern components don’t really allow this. I submitted a question about my noisy front AXS deraill… --- ## [Thank you Geek Warning for the segment on bike shipping](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/thank-you-geek-warning-for-the-segment-on-bike-shipping/6036)
**Author:** [@Helga\_Yang](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Helga_Yang)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/thank-you-geek-warning-for-the-segment-on-bike-shipping/6036 "2026-10-14T03:24:13Z")
I am about to embark on bike tour #12. I have always packed my bike into a Trico Ironcase and shipped it to my tour destination. Back when most airlines charged a ridiculous amount of money to check in a bike, shipping… --- ## [Tip for tracking wearage](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/tip-for-tracking-wearage/5737)
**Author:** [@Anders\_Frostrud](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Anders_Frostrud)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/tip-for-tracking-wearage/5737 "2026-09-16T13:58:03Z")
Hi! Listened to «Going back to basics» and wanted to mention Wearage, ‎Wearage App - App Store, an app that tracks wear for different components. Links to strava! Thanks for a great pod! --- ## [Chain Durability (latest geek-warning)](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/chain-durability-latest-geek-warning/5750)
**Author:** [@Frank\_Muller](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Frank_Muller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 12:36pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/chain-durability-latest-geek-warning/5750 "2026-07-30T12:36:50Z")
In the latest podcast it was said during the ask a wrench segment that the latest sram red chains are the most durable. I know that zerofriction posted this about the eagle chains and also somewhat for the D-generation … --- ## [More forward offset on seatpost (latest Ask a Wrench)](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/more-forward-offset-on-seatpost-latest-ask-a-wrench/5749)
**Author:** [@Harris\_Bucklin](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Harris_Bucklin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 12:39am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/more-forward-offset-on-seatpost-latest-ask-a-wrench/5749 "2026-07-30T00:39:22Z")
For the feller who wants more forward offset on their Rodeo Lab. Check out this little doo-dad from Fair Bicycle - https://www.fairbicycle.com/product-page/drop-best-uc-road They make kits for all sorts of seatposts too… --- ## [Wheel Life expectancy (Geek warning “the new crux”)](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/wheel-life-expectancy-geek-warning-the-new-crux/5537)
**Author:** [@Daniel\_Rossbach](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Daniel_Rossbach)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2026, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/wheel-life-expectancy-geek-warning-the-new-crux/5537 "2026-07-22T21:09:06Z")
Just listened to Geek Warning from 05/29 and was a little surprised by your reaction to the question about the fatigue of a wheel after 40k km. I’ve done just under 35k on my main set of wheels since 09/23 and would not … --- ## [Is Electronic Shifting Soulless?](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/is-electronic-shifting-soulless/5316)
**Author:** [@Ihor\_Fedorak](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Ihor_Fedorak)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/is-electronic-shifting-soulless/5316 "2026-06-18T09:44:49Z")
A listener asked on a recent Geek Warning if electronic shifting is soulless? Nope. Shifting lost its soul a long time ago with the advent of indexed shifting. Friction levers, especially when you had to reach to the … --- ## [Unintelligible audio on Geek Warning (Going further on Gravel)](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/unintelligible-audio-on-geek-warning-going-further-on-gravel/5473)
**Author:** [@brad\_landry](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/brad_landry)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 4:04am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/unintelligible-audio-on-geek-warning-going-further-on-gravel/5473 "2026-05-28T04:04:42Z")
Typically the audio quality of Escape Podcasts is crystal clear. The audio quality of the male guest at the beginning of Geek Warning this week, however, was so poor as to be unintelligible. I had to fast forward any tim… --- ## [Definition of ultra-endurance (Going further on gravel)](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/definition-of-ultra-endurance-going-further-on-gravel/5477)
**Author:** [@Jack\_Evans](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Jack_Evans)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/definition-of-ultra-endurance-going-further-on-gravel/5477 "2026-05-22T13:36:18Z")
There was some debate and confusion on this week’s podcast about what constitutes ultra-endurance cycling. A quick Google reveals the answer: over six hours, according to sports science: Training principles and issues fo… --- ## [Beep Boop battery backups](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/beep-boop-battery-backups/5447)
**Author:** [@Blair\_Cabot](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Blair_Cabot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/beep-boop-battery-backups/5447 "2026-05-17T13:52:50Z")
In the last Geek Warning, Caley was complaining about people have electric pumps but finding dead batteries when they go to use them on the trail. It got me thinking about all the batteries I rely on for my rides. My r… --- ## [Dave Rome's Aspero review re harshness](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/dave-romes-aspero-review-re-harshness/5435)
**Author:** [@Cody\_Clark](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Cody_Clark)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/dave-romes-aspero-review-re-harshness/5435 "2026-05-14T19:28:18Z")
Dave’s review of the new Aspero 5 riding extremely harsh (even with maxed out tire widths at proper pressures) really has me rethinking my assumptions about the “wide tire revolution” and how it relates to the “ride feel… --- ## [Geek Warning or Geek Speculation?](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-or-geek-speculation/5374)
**Author:** [@Steve\_G](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Steve_G)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 8, 2026, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-or-geek-speculation/5374 "2026-05-08T12:04:51Z")
This week’s episode covers one groupset that you’ve barely had time to unbox, but rate higher than its competition and speculate that it marks the comeback of an entire struggling brand, and a wheelset that you haven’t e… --- ## [Geek Warning - Tubeless v Clincher](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-tubeless-v-clincher/5310)
**Author:** [@Steve\_Dickinson](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Steve_Dickinson)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-tubeless-v-clincher/5310 "2026-04-30T17:04:32Z")
@Dave\_Rome , having just listened to this weeks episode and all the talk about punctures at Paris–Roubaix and it got me thinking again. I’m still using clincher tyres with tubes on my road bike in the UK and have never r… --- ## [TPU Tube Savers](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/tpu-tube-savers/5061)
**Author:** [@thecamdyman](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/thecamdyman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/tpu-tube-savers/5061 "2026-04-30T14:16:38Z")
Hello. In the recent geek-warning podcast there was again talk of the perils of storing TPU tubes in saddle bags. As a PSA, I have started storing my TPU tubes in old soft bags from my sunglasses. No unwanted puncture … --- ## [New Squirt Hot Wax Formula as mentioned in pod](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/new-squirt-hot-wax-formula-as-mentioned-in-pod/5312)
**Author:** [@Kainos](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Kainos)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2026, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/new-squirt-hot-wax-formula-as-mentioned-in-pod/5312 "2026-04-19T12:06:31Z")
So, it was mentioned that the Squirt formula was 40% cheaper than Silca Hot Wax. However, comparing prices in the US, it is $40 per bag of Silca 500mg, and $44 per bag of Squirt 500mg. Is this just a case of US being m… --- ## [Mixing and Matching Sram Ttrsansmission](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/mixing-and-matching-sram-ttrsansmission/5082)
**Author:** [@Yourrealdad](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Yourrealdad)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2026, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/mixing-and-matching-sram-ttrsansmission/5082 "2026-02-23T13:57:39Z")
I just got done listening to the pod about if you can mix and match Transmission derailluers with non trans drivetrain parts. You can and it works perfectly. I have this on two of my mtn bikes. One enduro, one hardtail. … --- ## [Geek Warning Recycling Tools](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-recycling-tools/5052)
**Author:** [@McCookie](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/McCookie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2026, 8:31am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-recycling-tools/5052 "2026-02-15T08:31:30Z")
@Dave\_Rome I posted this on discord but then remembered how much you like discord. :slightly\_smiling\_face: Here’s some inspiration for you to recycle all those dud tools that fail your tests… --- ## [Geek Warning - Ask A mechanic - tire pressure](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-ask-a-mechanic-tire-pressure/5024)
**Author:** [@Tjaard\_Breeuwer](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Tjaard_Breeuwer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-ask-a-mechanic-tire-pressure/5024 "2026-02-04T17:40:46Z")
Hi, in the recent GW podcast you were asked about max tire pressure for wider tires. Zach and Dave said something like: “you won’t be anywhere near the max tire pressure anyway, especially on wide tires”. But, I though… --- ## [Thanks for Ask-a-Wrench Help](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/thanks-for-ask-a-wrench-help/4728)
**Author:** [@Kevin\_Buddhu](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Kevin_Buddhu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 11:15am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/thanks-for-ask-a-wrench-help/4728 "2025-12-04T11:15:26Z")
Thanks Dave and Brad for the long-term storage help for MTBs. I’ll be home soon to refresh sealant and check brakes for air bubbles. Brad asked for a picture of the Bontrager Racelite with a Marzocchi fork, so here she … --- ## [Dissing the Rule of 105](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/dissing-the-rule-of-105/4519)
**Author:** [@Steve\_G](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Steve_G)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/dissing-the-rule-of-105/4519 "2025-10-20T16:31:47Z")
@Ronan\_Mc\_Laughlin On Geek Warning #178, 17 Oct, you mentioned something to the effect that the so-called rule of 105 wasn’t held in high regard by aerodynamicists. Can you direct me to your podcast or article where you … --- ## [Wolftooth clipless pedals](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/wolftooth-clipless-pedals/4479)
**Author:** [@Millan\_Alonso](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Millan_Alonso)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 12:50am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/wolftooth-clipless-pedals/4479 "2025-10-10T00:50:44Z")
Are you guys going to cover the new clipless pedals by Wolftooth? they look sweet! Eager to see a review! --- ## [Episode 171 - there is no best bike](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/episode-171-there-is-no-best-bike/4377)
**Author:** [@Matthew\_Dawson](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Matthew_Dawson)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2025, 2:57am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/episode-171-there-is-no-best-bike/4377 "2025-09-28T02:57:20Z")
Thanks for answering my question @Dave\_Rome had to skip the part of myself asking the question though, absolutely cannot listen to myself on recording😂 --- ## [Ask a Wrench: Additional answers from the forum](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/ask-a-wrench-additional-answers-from-the-forum/4309)
**Author:** [@RichGearing](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/RichGearing)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2025, 3:12am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/ask-a-wrench-additional-answers-from-the-forum/4309 "2025-09-09T03:12:34Z")
From Ep129 (“Riding a 32in and Ronan is now a mountain biker”): Regarding the spoke noise question, particularly with straight pull spokes I have had success in silencing them from lubing the spoke head itself where it … --- ## [Geek Warning - The Spares we Carry](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-the-spares-we-carry/4213)
**Author:** [@jasedepuit](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/jasedepuit)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2025, 7:03pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/geek-warning-the-spares-we-carry/4213 "2025-09-07T19:03:26Z")
Following on from last week’s podcast - let us know what spares you carry and why? Do you switch it up for different bikes? Do you have one set for all circumstances or one-per-bike/discipline? What are the essentials a… --- ## [Ronan on the BMC 32](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/ronan-on-the-bmc-32/4296)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Babcock](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Phil_Babcock)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/ronan-on-the-bmc-32/4296 "2025-09-05T17:38:46Z")
Loved to hear about the early stages of Ronan’s conversion to a mountain biker. And what a way to start aboard the most talked-about mountain bike of the year. On the pod, the guys talked a bit about the size of the bike… --- ## [RE: Moving dropouts from Ask a Wrench](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/re-moving-dropouts-from-ask-a-wrench/4291)
**Author:** [@Joe\_Beals](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Joe_Beals)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/re-moving-dropouts-from-ask-a-wrench/4291 "2025-09-04T18:39:35Z")
I might have an alternative solution for the dropout problems mentioned recently. The caller should try another wheel to see if this fixes the problem. We had a CX bike do this recently when we switched wheels. The pr… --- ## [Bridge the gap](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/bridge-the-gap/4274)
**Author:** [@Corey\_Jameson](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/Corey_Jameson)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/bridge-the-gap/4274 "2025-09-02T23:10:54Z")
In the latest geek warning. Rob mentions a brand called Bridge the gap that makes 3D printed stem spacers and such. I cannot find them online. Has anyone looked at them? Its mentioned around minute 38. --- ## [Sharing Spares is Caring](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/sharing-spares-is-caring/4233)
**Author:** [@jFrisco](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/jFrisco)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 9:56am UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/sharing-spares-is-caring/4233 "2025-08-29T09:56:15Z")
Not to hijack the thread, but this has me thinking about the etiquette of lending and borrowing tools and tubes on group rides. There are multiple scenarios. One is surrounding tubes. Someone double flats and needs a … --- ## [Magene disc brake failure](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/magene-disc-brake-failure/4228)
**Author:** [@JC1979](https://community.escapecollective.com/u/JC1979)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2025, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.escapecollective.com/t/magene-disc-brake-failure/4228 "2025-08-26T18:57:55Z")
Maybe one for a PSA or general discussion about checking disc brakes, rather than a dive into the case specifically as there are a few too many uncertainties, but the complete failure of a set of Magene road brakes and t… [Next page](https://community.escapecollective.com/tag/geek-warning/3.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=geek-warning)