Geek Warning: Tech that doesn’t sense make

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Welcome back to Geek Warning! Turn up that radio and listen Suvi, Ronan, and Dave as they discuss the latest big stories in cycling tech.From why many dropbar MTBs being sold have it wrong, through to a rant about stem designs with limited adjustability, there’s plenty to geek about this week.Members of Escape Collective also get Ask a Wrench, where Zach Edwards (Boulder Grupetto) and Dave Rome answer a number of technical questions.Happy bike nerding!Time stamps: 2:08 - Our first Velofollies6:00 - Why many dropbar MTBs are half-baked16:00 - A concept bike designed partly for reality25:30 - Less happy industry times29:30 - Gravaa ceases33:00 - On Dave’s mind: Stems that can’t be moved without cutting steerers42:00 - MADE tickets now open43:00 - Ask a Wrench with Boulder Grupetto (Members Only)44:00 - How do Hookless Max tyre pressures scale with size?51:00 - Quick connectors for hydraulic disc brakes?56:00 - Cannondale Ai offset confusion1:01:00 - Converting an old 29er MTB to dropbar

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Welcome back to Geek Warning! Turn up that radio and listen Suvi, Ronan, and Dave as they discuss the latest big stories in cycling tech. From why many dropbar MTBs being sold have it wrong, through to a rant about stem designs with limited adjustability, there’s plenty to geek about this week. Members of Escape Collective also get Ask a Wrench, where Zach Edwards (Boulder Grupetto) and Dave Rome answer a number of technical questions. Happy bike nerding! Time stamps: 2:08 - Our first Velofollies 6:00 - Why many dropbar MTBs are half-baked 16:00 - A concept bike designed partly for reality 25:30 - Less happy industry times 29:30 - Gravaa ceases 33:00 - On Dave’s mind: Stems that can’t be moved without cutting steerers 42:00 - MADE tickets now open 43:00 - Ask a Wrench with Boulder Grupetto (Members Only) 44:00 - How do Hookless Max tyre pressures scale with size? 51:00 - Quick connectors for hydraulic disc brakes? 56:00 - Cannondale Ai offset confusion 1:01:00 - Converting an old 29er MTB to dropbar

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