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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 50 MIN

Is the new CAAD rider the old CAAD rider?

from Geek Warning · host Escape Collective

This week, Ronan reveals to the world that he’s never even sat on a Cannondale CAAD. Relatedly, Escape is now hiring a new tech editor. Separate from that controversy, Dave and Ronan chat through some interesting but unreleased products. Dave worries he’s got too much on his mind when it comes to modern electronics in bicycles. And conversation turns a little behind-the-scenes. Members of Escape Collective also get access to Ask a Wrench, where we answer your technical questions. This week a lot of those questions were up Ronan’s alley, so he’s present to answer them.   Happy geeking! Time stamps: 3:40 - Escape is hiring!  7:00 - The new CAAD   16:30 - Interesting concept handlebar from Champn  24:00 - Pogi’s new Enve 6.7s  26:33 - Bianchi’s Infinito puzzling press launch   35:40 - New travel cases from Evoc and Post Carry Co 40:00 - Dave has no more mental capacity for electronics 50:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only)  51:00 - Corrections Corner  52:00 - Bike choice for Paris-Roubaix Challenge   1:04:00 - Hookless confusion in the real-world  1:10:00 - First bike with electronic shifting. Things to know. 

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