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EPISODE · Apr 2, 2026 · 47 MIN

Mixing and matching integrated components

from Geek Warning · host Escape Collective

Ronan and Dave return to chat through the week of cycling geeking. From emerging trends in one-piece cockpits to the latest in tech news, this episode has plenty of information nuggets. As usual, members of Escape Collective have access to the member-only podcast feeds where they receive the full versions of our episodes. Every week, this includes the bonus section of Geek Warning – Ask a Wrench, where you’ll hear pro mechanics answer technical questions from members. This week, the mechanics answer questions related to restoring an older rim brake bike and the reasons to do it; tubeless sealants and dehumidifiers; and a handful of questions related to new disc brake setup.  Time stamps:   4:20 -  Mixing and matching cockpits  18:00 - Do modern handlebar measurements measure up?  24:40 - Escape Explained  25:45 - Prologo joins the pressure mapping game  34:45 - Safety first: Pikio Labs’ Si helmet  39:00 - New Canyon spotted  41:00 - A PSA for crummy pump heads 46:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only)  46:30 - Bringing an old CAAD9 back to life and whether to upgrade the drivetrain 53:30 - The Chisel dropbar conversion continues 58:30 - Storing bikes with tubeless  1:02:45 - A fussy and sticky SRAM hydraulic disc brake, plus some sneaky tips 

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Ronan and Dave return to chat through the week of cycling geeking. From emerging trends in one-piece cockpits to the latest in tech news, this episode has plenty of information nuggets.  As usual, members of Escape Collective have access to the member-only podcast feeds where they receive the full versions of our episodes. Every week, this includes the bonus section of Geek Warning – Ask a Wrench, where you’ll hear pro mechanics answer technical questions from members. This week, the mechanics answer questions related to restoring an older rim brake bike and the reasons to do it; tubeless sealants and dehumidifiers; and a handful of questions related to new disc brake setup.    Time stamps:    4:20 -  Mixing and matching cockpits  18:00 - Do modern handlebar measurements measure up?  24:40 - Escape Explained  25:45 - Prologo joins the pressure mapping game  34:45 - Safety first: Pikio Labs’ Si helmet  39:00 - New Canyon spotted  41:00 - A PSA for crummy pump heads 46:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only)  46:30 - Bringing an old CAAD9 back to life and whether to upgrade the drivetrain 53:30 - The Chisel dropbar conversion continues 58:30 - Storing bikes with tubeless  1:02:45 - A fussy and sticky SRAM hydraulic disc brake, plus some sneaky tips

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