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19 jun

Exploring progressive road geometry

This week, Dave, Ronan, and new guy Jack chat about Eddy Merckx’s new bike and why it’s surprised Ronan. The bike provides good fodder for diving into more serviceable cockpits and for understanding why only fashion may limit the uptake of progressive road geometry. There’s good news for those who prefer cable-actuated shifting, as Shimano has updated its mountain bike offerings. Dave has other things on his mind, too, including Australia’s Spoken bike show and how downhill is teasing future puzzling for disc brakes.Of course, there’s plenty more than that, and members of Escape Collective also get Ask a Wrench at the end of the episode (members-only feed). Time stamps: 00:01:30 - The new Eddy Merckx and an exploration into progressive road geometry 00:22:45 - Shimano’s mechanical shifting update 00:29:00 - Shimano updates a real classic 00:31:45 - Don’t miss Overnight Success 00:33:50 - Downhill tech is on Dave’s mind and the pursuit of heat-regulated brakes 00:39:15 - Dave makes a case for why Australia’s builder scene is world-class 00:46:00 - Cannondale’s nostalgic Team Dream CAAD14s 00:47:15 - Bianchi’s new Specialissima 00:51:45 - Ask a Wrench with Colin Williams (Members Only) 00:54:00 - A Shimano mechanical dropbar shifter that’s coming undone 01:03:00 - Inconsistent Torx tooling 01:13:45 - Noisy eccentric bottom bracket challenges 01:21:20 - Disc brake pads for high elevation bike packing

19 jun

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52 min.
16 jun

Industry Special EP3: The Rise of the Chinese Brands

They seemed to arrive overnight: Chinese bike brands turning up in the WorldTour peloton, in your local shop, and all over your feed. But almost no one inside the industry thinks it was sudden at all. Most of the bikes we ride have been built in Asia for decades, so perhaps it was only a matter of time before those factories started putting their own names on the down tube. This episode digs into why these brands are expanding now, and the competition this poses for many Western brands who are already struggling. We cover China's national strategy behind the rise, the role COVID played as an accelerator, government subsidies, the domestic price war, and aspects of vertical integration. To become a member so you can listen to this full episode, head over to www.escapecollective.com/overnightsuccess

16 jun

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36 min.
1 dag geleden

The consequences of big wheels and being gaslit

The tech crew at Escape Collective have been paying close attention to the progression toward 32in wheels in gravel and mountain bike, and while the conversation has come up a few times, it felt time to dedicate some real time to the topic. This week, Escape tech staffers Dave Rome, Ronan Mc Laughlin, and Alex Hunt chat about 32ers in the news, whether the UCI’s potential involvement will slow things, and if a new wheel size is of positive net gain for the wider industry. In addition to big wheels, the geeks also talk about some other new products. Meanwhile, members of Escape Collective get Ask a Wrench, the weekly segment where our members’ technical questions get answered.Time stamps: 00:02:15 - 32ers in the news 00:03:00 - Thömus gets the first World Cup podium 00:07:00 - Canyon’s Lux Era concept 00:10:20 - A few big wheels at Spoken 00:12:30 - The UCI’s involvement 00:23:00 - Brands preparing for the next big thing 00:28:30 - Complications in 32er suspension 00:36:00 - It’s a high-risk time for more stock 00:39:30 - Cheaper bikes will be worse 00:42:00 - Why didn’t it start with gravel bikes? 00:49:00 - Wolf Tooth’s lower cost range of products 00:51:50 - Black Inc’s new Hyper wheels. So many carbon spokes 00:59:00 - Ask a Wrench with Colin Williams (members only) 01:01:00 - Should you service new suspension and talking bushing clearances 01:14:24 - Fighting stuck tubeless tyres. How to deal with them on the trail? 01:26:00 - A recall-related question

1 dag geleden

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59 min.
11 jun

New climbing bikes are being seen, but rarely raced

New bikes are now rolling in from all directions with both the road and mountain bike race seasons in full swing. In this week’s episode, Dave chats with new hire Jack Duncan about what he’s been seeing at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (aka, the Dauphine). Later in the episode, Jack and Dave discuss new cross-country mountain bikes from Orbea and Lapierre. Then Alex Hunt joins to talk about his experience with the new Scott Spark. Not even prompted by Dave, the geeks also cover space and weight-efficient tools for travel. And as per usual, members of Escape Collective get access to our popular Ask a Wrench segment at the end of the episode. Time stamps: 00:01:10 - Pre-Tour tech at the Dauphine 00:09:00 - A tangent on big brand wheels 00:14:00 - Mystery new shoes 00:15:20 - New climbing bikes are being seen, but rarely raced 00:23:30 - How to pack tools for travel is on our mind 00:41:00 - It’s a week of new 29er XC MTB, starting with the Orbea Oiz and Lapierre XR 00:49:30 - Alex Hunt joins to talk about Scott’s Spark update 00:59:00 - RIP Charlie Cunningham 01:01:40 - Ask a Wrench with Colin Williams (members only) 01:03:00 - Small electric inflators where low pressures matter 01:13:00 - Discontinued pedal lubes and PFAS’ 01:20:30 - What on saddles makes them a wear item? 01:27:00 - Pondering a handlebar that turns more freely 01:30:30 - Talking about our mechanical work

11 jun

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1 u 1 m
21 apr

What a podium presentation says about someone's personality

Georgie and Gracie joined Abby this week to talk about De Brabantse Pijl and the Amstel Gold Race. They discussed the continued power of FDJ United-Suez with Célia Gery, another top rider to add to their list of wins this year, how SD Worx-Protime is still struggling to execute, and what to expect from the final two races of the spring. Abby also sat down with Femke de Vries to talk about her time at Visma-Lease a Bike and the interesting way she found herself on one of the best teams in the world. You can find the written story here.

21 apr

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1 u 18 m
27 apr

Comfort or confidence? The transformation of Demi Vollering

Loren, Gracie, and Georgie joined Abby this week to wrap up the Classics with a discussion of La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège. They talked about FDJ United-Suez's continued dominance and how Demi Vollering has transformed while with the team. They also discussed the live coverage situation and the upcoming Vuelta España.

27 apr

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1 u 15 m
31 mrt

Why wait for a sprint?

This week, Abby, Gracie, Georgie, and Loren focus on the Ronde van Brugge and In Flanders Fields-In Wevelgem. They discuss the sprint that ended an incredible winning streak, how the peloton got to that point, and which teams are finally putting everything together, as well as how UAE Team ADQ and FDJ United-Suez could have played the race on Sunday differently.Abby also sat down with Lucinda Brand of Lidl-Trek to talk about her incredible cyclocross season, her role on the road team, and how the team is starting to come together just in time for the Tour of Flanders.

31 mrt

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1 u 33 m
14 apr

Between a Koch and a hard place at Paris-Roubaix

In this special episode of the Wheel Talk podcast, Abby and Loren are on the ground at Paris-Roubaix Femmes. They chat with Alice Jackson from Rouleur about the shortened live coverage this year, catch up with Marianne Vos before the start, and try to break down how the race played out while recording beside the velodrome.With audio diaries from Franziska Koch (FDJ United-Suez) herself as well as Martina Martins (Canyon-SRAM-zondacrypto), Alexis Ryan (EF Education-Oatly), Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek), and Jeanne Korevaar (Liv-AlUla-Jayco).

14 apr

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50 min.
7 jun

Giro d'Italia stage 9: When dreams become reality

The final stage of the Giro d'Italia absolutely delivered. What a day of bike racing! Heartbreak for some meant healing for others. A stage that wasn't originally billed as a race-changing day turned into the biggest fight of the week. Abby and Loren called up a team fitting of such a stage: Anna Shackley and Alice Barnes. Plus audio diaries from Eva van Agt (FDJ United-Suez), Amanda "Spratty" Spratt (Lidl-Trek), and an EF Education-Oatly double with Alexis Magner and Magdeleine Vallieres.

7 jun

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1 u 9 m
5 dgn geleden

Pogačar is terrifying

Today on the show: Pogačar crushes the Tour de Suisse, the Vuelta has a new theme song, and Mathieu van der Poel gets the most egregious jury fine yet.

5 dgn geleden

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49 min.

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