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Geek Warning

Escape Collective
SRAM
Cycling Technology
Shimano
Campagnolo
UCI
Mountain Biking
Gravel Bikes
Cycling
Aerodynamics
Escape Collective
Tour Down Under
Cycling Tech
Bicycle Maintenance
Gravel Racing
Cycling Industry
Mountain Bikes
32-Inch Wheels
Eurobike
Giant Anthem
BMC

Welcome to Geek Warning, a podcast focused on deciphering the world of cycling tech, explaining how bikes work, and how to make them better. Hosted by Dave Rome, Ronan Mc Laughlin and Brad Copeland, this weekly show is your fix for tech geekitude, covering the latest tech news, industry trends, answering mechanical questions, and whatever else is on our minds. Escape Collective is member-funded. I... more

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Hello fellow bike nerds. This week, Suvi Loponen, Ronan McLaughlin, and Dave Rome are on to talk through the week’s tech plus what’s been on their minds.

Suvi’s been busy riding in foul weather in order to test a number of premium rain jackets. The ... more

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This week, Escape’s Dave Rome and Jack Duncan go a little behind the scenes of the bike industry. Dave explains how some products come to be, the value of a brand, what open mould means, and how the business of generic products works.

Later in the e... more

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Recently, Escape’s Ronan McLaughlin surfaced from a multi-month outdoor tyre testing project. That test not only sought to find which fast road race tyres were fastest, but also to study the testing itself. 

All of this was only made possible with t... more

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Every other Geek Warning episode typically ends with the geeks answering 3-4 technical questions submitted by members. This week, we’re opening up our usual Member-Only ‘Ask a Wrench’ section to everyone.

For this episode, Dave Rome is joined by US... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Duncan
Cycling tech journalist and product tester
Escape Collective
Episode: Rebrands, open mould, and original design
John Buckley
Founder of Streamlines, former lead aerodynamicist at Mercedes F1 and wind tunnel engineer
Streamlines
Episode: Bonus: The science behind outdoor tyre testing
Zach Edwards
Mechanic at the Boulder Groupetto
Boulder Groupetto
Episode: Ask Us Anything
Charlie Spanjers
Co-founder and CEO at Berd
Berd
Episode: Bonus: Berd's co-founder on the performance cost of vibrations
Juan Diaz
Brand marketing manager for the Spanish market
Sea Otter Europe coverage interviewee
Episode: The last piece of the puzzle
David Vittoria
CEO
Ber�a Bike
Episode: The last piece of the puzzle
Suvi Loponen
Guest host, discussed Canyon Grail and Sea Otter Europe
Geeks Warning / Escape Collective
Episode: A hands-on guide to Shimano’s new SPD-SLR
Aaron Barcheck
Founder of Mosaic Cycles, premium custom titanium frame maker
Mosaic Cycles
Episode: Bonus: The business of batch-built versus custom metal bikes
Billy Sinkford
Chief Vibe Officer, Head Magician and Founder of Made
Made
Episode: Bonus: The business of batch-built versus custom metal bikes

Hosts

Dave Rome
Host of Geek Warning; cycling tech journalist; long-running host with hands-on testing and industry commentary.
Ronan McLaughlin
Co-host; cycling tech analyst and tour tech expert; contributes structural reviews and field insights.
Jack Duncan
Co-host and technical contributor; joins launches, discusses gear testing and race tech; frequent guest for on-ground perspective.
Alex Hunt
Cycling journalist; covers launches, tech analysis, and industry dynamics; provides race/market context.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 763 ratings
  • Missing one thing

    What happened to Suvi?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    RA1815
    United States6 months ago
  • The whole foundation of ranking campagnola is ridiculous. It's not going to be seen as the top to your group set no one's that stupid In fact it's just looks dishonest to have your first and second groups that have basically the same name. You don't get prestige when someone looks at it and says oh yeah it's not actually the really the top one it just makes you look even stupid. And you and all the other shows keep quoting prices that are complete BS and everyone knows it.

    Podcast Addict
    2
    rycycling
    6 months ago
  • Best in the business

    These guys and gal consistently nail it. I especially appreciated the latest episode on the 1x compromise. It’s a reality many weekend warriors don’t fully understand. Yes, pro and serious amateur gravel racers use 1X, but the jumps between gears are a much bigger deal for us folks like me who average 170- watts rather than 270+.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scooterious
    United States7 months ago
  • Bike geeks rejoice!

    Are you tired of sound bites, short cuts, absolutes and lack of nuance?

    Get a thorough, honest, in depth discussion of the topics covered by some very likeable folks doing great independent journalism at Escape Collective

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rider-reader
    United States8 months ago
  • The perfect level of geekery

    It’s a great podcast, about time I wrote a review. Top marks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WormyJoe
    Australia8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some listeners miss earlier hosts or a higher-energy format, but overall there's strong appreciation for expert analysis and practical value.
Fans highlight the quality of guests and the willingness to dive into real-world mechanical and testing details.
The show is valued for practical, hands-on maintenance tips and honest product discussions.
Listeners appreciate the depth and nuance of tech discussions without treating topics as sound bites.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#30
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#15
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#20
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#12
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#41
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#46
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ask Us Anything
Q: What should a bike shop consider when charging more for emergency or weekend repairs?
The guests say shops can charge a clearly explained surcharge to account for overtime, interrupted schedules, or work moved ahead of other customers. They recommend setting transparent prices in advance, while distinguishing urgent transportation repairs from recreational work that can wait.
Ask Us Anything
Q: Why are so many companies launching carbon wheels, and are there reputable lower-priced options?
The panel says lower barriers to entry and potentially attractive margins have brought many brands into the market, including companies that rebrand existing designs. They note that some established Chinese brands now make quality wheels, but buyers should check warranty coverage, replacement parts, and after-sales support.
Bonus: The science behind outdoor tyre testing
Q: Why report watts rather than coefficient of rolling resistance?
Field testing measures the combined forces acting on the bike, and separating aerodynamic drag from rolling resistance is complicated because the drag coefficient changes with speed. Reporting watts avoids implying that the components have been reliably isolated.
Bonus: The science behind outdoor tyre testing
Q: Why are the outdoor tyre-testing results so closely aligned with drum-test results?
Buckley says both methods can show broad trends, but drum tests typically show a much steeper improvement with increased pressure. Outdoor testing also captures road vibration, roughness and temperature effects that rollers may not reproduce.
A tiring and testing tire test
Q: Are those, I mean, power transfer? Yes, but is stiffness what you want on a mountain bike wheel these days?
Jack says he is not convinced carbon-spoked wheels provide the ride feel he wants, and that their stiffness can lead him to use higher tire volume and lower pressure. He says he has not ridden the Cadex wheels, so their ride quality remains unknown.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Geek Warning

What is Geek Warning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A tech-forward cycling show that dissects the mechanics, gear, and industry moves shaping modern bikes. Across recent episodes, hosts explore wheel tech, frame geometry, aerodynamics, and real-world rider positioning, often pairing hands-on testing with interviews from engineers, riders, and kit specialists. The tone blends practical maintenance tips with deep-dives into market shifts, wind-tunnel data, and racing tech, while keeping segments for listener questions and maker-focused discussions. Notable angles include independent, data-driven takes on new components, a critique of marketing hype, and a commitment to transparent, no-ads-style analysis. These threads create a consistently nerdy, useful resource for shop techs, riders, and bra... more

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Recent guests on Geek Warning include:

1. Jack Duncan
2. John Buckley
3. Zach Edwards
4. Charlie Spanjers
5. Juan Diaz
6. David Vittoria
7. Suvi Loponen
8. Aaron Barcheck

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