Rim brakes, split bearings, and Ask a Wrench returns

Geek Warning

It’s 2024 and yet we have a new high-end rim brake Colnago to discuss. We certainly didn’t expect to write that sentence.

Also in this week’s Geek Warning, you’ll hear Brad, Ronan, and Dave discuss some broad aero themes seen at the Olympic Games. There’s some chit-chat about Cervelo’s minor update to the Caledonia 5. And Ronan shares a Garmin-related PSA that he had to learn the hard way.

Perhaps the biggest news is that Ask a Wrench has returned. Members of Escape Collective can now submit a recorded question for use in future episodes (please introduce yourself at the beginning).

The episode wraps with some recall-related news out of the USA. And lastly, Dave and Brad discuss Madrone Cycles, a small company focussed on bringing beaten SRAM Eagle derailleurs back to life.

Time stamps:

1:00 - Tech at the Olympic Track
17:40 - Colnago’s novel new braking system
26:50 - Cervelo updates the Caledonia 5, but only a little
33:30 - Ronan’s PSA for Garmin users
36:15 - Ask a Wrench returns!
57:00 - CPSC rules Amazon is liable for recalls
59:10 - Brompton recalls 2024 T-line bikes
1:00:00 - Madrone repairs SRAM Eagle derailleurs