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A jam-packed geek alert episode with a Sea Otter Classic recap, talk about industry woes, the return of the Pick One segment, a PSA, and more.
In this episode of Geek Warning, James has just returned from the Sea Otter Classic and Dave is still thinking about chain lube and tools.
In the Sea Otter realm, James and Dave discuss new eco-friendly tires from Vittoria, new metal bikes from Ritchey and Digit, parts from 5Dev and Xpedo, and new tools from PrestaCycle and Stan's NoTubes. Check out James' visuals of what was discussed (and more) in his Sea Otter Classic gallery.
The conversation then turned to larger questions about Stages Cycling and Kona, which had been absent from action at America's largest trade show and cycling event.
Dave follows a recent video by Silca's Josh Poertner for a better way to apply chain lube. Our PSA is less of a public service announcement and more of a basic guide to understanding where noise is coming from so you can muffle it. And the geeks bring back their Pick One corner to discuss floor pumps.
This episode ends with a new crank-related recall from FSA.
All this and more is explained in this week's episode of Geek Warning, a podcast created for and funded by Escape Collective members.
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Time stamp:
3:00 – Sea Otter highlights including Vittoria, Ritchey, Digit, PrestaCycle, 5Dev, Xpedo and more.
26:00 – The future of Stages cycling and Kona biking is unknown.
36:00 – Pivot back to HighBar helmet straps as seen on Sea Otter
39:20 – Is there a better way to apply chain lube?
45:15 – Chasing the noise
52:40 – Choose a floor pump
1:02:30 – Time’s improved pedal range explained
1:06:00 – FSA recalls some AGX+ gravel cranks
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