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This week we got new Shimano R9300 Dura-Ace, although not quite the release many had wished for. Escape's senior tech editors, Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin, talk through this new release, the details that are easily overlooked, and where Shimano could do more.Ronan then shares what he saw while covering tech at the Tour de France and how perceived trends can often be false. Dave then raises the increasing problem of Large Language Models (aka, Ai answers) leading people astray in topics that have limited information available online.There's also a bit of interesting tech news from Silca and Tune.As per usual, members of Escape Collective also get Ask a Wrench. This week, Zach Edwards of the Boulder Groupetto joins Dave to cover topics such as noisy drivetrains, why aero isn't more prominent in downhill racing, and what we look for in good headset cable routing. Time stamps: 00:02:21 - Shimano's new Dura-Ace R9300, sorta 00:19:01 - How pro bike fit is and isn't progressing 00:34:20 - PSA related to using Ai for tech help  00:41:15 - Silca's new Super Secret 2.0  00:45:00 - Tune's interesting approach to carbon spokes 00:51:00 - Ronan's got some Record to build  00:52:30 - Ask a Wrench (Members Only)  00:53:00 - Chain noise in more extreme angles  01:02:45 - Where's the aero in downhill?  01:11:20 - What to look for in good headset cable routing 

On this week's show special guest co-host Pete Ranks, the former director of the CIA's Centre for Cyber Intelligence, joins Patrick Gray and James Wilson to discuss the week's cybersecurity news. They cover: Everyone signs the open weights open letter, except Anthropic… of course. OpenAI had no idea it had hacked Hugging Face Kimi K3 open weights released and they're massive! Why a more aggressive response is needed to cyber attacks on OT And much, much more! This week's show is brought to you by SpecterOps. In this week's sponsor interview Justin Kohler and Jared Atkinson talk about how SpecterOps' Bloodhound now supports AWS attack paths. Run it against your AWS infra, but only if you have a strong stomach. The results will terrify you. This episode is also available on YouTube. Show notes Open Weights and American AI Leadership | Social Signals Our position on open-weights models | Social Signals Halvar Flake (@halvarflake) on X | X (formerly Twitter) White House accuses Chinese company of distilling Anthropic's Fable | cyberscoop.com Jensen Huang (@JensenHuang) on X | X (formerly Twitter) Its AI Agent Spent Days Hacking a Company, but Sources Say OpenAI Did Not Notice for a Week | reuters.com How OpenAI's human mistake led to the AI-powered hack on Hugging Face | TechCrunch Security Hugging Face CEO calls for ‘radical transparency' after ‘unprecedented' OpenAI hack | TechCrunch Security Sens. Banks and Schiff Introduce Bill to Help American AI Companies Combat Chinese Espionage | AI Kill Switch Act would let Trump admin order shutdown of rogue AI systems | Ars Technica Marco Rubio tells diplomats to play down talk of American tech "kill switch" | reuters.com Federal agencies broaden alert on Iran-linked OT attacks | therecord.media Coordinated cyberattack disrupts water utilities in 30+ Minnesota communities | CyberScoop NSA and Partners Alert Zimbra Collaboration Suite Users of a Russian State-Supported Phishing Campaign | nsa.gov Hackers hijack hotel Wi-Fi DNS to steal Microsoft 365 accounts | BleepingComputer Microsoft responds to LG monitors installing McAfee ads on Windows | Ars Technica LG to Ban Residential Proxies from Smart TV Apps | krebsonsecurity.com Despite multiple takedowns, botnets continue to grow | cyberscoop.com Extension of CISA 2015 info-sharing protections passes as part of House's defense bill | therecord.media Upbound says hack caused $13 million in fraudulent Acima leases | BleepingComputer Fake Claude app promoted by Bing ads pushes SectopRAT malware | BleepingComputer Apple sued over fake App Store crypto wallet app stealing $1.8M in Bitcoin | BleepingComputer Clop ransomware targets Windchill, FlexPLM in data theft attacks | BleepingComputer 'Wrench' attacks against crypto holders appear to be on the rise | therecord.media OpenAI's Rogue AI Agent Hacked More Than Just Hugging Face | wired.com

We're going back to basics in this week's episode. While Geek Warning is usually for tech-obsessed cyclists, this edition covers the common conversations a bicycle mechanic would have with a client. It's for everyone and anyone who does a little of their own bike maintenance. Many road cyclists are still relatively new to disc brakes, so Jack Duncan and Dave Rome start the episode with a deep dive into many facets of ownership. The basics of chain lube and drivetrain wear are covered later on, as are some thoughts about tyre wear and who tubeless may be right for. After all that, members of Escape Collective get the usual Ask a Wrench segment, this time with the return of a familiar voice. Time stamps:   00:03:45 - The biggest red flag for when something is wrong  00:06:20 - Brakes usually shouldn't squeak or squeal  00:16:00 - Disc brake pad wear  00:20:00 - Pad spacers and travel  00:24:00 - Burning brakes is questionable at best 00:26:15 - The importance of brake bed-in  00:29:20 - Why brakes need scheduled bleeding  00:35:00 - Shifting to chain lube basics 00:43:00 - How a drivetrain wears 00:50:30 - Tubeless is great, but not for everyone  00:57:30 - Don't ignore your front tyre wear  1:05:00 - Ask a Wrench (members-only podcast feed)  1:05:30 - Welcome back to Zach Edwards  1:06:15 - Chasing a forward-offset seatpost  1:14:20 - A weird sound in older AXS front shifting 1:21:45 - Pedals with a top-out knock 

War Room Trump Throws Abraham Accords Monkey Wrench Into Saudi Nuclear Deal at 11th Hour, As Iran Threatens to Conduct Terror Attacks That Will ‘Cause National Mourning in America,' PLUS, Jack Smith Hit With Criminal Referral for Lying to Congress About Spying on Lawmakers

On this episode of Beyond the Wrench, Chris Lollini sits down with Trey McWilliams to discuss how artificial intelligence can help businesses automatically collect operational data, identify underperforming metrics, and provide leaders with potential solutions.

Dave Johnson, President and CEO of ASE, sits down with WrenchWay co-founders Jay Goninen and Mark Wilson to break down the news: WrenchWay is officially part of the ASE family. In this episode, they cover why the deal made sense for both sides, what's changing (and staying the same) with the brand and product, and answer some of the questions they've been getting recently—including whether Beyond the Wrench is sticking around.Watch the video recordingAbout the EpisodeHost: Jay Goninen, WrenchWay, jayg@wrenchway.comGuests: Dave Johnson, ASE, djohnson@ase.com; Mark Wilson, WrenchWay, mark@wrenchway.comLinks & ResourcesGet notified of new episodes --> Join our email listDepartment of Labor & ASE Education Foundation Initiative: Apprenticeship ProgramJoin the ASE Connects CommunityASE Connects brings shops, dealerships, and schools together in one structured network to strengthen the technician pipeline. By making it easier to connect, collaborate, and support students through job shadows, internships, and classroom engagement, ASE Connects helps schools build stronger programs and helps shops develop a more consistent, local source of future technicians. Learn more:ASE Connects Memberships for Shops & DealersASE Connects Memberships for Schools (Free!)Connect with us on social:FacebookInstagramXLinkedInYouTubeTikTok

Send us Fan MailThis week we review the season five episode Movements of Fire and Shadow.Mike asks the question 'boobs, how do they work?', Sarah reminds us that the Minbari are Jewish Space Elves, and Joe explains the potential station alert levels.Spoiler-free discussion: 0:00:00 - 1:02:11Spoiler Zone: 1:02:12 - 1:04:34Next Episode and other Shenanigans: 1:04:35Music from this episode:“Surf Punk Rock” By absentrealities is licensed under CC-BY 3.0“Please Define The Error” By Delta Centauri is licensed under CC-BY 3.0“The Haunted McMansion” By Megabit Melodies is licensed under CC-BY 3.0

Today on the Show: Greg Palast Tracking Trump, as the criminal and Chief gets ready to cripple and fling a wrench in the up-coming midterm elections. Culture Clash founder and award-winning playwright, Richard Montoya keeping track of ICE in L.A. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Trump, as the Criminal and Chief Gets Ready to Cripple and Fling a Wrench in the Up-Coming Midterm Elections appeared first on KPFA.

Dave and Jack are back for another round of Geek Warning. This week, new road bikes from Cervelo and Pinarello bring the discussion to topics such as what makes a good endurance road bike, where emerging Chinese brands are seeing success, and why aero bottles are an impractical feature. In this episode, you'll also hear what Dave considers the best multi-tool and plenty more. Meanwhile, listeners on our members-only podcast feed will hear "Ask a Wrench" at the end of the episode. This week, Dave Rome is joined by pro mechanic Colin Williams to answer questions about sticking Shimano dropbar levers, how to handle failed internal dropper-post routing, and a difference in SRAM chains that the company has remained silent about. Happy geeking!  Time stamps: 00:02:13 - A correction's corner related to airbags  00:04:00 - Pinarello's Dogma X is a pure road bike  00:19:15 - Cervelo's new Soloist is now less affordable  00:32:00 - Wrapping up the WheelTop EDS GeX review  00:42:00 - Dave's multi-tool pick(s) 00:48:30 - Tern updates its compact cargo bike  00:53:30 - Ask a Wrench (members only feed)  00:54:30 - Sticking Shimano brake levers when tightened 00:58:45 - When internal dropper post routing fails  01:09:00 - SRAM T-Type versus Flat Top chains 

Welcome to Songs of Experience: A Bob Dylan Podcast, where we explore the man and the music, one song at a time. In this episode, Henry welcomes renowned scholar and author of "About Man and God and Law: The Spiritual Wisdom of Bob Dylan," Dr. Stephen Daniel Arnoff to discuss a top 3 song, of Henry's from the legendary, Highway 61 Revisited, 1965's DESOLATION ROW.  Listen to the song here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUvcWXTIjcU Desolation Row Written by: Bob Dylan They're selling postcards of the hanging They're painting the passports brown The beauty parlor is filled with sailors The circus is in town Here comes the blind commissioner They've got him in a trance One hand is tied to the tight-rope walker The other is in his pants And the riot squad they're restless They need somewhere to go As Lady and I look out tonight From Desolation Row Cinderella, she seems so easy “It takes one to know one,” she smiles And puts her hands in her back pockets Bette Davis style And in comes Romeo, he's moaning “You Belong to Me I Believe” And someone says, “You're in the wrong place my friend You better leave” And the only sound that's left After the ambulances go Is Cinderella sweeping up On Desolation Row Now the moon is almost hidden The stars are beginning to hide The fortune-telling lady Has even taken all her things inside All except for Cain and Abel And the hunchback of Notre Dame Everybody is making love Or else expecting rain And the Good Samaritan, he's dressing He's getting ready for the show He's going to the carnival tonight On Desolation Row Now Ophelia, she's 'neath the window For her I feel so afraid On her twenty-second birthday She already is an old maid To her, death is quite romantic She wears an iron vest Her profession's her religion Her sin is her lifelessness And though her eyes are fixed upon Noah's great rainbow She spends her time peeking Into Desolation Row Einstein, disguised as Robin Hood With his memories in a trunk Passed this way an hour ago With his friend, a jealous monk He looked so immaculately frightful As he bummed a cigarette Then he went off sniffing drainpipes And reciting the alphabet Now you would not think to look at him But he was famous long ago For playing the electric violin On Desolation Row Dr. Filth, he keeps his world Inside of a leather cup But all his sexless patients They're trying to blow it up Now his nurse, some local loser She's in charge of the cyanide hole And she also keeps the cards that read “Have Mercy on His Soul” They all play on pennywhistles You can hear them blow If you lean your head out far enough From Desolation Row Across the street they've nailed the curtains They're getting ready for the feast The Phantom of the Opera A perfect image of a priest They're spoonfeeding Casanova To get him to feel more assured Then they'll kill him with self-confidence After poisoning him with words And the Phantom's shouting to skinny girls “Get Outa Here If You Don't Know Casanova is just being punished for going To Desolation Row” Now at midnight all the agents And the superhuman crew Come out and round up everyone That knows more than they do Then they bring them to the factory Where the heart-attack machine Is strapped across their shoulders And then the kerosene Is brought down from the castles By insurance men who go Check to see that nobody is escaping To Desolation Row Praise be to Nero's Neptune The Titanic sails at dawn And everybody's shouting “Which Side Are You On?” And Ezra Pound and T. S. Eliot Fighting in the captain's tower While calypso singers laugh at them And fishermen hold flowers Between the windows of the sea Where lovely mermaids flow And nobody has to think too much About Desolation Row Yes, I received your letter yesterday (About the time the doorknob broke) When you asked how I was doing Was that some kind of joke? All these people that you mention Yes, I know them, they're quite lame I had to rearrange their faces And give them all another name Right now I can't read too good Don't send me no more letters no Not unless you mail them From Desolation Row Copyright © 1965 by Warner Bros. Inc.; renewed 1993 by Special Rider Music Follow us on Instagram @songsofbob,If you would like to support hosting my podcasts, please check out my Patreon where for $5 I will give you a shout out on the podcast of your choice. Thank you to, Rob Kelly, Roberta Rakove, Matt Simonson, and Christopher Vanni. For $10, in addition to the shout-out I'll send you a surprise piece of Bob Dylan merch! Thank you to Kaitie Cerovec who is already enjoying her merch! I have a merch shop! Check out all sorts of fun Bob Dylan (and more) items! Thank you to Mark Godfrey, Linda Maultsby and Nancy Cobb over on Substack.Email us at songsofbobdylan@gmail.comSubscribe: YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Substack.

It's the first week of the Tour and Escape's geeks are seemingly all down different rabbit holes. This week, Dave Rome is joined by new hire Jack Duncan to talk through the week in cycling tech, which seems to involve a handful of juicy rumours. From rumours of new Dura-Ace to big wheels from big brands, there's a lot to chew on. Dave and Jack also discuss airbag tech that keeps circling big budget teams. And there's some tool talk for the wrench-enthusiasts.The free episode wraps up with Jack jumping on a call with aero clothing expert Johannes Rom Dahl (of Fusion) to try to get an answer on whether being in Yellow (or another leader jersey) has an aero disadvantage.   Time stamps: 00:02:30 - New Dura-Ace 9300 rumours  00:07:00 - Trek 32ers are coming  00:13:30 - Please tell us 30.5” wheels are actually a joke 00:21:30 - Will airbags ever come to pro racing? 00:30:45 - Jack bought some new tools  00:38:30 - You probably need a breaker bar  00:42:00 - Interview: What being a leader's jersey costs you  01:07:45 - Ask a Wrench (members only)  01:10:00 - Corrections corner  01:12:00 - Torque and headset preload  01:20:00 - A chronically creaky headset and a rant about IS52 01:37:30 - Picking a custom steel frame and picking a builder 

It's the week of the Tour de France Grand Départ, and with it have come a few big bike launches. Escape's senior tech editors, Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin, jump on to discuss whether Specialized's new Tarmac hits the mark. There's also a new bike from Orbea. Plus Dave asks Ronan to confirm just how progressive his fit is, and as it turns out, the answer is not very. Ronan then jumps on a call with Daan Teugels from Belgian Cycling Factory to discuss how Eddy Merckx's reduced-frame-size options can still meet racers' needs. As always, members of Escape Collective don't just support independent journalism; they get access to everything we have to offer. For Geek Warning, that means access to the weekly Ask a Wrench segment, where pro mechanics answer our member's tech questions. And apologies for the audio this week, as Dave accidentally landed on his backup microphone. Time stamps:    00:01:39 - Specialized's new SL9 is a little too familiar  00:19:50 - Kinky steerer tubes aren't as naughty as they sound  00:23:45 - Orbea's new Orca Aero  00:32:00 - How progressive is Ronan's position?  00:40:00 - An aero-optimised run at the Tour Divide 00:45:20 - Giant's new Revolt Advanced SL (and the Liv Devote Advanced SL) 00:48:50 - Campagnolo and Zipp's new price point wheel options  00:53:45 - Chatting reduced frame size options with Eddy Merckx  01:13:15 - Back to Ronan and Dave   01:15:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only)  01:17:00 - Bearing maintenance after a big event  1:26:30 - Can an event like Unbound ruin a new chain?   1:32:00 - MTB disc brake caliper alignment woes  1:42:30 - A fix for leaky ProMax brakes 

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 

The man on Nancy Guthrie's porch covered the doorbell camera with weeds. He improvised. That tells investigators he'd never been to the property before. But whoever planned the operation knew the eighty-four-year-old lived alone, kept a routine, and couldn't fight back. That level of detail comes from inside a person's life.Sixteen days before Nancy vanished, eighty-three-year-old Gail Crane was taken from her Kentucky home by a recently fired caregiver. Found a hundred miles away. Injured. The caregiver was arrested. The insider playbook is documented — and it maps directly to the behavioral evidence at Nancy's home.Then CertiK dropped a classification that reframes everything. The two-billion-dollar blockchain security firm put Nancy's kidnapping in its 2026 wrench attack report alongside thirty-three other verified crypto-related abductions. Wrench attacks use disposable operatives recruited through encrypted apps. The operatives often don't know who they're working for. The handler never goes near the property. If CertiK is right, the face on Nancy's camera may belong to someone who was handed an address, told what to do, and has no idea why.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer and retired FBI Counterintelligence Behavioral Analysis Program Chief Robin Dreeke examine the insider theory, the crypto classification, and what happens to the investigation if local law enforcement has been building the wrong kind of case.A look back at the most compelling stories of the week.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #CryptoKidnapping #WrenchAttack #CertiK #DoorbellCamera #FBI #Tucson #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

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 

The 2 Dudes cover off Jeep Skidplates and if they are really necessary for most adventurers. Check it!

What actually happens when a great technician becomes a shop foreman?In this episode of The Wrench Turners Podcast, I sit down with Mike Ramirez and Aaron Marion, two experienced shop foremen, to talk about the real work of leading technicians on the shop floor.This conversation goes far beyond diagnostics, flat rate, and fixing cars.Mike talks about going from a producing technician to a shop multiplier, helping other techs remove bottlenecks, make more hours, and work better as a team. Aaron shares what it's like leading inside a high-end Porsche environment, why mentorship still matters years into the trade, and why no technician should ever believe they've learned everything.The episode digs into:How mentors build technicians without doing the work for themWhy shop foremen need to document their processesHow team chemistry changes the entire shopWhy reputation matters more than most technicians realizeHow ego can limit growth in the automotive industryWhy personal finances affect technician happiness and performanceWhat real shop leadership looks like when the car, the customer, or the team is strugglingThis is a conversation for technicians, shop foremen, service managers, fixed operations directors, and anyone who cares about building better leaders inside automotive service departments.Because the best tool in the shop is still a good leader.Negative PushesPositive PullsGod Blessj.Find Mike:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-ramirez-1782152a/Find Aaron:LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-marion-257b18231/⚠️ Disclaimer:I'm a licensed mechanic. That doesn't mean I know what I'm doing, whether it's fixing things or filming things. Do your own due diligence.Listen to The Wrench Turners Podcast:Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/1ScwRP0DFMtDsp83JxPhPK?si=26aeb4be65da45ebInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/mrjoshuataylor/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrjtaylor/Chapters00:00 Intro01:56 Express bay to shop foreman05:20 Aaron Marion's early mentors08:01 High-end stores and better shops09:48 Why some shops can't afford to miss15:12 How Aaron handles problem cars18:23 Mike's Prologue diagnostic nightmare20:34 Stumbling gracefully23:17 The middle years of a technician's career25:32 What a dream shop feels like26:23 Learning from everyone in the shop32:39 Aaron's advice for apprentices33:44 Mike on reputation, trust, and leadership37:15 Why technicians need to manage personal finances41:44 Why technicians shouldn't box themselves in44:50 Closing quote and final thoughts

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 

It's not just 2 Dudes... we have a special guest Gretchen from TSTN, who has travelled all over the North. She has some thoughts on Preparedness. Let's listen in!

Geek Warning gets a new voice as Escape's new US tech editor - Jack Duncan - joins the motley crew. Together with Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin, the geeks cover a broad range of topics from Unbound tech, UCI doing UCI things, Ronan's custom inner sole journey, and hubs that allow cassettes to fall off. Of course, members of Escape Collective also get Ask a Wrench. This week, Dave is joined by Jack Duncan to answer a number of questions from our members. Also, Dave sends his apologies to members listening to Ask a Wrench as his mic settings had changed without warning. Time stamps:  00:00:00 - An introduction to Jack Duncan  00:04:30 - Unbound tech wrap  00:16:25 - Disqualification over 20 grams  00:28:00 - Cassettes that fall off and Dave's Public Rambling Rant  00:33:00 - Carbon inner soles are on Ronan's mind 00:49:30 - Ask a Wrench (members only)  00:51:00 - Running a 12-speed chain on a 11-speed cassette  00:57:45 - battery drain issues in an AXS shifter  1:04:00 - How to add grip to a slippery brake lever

In this episode of Beyond the Wrench, Branden Dickey of Conejo Services shares how the company moved from instinct-driven operations to a more disciplined, structured business model. Dickey discusses the role of financial planning, leadership talent, data, and automation in building a stronger organization. He also explains how Conejo's diversified home service model helps smooth demand, lower customer acquisition costs, and keep teams busy year-round.

The 2 Dudes have driven all the mid size trucks. The AT4X AEV, the Ranger Raptor and the TRD Pro. As lifetime Jeep owners, they have some opinions. Check it!

In FBI and digital forensic terminology, a wrench attack is an organized crypto-extortion operation in which networks recruit disposable operatives to physically coerce targets into surrendering cryptocurrency holdings. These operations employ encrypted handler communications, layered payment channels designed to resist tracing, and deliberate separation between the operatives who execute the physical intrusion and the architects who direct it. Cases have been documented across multiple jurisdictions.CertiK, a leading blockchain security firm, included Nancy Guthrie's name on its official 2026 wrench attack case list. The theory gained further attention due to temporal and geographic proximity to a confirmed wrench attack in Scottsdale, Arizona — where two California teenagers, directed by anonymous handlers via Signal, drove 600 miles dressed as FedEx drivers and forced entry into a residence demanding $66 million in cryptocurrency. That incident occurred on January 31st — the same date Nancy Guthrie allegedly vanished from her Tucson-area home approximately ninety minutes to the south.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer evaluates the theory against the publicly available evidence. She identifies elements proponents cite as consistent with the wrench attack model and examines each against the documented operational patterns of confirmed cases.The evidentiary gaps she identifies are specific. No cryptocurrency trail has been publicly established connecting the Guthrie residence to digital asset holdings that would attract this type of operation. The individual captured on doorbell footage appeared to discover the camera in real time — inconsistent with the pre-operation intelligence gathering typical of organized wrench attacks. The equipment visible in the footage does not match standard operative provisioning in documented cases. CertiK's classification may rest substantially on ransom demands that law enforcement has reportedly already dissociated from the underlying criminal act.Coffindaffer also distinguishes the operational characteristics of the Scottsdale incident from what the evidence shows in the Guthrie case. Nancy Guthrie was 84. She remains missing. Her family continues to offer a $1 million reward.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CryptoCrime #CertiK #Scottsdale #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona

A wrench attack is an organized crypto-extortion operation. The networks running them recruit disposable operatives, use cryptocurrency payment channels that are nearly impossible to trace, and protect the architects behind layers of cutouts. They've been documented in cases across the country. CertiK, a leading blockchain security firm, placed Nancy Guthrie's name on its official 2026 wrench attack case list. The question is whether the evidence supports the classification.On January 31st — the same day Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Tucson-area home — two California teenagers drove 600 miles to Scottsdale dressed as FedEx drivers and forced their way into a home demanding $66 million in cryptocurrency. Anonymous handlers on Signal directed the operation. The proximity in time and geography has fueled the theory that Nancy's disappearance may be connected to the same organized crime wave.Jennifer Coffindaffer spent 28 years at the FBI and has worked exactly these kinds of cases. She lays out the operational pattern of documented wrench attacks, identifies which specific elements of the Nancy Guthrie case some proponents argue align with the model, and then tests every piece against what's publicly known.The gaps she identifies are specific. The missing cryptocurrency trail nobody has been able to explain. The person on Nancy's porch who discovered the doorbell camera in real time rather than being briefed about it beforehand — a departure from the documented operational pattern. The gear that doesn't match what recruited operatives in confirmed cases typically receive. And CertiK's classification itself — which may rest on ransom demands that investigators have already separated from the underlying crime.This isn't an endorsement or a dismissal. It's the analytical breakdown the theory deserves — careful enough to take it seriously and honest enough to name what it can't yet support. The Guthrie family is still offering a $1 million reward. Nancy remains missing.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CryptoCrime #CertiK #Scottsdale #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona

Jennifer Coffindaffer has 28 years of FBI experience and has worked the kinds of organized crime operations that wrench attack proponents believe may explain what happened to Nancy Guthrie. She takes the theory seriously enough to examine it honestly — and seriously enough to name where the evidence stops.A wrench attack is a physically violent crypto-extortion operation run by organized networks. Disposable operatives get recruited, directed through encrypted communications, and sent to force families into surrendering digital assets. The payment channels are layered to make the architects invisible. These cases are documented across the country. On January 31st — the same day Nancy vanished — two California teenagers directed by Signal handlers drove 600 miles to Scottsdale and forced their way into a home demanding $66 million in cryptocurrency. CertiK placed Nancy's name on its official 2026 wrench attack case list.Coffindaffer walks through the operational pattern of confirmed wrench attacks: the recruitment pipeline, the encrypted handler communications, the operational security that makes these networks nearly impossible to crack from a digital forensics standpoint. She identifies which elements of the Nancy Guthrie case proponents argue fit the model.Then she tests every piece. The missing cryptocurrency trail that should exist if this was a crypto-motivated operation. Why the person on Nancy's porch appeared to discover the doorbell camera in real time — which contradicts the briefing patterns in documented cases. Why the gear visible on footage doesn't match what confirmed operatives typically receive. And the foundational question: CertiK's classification may depend on ransom demands that investigators have already separated from the crime itself.The Scottsdale case happened the same night. But Coffindaffer identifies the specific operational differences between what happened there and what the evidence shows in Tucson. Nancy Guthrie was 84. She's still missing. Her family is still offering $1 million. The theory deserves scrutiny. So does the evidence.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CryptoCrime #CertiK #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #TucsonArizona #SavannahGuthrie

CertiK tracks crypto-related kidnappings and home invasions across the globe. In their 2026 report, they added a name that stopped people in their tracks — Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie who vanished from her Tucson-area home. They classified her disappearance alongside verified wrench attacks in France, the UK, and a Scottsdale home invasion that happened the same day she went missing.The wrench attack model is built on layers — overseas handlers who identify targets through data breaches, disposable operatives recruited through encrypted apps, and violent home entries designed to force access to cryptocurrency. Experts including former FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer and retired detective Lisa Miller have outlined why elements of Nancy's case resemble the pattern. The proxy-target logic. The amateur-looking operative who might be disposable by design. The confirmed ransom dimension.Tony Brueski lays out the full theory as its proponents present it — then stress-tests every point against the actual evidence. No crypto connection to the Guthrie family has been publicly identified. The person at the door improvised around the camera instead of arriving briefed. The gear and approach contradict what documented wrench attack operatives are provided. And CertiK's own classification may rest on ransom communications already debunked as opportunistic hoaxes with no connection to whoever took Nancy. Both sides of this theory get the examination they deserve.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CertiK #CryptoKidnapping #FBI #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime #ScottsdaleArizona #SavannahGuthrie #TucsonMissing

Howdy geeks! It's Unbound race week, and with that, we've seen an expected amount of fresh new tech in the gravel space.This week, Escape's senior tech editors Dave Rome and Ronan Mc Laughlin discuss Specalized's long-awaited update to the Crux. There's, of course, a bit of big wheel chatter. A fun new project product from Wheels Manufacturing. And plenty more.As a reminder, members of Escape Collective also get access to Ask a Wrench, where member questions are answered by Dave Rome and a quest mechanic (this week, Colorado-based Colin Williams returns).  If you liked this episode, please leave us a review. It helps like-minded cyclists discover us.Time stamps: 00:00:30 - Ronan went racing 00:07:15 - Ronan rides the new Specialized Crux 00:14:50 - But is it actually aero? 00:23:47  - Are pure aero gravel bikes what we need?  00:30:05  - Scott's 32in gravel bike for Unbound 00:36:50  - Wheels Manufacturing's better mud stick  00:42:29  - Paragon Machine Works has been acquired 00:43:56 - Good thing: Mechanics you can trust 00:51:00 - Ask a Wrench (Members-Only feed)  00:52:30 - Weird pulley wheel wear  1:03:00 - When is it time to replace a wheel?  1:12:00 - A Dangerholm-inspired Full-Suspension gravel bike? 

In FBI and digital forensic circles, the term "Wrench Attack" refers to a specific kind of organized crime operation — networks that target wealthy individuals or their family members for cryptocurrency ransom, recruit disposable operatives to carry out violent home invasions, and protect the architects behind multiple layers of cutouts that are extraordinarily difficult to trace.Some people watching the Nancy Guthrie case have raised the question of whether this model could apply. Tony Brueski takes the question to retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer, who has spent 28 years working organized crime and complex investigations and knows the framework inside and out.Jennifer walks through what a Wrench Attack actually looks like operationally. She talks through the recent Scottsdale crypto-extortion home invasion — two California teens directed by handlers, given seed money — that happened on the same night Nancy disappeared, and what that case shows about how these networks recruit and coordinate. She explains why tracing the digital fingerprints from these operations is so difficult even with the FBI working alongside top forensic experts.But Jennifer is careful. She doesn't sell the theory. She examines it. She walks through which elements of Nancy's case could loosely align with the pattern, which elements do not align, and what would need to surface publicly before anyone could responsibly conclude the model actually fits.This is the analytical breakdown the Wrench Attack conversation needs. Tony and Jennifer take the theory seriously enough to examine it on the evidence — and seriously enough to name where the evidence doesn't yet support the conclusion. For anyone who has watched theories take over true crime spaces without that kind of scrutiny, this segment is the antidote.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/ Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/ Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspod X Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#NancyGuthrie #WrenchAttack #CryptoCrime #BitcoinExtortion #OrganizedCrime #FBI #JenniferCoffindaffer #TrueCrimeToday #TucsonMissing #HomeInvasion

The 2 Dudes break down what is required to run 40" tires on your Jeep. And... do you really want or need them? Listen up!

With Unbound on next week, and the Gralloch on last weekend, it felt timely to talk about going further on gravel. For this, Escape's tech and industry reporter, Suvi Loponen, joins Dave Rome. Also joining this week is special guest (and occasional Escape contributor) Kevin ‘Benky' Benkenstein, a familiar face in the ultra world. There's also talk of whether the trend in wide gravel rims is a good direction. And of course, there's plenty more. Just a quick note that Kevin did have some internet issues, so we apologise for the occasional delay in the recording. Members of Escape Collective get the full episode (and no ads!), where mechanic Colin Williams joins Dave to answer technical questions. Time stamps:  00:01:31 - Suvi's time at the Gralloch 00:10:48 - How to get comfortable when going far on gravel 00:17:13 - New Specialized and Canyon spotted at the Gralloch 00:18:29 - What benefits the pros doesn't always benefit us 00:20:33 - Unbound is coming 00:35:07 - New Enve gravel wheels  00:41:49 - Is wider really better, or is this just a trend? 00:45:55 - Niner bikes goes on pause 00:49:00 - Ask a Wrench (member-only feed)  00:50:30 - How long does a bag of wax last?  00:55:15 - Running a road cassette with mountain bike derailleurs  00:59:30 - Building a tool to stress relieve a wheel  1:06:04 - Does suspension need servicing after storage? 

What are “wrench attacks,” and could they relate to the Nancy Guthrie case? On True Crime with Jen Coffindaffer FBI, we examine this disturbing criminal tactic, how it's used to target victims, and whether it may offer insight into the investigation.#TrueCrime #NancyGuthrie #BreakTheCase #CrimeAnalysis #WrenchAttack #JusticeForNancy #CoffindafferFBI

Join Dan Crain, CEO of Robot Toolworx, to discuss the intersection of artificial intelligence and the high-stakes world of heavy industry maintenance and sustainment. From fixing aircraft carriers to repairing excavators, the physical world has long relied on analog processes—whiteboards, paper manuals, and "the guy who knows where to hit it with the hammer." Dan shares how Robot Toolworx digitizes this tribal knowledge to reduce turnaround times and solve the problem of endless maintenance manual errata. We dive deep into why domain expertise in the age of AI is more valuable than ever, why "software" is a dirty word on shop floors, and how that can change.

What does it really take to go from turning wrenches to signing the paychecks? When you’re on the crew, a mistake means a bad day. When you own the company, a mistake could mean losing the house. The leap from technician to owner demands a new mindset, a longer view, and the willingness to put your team’s future ahead of your own. In this episode of Cracking the Code, Victor Updike, owner of Masterworks Mechanical shares his journey from a third-generation wheat farmer’s son to buying the company he once dreamed of working for. He opens up about how crew relationships shifted overnight, the fallout that comes with any transition, the weight of protecting the futures of people who plan to retire under his roof and how to handle it all.The post From Wrench Turner to Paycheck Signer first appeared on My Contractor University | Dashboard.

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 In a rare treat, Caley Fretz (aka, The Hammer) makes a return to Geek Warning. Joined by Escape's Senior Tech Editor Dave Rome, this week's chat covers electronic suspension on mountain bikes and whether it makes sense for future gravel bikes. Time stamps:  00:00:00 - Intro, Caley is back 00:02:01 - Caley is a fan of Flight Attendant 00:25:30 - Electronics for gravel suspension?  00:34:30 - Endurace CF range 00:41:00 - Rotor in trouble 00:42:00 - Why Escape Collective 00:44:56 - Ask a Wrench (members only)  00:45:50 - Can you fix a creaking saddle?  00:50:10 - How to find info on older bikes?  00:56:30 - More Cannondale Ai oddness  01:02:20 - Why don't mechanics provide their own tools? 

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The 2 Dudes discuss why Jeeps fail due to lack of maintenance. What should you be doing to maintain your Jeep?

Are full-blown aero gravel bikes all they're cracked up to be? Dave and Ronan share some strong thoughts on why this may be the wrong path, or at least, why it's still early days for these being the faster choice. For those in the workshop, Dave shares the importance of good lighting and some of his favourite hand-held options for seeing better. Alex Hunt then jumps on to talk about XC tech from the opening round of World Cup racing, including why the conditions caused so many dropped chains. Of course, members of Escape Collective get Ask a Wrench, this week with guru Colin Williams. Dave and Colin answer a handful of questions, but a chunk of the time is spent chatting about their most underrated and overrated tools. Time stamps:  00:02:13 - A Traka load of new, unreleased gravel bikes from Factor and Ridley  00:06:46 - Cervelo Aspero 5 where it's good and where it's really not 00:13:41 - Has gravel learned everything it knows from XC? 00:18:03 - Is the Factor Sarana Ronan McLaughlin's bike for ultras or just confusing? 00:29:42 - A good thing to share about lighting  00:41:47 - Alex joins to talk MTB World Cup 00:43:51 - New bikes spotted in South Korea from Scott and Lapierre 00:51:56 - Lots of mud and 1x drivetrains aren't a good match 01:01:15 - Ask a Wrench (member-only feed)  01:02:40 - Best mechanical shifting options for dropbar?  01:12:10 - Chainline variance and e-bikes  01:17:30 - Squeaky shoes with SPD  01:22:00 - Our most overrated and underrated tools 

The dudes spend a bunch of time talking in depth about all things Jeep steering, including the hydraulic options.

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It's an episode of three parts this week and there's been lots of big tech releases to chat through. Things kick off with Ronan Mc Laughlin and Dave Rome chatting about Campagnolo's new Record 13 release and why it may prove to be the move to put Campagnolo back in the minds of many. There's chat of where Zipp may be gone wrong with its latest 202 wheel release, and Ronan shares some thoughts of BMC's new gravel racer, the Kaius. Then Dave gets tech reporter Alex Hunt on the phone to talk about two new cross-country bike releases - the Specialized Epic 9 and Canyon Lux World Cup.   Finally, and as per every episode, members of Escape Collective get Ask a Wrench. Zach Edwards and Dave offer their insights to three member-submitted questions.   Happy geeking! Time stamps:  00:00:00 Introduction, Ronan's knackered, he's been testing. 00:02:40 Campagnolo release Record 13, cheaper than Super Record, still more expensive than most other things. 00:14:17 Zipp 202 wheels for going up hills. 00:25:29 BMC Kaius 01 Gravel Racing Bicycle 00:37:53 Alex is here to talk about new MTBs 00:40:54 The new 2026 Canyon Lux Word Cup  00:48:30 The 2026 Specialized Epic 9 has arrived with a big price tag and no frame storage 1:02:00 - Ask a Wrench (members only, audio only)  1:04:00 - Headset loosening woes and the Ring of Death 1:14:00 - Over-preloaded hub woes 1:21:10 - Our choice of tubeless tapes 

Marty sits down with Max from BitKey to discuss the evolution of Bitcoin self-custody, the launch of the new seedless hardware wallet, and the architectural challenges of making Bitcoin "everyday money." Max on X: https://x.com/max_guise STACK SATS hat: https://tftcmerch.io/ Our newsletter: https://www.tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ TFTC Elite (Ad-free & Discord): https://www.tftc.io/#/portal/signup/ Discord: https://discord.gg/yHGkvYxdqT Opportunity Cost Extension: https://www.opportunitycost.app/ Shoutout to our sponsors: Bitkey https://bitkey.world/ Aven https://www.aven.com/bitcoin CrowdHealth https://www.joincrowdhealth.com/tftc Unchained https://unchained.com/tftc/ Salt of the Earth: https://drinksote.com/tftc Join the TFTC Movement: Main YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/c/TFTC21/videos Clips YT Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUQcW3jxfQfEUS8kqR5pJtQ Website https://tftc.io/ Newsletter tftc.io/bitcoin-brief/ Twitter https://twitter.com/tftc21 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tftc.io/ Nostr https://primal.net/tftc Follow Marty Bent: Twitter https://twitter.com/martybent Nostr https://primal.net/martybent Newsletter https://tftc.io/martys-bent/ Podcast https://www.tftc.io/tag/podcasts/

The 2 Dudes discuss all things offroad wheels, including backspacing, valve stems, steel vs alloy and beadlocks. Listen up!

Bitcoin holds near $77K–$78K with strong ETF inflows of $2.1 billion over eight days, while Western Union prepares to launch a Solana-based stablecoin and “Stable Card” next month. France charged 88 people in a major wrench attack crackdown, Tether froze $344 million in USDT, and Morgan Stanley launched a money market fund for stablecoin issuers. Strategy and Metaplanet continue corporate Bitcoin buying, and Jane Street denied Terra-related insider trading claims. Markets remain cautious but supported by institutional flows and new product launches. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's the week after the Sea Otter Classic, and the geeks speak surprisingly little of the products shown there. Instead, Ronan and Dave cover new budget drivetrains from SRAM and Shimano. Dave is thinking about unsustainable warranty policies. And there's plenty more covered from the world of cycling tech.  As a reminder, members of Escape Collective also get access to Ask a Wrench (at the end of the free episode). This week, Zach Edwards joins Dave in answering a variety of questions from members. Happy geeking! Time stamps: 00:01:29 - Should you grease headset spacers? 00:05:39 - Lifetime warranties on wear items  00:16:14 - Sea Otter - lots of 32” wheels and the rise of Chinese brands 00:31:38: - SRAM S-Series, where 9 becomes 3 00:39:54 - Shimano CUES 2x11 overlapping with Tiagra 2x11 00:45:37 - UCI vs SRAM. The UCI will make everything safer with limit screws 00:56: 11 - Ronan's nipples are sore, but it's in the name of unlocking performance 1:00:00 - Ask a Wrench (member-only) 1:02:00 - How does new Campagnolo differ in installation?  1:15:00 - Tips for maintaining a full suspension MTB 1:26:00 - Sweat causing Shimano pedal failures? 

“Golf With Jay Delsing” will visit with Kevin Schaeffer, Director of Golf at Annbriar and Justin Wrench, Superintendent at Annbriar. Also, as always, the show will feature the latest news and notes from throughout the world of golf.

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Whoa, what a week to be a cycling fan. And for the nerds among us, Roubaix rolling into Sea Otter is always great.This week Ronan, Alex, and Dave discuss some of the bigger tech finds and blunders of Roubaix and what they may spell for future products and trends. Many tangents are had. Ronan got to ride the new Colnago C72 and shares why he's always dreamed of owning a C-Series.Of course, the geeks also cover some tech news, and there's a PSA. It's a long one, but we think it's a good one! As usual, members of Escape Collective get Ask a Wrench (via the member-only podcast feeds). It's perhaps one not to miss for the chain waxers among us.Time stamps:  3:55 - New Shimano SLR pedals break cover 7:48 - MVDP not on that new Endurace 16:42 - 1x everywhere from Shimano and SRAM  25:30 - Tyres wider than first assumed?  29:00 - What's going on with all the punctures?  34;10 - Inflatable inserts from Odyssey Optis  41:30 - On your mind: The Roubaix-specific bike may still have its day again 49:15 - Roubaix's most intriguing tech picks (glue) 57:00 - Colnago's new C72  1:06:15 - Shimano finally adds crank options to GRX 1:07:15 - Dave's Tool Lust (Cushcore)  1:11:35 - Sea Otter Classic is here 1:12:15 - PSA: Be careful not to make a candle 1:17:30 - Ask a Wrench with Zach Edwards (Escape members only)  1:18:40 - Chain wax for ultra endurance applications  1:28:00 - Fixing a stuck brake hose olive  1:32:20 - Time XC pedal creak 1:39:55 - Why isn't Nitrogen used in tyres? 

A recent review comparing SRAM XPLR AXS to Shimano GRX Di2 1x brought up an interesting comment from a reader: does electronic shifting kill the soul of a bicycle? It's a topic of discussion in this week's episode. Also in this episode, tech editor and industry reporter Suvi Loponen rejoins Geek Warning to talk about Canyon's somewhat confusing new Endurace CFR release. You'll also hear about some other bits of new tech. Meanwhile, the PSA this week doesn't mince words, calling out a new product on Kickstarter as one to avoid.   Of course, members of Escape Collective also get access to Ask a Wrench, where this week Dave is joined by pro wrench Colin Williams to answer a number of your questions. Time stamps:  02:41 - Is electronic shifting lacking a soul?  16:36 - New Canyon Endurace CFR isn't an Endurace  31:59 - New things from Easton, Vittoria and Surly 41:28 - PSA: You can't lube a chain with nonsense 50:00 - Ask a Wrench with Colin Williams (Member's Only)  52:00 - Should I clear coat raw aluminium?  57:35 - Mystery Di2 chain dropping issue  1:05:00 - SRAM dropbar sticky pistons  1:10:20 - Bringing a bike out of winter storage