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Geek Warning · Thursday · 47 min

The mechanic model is broken

A report published by CyclingIndustries.com highlights an extreme shortage of skilled mechanics and the issues that presents. Dave and Ronan discuss some of the challenges behind this and what it may take to better retain skilled mechanics. Later in the episode, Dave shares why he thinks rim brakes will return in popularity, at least a little. Ronan argues why Dave’s crystal ball is faulty. You’ll also hear a tech tip that’s perhaps more just an excuse to treat yourself. To wrap things up, and as per usual, members of Escape Collective get our Ask a Wrench section, where Dave and Zach Edwards answer technical questions from listeners. Happy geeking! Time stamps: 02:30 - Skills shortage facing the cycling industry 22:15 - Yet another wheelsize that’s to cause ever more havoc 29:00 - Will rim brakes make a comeback on the road? 40:00 - Your bike is only as good as its worst part (language warning for this segment) 47:45 - Ask a Wrench (Members only) 48:00 - Yet another mystery disc brake noise 53:30 - Chasing a stubborn creaking pedal noise 59:00 - Glazed brakes and how to solve it 1:05:00 - A rattly RockShox XPLR dropper post 1:11:00 - Does the suspension linkage design matter?

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A report published by CyclingIndustries.com highlights an extreme shortage of skilled mechanics and the issues that presents. Dave and Ronan discuss some of the challenges behind this and what it may take to better retain skilled mechanics. 

Later in the episode, Dave shares why he thinks rim brakes will return in popularity, at least a little. Ronan argues why Dave’s crystal ball is faulty.

You’ll also hear a tech tip that’s perhaps more just an excuse to treat yourself. To wrap things up, and as per usual, members of Escape Collective get our Ask a Wrench section, where Dave and Zach Edwards answer technical questions from listeners. 

Happy geeking!

Time stamps:

  • 02:30 - Skills shortage facing the cycling industry 
  • 22:15 - Yet another wheelsize that’s to cause ever more havoc 
  • 29:00 - Will rim brakes make a comeback on the road? 
  • 40:00 - Your bike is only as good as its worst part (language warning for this segment) 
  • 47:45 - Ask a Wrench (Members only) 
  • 48:00 - Yet another mystery disc brake noise 
  • 53:30 - Chasing a stubborn creaking pedal noise 
  • 59:00 - Glazed brakes and how to solve it 
  • 1:05:00 - A rattly RockShox XPLR dropper post 
  • 1:11:00 - Does the suspension linkage design matter? 
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