Ask Us Anything

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 tech writer Jack Duncan and mechanic Zach Edwards of the Boulder Groupetto. The episode starts with some tech news from the week, and then gets into answering member-submitted questions. If you like this format, please know we offer a shorter version of it every week – you just need to be on the member-only feed to see it. Time stamps: 00:02:00 - Cannondale USA headquarters to close  00:07:00 - Reserve goes 32in  00:11:00 - Ohlins enters gravel  00:15:45 - Ask a Wrench, an extended version  00:16:00 - Why are there so many wheel brands?  00:23:00 - Is the Corsa Pro Speed causing crashes?  00:32:00 - Buying a budget e-bike in Australia  00:36:00 - What else to consider other than the Oneup EDC pump?  00:40:30 - Better gravel wheels for a heavier rider  00:47:00 - How should I store my dropper post?  00:49:00 - Capping open hydraulic brake hoses  00:55:00 - What to use for sticky SRAM D1/D2 brake lever pistons 01:02:00 - How to fix a torque wrench with a slipping ratchet?  01:07:00 - Should mechanics charge more for emergency and weekend repairs?