 * 3:00 rim vs disk? 
   * Corey’s take is that the emergence of disk brakes is the safety in pro racing when descending at high speed rather than improvement in braking quality. 
   * He prefers disk on his own bikes.
   * He recommends disk brakes for any new builds because that’s where the industry is headed and no new research is being done in rim braking: brakes, frames, or wheels.
   * Disk brake safety
   * A discussion of braking performance
 * 22:45 the alloy rim is not dead: <32mm depth rims can be made very well with aluminum
 * 29:15 aero isn’t everything!?
 * 31:00 wheel spoke count considerations based on rider weight
 * 32:30 the tools of the wheelbuilding trade
 * 34:00 factory-built wheels vs custom, wheelbuilder wheels. Advantages of custom-built wheels are
   * Build quality
   * Safety
   * Customized for you
 *  46:00 don’t skimp on spokes 
   * +1 for Sapim CX-Ray
   * Bladed spokes for lateral wheel stiffness
 * 51:00 wheel hubs: are premium hubs worth the cost?
   * Lifetime warranty
   * Unique designs
 * 58:00 the value of ceramic bearings: placebo?
 * 1:03:45 what’s next in wheel technology?
   * Rims designed by AI
   * Filament-wound wheels 

Learn more about Corey and Cognoscenti at his website [https://www.cognoscenti-cycles.com/] and follow him on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/cognoscenti_hand_built_wheels/?hl=en]. 

47 - Master Wheel Builder Corey Mihailiuk

 * 3:00 rim vs disk? 
   * Corey’s take is that the emergence of disk brakes is the safety in pro racing when descending at high speed rather than improvement in braking quality. 
   * He prefers disk

Endurance Innovation examines the technology, science, and engineering shaping modern endurance sport. Each episode features a focused conversation with researchers, coaches, and industry practitioners working in areas such as cycling aerodynamics, triathlon equipment, performance modeling, training science, biomechanics, and data analysis.

Rather than speculation or trend-driven commentary, the show emphasizes evidence-based methods and practical applications for athletes and coaches across cycling, triathlon, and other long-course disciplines. Topics include aerodynamic testing, cooling, running and cycling performance, endurance nutrition, training strategies, and the tools that support both high-performance and age-group athletes.

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47 - Master Wheel Builder Corey Mihailiuk

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