ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter Review: $100 Power Meter TESTED!
The ThinkRider PP5 is one of the cheapest spider-based power meters I’ve ever tested. I paid just AU$136 (US$100). On paper it promises ±1% accuracy, ANT+ & Bluetooth, 300-hour battery life, and full left/right balance. That kind of spec at this price should shake up the market. But after deep testing against a trusted baseline, […]
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Favero Assioma PRO Firmware Update: Up to 160hrs Battery Runtime!
This video covers a major firmware update for the Favero Assioma PRO pedals, boosting battery life from at least 60 hours now up to 160 hours with no apparent downsides after extensive testing. That means far less charging, longer battery lifespan, and the same reliable data. I also cover the update process, supported models, and […]
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SIGMA RECO 81 Link Radar Review: The Garmin Varia 515 Upgrade People Wanted!
After years of riders asking for a true successor to the Garmin RTL515, the SIGMA RECO radar steps in as a compelling alternative. Offering USB-C charging, significantly longer battery life, excellent detection performance, full compatibility with existing Varia quarter-turn mounts, and a lower price. In this video, I put the RECO 81 LInk through real-world […]
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Garmin VARIA RearVUE 820 Review: Incredible Radar with One CRITICAL Issue
Garmin’s long-awaited follow-up to their RTL515 Radar is here – the Varia RearVUE 820. With longer range, brighter light, better battery life, and the most impressive radar performance I’ve tested to date. After several days of real-world road testing (and a lot of time riding in traffic), this in-depth review covers everything from unboxing and […]
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GARMIN Varia RearVue 820: The New Standard in Bike Radars?
Garmin have finally refreshed their best-selling Varia rear cycling radar, and on paper the new Varia RearVUE 820 brings some genuinely solid upgrades: USB-C charging, longer detection range, brighter lights, better battery life, and even vehicle type detection. But dig a little deeper and it’s clear this isn’t a simple generational upgrade. Depending on the […]
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JetBlack Freedom Rocker Feet Review // More Smart Trainer Movement
A quick look at the JetBlack inflatable rocker feet. A small, low-cost upgrade that makes a noticeable difference to indoor bike movement to make longer trainer sessions far more tolerable, without needing a full rocker plate setup.
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BBB Signal Radar BLS-251 Review // Road Tested
BBB’s new Signal Radar promises a full feature list at a lower price, but out on the road it delivered more false positives than expected. In this video I break down the specs, the built-in speaker, mounting and app experience, battery results, and how its real-world performance compares to proven radars like the Garmin Varia […]
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SIGEYI AXO SL Spider Power Meter Review
In this video I put the new SIGEYI AXO SL spider power meter through some solid testing out on the road, including around 15 hours of riding during the Festive 500, to see how it stacks up. While previous AXO units have tested well, this updated SL version revealed a major cadence-sensing issue that completely […]
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Wahoo KICKR CORE V2 Update // Zwift Controller Bridge
A quick look at the latest Wahoo Kickr CORE V2 firmware (2.5.4 / 3.5.4), which finally enables Wi-Fi bridging for the Zwift CLICK v2 and Zwift RIDE controllers – a feature promised at launch but missing until now. Wahoo KICKR CORE V2 Firmware Release Notes: https://bit.ly/4spBVnP
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PCO Explained: Getting More Insight from Your Power Data
A power meter tells you how much power you’re producing, but not how you’re producing it. In this video, I dive into one of the most overlooked Cycling Dynamics metrics that actually shows what your feet are doing on the pedals: Platform Center Offset (PCO). I’ll look at what PCO really measures, how it’s displayed […]
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