The End of Open Cycling Tech?
Big shifts are happening in cycling tech right now. And most riders won’t see them coming until it’s too late. The move away from open standards like ANT+ toward proprietary ecosystems is changing how our devices connect, what features we get, and who controls the experience. If you’re buying new gear, this is something you […]
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Zwift Acquires ROUVY and FulGaz
Zwift has acquired ROUVY (including FulGaz), with no immediate changes for Zwift subscribers, but ROUVY subscribers gain official Zwift hardware support, replacing past hacks with proper compatibility, while both platforms remain separate with different experiences.
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ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter Update TESTED // Manufacturer Confirms Issues
Follow-up testing on a second ThinkRider PP5 with updated firmware confirms the same issues: inconsistent power, residual torque after efforts, and drift at higher wattages requiring frequent manual zeroing. Results match the first unit, ruling out a defect. ThinkRider has acknowledged the problem and plans a future fix, but as it stands, the PP5 isn’t […]
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Magene P715 SPD-SL Pedal Power Meter Review
The Magene P715 delivers solid, within-spec power data and performs well as a pedal, backed by excellent battery life and solid durability. However, in a competitive market, its external pod design, limited feature set, and now price parity with stronger alternatives make it a tougher sell. This video dives deeper into the data than anyone […]
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Garmin EDGE Bluetooth Sensor Limits
After chasing down some frustrating sensor connection issues on my own setup, I discovered something about Garmin Edge units that I really wish I’d known earlier. While Garmin states newer Edge computers can support up to 12 sensors, only three Bluetooth sensors can be actively connected at once. This limitation becomes very real as more […]
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Coospo S10 Power Meter Review
A few weeks ago the ThinkRider PP5 became the cheapest spider power meter I’d ever tested at around $100 — and unfortunately it failed due to residual torque issues that caused inflated power readings after hard efforts. Now the spotlight shifts to the even cheaper Coospo S10 at just AU$123 (about $88 USD). On paper […]
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Favero Assioma PRO RL Review: The Best Look KEO Power Meter Yet
The missing piece of the Favero PRO lineup has landed – the Assioma PRO RL, a Look KEO–compatible pedal built on the proven PRO spindle. After two months of riding in real conditions, I can confidently say Favero haven’t just matched Look’s own power pedal, they’ve improved it in weight, cleat design, contact area, and […]
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GARMIN Varia RearVUE 820 Radar UPDATE – Critical Issues Patched
Three weeks after launch, the highly anticipated Garmin Varia RearVUE 820 has had a turbulent start, with firmware 6.34 finally fixing key issues I uncovered – the ANT+ distance overflow and missing speed dat. However many riders are still returning units due to unexpected behaviour. While early hardware faults and pulled firmware versions tell part […]
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Magene T600 ECO Smart Trainer Review
A rare new arrival in the Lama Lab, the Magene T600 ECO brings flagship features, a virtual flywheel design, and a price that undercuts most premium trainers. I put it through SIM climbs, ERG workouts, flywheel torture tests, and accuracy checks against trusted power meters to see if it truly delivers. With rider-tunable connectivity options […]
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FOUR Cycling Radars Tested // Best to AVOID THEM ALL
In this video I put four cycling radars through real-world road testing to see if they can reliably detect approaching vehicles and provide the safety awareness riders depend on. Three of these units showed behaviour that I consider unsafe, with false negatives, early clearance warnings, and sensor dropouts that simply shouldn’t happen in a device […]
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