Month: October 2019
Garmin EDGE 530/830 & 1030 Firmware Updates // Indoor ClimbPro & Lots More…
A huge release of updates this week (Late October 2019) for the Garmin Edge 530, 830, and 1030 Cycling GPS Computers. Here’s my wrap of the change-log top to bottom with a Lama Lab test of the improved indoor trainer control and virtual ClimbPro. Links for More Information: Edge 530 Firmware 5.00 Details: http://bit.ly/2NjRpqH Edge […]
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Garmin Varia ANT+ Radar Battery Level Indicator // Garmin Edge Tip
What’s the best way to keep an eye on your Garmin Varia Radar battery level on your Edge head unit? The simple way is to add the LIGHT Battery status field to one of your activity profile pages. This works because the Garmin ANT+ RADAR devices are also also ANT+ LIGHT devices. Tail Light Field […]
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Elite UPGRADO Firmware Updater // 5 Tips for Updating Trainer Firmware
This week Elite have released the Upgrado app that allows owners of Elite trainers to update the firmware on their units. Upgrado App: Apple App Store: https://apple.co/31EaJE5 Google Play Store: http://bit.ly/2Jjl41T Top FIVE tips for updating firmware on your Smart Trainer: 1 – Reboot your trainer before commending the update. If your trainer has been […]
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Leomo TYPE-S // Full Android Bike Computer that runs Zwift!
The Leomo TYPE-S Sports Performance Computer. An Android phone made into a bike computer, or a bike computer that just happens to run the full Android OS? Here’s my take on this unit after a few weeks on the road. Full Specs: Operating System: Android 9.0 Available Apps: LEOMO App and all Android apps available […]
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CADEX Boost Road Bike Saddle: Details // Installation // Review
Switching up to the CADEX Boost saddle on my road bike for the last few months has been a very useful exercise after a few issues in the saddle department over the winter/indoor season. This video covers all the details and I give my take on it after a few 1000km. Cadex Official: https://www.cadex-cycling.com Specs: […]
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GIANT PowerPro Power Meter 2020 Edition: Details // Data Review
The updated PowerPro Power Meter from Giant released on 2020 model bikes. A slight redesign to be almost unnoticeable on the bike. This video covers the tech specs and data review from a number of rides with the latest firmware on this power meter. Tech Specs: – Shimano Based Crankset (This is an Ultegra R8000 […]
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Tacx NEO Bike Smart: Rider Fitting // Road & TT (Part II)
In this video I’ll cover all the details you need to know about rider fitting to the NEO Bike Smart. From minimum and maximum saddle height / reach / drop, and all the details in between. I’ll then apply my road and TT bike measurements to the bike to see how close I can get […]
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Tacx NEO Bike Smart: Unboxing and Building 🔧 // Part I
In this video I’ll cover the logistics of the process (56kgs is apparently too large for my local courier to handle!?). I’ll then turn the Lama Lab into a snow dome. Then I’ll do my best to clean up and attempt to assemble the Neo Bike Smart. It’s quite the journey for what should have […]
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Wahoo KICKR BIKE: What’s it Like to Ride? // Ride Review // Data Analysis (Part IV)
Wahoo KICKR BIKE – The latest release from Wahoo at Eurobike 2019. Based on years of smart trainer experience this looks to be the most fully featured Smart Bike released to date. After a few weeks on the Wahoo KICKR Bike here’s my take on the ride experience using both SIM and ERG mode. […]
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Wahoo KICKR BIKE: Virtual Groupset and Gearing Setup // Part III
Wahoo KICKR BIKE Virtual Groupset and Gearing Setup // Part III. Wahoo call this ‘Reality Shift’ where we can choose from Shimano, SRAM, or Campagnolo shifting functionality. I cover all the details along with gear ratio options for this Smart Bike. Wahoo KICKR BIKE – The latest release from Wahoo at Eurobike 2019. Based on […]
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