Year: 2022

Garmin Edge 1040 Firmware Update GPLama

Garmin EDGE 1040 Firmware Update 15.23 – New Messaging Features // ClimbPro Updates // More….

Garmin have released firmware 15.23 for their Garmin EDGE 1040 Cycling GPS Computers just in time for the Christmas break. In this video I do my best to decipher the important line items in the published change log.   Links: Garmin EDGE 1030 Firmware 15.23 Notes: https://bit.ly/3GdDsHv Links to buy Garmin Edge GPS: Garmin Edge […]

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GPLama Magene P505 Power Meter Review

Magene P505 Power Meter Review: Details // Data // Lama Lab Tested

The Magene P505 is a well priced spider-based cycling power meter with a number of options available to fit different cranks and chainring combinations. I’ve been riding the P505 since February 2022 and have collected over 70 comparative data sets against other power meters and smart trainers. To keep things short, this video covers the […]

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GPLama Zwift Level Up Fast

Level up FASTER on Zwift – No Cheating Required!

Levelling up on Zwift is a way to unlock new equipment and earn the ability to buy even more items in the Drop Shop. Levelling up FAST without cheating is a question that often comes up. In this video I detail a method that resulted in me earning over 3000 XP per hour….but there are […]

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Zwift Updates GPLama

This Season on Zwift // What’s Coming Soon // December 2022

Zwift’s “This Season on Zwift” release for December 2022 showcasing what’s coming up in the next 3-4 months on their platform. The stand-out is the Glasgow, Scotland world that’ll be landing in January in preparation for the eSports World Championships in February 2023.   Links: Offical Website for This Season on Zwift (Dec 2022): https://bit.ly/3FP6blS […]

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GPLama GoPro Hero 11 Mini

GoPro HERO 11 Mini vs HERO 5 Session // Battle of the Small GoPros

The much loved but discontinued GoPro HERO5 Session was a brilliant little cycling action camera at the time of release (six years ago!). A lot of GoPro fans have been hoping for a follow-up small form factor camera… and the HERO 11 Mini is their answer. Although the image quality and video stabilisation is lightyears […]

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GPLama SRAM AXS Shifter Setup

The ULTIMATE Gravel Gear Shifter Setup for 1x SRAM AXS

The video covers my ULTIMATE setup for 1x SRAM AXS shifters on a gravel bike. Using a combination of eTap MultiClics and Wireless Blips, I’m able to shift up and down with either hand on either lever, and up/down with each thumb with my hands on the top of the bars.   Video Links: GPlama […]

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Garmin Edge Free Maps

FREE World-Wide Garmin EDGE Maps // BBBike.org

Updating a previous video I did for 2022/2023 on how to download updated maps to Garmin EDGE GPS cycling computers, specifically older models that do not support loading of world-wide maps via Garmin Express.   How To: ● Website: https://extract.bbbike.org/ ● Pre-made Maps: https://download3.bbbike.org/osm/garmin/region/ ● Pre-made City Maps: https://download3.bbbike.org/osm/bbbike/ ● Download Zip / Extract Files. […]

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GPLama Hammerhead Karoo 2 Ki2

Shimano Di2 Support (Unofficially) Returns to the Hammerhead Karoo 2

After the removal of the Shimano Di2 pairing functionality back in June 2022, Hammerhead Karoo users with Di2 groupsets have been left high and dry when it comes to something all other high-end GPS cycling computers have. Ki2 is a third-party ‘unofficial’ app/add-on/plugin for Hammerhead Karoo 2 devices that restores the removed functionality.   Links: […]

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GPLama Garmin Edge Update

Garmin EDGE Firmware Updates 530/830/1030 Series [December 2022]

A new firmware is rolling out this week (early December 2022) for the Garmin Edge 530, 830, 1030, and 1030 Plus Cycling GPS Computers. This video covers what’s new and includes my regular “Sync over USB with Garmin Express” reminder. 🚲👌🏼   Summary: ● Fix Firstbeat stats resetting on power cycle. ● Add informational prompt […]

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GPLama Zwift Apple TV

Apple TV Picture-in-Picture With Zwift

Reddit user iykaque has posted an extremely useful reminder for Zwifters who use Apple TV reminding us that the ‘Picture-in-Picture’ functionally exists and is a really neat way to use your existing setup for a better indoor experience. 📺🚲👌🏼   Links: Reddit Post by iykaque: https://bit.ly/3XXfcjx Zwift on Apple TV 4K: The A to Z […]

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