Month: May 2022
LOUDER Garmin Varia RADAR Alerts: Using Bluetooth Audio Alerts // How-To
This video contains information on how to get LOUDER audio alerts from Bluetooth compatible Garmin Varia Radar devices. Links: Garmin Varia Mobile App: https://bit.ly/38WhbzW RideWithGPS: https://bit.ly/3M5uICO GPLama Varia RCT715 Video: https://youtu.be/m_86IZfPY4U GPLama Varia RTL515 Video: https://youtu.be/UTLIeaRKN6c Where to Buy: Garmin Varia Radar RCT715 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3wqjBQy Garmin Varia Radar Light RTL515 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3gj7tXl […]
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I BROKE a Zipp 303 Firecrest Carbon Wheel….Just Riding Along. 🤦🏻♂️
A topic I never intended to put to the test – The lifetime warranty of the Zipp 303 Firecrest wheels I have on the gravel bike. The universe had other rocky plans a few weeks back when I cracked my rear rim ‘Just Riding Along’. Quick correction from the video, I mention the Model Year […]
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Shimano Forces Hammerhead to REMOVE Di2 Integration!!
Shimano have revoked Hammerhead access to connect to their Di2 sensor on the Karoo 1 and Karoo 2 cycling computers. This makes no sense whatsoever. Shameful behaviour from the biggest bike component manufacturer in the world. Let’s hope they reverse their decision on this one and stop the nonsense.
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Muc-Off Secure Tag Holder Review // The Apple AirTag Holder to AVOID!
Have you ever wondered how effective aluminium tin-foil hats are? Wonder no more! Muc-Off have made one for Apple AirTags and it’s extremely effective at blocking wireless signals and muffling the speaker. In this video I give this US$45 “Secure Tag” holder every opportunity to prove itself worthy, all while it kept proving it wasn’t […]
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Garmin VARIA Radar with CAMERA: RCT715 Details // Ride Review 🚲📸
Garmin have finally added the most requested feature to their Varia Radar product – A CAMERA! Although the idea is somewhat simple, the user experience is anything but. There’s a steep learning curve that’s plagued with a number of shortfalls with the Varia App and the hardware. In this video I dig into all the […]
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SILCA ‘Chisela’ Premium Titanium Cycling Computer Mount
Hot on the heels of much ‘meemed’ Mensola, Silca have produced a more “gender neutral” out-front cycling computer mount and called it the Chisela. Made of 3D printed titanium and positioned at the premium end of the market, it’s not exactly for the budget conscious cyclist. Links: Silca Chisela Official: https://bit.ly/3l7E7yM (Non affiliate link)
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Gravel Wheel Maintenance: ICAN G25 Thru-Axle Front Hub Bearing Replacement 🛠🚲
Replacing the 6902 cartridge bearings in the ICAN D21 front hub on their G25 gravel wheels was easier than I had expected. Even when I had to hack together the tools to get the job done. 😃 Links: Budget Bearing Press Kit (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3M7Hwtt Wheels Manufacturing Pro Bearing Press (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3PiuXgT GPLama […]
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ThinkRider A1 POWER Budget Direct Drive Trainer: Details // Ride Review
ThinkRider A1 POWER non-interactive direct drive trainer is in the budget range of direct drive trainers, coming in at under US$350. This video covers all the details and a detailed review of how it performed in the Lama Lab. A1 POWER Trainer Technical Specifications: ● Type: Direct Drive NON-Interactive Trainer. ● Compatibility: QR 130/135. […]
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ThinkRider X5-Neo Smart Cycle Trainer: Details // Ride Review
This video covers the ThinkRider X5-Neo Smart Direct Drive trainer in full detail and how it performs in the Lama Lab Test. Trainer Technical Specifications: ● Type: Direct Drive Interactive Smart Trainer. ● Compatibility: QR 130/135 (Supplied). Thru-Axle 142/148* ● Freehub: Shimano/SRAM HG. (No cassette supplied). ● Pivoting Rear Axle: Yes. ● Wireless: – […]
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