Month: September 2023
Shimano Hollowtech II Road Crankset Recall // What You Need to Know
One of the biggest cycling product recalls (technically a voluntary recall) in recent years. Shimano have acknowledged an long-known issue with their Hollowtech II cranksets failing and have implemented an inspection and replacement program, worldwide. After a few days of dust settling on this one, this video answers the question of ‘what to do’ if […]
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New “Magpie Proof” Helmet Tested Against The Most AGGRESSIVE Aussie Magpies!
The season has arrived in Australia when our indigenous Magpies (distinct from magpies in other regions of the world) commence their annual swooping initiative, aimed at safeguarding their nests from potential threats. While I’ve never witnessed a cyclist attempting to ascend a tree in pursuit of baby magpies for a meal, it doesn’t deter these […]
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Wahoo KICKR BIKE SHIFT Smart Bike Review // Cheaper, Quieter, Accurate!
A new smart bike product introduced to the Wahoo indoor training ecosystem for 2023 that brings with it a lower price point with no notable drop in performance. This video covers all the details of the new Kickr BIKE SHIFT and a few setup tips and tricks for getting the most out of this new […]
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Wahoo Kickr MOVE Smart Trainer // A Kickr On Rails!
A new smart trainer product introduced to the Wahoo indoor trainer line-up for 2023 that brings rocker-plate functionality to the Wahoo Kickr! The Kickr MOVE allows for fore/aft movement along with a small amount of side to side tilt with the new frame design and the Kickr AXIS feet. This video covers all the details […]
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A Budget Power Meter That Exceeds All Expectations // Magene PES P505 Base Power Meter Review
The Magene PES P505 BASE is a budget priced spider-based cycling power meter & chain-set combination with a 24mm spindle for Shimano road groupset compatibility. The 4-bolt 110mm BCD also allows the use of Shimano chainrings for a seamless upgrade. This video covers all the technical details of this power meter and a review of […]
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New Features for ELITE Direto XR & Suito Smart Trainers and Massive Price Drops!
ELITE have released new firmware for their Direto XR and Suito Smart Trainers that introduce a number of features previously only seen on their flagship Justo smart trainer. They’ve also announced significant price reductions of both the Direto XR-T and Suito-T. This video covers all the details and provides a hands-on look at the update […]
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Muc-Off Redesign Their Bicycle AirTag Mount
After making an AirTag mount for bicycles that was extremely effective at blocking wireless signals and muffling the speaker, Muc-Off went back to the drawing board and redesigned their offering. Links: Apple AirTags: The $29 Ultimate Bicycle Tracking Device: https://youtu.be/vjLbxywixro Installing an Apple AirTag on a Bicycle: https://youtu.be/aLtWN1Mp2Qc Apple AirTags: THE BEST Bicycle Tracker […]
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