Year: 2024
VAN RYSEL D100 Zwift Edition Review // The CHEAPEST ‘Zwift Ready’ Smart Trainer
The Van Rysel D100 Zwift Edition is a budget-friendly direct-drive bike trainer designed for indoor cycling, especially for Zwift users. Introduced by Decathlon, this trainer is equipped with the Zwift Cog V2, which eliminates the need for a traditional cassette by using a 14-tooth fixed cog. This setup, along with the Zwift Click controller, enables […]
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Rotor 2INPower SL Power Meter Review: Impressive Indoors // Unimpressive Outdoors
ROTOR’s 2INPower SL flagship power meter builds on their 2INPower DM model from 2017. In the seven years since that release, ROTOR has made minimal updates, primarily simply cutting 128g from the meter’s weight. Meanwhile, the power meter market has made significant advancements. With WheelTop’s recent investment in ROTOR, there’s hope that more resources will […]
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JetBlack VICTORY Smart Trainer Review
The most anticipated trainer of 2024, and the most talked about indoor product at Eurobike this year packs more features than ANY other smart trainer to date and has a price tag that is unrivalled when it comes to value/performance. JetBlack Victory has undoubtably ‘changed the game’ with this release.
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Garmin EDGE: Removing the Top 10 UNUSED Features & NAG Screens
Garmin EDGE cycling computers are unrivalled when it comes to the sheer amount of features and extensibility options (via ConnectIQ). Sometimes there’s an overload of information and alerts presented in times we’d otherwise prefer to be simply enjoying the ride! This video covers how to enable/disable the top 10 “features” that commonly remain unused or […]
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Garmin EDGE 540/840/1040 Series Firmware Update 24.18: Details & Road Tested!
Firmware 24.18 is rolling out this week to all Garmin EDGE 540, 840, and 1040 series cycling computers. This is one of the most feature-packed firmware updates we’ve seen in a while for these units. This video covers all the details and provides a hands-on look at how these updates perform. Links: Startup.txt How-To […]
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Assioma DUO SONIK SPD-SL Power Meter Hack!
I love a good hack when it comes to bike components! This hack is the good kind, the kind that allows the use of SPD-SL cleats on the trusted Favero Assioma DUO power meter spindles! Links: Rides of Japan Xpedo Sonik Video GPLama Assioma PRO MX SPD Power Meter Review GPLama Assioma DUO Review […]
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SHIMANO Di2 Firmware Security Updates (DuraAce / Ultegra / 105 / GRX)
While not as interesting as the “Shimano Di2 HACKED” headlines we’ve seen recently – Shimano have now released a number of updates for vulnerable components. Although there’s been a few issues in the rush to push these out…. Links: GPLama Shimano Di2 Wireless Shifter Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k8IVKGBUds BetterShifting Website: https://bit.ly/3dsIykE Shimano E-Tube Firmware Webpage: https://bit.ly/shimoanoetubefw Shimano […]
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LOOK X-Track SPD Power Meter Review – Just Another Troubled Meter…?
After purchasing the retail version of the LOOK X-Track SPD Power Meter and performing hours of comprehensive comparative analysis, I was surprised of both the results and the follow-up customer service for this AU$2,000 power meter. In this video I cover the technical specifications, my extensive testing, and the ongoing issues I’ve had in trying […]
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SRAM’s NEW 13-Speed XPLR Gravel Groupset & NEW WIDE Zipp 303 Wheels!
SRAM turns the dial up to 13 with the release of their new RED XPLR AXS groupset and up to 32mm (internal width!) on their new Zipp XPLR gravel specific wheels! I’ve had my hands on this gear for a little while – so in this video you’ll get a quick summary of what’s new, […]
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EUROBIKE 2024: Nose Garage Glasses // Groupsets // LOTS More!
A round-up of groupsets from Classified/TRP and L-TWOO, ridiculous glasses from SCICON, high-flow valves, and LOTS of other random cycling tech from day three of Eurobike 2024! Links: SON Hub Dynamos: https://tinyurl.com/2zbu869a 📸 GPLama Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gplama ➡️ SUBSCRIBE to The GPLAMA YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/QS5YZg ——————— #Cycling #Eurobike
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