Month: August 2025
Power Meter Data Recording: The Wild West?
In this video I dive into the wild world of power meter data recording, showing how even with an accurate power meter your bike computer can still misrepresent your efforts. Using the Favero Assioma PRO RS pedals and the SRAM AXS Quraq as two baselines, I tested five popular head units (COROS DURA, Wahoo ROAM […]
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How to DISABLE Virtual Partner on Garmin EDGE 540/MTB
With the latest Garmin EDGE firmware (28.20) you can finally disable the dreaded Virtual Partner – those relentless ride buddies who never stop for coffee, crush you on climbs, and rub it in with a jingle at the finish. In this video I walk through the button-press method to disable Virtual Partner for the EDGE […]
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Wahoo ELEMNT, BOLT V1, ROAM V1 GPS CRITICAL UPDATE/FIX – August 2025
A few days ago, owners of the original Wahoo ELEMNT, ELEMNT BOLT V1, and early ELEMNT ROAM V1 units were all transported back to the year 2006. The good news? The fix is here! ✅ I’ve installed the update, taken these units out for a few rides, and can confirm everything is now back to […]
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Garmin EDGE Update 28.20 – Virtual Partner Now Optional // EDGE 1050 MTB Features
This week’s Garmin Edge update is a big one! Firmware 28.20 is now rolling out across the Edge 540, 840, 1040, 1050, and Edge MTB. All models are now unified under version 28.x, making firmware tracking much simpler. Highlights Include: ➡️ Virtual Partner can finally be disabled (system-wide setting). ➡️ Edge 1050 gains all the […]
Read MoreGPLama Round-Up: Cycling Power Meters – August 2025 Edition
Here’s a massive dump of information I’ve been meaning to put together for a while in regards to ‘where things are at’ with the power meters I have (and am) testing in the Lama Lab. Shimano Road Power Meter(s) There are well documented problems with all generations of these meters. I’ve done four or five […]
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Wahoo KICKR ROLLR Native Power Update // For REAL This Time!
In this video, I dive into the long-awaited firmware update for the Wahoo Kickr ROLLR – the unique smart trainer that’s been turning heads since its 2022 launch with its “no rear wheel removal” design. Until now, it couldn’t broadcast native power without an external power meter, but this update finally changes that. I’ll break […]
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Wahoo ELEMNT Series 3 Cycling Computer Updates – August 2025
Owners of the Wahoo ACE, ROAM 3, or BOLT 3 this one’s for you! In this video, I cover the latest firmware update for Wahoo’s Series 3 ELEMNT bike computers, including a major overhaul to map contrast and colour that finally makes them easier to read outdoors, plus new map layers and bike lane overlays. […]
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CYCPLUS L7 Radar Review // Another Budget Radar Misses the Mark
The Garmin Varia has set the benchmark for cycling radar performance since 2015, so when CYCPLUS launched the L7 radar at half the price, I was keen to test it. After a cancelled order, and giving CYCPLUS more than a year to address any early issues, I have finally put the L7 through my radar […]
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