Month: August 2026
Van Rysel D500 V2 Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
The Van Rysel D500 V2 is a quiet, stable, Zwift-ready smart trainer that gets the basics right, but a closer look reveals some significant rough edges. In this in-depth review, I test its power accuracy, ERG performance, cadence reporting, virtual shifting, thermal drift, ride feel, and free-ride responsiveness. While the D500 V2 performs sufficiently on […]
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Measuring Smart Trainer ERG Ride Feel // Ranking Trainer Performance
Why can the same ERG workout at the same power and cadence feel harder on one smart trainer than another? I’ve analysed seven 300W ERG sessions to see whether short-term variability in power, crank torque, and cadence can finally put a number to smart-trainer ride feel.
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Garmin Update 32.20 for EDGE 550/850/1050 – What’s New?
Garmin Edge update 32.20 has landed for the Edge 550, 850, 1050, and Edge MTB, bringing a long list of fixes plus a few undocumented additions worth knowing about. In this video I run through what’s new, including changes to radar alerts, gear/equipment tracking, and navigation, while also looking at the lack of a matching […]
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Garmin PLEASE Make This Product – The Varia RTL525 Radar
Garmin’s latest RearVue 820 is technically impressive, but it isn’t the straightforward RTL515 replacement many riders wanted. In this video, I make the case for a Varia RTL525: USB-C charging, longer battery life, a better-positioned power button and the same proven radar behaviour, mount and US$199 price that made the RTL515 the benchmark.
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CYCLAMI LA150 Bicycle Radar Review // DO NOT BUY!
The CYCLAMI LA150 is a cheap bicycle radar tail light with a long detection range on paper, but my testing found serious and repeatable problems with vehicle detection, threat persistence, and overall reliability. Add no configuration app, no practical firmware-update path, and underwhelming support, and this becomes more of a warning than a review.
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