Di2
Shimano Di2 Hidden Buttons… Fixed for Under $5!
If you’ve ever fumbled trying to hit Shimano Di2’s “hidden” hood buttons, this sub $5 hack might be exactly what you need. These tiny caps slip under the hood and expand the surface area of the button, making those elusive buttons way easier to press, without accidentally triggering them when shifting hand positions. I was […]
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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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Garmin EDGE 1050 Cycling GPS Review // BIG Screen and Battery Life Changes!
The EDGE 1050 represents Garmin’s latest flagship GPS bike computer for 2024. In this video, I delve into the major feature enhancements of this new GPS unit. I provide an overview of my impressions on the updated features, followed by a thorough hands-on experience testing it out on the road. Links: MapFields ConnectIQ: https://tinyurl.com/ciqmapfields […]
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Shimano Di2 FRONT SHIFT NEXT: Setup and Configuration
A small but very useful update to 12spd Shimano Di2 2x groupsets that allows a lot more customisation for shifting setups.
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NEW Hammerhead Karoo 3 Cycling GPS // Key Features // What’s New?
The long awaited update to the Hammerhead Karoo cycling computer! Hammerhead (now owned by SRAM) have adopted the more ambiguous naming convention with this release, choosing to call it simply the ‘Karoo’, not the Karoo 3, Karoo 2024, or Karoo-With-a-Better-Battery. It’s inevitably going to be called the Karoo 3 so that’s what I’ll stick with. […]
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Shimano Responds (to my R8100-P Review)…. and it’s not a good look.
Two weeks after publishing the ONLY review seen to date of the updated Shimano R8100-P (& R9200-P) firmware 4.2.0, I’m struggling to get a resolution from Shimano Australia regarding the issues I encountered. The data presented clearly indicated there’s a problem with the power meter I’ve purchased. Their initial reply was very generic and indicated […]
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Another Epic FAIL // Shimano’s “Improved Accuracy” Power Meter Update
Shimano has recently unveiled firmware version 4.2.0 for their 12-speed power meters (R9200-P/R8100-P), boasting “improved accuracy”. Addressing accuracy concerns has been a long-standing necessity for Shimano’s meters across various iterations. The key question now is: how does this new firmware operate, and does it successfully tackle the persistent issues that have haunted Shimano in the […]
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Shimano Di2 Firmware Updates // Gear Usage Rate Now Works!
Solving the riddle of why “Gear Usage Rate” never worked on my Shimano R8170 12 Speed Di2 groupset this week with some online research and testing of the latest update released for the BT-DN300. With the 4.1.0 update Gear Usage Rate now works in the E-Tube app, but it’s not the only place you can […]
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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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Installing Shimano 12 Speed Di2 Road Lever Firmware Updates with PC Link Device (SM-PCE02)
All current model Shimano 12 speed ‘wireless’ hydraulic levers (ST-R9270, ST-R8170, and ST-R7170) can only have their firmware updated using a WIRED connection at this point in time. There are two methods of getting this done with the DuraAce and Ultegra levers, and only one method with the new 105 Di2 levers. In this video […]
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