Firmware

Wahoo Kickr CORE 2 Bridge Firmware Update - GPLama

Wahoo KICKR CORE V2 Update // Zwift Controller Bridge

A quick look at the latest Wahoo Kickr CORE V2 firmware (2.5.4 / 3.5.4), which finally enables Wi-Fi bridging for the Zwift CLICK v2 and Zwift RIDE controllers – a feature promised at launch but missing until now. Wahoo KICKR CORE V2 Firmware Release Notes: https://bit.ly/4spBVnP

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Digital Peloton News: Firmware Updates, New Radars, Assioma DUO Price Drop & Wahoo vs JetBlack

Welcome to a quick rundown of what’s new in bike tech this week, including the Windfield 14.0 update with improved wind accuracy tools, OutRider tyre pressure sensors now recording to FIT files and showing up in Garmin Connect, new rear radar/light announcements from BBB and Sigma, multiple firmware updates for Polar H9/H10 heart rate straps, […]

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Garmin EDGE USB Sync with Garmin Express FIX - GPLama

Fixing a Garmin EDGE that won’t Sync with Garmin EXPRESS

Here’s the quickest way to fix most Garmin Express connection issues when your EDGE won’t show up on Mac or PC. (Spoiler: the computer isn’t the problem!)

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Garmin EDGE 550 & EDGE 850 // Garmin Gambles on SHORTER Battery Life!

Garmin’s long-awaited EDGE 550 and EDGE 850 bike computers have finally landed, bringing the brilliant transmissive LCD screen from the 1050, a faster processor, updated UI, and a handful of new features for both road and MTB riders. The 850 steps even closer to the flagship with a speaker, Garmin Pay, and expanded storage, while […]

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Power Meter Recording - GPLama

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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DIsable Virtual Partner Garmin EDGE Non Touchscreen - GPLama

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 Series 1 Updates - AUGUST 2025 - GPLama

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 28.20 Firmware Update Review GPLama

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 […]

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GPLama 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 Rollr Power Update - GPLama YouTube

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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