Firmware
GARMIN Varia RearVUE 820 Radar UPDATE – Critical Issues Patched
Three weeks after launch, the highly anticipated Garmin Varia RearVUE 820 has had a turbulent start, with firmware 6.34 finally fixing key issues I uncovered – the ANT+ distance overflow and missing speed dat. However many riders are still returning units due to unexpected behaviour. While early hardware faults and pulled firmware versions tell part […]
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GARMIN EDGE Firmware 30.18: What’s New // February 2026 Updates
Garmin EDGE firmware v30.18 rolls up recent beta changes for Edge x40/x50 series and Edge MTB units, adding quality-of-life features like a “provisional finish point” prompt to trim rides back to the course end (handy for avoiding accidental car-ride KOMs), estimated time to completion for ClimbPro Free Ride, and a new 3-field map layout, while […]
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Favero Assioma PRO Firmware Update: Up to 160hrs Battery Runtime!
This video covers a major firmware update for the Favero Assioma PRO pedals, boosting battery life from at least 60 hours now up to 160 hours with no apparent downsides after extensive testing. That means far less charging, longer battery lifespan, and the same reliable data. I also cover the update process, supported models, and […]
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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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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 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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