Firmware
GARMIN TopoActive 2026.10 MAP Packs // Update Tips
The latest Garmin Edge map update (TopoActive 2026.10 + ClimbPro 2026.10 data) has landed, bringing improved road coverage and better on-device climb awareness. It’s always worth updating for more accurate navigation and routing. However, with some users reporting post-update crashes and Garmin pushing multiple recent beta firmware builds, it may be smart to wait for […]
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The End of Open Cycling Tech?
Big shifts are happening in cycling tech right now. And most riders won’t see them coming until it’s too late. The move away from open standards like ANT+ toward proprietary ecosystems is changing how our devices connect, what features we get, and who controls the experience. If you’re buying new gear, this is something you […]
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ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter Update TESTED // Manufacturer Confirms Issues
Follow-up testing on a second ThinkRider PP5 with updated firmware confirms the same issues: inconsistent power, residual torque after efforts, and drift at higher wattages requiring frequent manual zeroing. Results match the first unit, ruling out a defect. ThinkRider has acknowledged the problem and plans a future fix, but as it stands, the PP5 isn’t […]
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Garmin EDGE Bluetooth Sensor Limits
After chasing down some frustrating sensor connection issues on my own setup, I discovered something about Garmin Edge units that I really wish I’d known earlier. While Garmin states newer Edge computers can support up to 12 sensors, only three Bluetooth sensors can be actively connected at once. This limitation becomes very real as more […]
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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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