Firmware
Magene P515 Power Meter Review
The Magene P515 has been one of the most requested power meters to hit the Lama Lab recently, and after two months of testing across both the PES alloy and TEO carbon cranksets, the results are in. And unlike a few recent competitors, this one actually held up well when put under pressure.
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Garmin EDGE Firmware 31.29 UPDATE + EDGE Tips and Tricks
Garmin Edge firmware 31.29 brings a big changelog across the x40, x50, and Edge MTB units, with headline additions including Bosch smart system eBike support, improved Garmin Connect gear tracking, and radar data screen color-mode support for Varia 820 users.
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GARMIN Varia RearVue 820 v6.70 // MyBikeRadar Traffic v3.0
Garmin’s Varia RearVUE 820 gets firmware 6.70 and MyBikeRadarTraffic has been updated to work with the Varia 820 when paired over Secure Bluetooth, allowing Edge users to display and record vehicle counts, approach speeds, and detection locations.
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Zwift PLAY Controller Firmware 2.0.1 // Bonded Bluetooth Update
Zwift Play firmware 2.0.1 finally makes the two controllers appear as one Bluetooth connection, easing Apple TV pairing limits and lining them up with Zwift Ride and Click v2 behaviour (and Zwift Protocol versioning).
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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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