Garmin
Garmin EDGE Cycling GPS Map Detail Level Options Explained
Diving deep into the Garmin Edge mapping options last week, I finally got my head around exactly what the custom “Map Detail Level” actually does. It was exactly what I was looking for to give me a LOT more detailed visibility on my Edge maps at a wider zoom level. Config Cheat Sheet: ● […]
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Garmin EDGE 530/830/1030/1030 Plus Firmware Updates [November 2021]
A big release of updates this week (Late November 2021) for the Garmin Edge 530, 830, 1030, and 1030 Plus Cycling GPS Computers. The little Edge 130 Plus gets a small update this month too. The Top 5 Changes: ● Improved Battery Display for SRAM/Shimano Groupsets. ● “You’re Out of Gears!” Tone for SRAM eTap/AXS. […]
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Garmin ConnectIQ “Distance From Home” Data Fields // Lockdown Tips for Garmin Users
Two third-party Garmin ConnectIQ data fields that report “Distance From Home” as the crow flies (radius) from your starting location are put through their paces here in Ballarat as we’re still in Lockdown 7.0 and we’re limited to 5km from home for our rides (and runs). The results were surprisingly good but one had the […]
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Tacx FLUX 2 Direct Drive Smart Trainer // GPLama Loop-Back Review
The TACX Flux 2 was first introduced back in 2019 and has been sitting in the queue for a Lama Lab Test for a few years now. Yes, it has been here a while. This week I finally unbox the now superseded FLUX 2 (replaced by the FLUX 2.1 / FLUX 2 2020) to see […]
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Garmin EDGE Cycling GPS 530/830/1030/1030 Plus // Firmware Updates June 2021
A big release of updates in recent weeks (Mid June 2021) for the Garmin Edge 530, 830, 1030, and 1030 Plus Cycling GPS Computers. The big change with this update is to the mapping and routing: ● Directional arrows while navigating will improve a rider’s understanding and the visibility of their chosen route. ● Faster […]
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STRAVA Adds 3D Terrain Mode to Personal Heat Maps
Another update from our friends at Strava. This time they’ve enabled 3D Terrain Mode to Personal Heat Maps. This is a subscriber only feature… but watch to the end of the video and I show a way this can be done with any ride for free using Google Earth.
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NEW STRAVA Mobile App Layout Preview // Hands-On Walkthrough
A hands-on look at the upcoming Strava Mobile App layout that’s currently in testing with a select number of Strava users. This update will roll out to all Strava users (free and subscribers) in the near future.
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Garmin RALLY Power Meter: Shimano SPD-SL // Shimano SPD // Look KEO
The Garmin RALLY power meter family has landed. With this comes the very first Shimano SPD-SL compatible road power meter pedal. This video contains all the details about the three pedal body options for the Garmin RALLY and the Lama Lab Test data from indoors and out. Garmin Rally Line Up: ● RALLY RS […]
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Garmin EDGE Firmware Updates November 2020: Livetrack // ConnectIQ 3.2 + More
This video covers the recently released Garmin EDGE GPS cycling computer firmware updates. This month we see updates for the Edge 530, 830, 1030 and 1030 Plus cycling GPS computers. I take a look at the changelog and also give a walk-thru of how to configure and use device driven Livetrack. Links to buy […]
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Shimano Di2 Synchro Road Shifting: Details // Configuration // Switching Modes
This video will get you up to speed with Shimano Di2 Synchro Road Bike Shifting. What is is. What you need. How to configure it. How to enable it…. and more! GPLama Di2 YouTube Video Playlist: https://bit.ly/2R1hsFr
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