GPS
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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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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LEZYNE Radar Drive – Cycling Radar Review
Lezyne’s Radar Drive is a rare non-Garmin cycling radar that actually works, very closely matching the Varia RTL515 in detection accuracy and reliability. It offers solid radar performance, strong battery life, USB-C charging, and useful integration with Lezyne’s REACT Drive front light and RADAR Ally app for alerts. Testing showed no false positives and accurate […]
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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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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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Wahoo ELEMNT Series 3 Cycling Computer Updates – August 2025
Owners of the Wahoo ACE, ROAM 3, or BOLT 3 this one’s for you! In this video, I cover the latest firmware update for Wahoo’s Series 3 ELEMNT bike computers, including a major overhaul to map contrast and colour that finally makes them easier to read outdoors, plus new map layers and bike lane overlays. […]
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