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New UCI Bike Computer Rules: BIG is BANNED in 2028
The UCI wants to reduce rider distraction in the pro peloton, and I agree with the goal. But limiting the physical size of bike computers completely misses the point. The distraction problem isn’t screen size, it’s software: alerts, prompts, pop-ups, auto-pages, messaging hooks, and features that can appear on any device, big or small. Let’s […]
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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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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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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 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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