One of the biggest cycling product recalls (technically a voluntary recall) in recent years. Shimano have acknowledged an long-known issue with their Hollowtech II cranksets failing and have implemented an inspection and replacement program, worldwide. After a few days of dust settling on this one, this video answers the question of ‘what to do’ if […]
Read MoreThe Magene PES P505 BASE is a budget priced spider-based cycling power meter & chain-set combination with a 24mm spindle for Shimano road groupset compatibility. The 4-bolt 110mm BCD also allows the use of Shimano chainrings for a seamless upgrade. This video covers all the technical details of this power meter and a review of […]
Read MoreWith the 4iiii Precision 3+ power meter range now supporting Appleβs network of over 1.5 billion users, cyclists will now be able to track their power meters using their Apple devices and the FindMy app. This video covers the details of this new ‘AirTag’ feature as well as some interesting technical details of how it […]
Read MoreEurobike 2023 showcased an array of innovative power meter solutions. The presence of Magene and Cycplus with new power meter products at Eurobike emphasized the growing influence and contribution of Chinese brands to the global cycling industry, indicating their commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation and delivering top-quality products to cycling enthusiasts worldwide. ——————— […]
Read MoreOver the last three weeks I’ve put the Shimano XTR M9120 crankset with dual Stages Gen III sensors put to the test to see how well it performed off-road (and in the Lama Lab!). Links: Stages Power LR Shimano XTR M9120 Crankset: https://bit.ly/3qPS3Ug Stages Power Website: http://bit.ly/3uoAA3X Get 10% Off Stages Cycling Tech Here: […]
Read MoreA follow-up review of the 4iiii PRECISION 3 cycling power meter with the updated 1.2.0 firmware that promises resolution to the issues I encountered with this meter when first reviewed. Links: 4iiii Official: https://4iiii.com/ Technical Specifications: Type: Crank Based Power Meter (Shimano Left / Single Sided) Wireless Data: ANT+, Bluetooth Smart. Battery: 1x […]
Read MoreFollowing on from the successful test/review of the Stages Shimano DuraAce R9200 DUAL power meter, this video focuses on their Ultegra R8100 DUAL offering. Using newly redesigned right side sensors Stages look to have another winner on their hands, this time at a lower price point than the DuraAce crank. π²β‘οΈπππΌ Links: GPLama Stages […]
Read MoreThe Garmin EDGE quick-access control menu offers a faster way to calibrate than accessing the calibration option from within the power sensor properties. this video covers how to quickly access the power meter ‘Calibration’ option on Garmin EDGE GPS Cycling Computers (technically a ‘zero-offset’) and also on the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt v2. Links to […]
Read MoreSRAM Force AXS receives a refresh for 2023 today with a number of refinements adopted from both their Red and Rival AXS groupsets. In this video I cover off a quick summary of what’s new in the first few minutes before diving into more detail about the components and my hands-on experience after ~400kms with […]
Read MoreThe Magene P505 is a well priced spider-based cycling power meter with a number of options available to fit different cranks and chainring combinations. I’ve been riding the P505 since February 2022 and have collected over 70 comparative data sets against other power meters and smart trainers. To keep things short, this video covers the […]
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