Pro Cycling
Assioma DUO SONIK SPD-SL Power Meter Hack!
I love a good hack when it comes to bike components! This hack is the good kind, the kind that allows the use of SPD-SL cleats on the trusted Favero Assioma DUO power meter spindles! Links: Rides of Japan Xpedo Sonik Video GPLama Assioma PRO MX SPD Power Meter Review GPLama Assioma DUO Review […]
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SHIMANO Di2 Firmware Security Updates (DuraAce / Ultegra / 105 / GRX)
While not as interesting as the “Shimano Di2 HACKED” headlines we’ve seen recently – Shimano have now released a number of updates for vulnerable components. Although there’s been a few issues in the rush to push these out…. Links: GPLama Shimano Di2 Wireless Shifter Updates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k8IVKGBUds BetterShifting Website: https://bit.ly/3dsIykE Shimano E-Tube Firmware Webpage: https://bit.ly/shimoanoetubefw Shimano […]
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EUROBIKE 2024: Cycling Computers // Power Meters // More!
A round-up of cycling computers, power meters, and other cycling tech from day two of Eurobike 2024! 📸 GPLama Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gplama ➡️ SUBSCRIBE to The GPLAMA YouTube Channel: https://goo.gl/QS5YZg ——————— #Cycling #Eurobike #SmartTrainer
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Garmin EDGE 1050 Cycling GPS Review // BIG Screen and Battery Life Changes!
The EDGE 1050 represents Garmin’s latest flagship GPS bike computer for 2024. In this video, I delve into the major feature enhancements of this new GPS unit. I provide an overview of my impressions on the updated features, followed by a thorough hands-on experience testing it out on the road. Links: MapFields ConnectIQ: https://tinyurl.com/ciqmapfields […]
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Shimano Responds (to my R8100-P Review)…. and it’s not a good look.
Two weeks after publishing the ONLY review seen to date of the updated Shimano R8100-P (& R9200-P) firmware 4.2.0, I’m struggling to get a resolution from Shimano Australia regarding the issues I encountered. The data presented clearly indicated there’s a problem with the power meter I’ve purchased. Their initial reply was very generic and indicated […]
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Another Epic FAIL // Shimano’s “Improved Accuracy” Power Meter Update
Shimano has recently unveiled firmware version 4.2.0 for their 12-speed power meters (R9200-P/R8100-P), boasting “improved accuracy”. Addressing accuracy concerns has been a long-standing necessity for Shimano’s meters across various iterations. The key question now is: how does this new firmware operate, and does it successfully tackle the persistent issues that have haunted Shimano in the […]
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Shimano Hollowtech II Road Crankset Recall // What You Need to Know
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 […]
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Stages Ultegra R8100 Dual Power Meter Review
Following 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. 🚲⚡️📈👌🏼 Links: GPLama Stages […]
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Shimano Dura-Ace R9200-P Power Meter Review: Generation II and STILL Not Accurate!
The most anticipated power meter test of 2022 – The retail version of the Shimano Dura-Ace FC-R9200-P Dual Sided Power Meter has been put though the Lama Lab over the last few weeks and compared to a number of trusted power sources. Have Shimano resolved all the issues of their previous generation meters? Not quite. […]
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Digital Peloton News: Shimano 105 Di2 Groupset // Saris // Tour Tech // Eurobike 2022
Digital Peloton News for July 8th 2022 – Getting you up to speed on the new Shimano 105 Di2 Groupset, Saris sale, Tour de France Tech, and Eurobike 2022 starting next week! Links: Shimano 105 Di2 Official Site: https://bit.ly/3bZNejC DCRainmaker Saris Article: https://bit.ly/3P7XbKa GPLama Elite JUSTO Review: https://youtu.be/Xz2QOYy-c-Q
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