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 […]
Read MoreShimano 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 […]
Read MoreOne 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 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 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. […]
Read MoreDigital 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
Read More4iiii have been in the power meter game for many years now and earlier this year (2022) they released their third generation of their PRECISION cycling power meter. What should have built on a relatively strong offering of the PRECISION 2 has been a rocky ride to date. This video covers the details of the […]
Read MoreThe Tacx NEO Motion Plates are a lightweight compact accessory compatible with all NEO Smart Trainers that adds forward and backwards movement. In this video I take you through the details, installation, the ride experience, and the pricing.
Read MoreThe long awaited and much anticipated Wahoo PowrLINK ZERO Speedplay power meter pedals have landed. After using them for over 12 months this video covers all the details as well as a select summary of over 60hrs of ride data I’ve collected while using these power pedals indoors and out. Links: Wahoo Official: http://bit.ly/3vsby35
Read MoreUPDATE [August 2022]: A full in-depth review of this power meter has been performed and the results published HERE — The most anticipated power meter test of 2021. There’s a LOT of people wanting to know if Shimano addressed the issues encountered with their previous power meter with the new release R9200-P. Links: […]
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