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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 […]
Read MoreGPLama Round-Up: Cycling Power Meters – August 2025 Edition
Here’s a massive dump of information I’ve been meaning to put together for a while in regards to ‘where things are at’ with the power meters I have (and am) testing in the Lama Lab. Shimano Road Power Meter(s) There are well documented problems with all generations of these meters. I’ve done four or five […]
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SRAM’s NEW 13-Speed XPLR Gravel Groupset & NEW WIDE Zipp 303 Wheels!
SRAM turns the dial up to 13 with the release of their new RED XPLR AXS groupset and up to 32mm (internal width!) on their new Zipp XPLR gravel specific wheels! I’ve had my hands on this gear for a little while – so in this video you’ll get a quick summary of what’s new, […]
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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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NEW SRAM Red AXS 2024 // What’s New? // Hands-On Review
The new SRAM Red AXS 2024 has officially launched! In this video you’ll find a speed-run overview of what’s new, a close look at the significant changes made, then it’s onto my hands-on experience after riding this new groupset for the last two months.
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The Latest in Power Meter Technology at Eurobike 2023
Eurobike 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. ——————— […]
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New SRAM Force AXS: What’s New // Details // Road Tested & SRAM Product Updates!
SRAM 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 […]
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Cycling Power Meters 2021 // Year in Review
2021 hasn’t been a quiet year on the cycling power meter front. There’s been new releases, new firmwares, and a whole ton of new issues to deal with in the Lama Lab trying to get them to behave. This video is a year-end wrap up of everything that has come across my desk in regards […]
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SRAM Rival AXS Quarq Power Meter // Long Term Road Test Review
A long term road test review of the SRAM Rival AXS Quarq Power Meter. This video covers the models, the tech specs, and has extensive power data review comparisons. This single sided power meter turned out to be a great budget level unit, but it wasn’t all smooth sailing with the accuracy. Links: SRAM […]
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SRAM RED/Force AXS Power Meter Spider: Details // Review
This week I put the SRAM RED/Force AXS 107 BCD Power Meter Spider to the test indoors and out. Based on Quarq DZero technology the results were as expected from a company who’s been in the cycling power meter game for over 10 years. Technical Details: – 107mm BCD – Compatible with Force 2X chainrings […]
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