Road Cycling
The End of Open Cycling Tech?
Big shifts are happening in cycling tech right now. And most riders won’t see them coming until it’s too late. The move away from open standards like ANT+ toward proprietary ecosystems is changing how our devices connect, what features we get, and who controls the experience. If you’re buying new gear, this is something you […]
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ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter Update TESTED // Manufacturer Confirms Issues
Follow-up testing on a second ThinkRider PP5 with updated firmware confirms the same issues: inconsistent power, residual torque after efforts, and drift at higher wattages requiring frequent manual zeroing. Results match the first unit, ruling out a defect. ThinkRider has acknowledged the problem and plans a future fix, but as it stands, the PP5 isn’t […]
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Magene P715 SPD-SL Pedal Power Meter Review
The Magene P715 delivers solid, within-spec power data and performs well as a pedal, backed by excellent battery life and solid durability. However, in a competitive market, its external pod design, limited feature set, and now price parity with stronger alternatives make it a tougher sell. This video dives deeper into the data than anyone […]
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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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Coospo S10 Power Meter Review
A few weeks ago the ThinkRider PP5 became the cheapest spider power meter I’d ever tested at around $100 — and unfortunately it failed due to residual torque issues that caused inflated power readings after hard efforts. Now the spotlight shifts to the even cheaper Coospo S10 at just AU$123 (about $88 USD). On paper […]
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Favero Assioma PRO RL Review: The Best Look KEO Power Meter Yet
The missing piece of the Favero PRO lineup has landed – the Assioma PRO RL, a Look KEO–compatible pedal built on the proven PRO spindle. After two months of riding in real conditions, I can confidently say Favero haven’t just matched Look’s own power pedal, they’ve improved it in weight, cleat design, contact area, and […]
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GARMIN Varia RearVUE 820 Radar UPDATE – Critical Issues Patched
Three weeks after launch, the highly anticipated Garmin Varia RearVUE 820 has had a turbulent start, with firmware 6.34 finally fixing key issues I uncovered – the ANT+ distance overflow and missing speed dat. However many riders are still returning units due to unexpected behaviour. While early hardware faults and pulled firmware versions tell part […]
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ThinkRider PP5 Power Meter Review: $100 Power Meter TESTED!
The ThinkRider PP5 is one of the cheapest spider-based power meters I’ve ever tested. I paid just AU$136 (US$100). On paper it promises ±1% accuracy, ANT+ & Bluetooth, 300-hour battery life, and full left/right balance. That kind of spec at this price should shake up the market. But after deep testing against a trusted baseline, […]
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Favero Assioma PRO Firmware Update: Up to 160hrs Battery Runtime!
This video covers a major firmware update for the Favero Assioma PRO pedals, boosting battery life from at least 60 hours now up to 160 hours with no apparent downsides after extensive testing. That means far less charging, longer battery lifespan, and the same reliable data. I also cover the update process, supported models, and […]
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SIGMA RECO 81 Link Radar Review: The Garmin Varia 515 Upgrade People Wanted!
After years of riders asking for a true successor to the Garmin RTL515, the SIGMA RECO radar steps in as a compelling alternative. Offering USB-C charging, significantly longer battery life, excellent detection performance, full compatibility with existing Varia quarter-turn mounts, and a lower price. In this video, I put the RECO 81 LInk through real-world […]
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