Road Cycling

SRAM Force AXS GPLama

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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Shimano 12spd Lever Firmware Update GPLama

Installing Shimano 12 Speed Di2 Road Lever Firmware Updates with PC Link Device (SM-PCE02)

All current model Shimano 12 speed ‘wireless’ hydraulic levers (ST-R9270, ST-R8170, and ST-R7170) can only have their firmware updated using a WIRED connection at this point in time. There are two methods of getting this done with the DuraAce and Ultegra levers, and only one method with the new 105 Di2 levers. In this video […]

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Shimano Ultegra 12 speed Review GPLama

Shimano Ultegra Di2 12 Speed Upgrade Project: Hands-On Ride Review // Part III

What’s the Shimano 12spd Ultegra Di2 R8170 groupset really like as an upgrade from the previous generation Ultegra Di2? This video covers a number of key differences and my observations after a few months of use after upgrading my Giant TCR from R8070 to the new R8170. There’s a few little things that I only […]

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GPLama Stages Dual 9200 Review

Stages Dura-Ace R9200 DUAL Power Meter Review // This One Works!

Stages have completely redesigned the right side sensors on their latest Shimano DuraAce 9200 DUAL power meter to address a long standing accuracy issue when using these cranksets. Does it work? Yes! In this video I dig into the details and dive into all the data showing how this power meter performs. If you’re running […]

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Garmin EDGE Power Graph

Garmin EDGE Data Field Tip: Power Graph Explained

The Garmin Edge ‘Power Graph’ is a native graphical data field on all newer model Garmin EDGE Cycling GPS units. This doesn’t require any additional downloads (ConnectIQ) to enable. This data field will display slightly different data based on the size of field you assign it. This video covers all the details in under three […]

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GPLama Cycliq Fly12 Sport Review

CYCLIQ FLY 12 Sport 4K Cycling Camera/Light Review

The third generation Fly 12 camera/light combination unit from Cycliq comes with a step-up in video performance and a significant weight reduction from the previous models. This video covers all the details, the good and not-so-good, of using this Fly 12 Sport for a few weeks.   Links: Cycliq Official Website: https://bit.ly/3UEDvR4 —————- #Cycling #Cycliq […]

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Garmin EDGE Updates: 530/830/1030/Explore 2 & 1040 Series [Early September 2022]

New Garmin EDGE Cycling GPS updates landed this week (September 2022) for the Garmin Edge 530, 830, 1030, 1030 Plus, Explore 2, and the 1040 Series. This video covers the change-log detail of what’s new and improved.   Links: Edge Music Control Details: https://youtu.be/WJ3ux-GvwCU Startup.txt Startup Message How-To: https://youtu.be/h3hRgYwraXs Garmin Cycling Forums: https://bit.ly/2XVCoBY Garmin Public […]

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GPLama Shimano Power Meter

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 GPLama

Digital Peloton News: GARMIN Eurobike 2022 Announcements

Three new releases from Garmin on Day 1 of Eurobike 2022: A new Garmin Edge Explore GPS cycling computer, the Edge Power Mount, and a small refresh to the HRM Pro premium HR strap that now comes with easy access to the battery compartment.   Links: Garmin Edge Explore 2 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3AYjhen Garmin Edge […]

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Strava Updates June 2022

STRAVA Updates June 2022: Gravel/MTB/eMTB & Activity Video Uploads!

A number of updates to Strava were released this month including the ability to better categorise cycling disciplines such as gravel and MTB, as well as a follow-up release of video uploads for all Strava users (not just subscribers!).   ——————–

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