Road Cycling
TPU Bicycle Tubes: Light, Fast, Cheap…. What’s the Catch?
This week I set out to answer a few questions I had about these super-light and relatively new type of bicycle tubes. Were they difficult to install? Were they fragile? At less than 1/2 the weight and volume of standard tubes, was there a catch? I also exploded a few of them to see what […]
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Bryton Gardia R300L Bike Radar Review // Now MUCH Better with Updated Firmware
The Bryton Gardia ANT+ Radar/Tail Light had a troubled beginning, as it was released with an initial firmware that fell short of expectations as a cycling ‘safety’ device. However, after undergoing months of rigorous testing and retesting, Bryton seems to have resolved the majority of the issues plaguing their ANT+ Radar. In this video, I […]
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Eurobike 2023 Tech Round-Up // 18 “Probably not your next…” Products
This video is a round-up of numerous cycling technologies as seen at Eurobike 2023. While these cycling technologies may not be your immediate replacement for your current GPS device, power meter, groupset, or bike helmet, the potential they hold cannot be overlooked. Has Eurobike 2023 showcased a glimpse into the future of where things are […]
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Shimano’s Unreleased 105 12-Speed Mechanical Road Groupset CLOSE UP!
The highly anticipated Shimano 105 12-Speed Mechanical road groupset, which has been the subject of numerous rumors and reports, made an unplanned debut at Eurobike 2023. Although the groupset has not been officially announced or released yet, it was on show for all to see. Take a glimpse at the Corratec bike featuring this groupset […]
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NEW Bike Radar Tech at Eurobike 2023
Until around a year ago, there were limited options available for bike rear radar devices. The Garmin Varia range stood as the sole choice. However, in recent months, both Magene and Bryton have joined the bike radar market, and now, at Eurobike 2023, we witness the arrival of even more participants in this field. […]
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Updating to the Specialized Evade III Aero Helmet // A Few Things To Know….
I’ve always been a fan of the Evade aero road helmets since they launched back in 2013, and I typically upgrade as each new revision is released. The Evade III was the exception. It was too expensive here at launch (recently dropping in price!) and Specialized quietly changed up a few other things that I […]
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4iiii Precision 3 Power Meter Firmware v1.2.0 // Now MUCH Better!
A follow-up review of the 4iiii PRECISION 3 cycling power meter with the updated 1.2.0 firmware that promises resolution to the issues I encountered with this meter when first reviewed. Links: 4iiii Official: https://4iiii.com/ Technical Specifications: Type: Crank Based Power Meter (Shimano Left / Single Sided) Wireless Data: ANT+, Bluetooth Smart. Battery: 1x […]
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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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Garmin VARIA Radar RCT715 Vehicle Speed Overlay Update
Garmin Varia RCT715 firmware v5.10 introduces approaching vehicle speed as a video overlay option. This video covers the update process, configuration, and has a road test comparison with the vehicle speed data recorded with MyBikeRadarTraffic ConnectIQ data field. Links: MyBikeRadarTraffic ConnectIQ: https://bit.ly/3dH8ifL Buy Garmin Radar Devices: Garmin Varia Radar RCT715 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3LOZ5za Garmin […]
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Wahoo ELEMNT Summit Freeride: First Look // Details // Road Tested
Wahoo have today announced their upcoming SUMMIT FREERIDE feature which will detect upcoming climbs and give you a preview of the road ahead without having to load a route. I’ve been part of the best testing pool for this feature for the last few weeks, so in this video I’ll cover all the details of […]
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