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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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MTB Power Meter Review: Stages Power LR Shimano XTR M9120
Over the last three weeks I’ve put the Shimano XTR M9120 crankset with dual Stages Gen III sensors put to the test to see how well it performed off-road (and in the Lama Lab!). Links: Stages Power LR Shimano XTR M9120 Crankset: https://bit.ly/3qPS3Ug Stages Power Website: http://bit.ly/3uoAA3X Get 10% Off Stages Cycling Tech Here: […]
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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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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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16 Cycling GPS Computer Startup Times TESTED!
Bike computer startup time seems to vary a LOT between different manufacturers and models. It also changes regularly with firmware updates and ‘optimisations’, sometimes not for the better. In this video I put 16 different cycling GPS computers to the test against the clock to measure their startup time. NOTE: GPS/satellite lock is a […]
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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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StagesBike SB20 Smart Bike: Long Term Ride Review // Part III
A long term ride review of the StagesBIKE SB20 (Smart Bike). GPLama StagesBIKE Video Series Part 0: 10 Initial Impressions: https://youtu.be/55xyY8c04GQ Part I (Unboxing/Build/Rider Fit): https://youtu.be/6si35e5eEIs Part II (Gearing Setup): https://youtu.be/oxWcQnNl4Js Part III (Ride Review): https://youtu.be/kQHB4HYvYuU
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StagesBike SB20 Smart Bike: Virtual Groupset and Gearing Setup // Part II
The Stages StagesBike SB20 Smart Bike is now shipping and has landed in the Lama Lab. Today’s video will cover the recently released app update that allows for gearing / groupset configuration. This is a hands-on demonstration of the custom (Shimano/Campagnolo/Custom) button configuration and the Dreamdrive setup with almost infinite gearing. Technical Specifications: Wireless transmission: […]
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StagesBike SB20 Smart Bike: Unboxing, Building, Sizing // Part I
The Stages StagesBike SB20 Smart Bike is now shipping and has landed in the Lama Lab. Today’s video will cover the unboxing, build, and bike fit. I’ll follow this video up with Part II and III covering the software configuration and finally an overall ride experience video after I’ve clocked up a few 100km on […]
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