Zwift
Garmin TACX NERA Smart Trainer Review
Is Garmin’s Tacx NERA worth US$1,000? I put it through the Lama Lab Test with Favero Assioma PRO RS-2 pedals and back-to-back rides on the NEO 3M. The NERA is quiet, rides well and holds steady in ERG once it’s warm, but my review unit showed power drift on every ride. I also cover what […]
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Zwift VIDEO First Look: Real Roads Arrive on Zwift
Real roads, Zwifty familiarity! Zwift VIDEO brings real-world scenery to Zwift, complete with steering, power-ups, segments, route badges, and workouts. In this video I take a closer look at the launch routes, what the new Zwift Plus subscription costs, what you can and can’t do, and how much data those 4K rides chew through. Is […]
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Van Rysel D500 V2 Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
The Van Rysel D500 V2 is a quiet, stable, Zwift-ready smart trainer that gets the basics right, but a closer look reveals some significant rough edges. In this in-depth review, I test its power accuracy, ERG performance, cadence reporting, virtual shifting, thermal drift, ride feel, and free-ride responsiveness. While the D500 V2 performs sufficiently on […]
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Measuring Smart Trainer ERG Ride Feel // Ranking Trainer Performance
Why can the same ERG workout at the same power and cadence feel harder on one smart trainer than another? I’ve analysed seven 300W ERG sessions to see whether short-term variability in power, crank torque, and cadence can finally put a number to smart-trainer ride feel.
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Zwift PLAY Controller Firmware 2.0.1 // Bonded Bluetooth Update
Zwift Play firmware 2.0.1 finally makes the two controllers appear as one Bluetooth connection, easing Apple TV pairing limits and lining them up with Zwift Ride and Click v2 behaviour (and Zwift Protocol versioning).
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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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Zwift Acquires ROUVY and FulGaz
Zwift has acquired ROUVY (including FulGaz), with no immediate changes for Zwift subscribers, but ROUVY subscribers gain official Zwift hardware support, replacing past hacks with proper compatibility, while both platforms remain separate with different experiences.
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Magene T600 ECO Smart Trainer Review
A rare new arrival in the Lama Lab, the Magene T600 ECO brings flagship features, a virtual flywheel design, and a price that undercuts most premium trainers. I put it through SIM climbs, ERG workouts, flywheel torture tests, and accuracy checks against trusted power meters to see if it truly delivers. With rider-tunable connectivity options […]
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JetBlack Freedom Rocker Feet Review // More Smart Trainer Movement
A quick look at the JetBlack inflatable rocker feet. A small, low-cost upgrade that makes a noticeable difference to indoor bike movement to make longer trainer sessions far more tolerable, without needing a full rocker plate setup.
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Wahoo KICKR CORE V2 Update // Zwift Controller Bridge
A quick look at the latest Wahoo Kickr CORE V2 firmware (2.5.4 / 3.5.4), which finally enables Wi-Fi bridging for the Zwift CLICK v2 and Zwift RIDE controllers – a feature promised at launch but missing until now. Wahoo KICKR CORE V2 Firmware Release Notes: https://bit.ly/4spBVnP
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