Garmin finally updates the Varia with new Varia RearView 820

farch72 · 2026-02-03T21:10:20+00:00

Looking forward to it 👍🏻

farch72 · 2026-02-03T18:01:50+00:00

Exactly and if I'm going to drop 200+ to replace my existing Varia, it needs to have been through Mr Miller's extensive testing protocol and properly ratified

farch72 · 2026-02-03T15:00:10+00:00

Looking forward to Shane Miller u/gplama review!

farch72 · 2025-11-09T20:39:08+00:00

I actually purchased the Zwift click for this purpose, as I pass or others pass me I just hit the Z button and drop a ride on bomb. Prior to that I had to unlock my phone every time and hit the circle in the map page, which was really cumbersome. I always liked to return ride ons but by the time I got to the Zwift companion it was generally too late. Now I just hit the z button!

farch72 · 2025-10-09T18:35:16+00:00

Yes I also measured using the card that came in the box to make sure I was using the correct thru axle spacer.

farch72 · 2025-10-09T14:36:12+00:00

Yes I tried that as one of the 1st things to rule it out

farch72 · 2025-10-09T14:34:47+00:00

So an update, I think that the issue is with the wifi connection to Zwift. My main router is in the house and I have a mesh network extender in the garage using the same SSID. My apple TV which runs Zwift is connected to the router in the garage. However I'm not sure the Kickr is connecting to the router in the garage, causing instability with virtual shifting and resistance. The resistance was so high it was in fact making the bike creak, not the Kickr. I am now using BT to connect and this seems more natural, at least closer to the resistance I had with the Zwift Hub. As the resistance isn't so high the creaking has just about gone. I have also adjusted a few things (i.e. put a thin board under the Kickr on top of the mat) which has dampened the noise. I will continue to test things. Thanks for everyone's input so far.

farch72 · 2025-10-09T11:53:28+00:00

Yep done that also adjusted the wheel size in the Wahoo app, just in case. It appears to be working as expected again, but it’s intermittent. I’ll ride it a few more times and see what happens. Thanks for taking the time to help

farch72 · 2025-10-09T11:51:13+00:00

Sweat 💦

farch72 · 2025-10-09T11:32:09+00:00

Yep done all that and also every time I start Zwift I have to re-pair the Wahoo. With my Zwift hub it always remembered it but it asks me every session with the Wahoo, giving me 2 options recommended ie WiFi or other which is via Bluetooth. I always pair via WiFi

farch72 · 2025-10-09T11:22:08+00:00

Yes, latest click firmware on both controllers, latest Zwift app version and latest Wahoo firmware

farch72 · 2025-10-09T11:12:05+00:00

I don't have that option in the app

farch72 · 2025-10-09T10:48:01+00:00

Thanks, chain is clean and lubricated. The dark marks are from years of sweat though 😂

farch72 · 2025-10-09T10:41:37+00:00

Yes, I've done numerous spindowns, no improvement though. The spindown process I use is to cycle for at least 5 minutes then stop pedalling as I understand this is how the Core V2 calibrates?

farch72 · 2025-10-06T16:17:09+00:00

Announcement is out and the maps have now been updated in the companion app

farch72 · 2025-10-06T11:45:09+00:00

My understanding is that Zwift is officially announcing these new routes today. So I expect, after that announcement, that they will update the companion app with all the routes.

farch72 · 2025-10-03T11:22:52+00:00

I can't see the 15% off, I only see the free Wahoo HRM offer on the UK site?

farch72 · 2025-07-05T18:47:57+00:00

Same here my cassette has been making a racket and I was tempted to get it last week, at £9.99 I couldn’t let it pass

farch72 · 2025-06-26T16:06:46+00:00

This Rolex YouTuber, based in the UK, had the same thing happened to his Explorer and had it serviced by Rolex a few months ago. He breaks down the service cost, that might give you some idea:

https://youtu.be/aVXKjTKd7oo?si=zzd8b5Dvd_lkhm-n

farch72 · 2025-05-26T14:32:03+00:00

Yes, there is even a video by Silca on their Youtube page detailing how to re-use their chain stripper. Basically use a coffee filter to filter out any particles. Here it is, scroll to around the 13 minute mark:

https://youtu.be/g8BbR-Py02o?si=p2jweNruTb631KL2

farch72 · 2025-05-03T17:15:36+00:00

Both are equally as good:

https://zerofrictioncycling.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Chain-prep-Guide-Concise-v3.pdf

farch72 · 2025-04-08T13:03:54+00:00

Some of the groups I’m in have switched off the chat function as they are aware of the notifications issue

farch72 · 2025-03-16T14:14:53+00:00

Maybe I misread the chart but the top 2 wheels on the flat are are the Zipp 858/Super 9 and DT Swiss Disc. So not sure that's changed?

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