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Hi all,

I’m looking for a new gaming monitor primarily for my PS5 and could use some recommendations.

My requirements are:
● 27 inch
● 4K
● HDMI 2.1
● 4K 120Hz support on PS5
● VRR support
● Good picture quality/HDR if possible
● Budget around £400
● Buying in the UK

I’ve been looking at the MSI MAG 274UPDF E16M, LG UltraGear 27G810A-B and Gigabyte M27UP.

The MSI is currently tempting me because of the Mini-LED panel, 1,152 local-dimming zones and HDR1000, but I’m interested to hear from anyone who actually owns one or has compared it with other monitors around this price.
What would you recommend for a PS5 at around £400? Is the MSI the best option, or is there something else I should be considering?

I’m mainly interested in getting the best combination of picture quality, HDR and PS5 performance, rather than extremely high refresh rates that the PS5 can’t take advantage of.
Thanks!

Hi all,

I’m fairly new to cycling and looking for a decent bike repair stand for basic maintenance.

Budget is around £60, but I could stretch a little for something noticeably better.

What stands are you guys using, and would you recommend them?

Ideally looking for something stable, height-adjustable and with a rotating clamp.

Hi everyone,

I’m fairly new to cycling and I’m looking at getting a bike computer mainly for navigation. I’m currently considering the Wahoo ROAM 3, but I’m unsure how well it handles gravel and off-road routes.

For those who use the ROAM 3:

● How good is the navigation when riding gravel tracks, bridleways, towpaths and other off-road routes?

● Does it handle Komoot routes well when they include a mixture of road and off-road sections?

● Are the maps detailed enough to confidently follow off-road trails?

● Is the ROAM 3 primarily aimed at road cycling, or would you consider it a good all-rounder for gravel?

My main priority is reliable navigation, rather than training metrics or performance data. I’ll mainly be riding a gravel bike on a mixture of roads, canals/towpaths, gravel tracks and some off-road routes.

Would you recommend the ROAM 3 for this type of riding?

Hi All,

I currently use a Garmin Edge Explore 2, but my local Trek shop has offered me a Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 for £325, which seems like a pretty strong discount.

My main priority is navigation. I use Komoot and RWGPS for routes and mainly just want to get out and explore. I’m not too bothered about stats or training features.

anyone who has used the ROAM 3:

● How does the navigation compare with the Explore 2?
● How good is the Komoot/RWGPS integration?
● At £325, would you upgrade from the Explore 2?

Would really appreciate people’s real-world experiences. Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’m based in England and have an Edge Explore 2. I’ve just checked the maps and they’re showing:

● Garmin Cycle Map EU 2021.22 – East
● Garmin Cycle Map EU 2021.22 – West
● Garmin Cycle Map EU 2021.22 – Central

My software is 30.23, which Garmin Express says is up to date.

I’ve connected the Edge to Garmin Express on a laptop, but it isn’t offering me any map updates.

Has anyone with an Edge Explore 2 managed to update their maps beyond 2021.22? If so, how did you do it?

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently got a Garmin Edge Explore 2 and I’m based in England.

I mainly plan routes in Komoot and transfer them to my Garmin, but I don’t have access to a computer/laptop.

For those using an Explore 2:

● How often do you update the underlying Garmin maps?
● Do you bother keeping them fully up to date?
● Have you had any issues following Komoot routes with older Garmin maps?
● Is it something I should be concerned about in the UK?

Just wondering what everyone else is doing.

Hi everyone,

I’ve just got a new Edge Explore 2 and charged it to 100%. I’ve been setting it up, creating/saving routes and going through the menus, but haven’t actually been on a ride yet.

It’s now dropped to 93%.

Is this normal during setup and general use, or should I be concerned? Would you recommend fully powering it off and checking how much it loses overnight?

What would you suggest?

Thanks!

I’ve recently purchased a Garmin Edge Explore 2, mainly because I had some Amazon vouchers that made it a really good deal.

My main priority is navigation and following routes, rather than tracking loads of cycling metrics. I’ll mainly be using it for rides around roads, canals and gravel paths.

Before I get too invested in the Garmin ecosystem, I’d be interested to hear from people who use the Edge Explore 2 or a Wahoo.

How do you find them for navigation? Are you happy with your choice, and is there anything you particularly prefer about one over the other?

Would be great to hear some real-world experiences! 🚴‍♂️

Hi everyone,

I’ve just got a Garmin Edge Explore 2 and was wondering whether I should fully charge it to 100% before using it for the first time.

Is there any benefit to doing this, or is it perfectly fine to set it up and use it straight away with whatever charge it has out of the box?

Just want to make sure I’m treating the battery properly from the start.

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I’ve recently got a Trek Checkpoint ALR 4 and have removed the rear wheel for the first time to clean the cassette.

My bike has the Bontrager Switch Lever thru-axle. When reinstalling the wheel, I’ve tightened the thru-axle using the Switch Lever Pro by hand until it feels firmly tightened.

My question is: is using the Switch Lever enough, or should I always use a torque wrench to make sure the thru-axle is tightened to the correct torque?

I understand a torque wrench is the most accurate way to achieve the specified torque, but I’m wondering what people actually do in practice when removing and reinstalling their wheel.

Do you simply use the Switch Lever, or do you torque it every time?

Thanks!

I’m new to cycling and struggling to find bib shorts that fit my build. I also do hypertrophy training in the gym, so I carry quite a bit of muscle in my legs.

Measurements:
● 5’7” (170 cm)
● 90 kg
● 34” waist
● 44” hips/glutes
● 21” quads (3” above the knee)

Can anyone with a similar build recommend some budget-friendly bib shorts (ideally under £80) that fit well without the leg grippers digging into bigger thighs?

If possible, please mention the **brand**, **model** and **size** you wear.

I’ve got a quick question for those with more experience transporting bikes.

When I remove the front wheel to fit my bike in the car, what’s the best practice with the thru-axle? Do you:

● Reinstall it back into the fork while the wheel is off?
● Leave it inserted through the wheel?
● Store it separately?

I just want to make sure I’m not putting unnecessary stress on the fork, wheel, or axle, or risking losing any parts.

I’m looking to buy a quality torque wrench for maintaining my gravel bike and have been considering the Park Tool TW-5.2.

From what I’ve read, it seems well regarded and I like that it adjusts in 0.2 Nm increments, which is useful as some of the torque specs on my bike are things like 5.2 Nm.

I already have a set of Topeak 1/4” hex/Torx bits, so I’m planning to use a 3/8” drive to 1/4” hex adapter rather than buying another bit set.

Would you recommend that approach, or is there a better solution?

Also, are there any other torque wrenches available on Amazon UK that you’d recommend instead?

I’ve recently got a Trek Checkpoint and I’m trying to dial in my setup.

At the moment I’m running 50 psi front and 50 psi rear on the stock 700×42 tyres, but I’m starting to wonder if that’s too high. I’ve noticed quite a bit of vibration through the bars and some discomfort in my hands and elbows.

I’m 5ft 7 and weight around 89kg