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Decoding Shimano’s New Power Meter Pedaling Metrics

www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/05/decoding-shimanos-pedaling.html

The layout and formatting appear the same, and the fact that existing Wahoo units work with it seems to imply that nothing’s changed.

Zwift Hub Smart Trainer In-Depth Review: The Best Bang For Your Buck?

www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/10/zwift-trainer-review.html

Just for context, these specs are very similar to the Wahoo KICKR CORE, which costs $899 without a cassette (figure another $50 for that).

Minoura Kagura DT Smart Trainer In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/minoura-kagura-trainer.html

This is identical to that of the Wahoo KICKR SNAP, CycleOps Magnus, and even the CompuTrainer.

First look at the Kinetic by Kurt $200 Bluetooth Smart inRIDE power meter trainer accessory

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/first-look-at-kinetic-by-kurt-200.html

In theory, if the trainer could support a magnetic that stayed absolutely still, and if the power curve was known, and if Wahoo Fitness worked with that vendor, they could probably produce something similar.

My 2013 Trainer Recommendations

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/10/2013-trainer-recommendations.html

Wahoo has been saying for a while that they’re close on releasing their app – and, to some degree I can see that.

Mio Alpha Optical Heart Rate Monitor In-Depth Review (Bluetooth Smart/ANT+)

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/monitor-bluetooth-smartant.html

You can see above that I’ve got it paired to my phone, and via the Wahoo Fitness app.

CycleOps Hammer Trainer In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/12/cycleops-hammer-trainer-review.html

In fact, they had resistance controllable trainers out well before Wahoo and their KICKR.

A look at the new Polar Beat Bluetooth Smart app with H7 Heart Rate Strap

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/a-look-at-new-polar-beat-bluetooth.html

Thus, I’d like to see it support the Bluetooth Smart speed and cadence sensors (which are available today from Wahoo Fitness) as well as the power meter (specification essentially finalized, units trickling out now).

Friday Tidbits: Trainer App news, FR245/FR945 gets major update, KICKR Bike gets profiles

www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/12/tidbits-trainer-profiles.html

Wahoo has rolled out a new feature to their KICKR Bike, enabling the creation of bike profiles.

How to download Garmin workouts to your tablet (Android, iPad, Windows Surface)

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/garmin-android-surface.html

To get items off your Garmin you’ll need the Wahoo Fitness ANT+ adapter, which is a 30-pin connector for any of the previous generation iPads or iPhones.

Garmin’s Biggest Competitor Is Their Own Software Instability

www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/06/competitor-software-instability.html

To the casual observer, one might assume Garmin’s biggest competitors are Apple, Fitbit, and in certain cycling circles – Wahoo.

Tacx Flux S Trainer In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/tacx-trainer-depth-review.html

– Sound: It’s essentially the same as the original Flux (and the Flux 2), quiet-ish, but definitely not mostly silent like the Tacx Neo or Wahoo KICKR CORE.

My Winter 2014-2015 Sports Gadget Recommendations

www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/winter-gadget-recommendations.html

If you’re looking for a budget option that records your route, your first and best bet is actually your phone with a free app like Strava, MapMyRide, Wahoo Fitness, or similar.

2013 Sports Technology Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals!

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/technology-friday-monday.html

Wahoo Fitness iPhone 4s and before bike/run cases: $39-59: This is for all their non-iPhone 5 products.

SRAM RED eTAP Wireless Shifting System In Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/04/wireless-shifting-system.html

As of today, April 13th, 2016, two different companies have released support for eTAP: Garmin with the Edge 520/1000 & Wahoo Fitness with their ELEMNT.

The Giveaway Extravaganza Winners!

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/extravaganza-winners.html

The Wahoo Fitness KICKR is the first trainer on the market to blend both ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart, and allow any app to connect to it and control it.

My Summer 2014 Sports Gadget Recommendations

www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/summer-sports-recommendations.html

If you’re looking for a budget option that records your route, your first and best bet is actually your phone with a free app like Strava, MapMyRide, Wahoo Fitness, or similar.

The current state of Bluetooth Smart/Low Energy in sports technology (and why it matters to you)

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/the-current-state-of-bluetooth-smartlow.html

In order to solve that, we saw companies like Wahoo Fitness come out with their Wahoo Fitness iPhone adapter, which virtually the entire ANT+ industry uses now to develop apps for the iPhone/iPod/iPad platform, enabling you to access any ANT+ data stream on your phone (heart rate, speed, cadence, power, etc…).

How to: Troubleshooting Power Meter and Trainer Accuracy Issues

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/troubleshooting-trainer-accuracy.html

Wahoo learned this lesson back a few years ago when they included a power meter in their KICKR and found it didn’t hold up to shipping well (damages).

Cycling Trainer App Guide In-Depth: 2020 Edition

www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/cycling-indoor-trainer.html

They’ve also done a fair bit of work behind the scenes with the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB to really nail that experience.

How-To: Using Zwift and TrainerRoad Concurrently

www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/trainerroad-zwift-same.html

Options A & B require nothing else, assuming you have either a Wahoo trainer or a power meter.

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