Week in Review: July 22nd, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/week-in-review-july-22nd-2018.htmlAnd…to give you a bit of a preview till the end of the month, here’s what’s on the near-term radar: Suunto 9 In-Depth Review, Scosche 24 In-Depth Review, plus Eurobike leftover coverage of aero sensors, the Lezyne Mega C and XL units, and a more detailed post of my Stelvio ride outlined in the video below.
Week in Review–September 13th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/reviewseptember-13th-2015.htmlSunday: Week in Review–September 6th, 2015Monday: 5 Random Things I Did This WeekendMonday: Eurobike Connected Bike Lights, Locks, and LubeWednesday:…
My 2012 Trainer Recommendations: Early Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/my-2012-trainer-recommendations-early.htmlIf you had asked me prior to Eurobike what my recommendations were, they’d be vastly different than today.
O-Synce Navi2Coach GPS Cycling Computer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/navi2coach-cycling-computer.htmlAt Eurobike they noted simply that “If there are data fields that people want, we’re happy to add them”.
Wahoo Fitness at CES: Update on the KICKR CLIMB Timelines
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/fitness-update-timelines.htmlYou’ll remember from my preview at Eurobike this past summer, I thought that overall the concept was pretty cool, and fairly engaging.
My 2014 ANT+ Symposium Keynote Presentation
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/10/2014-symposium-keynote-presentation.htmlMost companies in this segment tend to make new product announcements at shows like Eurobike/Interbike/CES.
An interview with Barry Redmond of Brim Brothers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/interview-with-barry-redmond-of-brim.htmlThen there was the late August EuroBike announcement of the Polar/Look pedal-based power system.
The Safer Swimmer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/safer-swimmer-review.htmlI had bought the device way back in July of last year before heading to Eurobike.
A Few Epic Days in the French Alps
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/epic-days-french.htmlIt’s alright, I’ll catch-up on that front once Eurobike & IFA are over.
Week in Review–July 30th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/07/week-reviewjuly-30th.htmlIt’ll actually flip-flop like this for the next 3-4 weeks till Eurobike.
Interbike News That Didn’t Fit: Tacx iPad App, iBike, BikeSpike, Pioneer, Garmin FR220/FR620 notes, and more!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/interbike-bikespike-fr220fr620.htmlYou’ll remember I got a full walk-through of the app at Eurobike a few weeks ago.
Zwift’s CEO Discusses Smart Bike Hardware Plans, IPO, Rowing, Clubs, and More
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/zwifts-discusses-hardware.htmlMy swag of a bet here is that Zwift announces a Zwift bike at Eurobike 2021 (or roughly that timeframe, so late August 2021), but doesn’t actually deliver it till Winter 2021-2022.
Week in Review–July 9th, 2023
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/week-review-july-2023.html8) Expanded Strava Live Segments on Suunto devices: This was a couple of weeks ago, but it slipped past amidst the craziness of Eurobike and related travel, but it’s worthwhile noting that additional Suunto devices now have Strava Live Segments, specifically all of the Suunto 9 variants (Peak Pro/Peak/Baro), plus the existing Suunto Vertical.
InsideRide E-Motion SmartPower Rollers with Floating Fork: In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/insideride-smartpower-floating.htmlKeep in mind that Eurobike is exactly two weeks away – so purchasing a trainer now would be considered a poor fiscal maneuver.
DCR Facebook Live Q&A Tomorrow –July 28th!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/07/facebook-live-tomorrow.htmlOr we can talk about Eurobike coming up in 30 days.
Hands-on with SRM’s upcoming iPad app for their new PC8 head unit
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/hands-upcoming-their.htmlI previously covered the new PC8 units a couple weeks ago at Eurobike, including a notable update later to that post from SRM folks after clarification of a number of items.
How Sports Technology companies could learn from Southwest Airlines
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/how-sports-technology-companies-could.htmlSure, the cycling world revolves the bike EuroBike/Interbike duo in August/September – but everyone else aims to have products ready by Spring for the warm weather fitness craze.
Elite Tuo Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/10/elite-smart-trainer-review.htmlWhen I first stepped on it a year ago at the Eurobike trade show, I couldn’t believe I was actually on a wheel-on trainer.
Garmin gives updated Vector power meter schedule (February 2013)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/updated-schedule-february.htmlI do not expect to see the Vector in consumer hands in significant quantities before Eurobike/Interbike(September).
Amazon Prime Day’s Sports Tech Deals (US and Europe)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/amazon-sports-europe.htmlGenerally speaking for sports tech products, with Eurobike behind us last week, you won’t see any meaningful product announcements till the first week of September or so (usually mid-range running/fitness watches).
Week in Review–May 15th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/05/week-reviewmay-15th.htmlI’ve met with them the last two years at Eurobike, and even briefly tried out some of their tech in a casual setting (non-analytic focused).
Garmin Shows Off Smart Trainer Integration on Fenix 6 & Forerunner 945
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/trainer-integration-forerunner.htmlWith the acquisition of Tacx last year, one of the main things they promised the industry at large (during an ‘Indoor Training Summit’ at Eurobike 2019), was better integration between Garmin products and Tacx products.
The New Bike Build is Complete: All the details!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/build-complete-details.htmlI had a chance to ride one a bit this past summer at Eurobike during an unrelated demo event and was pretty happy with things.
SRM: Their iOS app, PC8, and their thoughts on low-cost power meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/pc8and-thoughts-meters.htmlAs I noted a few weeks ago at Eurobike, the current schedule has this slated for December (2014) availability.
Week in Review–August 11th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/week-review-august-11th.htmlAt least till the end of the month, then it’ll likely be fireworks as usual once we approach Eurobike & IFA, where most of the fall things will be announced.
