The Xplova X5 Bike Computer Review: What I Love and Hate
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/xplova-computer-review.htmlIn fact, there are boatloads of lessons that companies like Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, and others can learn from the Xplova X5.
Week in Review–May 12th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/reviewmay-12th-2013.htmlWahoo KICKR gets ANT+ control firmware update: You’ll get this update by using any of the Wahoo Apps and connecting to the KICKR.
Openwater Swim GPS Test Extravaganza Results
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/08/massive-openwater-accuracy.htmlOk, first up is the Wahoo RIVAL watch versus the COROS Vertix 1.
Hands on with the newly announced Tacx iPad app, ANT+ changes, Bluetooth Smart trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/tacx-bluetooth-trainers.htmlYou can use the standard Wahoo Fitness ANT+ adapter, or you can use one that Tacx will sell (it’s the exact same as the Wahoo adapter, just branded Tacx).
CES 2013: The Loot I’m Bringing Back
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/ces-2013-the-loot-im-bringing-back.htmlWahoo Fitness: Probably the most anticipated item, the Wahoo Fitness KICKR… If you fall into the ‘have a kickass idea for a KICKR app and are a developer’ camp, then I’d…
Mio adds wireless Shimano Di2 integration, ANT+ trainer control, and more to Cyclo bike units
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/mio-wireless-control.htmlSo that meant that even though Tacx, Wahoo Fitness and CycleOps were all transmitting controls via ANT, they were effectively talking three different languages, so interoperability was non-existent.
Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X Plus In-Depth Review (with Maps, Music, Payments)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/garmin-fenix5-review.htmlOn the other sensor front, I’ve largely used power meters (Vector 3, Stages LR, Favero Assioma, SRM Exakt specifically), and the Wahoo SPEED ANT+ speed sensor.
Tacx Flux 2 Smart Trainer (2020 Edition) In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/trainer-edition-review.htmlAfter Wahoo came out with the KICKR and then Tacx came out with the NEO, Tacx popped out the Flux in 2016 at $899.
Tour de France 2023: Which Smart Trainers Do They Use?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/tour-de-france-2023-which-smart-trainers-do-they-use.htmlInterestingly, this is the first year we’ve seen a trainer in the technical zone that’s not from one of the big legacy trainer makers (Wahoo/Garmin-Tacx/Elite/Saris), so that was kinda fun to check out.
Quick Update on Stages Dash L10, M50, and L50 Bike GPS Units (First Test Ride)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/quick-update-stages.htmlStages Dash M50: $249 – This is the mid-sized unit, kinda like a Wahoo BOLT or Edge 520 Plus.
My 2012 Sports Gadget Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/my-2012-sports-gadget-recommendations.htmlIf you can wait till a few days after Christmas: Wahoo KICKR: As I said before, this product is fundamentally changing the market – and I believe buying any high-end trainer between now and then would be silly if you didn’t just wait to see how the KICKR performs in real life.
Huge Spring Sale: 20% of all trainers, many power meters, and plenty more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/spring-trainers-meters.htmlIt doesn’t matter if that item is the Tacx Neo trainer, Wahoo KICKR 3 (2017) trainer, a WatTeam power meter, or Oakley aero helmets.
Garmin HRM-PRO Plus Heart Rate Strap In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/07/garmin-heart-review.htmlMeaning, that unlike a Polar H10/Verity Sense or a Wahoo TICKR X that can create a workout entirely by itself (without any app/device), the HRM-PRO Plus needs to have that workout initiated by either a Garmin watch, or recorded by a 3rd party device/app/etc… I get this probably isn’t a huge issue for most people, but it is something to be aware of.
Kinetic inRide Bluetooth Smart Power Meter Accessory In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/kinetic-inride-bluetooth-smart-power-meter-accessory-in-depth-review.htmlThe strap is just the Wahoo Fitness BlueHR strap rebranded with a Kinetic logo on it.
The 2015 Holiday Deals for Sports Technology
www.dcrainmaker.com/holidays2015Wahoo KICKR Trainer - $959 (normally $1,199): Available on REI with member coupon code 15FALLMEM (this link to REI supports the site here).
Whoop Begins Sync from Garmin, Strava, and More: How it Actually Works
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/whoops-health-integration.htmlThat includes basically everyone but Fitbit, so be it Garmin, Suunto, Polar, Wahoo, Peloton, Apple, and….Strava.
Trying to find a trainer in stock? A nifty alerting tool for you (US/Europe)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/trying-trainer-alerting.htmlThings like the Wahoo KICKR, Tacx NEO, Stages Bike, Elite Sterzo Smart, etc… I was mostly checking US sites, but also a handful of European sites.
Zwift Increases Prices (App & Hardware): What you need to know!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/increases-prices-hardware.html4) In the case of Wahoo SYSTM, in January 2018, it was still The Sufferfest.
Team Car Ride: Tour de France Femmes Behind the Scenes (and Smart Trainers)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/france-femmes-team-car-behind-the-scenes-smart-trainers.htmlWahoo Trainers: 5 Teams… * Ceratizit–WNT Pro Cycling: Wahoo KICKR V6
Week in Review–Sept 15th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/09/week-review-sept-15th.htmlThere’s currently a new deal bundle on the Wahoo KICKR18 (most current model for this upcoming winter) and the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB, which saves you $200.
Saris MP1 Nfinity Motion Platform In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/nfinity-motion-platform-rocker.htmlWhile the same was somewhat true of the Wahoo KICKR CLIMB when it first came out (at half the price – $599), the difference with that trainer accessory is that a large percentage of people (at announcement of price) still said they wanted it.
SRAM RED XPLR Gravel Groupset & Power Meter In-Depth Review (2024)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/sram-red-xplr-2024-gravel-groupset-power-meter-review.htmlIt’s got the new bonus button as well, which I also appreciate in terms of connecting to various bike computers (Hammerhead, Garmin, Wahoo), to control various functions.
Zwift Hub One In-Depth Review (with Zwift Cog & Click!)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/10/zwift-clicks-review.htmlThe Zwift Hub has a flywheel weight of 4.7kg, which is a little bit smaller than the 5.4kg of the Wahoo KICKR CORE.
Garmin Venu 2 & Venu 2S GPS Smartwatch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/04/garmin-venu2s-smartwatch.htmlThis is compared to a Wahoo RIVAL & Garmin FR745 from a GPS standpoint, and then I also had a Garmin HRM-PRO chest strap, Polar Verity Sense optical sensor, and Whoop band for HR comparisons.
Hammerhead Karoo 2: Hands-On Details & First Rides
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/hammerhead-karoo-details.htmlIn effect, Hammerhead is taking the Wahoo & Apple approach that all their products stay on effectively the same software version (save hardware limited features), updating older products with new software features.
