Garmin Vector power meter delayed until Summer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/garmin-vector-power-meter-delayed-until.htmlGarmin is proactively messaging this afternoon to various media outlets that there has been a delay to the Vector pedal-based power meter, which was previously planned to ship in March 2012 (next month). … On a related note, the Edge 500 TSS/NP/IF update remains on the most recently announced date of March.
New 2021 GPS Accuracy Issue Impacting Some Garmin, Suunto, other GPS Devices
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/01/accuracy-impacting-devices.htmlThe issue largely appears to be impacting companies that leverage the Sony GPS chipset in their devices, which is basically all new Garmin devices in the last few years, most new Suunto devices in the last few years, all Polar devices in the last few years, all COROS devices, the Wahoo RIVAL, and more.
Quick thoughts on the new Garmin Forerunner 210/410 running watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/10/quick-thoughts-on-new-garmin-forerunner.htmlThis morning Garmin announced two separate new running watches – the Forerunner 210, and the Forerunner 410. … I’m optimistic though that perhaps we’ll see workout support added in the future (like how it was added with the Edge 500 a few months later).
FIT File: Summer Sports Tech Season is Heating Up! Zwift Ride, Edge 1050, Suunto Race S, and More!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/fit-file-coros-dura-edge-1050-zwift-ride-suunto-race-s.htmlIn this episode, we chat about the new Zwift Ride "Smart Bike", New Bike Computers from Garmin and COROS, The New Suunto Race S sports watch, and plenty more sports tech goodness.
A look at the new Garmin FR410 Touch Bezel
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/look-at-new-garmin-fr410-touch-bezel.htmlUp until recently however, the FR410 was the only ‘slim’ GPS-enabled multi-sport watch from Garmin. … I tried a few different pairs, and I’ll do something similar to what I did with the Edge 800 glove tests in the future, but for now – I suspect most runners use thin gloves like myself when running.
Photo of the day: Upside-down Garmin on a Olympic time-trial bike
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/photo-of-day-upside-down-garmin-on.htmlOn Wednesday, while watching the Women’s Olympic time-trial event, I saw a tweet from the guys over at NY Velocity noting that Britain’s 2008 Olympic Silver medalist Emma Pooley had her Garmin Edge 500 oriented in a rather peculiar position.
Brim Brothers & Edge 500 Giveaway Results
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/10/brim-brothers-edge-500-giveaway-results.htmlBut, since you’re all looking for the results – let’s get right into it! The winner is receiving a brand-spanking-new Brim Brothers Limited Edition Jersey, along with a Garmin Edge 500. … For those that didn’t win – don’t worry – you can still go out and pick up your very own Edge 500 (though, you can’t get the limited edition jersey…cause…well…then they wouldn’t be limited.).
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/wahoo-elemnt-depth-review.htmlSo how is this different than the Garmin Edge? Well, it depends on which Edge unit you have. … The new ELEMNT BOLT packs in all the same software goodness as its larger brother, but just does so in a much smaller package nearly identical in size to Garmin’s Edge 520 and Edge 820 units.
Fun with a Garmin GPS while running on cruise ships at sea
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/fun-with-garmin-gps-while-running-on.htmlThis is because the treadmills faced the ocean and were fairly close to the edge, which meant if you rocked the boat to port/starboard (left/right) it felt like you were instantly going uphill or downhill.
My Winter 2015-2016 Sports Gadget Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/winter-sports-gadget-recommendations.htmlNow, while I often use the Barfly for my Garmin Edge, I really prefer the K-Edge mounts for my action cams. … Do keep in mind that this category is semi-heavy Garmin, because quite frankly – neither Polar or Suunto have released new running-specific watches this year (just variants of existing products).
Cycling Dynamics for Assioma Power Meter Pedals Released, New Pedal Bodies Too
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/07/cycling-dynamics-released.htmlIt’s been a multi-year journey that first started in Garmin’s camp, then the ANT+ camp, and then ultimately culminating in the Favero camp. … Additionally: One person has since reported success with a base (non-Plus) Edge 520 and another reported success with an Edge 1000.
My 2011 Sports Technology Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/my-2011-sports-technology.htmlThis year however, with the introduction of the FR210 last fall and the Timex Run Trainer this fall – I’ve largely consolidated my recommendation that for 95% of runners, the Garmin FR210 or the Timex Run trainer is the way to go. … Both units will do breadcrumb style maps – but only the Edge 800 will breakout high resolution maps and on-road routing (meaning it actually understands what a road is, whereas the Edge 500 just follows dots you specified).
O-Synce Navi2Coach GPS Cycling Computer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/navi2coach-cycling-computer.htmlThe Navi2Coach cycling computer may very well be one of the first GPS-enabled bike computers that aims to compete against every aspect of the Garmin Edge 500, from customization of data fields to advanced training metrics. … But can this first-time entrant into the market really compete against a player as big as Garmin? And how does it hold up to months of testing? Well, I set out to find out.
Stages Dash L50 & M50 GPS Bike Computer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/stages-computer-review.htmlPriced at $249 for the Dash M50 and $299 for the L50, they’re at a similar price-point to the Wahoo BOLT (just reduced to $229) and Garmin Edge 530 ($299). … Renewed interest from Garmin and Wahoo may be challenging them – but the deeper you dig into the Stages Dash ecosystem the more you realize how deep it really goes.
My 2012 Sports Gadget Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/my-2012-sports-gadget-recommendations.htmlGarmin Edge 500: This is the golden standard of GPS bike computers these days. … Garmin FR910XT: While there have been some new entrants into this category this year (such as the Magellan Switch), the FR910XT still easily keeps this category as the best overall triathlon unit.
SIGMA ROX 12.0 Sport Cycling GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/sigma-cycling-review.htmlIt doesn't spend time re-drawing the maps or pondering life as Garmin Edge computers do. … But here, let me make it simple for you: This is the most complete cycling computer to challenge Garmin’s higher end mapping devices yet.
Connect IQ Summit Tidbits: My Keynote, New Features, and More
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/connect-tidbits-features.htmlOk, so it’s been a month since the Garmin Connect IQ Summit. … It's also worth noting that since the event was held the same week as Sea Otter, Garmin also launched the Edge 520 Plus, Varia RTL-510, and Edge 130 at the start of Day 1 for the Connect IQ Summit.
Hammerhead Karoo 2 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/hammerhead-karoo-review.htmlAnd not just because I feel like we’ve been waiting and talking about this moment for nearly the entire year, but because I think that they, alongside Wahoo, represent the most viable competitors to a higher-end Garmin Edge device. … It’s no longer the XL Bacon Cheeseburger that was the original Karoo 1, instead, the size here is much more akin to a Wahoo ROAM or slightly smaller than a Garmin Edge 1030 in size.
GoPro Hero5 Black In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/gopro-hero5-review.htmlBut even more exciting for consumers is that for the first time in a long time, we’ve got a legit high-end competitor to GoPro with the Garmin VIRB Ultra 30. … By doing this it essentially stabilizes by cutting the edges off the corners to make the video appear smooth.
Tacx NEO 3M In-Depth Review: Motion and Accuracy at a Price!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/12/review-motion-accuracy.htmlInstead, Garmin/Tacx has incorporated the previously released Tacx NEO Motion Plates into the Tacx NEO 3M design, bringing it built-in forward/back motion, alongside increased side-to-side tilting motion. … Specifically, you’ll need to ensure your derailleur is in the smallest cog in the back, otherwise, it’ll scrape the edge of the case.
Apple Watch Series 5: Sports & Fitness In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/series-sports-fitness-review.htmlAnd they specifically fill in some serious gaps that Apple has had in competing at the end-user level against the Fitbit and Garmin apps (things like better reports/trending). … 4) The FR945 seemed to favor being slightly on the upper outer edge, meaning it was slightly offset a touch…
Suunto Vertical GPS Watch In-Depth Review: Solar, Mapping, WiFi, and More!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/05/suunto-vertical-review.htmlAs with before, these work fine, and you can open them or dismiss them, but there isn’t great emoji support (or, seemingly any) – with it missing emojis that enumerate correctly on both Garmin and Apple Watch units. … Around the outside edge you’ll notice the solar charging, giving you even more battery life.
The Bike Computers & Power Meters of the Tour de France
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/07/the-bike-computers-power-meters-of-the-tour-de-france.htmlProbably the most notable Garmin Edge related tidbit was when I asked one of the Quick-Step riders in the video why he selected the Edge 1040 Solar specifically, and he had a surprisingly well-thought-out answer. … G = Garmin, W = Wahoo, S = SRM, and B = Bryton.
Bryton Gardia R300 & Magene L508 Cycling Radar Sensors Announced at Eurobike
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/07/bryton-guardia-cycling.htmlBecause I was trying to finish my Garmin Edge Explore 2 review bits (trying to find a compatible ebike), I happened to have that in my backpack with me. … This week at Eurobike, both Magene and Bryton announced competitors to Garmin’s Varia cycling radar units, becoming the first non-Garmin company to make such an accessory.
Tour de France 2023: Bike Computers and Power Meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/france-computers-meters.htmlStill, it was notable to see how many teams had the just-released Garmin Edge 840 units on-bike. … There aren’t any major shifts, with the camp split roughly evenly between Garmin and Wahoo sponsorship fronts, along with Hammerhead and Bryton each sponsoring a team.
