Bontrager Flare RT & Ion 200 RT Connected Bike Lights In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/bontrager-connected-lights.htmlBontrager is hardly new to the connected lights game; in fact, they were actually the first company to introduce such connected lights using the ANT+ device profile (Garmin then followed a bit later), back in April of 2015. … The packaging is actually fairly clever, since almost everything you need is visible immediately, with only the USB charging cable hanging out on the edges in that little cove.
How To: See Map Overlays of Varia Radar Data, with Vehicle Counts
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/varia-radar-connect.htmlAs part of my Garmin Varia RTL515 & RVR315 radar review last week, a few eagle-eyed readers spotted a unique data field within my Garmin Edge device: The ‘Vehicle Count’ field. … But all that functionality isn’t some hidden Garmin field you simply couldn’t find.
My sports technology ‘predictions’ for 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/01/my-sports-technology-predictions-for-2.htmlBoth are based on ANT+, which is key to being able to leverage existing ANT+ heat units out there (from Garmin, Saris, and Bontrager). … While these two companies have hedged towards being a more affordable solution – that’s really only true if you have many bikes.
Polar Grit X2 Pro In-Depth Review: A Flagship Watch?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/polar-grit-x2-pro-in-depth-review-long-term-testing.htmlThis is done via Bluetooth Smart, and can broadcast your heart rate to an app (e.g., Peloton, Zwift, Strava, etc…), or even a bike computer (e.g., Garmin Edge or Wahoo GPS). … Maybe…maybe, some of the Garmin MARQ variants (the $2,000+ watches), have on-par bands.
Understanding Sport Device GPS Elevation Issues
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/05/understanding-sport-device-gps.htmlThis includes units such as the Garmin Forerunner series (305/405/310XT/110), but this doesn’t include most of the Edge based series, which I’ll talk about in the next section. … In fact, the Edge 500 even goes a step further and allows you to set known elevations for various GPS points.
My 2010 Athletic GPS Device Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/08/my-2010-athletic-gps-device.htmlFor the triathlete there’s basically three options in the market today: The Garmin Forerunner 310XT, Forerunner 305, and the Timex Global Trainer (TGT). … I’m going to give my recommendations based a few different categories of folks – in hoping that I’ve covered all but the furthest of edge cases.
Favero Assioma Pro MX MTB (SPD) Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/favero-assioma-pro-mx-mtb-spd-power-pedal-review.htmlIn my case, over the last few months, I’ve tested with Garmin Edge units, Wahoo Bike computers, Apple Watch, and validated enumeration in both Zwift & TrainerRoad. … Also of note to those who plan to somehow kill their pedals, is that Favero’s replacement pedal body (the not-smart pedal piece that surrounds the spindle housing the smarts) is a mere 49EUR per pedal, which is substantially cheaper than Garmin’s 199EUR for a set of two.
Suunto 9 Peak In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/07/suunto-watch-review.htmlOver the last few years we’ve seen many companies go into the blood oxygen realm, including Garmin, Apple, COROS, Fitbit, and more. … The side bezels almost feel Apple-like, kinda like the new iPad Pro or such, with the flat edges.
Hammerhead Karoo’s New CLIMBER Feature: Here’s how it works
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/hammerhead-climber-feature.htmlMeaning, on a Garmin Edge device, it’ll list all the climbs for your ride on a single page, and you can quickly iterate through them. … In many ways it’s modeled after Garmin’s popular ClimbPro.
Wahoo POWRLINK ZERO Speedplay Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/powrlink-speedplay-review.htmlNote that all of this is identical on both Wahoo and Garmin bike computers, and I’ve used all of the following units over the past 9 months with the Wahoo POWRLINK ZERO pedals: Wahoo BOLT V1, Wahoo BOLT V2, Garmin Edge 530/830/1030 Plus, Garmin Fenix 6/Fenix 7/Epix/Instinct 2 series, Garmin Forerunner 745/945 units, Hammerhead Karoo 2, Bryton Rider S500, and SIGMA ROX 11.1. … As I’ve said countless times since Garmin first introduced Cycling Dynamics many years ago (and now also supported by Favero), as well as with off-brand variants by Pioneer, PowerTap, and SRM over the years too: There’s virtually no scientific backed details on how to actually train and race with this data.
Polar RCX5 In Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/06/polar-rcx5-in-depth-review.htmlTranslated to Garmin speak, this is functionally the same as their ‘Virtual Partner’ feature. … Though, through a bit of luck, by the end of the ride it and the Edge 800 I had on as well matched – likely because the Edge 800 dropped some satellite coverage somewhere else (otherwise the Edge 800 would have been longer).
So you just got a GPS fitness device for Christmas? Start here: 2012 Edition.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/so-you-just-got-a-gps-fitness-device-for-christmas-start-here-2012-edition.htmlSo, you just finished up the statistical 3,000-5,000 calorie Christmas Day grazing – but don’t worry…I’m probably right there with ya! Assuming you’re planning on trying to work some of that off, you’ll probably be wondering how to get your Garmin to tell you how many calories you’ve burned. … And remember, in most cases, you can just get out and use the device without much knowledge.
How to find & create awesome cycling routes in a smarter way
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/awesome-cycling-smarter.htmlTo do so, I just tap the ‘Send course to unit’ button, which works across all the Garmin Edge cycling units, as well as the more advanced Forerunners (multisport/running watches). … With that in mind, I cracked open Garmin Connect and their course builder.
Holiday 2015 Deals Begin Today: FR920XT for $329, and more!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/holiday-begin-fr920xt.htmlGarmin, Fitbit, etc…). … Whereas for the FR220, if you're a pure runner at that price I'd give the slight edge to the FR220, but if you bike as well - then I'd go Polar M400.
How to guides
www.dcrainmaker.com/how-to-guidesYou ever wish you could create a little map on your Garmin for a complex route and follow it just like a buried treasure map? Well, now you can. … How to race tri's with the Garmin Forerunner or Edge:
A&D Medical Lifesource UC-324 ANT+ enabled Weight Scale Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/medical-lifesource-uc-324-ant-enabled.htmlIf you’re forking out roughly a $100 for this scale, there’s likely only one reason: Because it integrates with your Garmin Forerunner watch or Edge 800 bike computer. … Within the Garmin series, most of the more recent watches include support for connecting to the scale wirelessly via ANT+, including the FR610, FR310XT, FR910XT, FR210, and the Edge 800.
Week in Review–March 3rd, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/03/week-review-march-2019.htmlWhich is somewhat funny because Team Sky has been buying their own Garmin Edge devices for years (despite having both Stages and Wahoo as sponsors), both of which make head units. … 2) Garmin lists out their Pro Cycling Sponsorships: Sorta.
Hammerhead Karoo Cycling GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/hammerhead-cycling-review.htmlIn this case, I put it up against what I think are the most relevant/viable competitors in the space – the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT and the Garmin Edge 520 and 820. … The mount is stock Garmin compatible, so any mounts good for a Garmin device work here too.
Week in Review–November 15th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/week-review-november.htmlWe’re seeing some super strong Amazon deals this weekend on last generation Garmin gear, plus Garmin’s own $150 sale on the Fenix 6 series.
Week in Review–Oct 27th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/week-review-27th.htmlGarmin Edge 530/830/1030 Firmware Update: Beastly big update with tons of feature changes, new features, and bug fixes. … I see a bit more as we get into the wearables segment, though rarely from legacy players like Garmin/Suunto/Polar, but more some of the newer companies.
The Massive Holiday 2019 Deals Listing!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/garmin-suunto-holiday.htmlAs promised from yesterday’s post, a slate of new deals are live as of today, including Garmin’s holiday deals, as well as Suunto’s deals.
Power Meter Pedals In The Pro Peloton?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/power-pedals-peloton.htmlHeck, if teams or riders actually cared about weight like Weight Weenies forums, they wouldn’t be choosing heavy Garmin Edge 1040 GPS bike computers, or the Hammerhead Karoo 2 (equal weight). … Sometimes there are ‘package’ deals – such as Garmin/Tacx sponsoring of bike computers + trainers, or Elite’s sponsoring of trainers + water bottles/cages.
Polar Ignite 3 In-Depth Review: AMOLED Display & Multiband GPS!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/11/ignite3-display-multiband.htmlIt features a stunningly beautiful AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass 3, while even more notably adding in multiband/dual-frequency GNSS, making the Ignite 3 the first Polar product to have it, and joining the likes of Apple, Garmin, COROS, and more. … The glossy curved edges look great in real life, and the size of the screen rivals many of the larger screen devices out there.
My Sports Technology Predictions for 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/my-sports-technology-predictions-for.htmlExpect that by Interbike 2011 you’ll see at least another dozen more 2nd-tier ANT+ cycling head units that do just about everything the Garmin Edge does…except likely without the finesse. … 2) Cost: At the moment, Garmin dominates the GPS-based watch world – but expect to see a number of new players this year come onto the scene, especially later in the spring and again before Christmas.
The Top 7 iPhone Swim, Bike, and Run apps I use regularly and why
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/top-7-iphone-swim-bike-and-run-apps-i.htmlBut since I primarily record my rides on a variety of standalone devices (Garmin Edge, Joule, etc…), most of what I use bike apps for is limited to ancillary support. … It may surprise you to learn though that when it comes to riding in funky places that I’m not versed in, I often use the MapMyRide app over my Garmin Edge 800.
