Huge Spring Sale: 20% of all trainers, all power meters, and plenty more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/spring-trainers-meters-plenty.htmlHowever, none were available earlier than Eurobike (only the new Wahoo KICKR2 and Elite trainers managed to be available then), while virtually everyone else was delayed into December and beyond.
Cycling Dynamics for Assioma Power Meter Pedals Released, New Pedal Bodies Too
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/07/cycling-dynamics-released.htmlThis includes boatloads of companies, including Quarq, PowerTap, Favero, Garmin, and even Wahoo Fitness (since they have head units that would capture that data).
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/garmin-forerunner-music-review.htmlTypically I’d wear a chest strap (usually the HRM-DUAL or Wahoo TICKR X), as well as another optical HR sensor watch on the other wrist (primarily the Polar OH1+ and Wahoo TICKR FIT, but also the Scosche 24 too).
Apple Watch Updates: Running Track Mode, Race Route, and Extended Battery Times
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/12/updates-running-extended.htmlThis model is hugely different from what Garmin/COROS/Wahoo do with their running track mode, which ‘learn’ the track within about 1-2 laps.
Women’s WorldTour Pro Teams: The Trainers, Power Meters, and Other Tidbits
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/07/womens-worldtour-cycling.htmlThere was/is no Wahoo-sponsored women’s WorldTour team, though Wahoo does sponsor numerous other individual female pro athletes.
Checking out the EZ-Trainer iPad ANT+ App
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/checking-out-ez-trainer-ipad-ant-app.htmlWith the introduction of the Wahoo Fitness ANT+ Dongle last year, there’s been a flood of iPhone apps that have supported adding ANT+ data (Heart Rate, Power, Speed, Cadence, Weight Scales, etc…).
A Look at EatMyRide: Automated Nutrition Planning with Strava/Garmin Integration
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/eatmyride-automated-integration.htmlAs for other devices, the company at CES said they had two other companies already lined up to support it, and were also talking with Wahoo as well about ways they could have the platform supported there too.
A look at the new Power2Max NG power meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/power2max-power-meters.htmlWahoo and Tacx both mentioned similar things on the trainer front too.
Behind the Scenes at Polar’s Headquarters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/behind-scenes-polar.htmlMinor spec issues: Wahoo RPM V1/V2, Wahoo TICKR RUN, Adidas Footpod, TomTom Speed/Cadence sensor, 60beat Speed/Cadence sensors.
Polar Vantage V Multisport GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/polar-vantage-multisport-review.htmlTypically I’d wear a chest strap (usually the HRM-TRI, Polar H10, or Wahoo TICKR), as well as another optical HR sensor watch on the other wrist (and sometimes also either the Scosche Rhythm 24, and Scosche Rhythm+).
Week in Review – November 4th, 2024
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/11/week-review-november-2024.html7) Wahoo KICKR V6/Move/CORE Firmware Removes Virtual Shifting Power Bug: This is a notable bug that popped up, which means you probably want to ensure your KICKR V6/Move/CORE has been updated.
Week in Review: January 12th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/week-review-january-12th.htmlThat includes the Garmin Fenix 6 series, Edge 1030, Vector 3, Wahoo gear, and so on.
BSX Announces BSXinsight 2.0: Adds Muscle Oxygenation, KICKR Control, and More
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/announces-bsxinsight-oxygenation.htmlWithin the new app, they’re going to be rolling out Wahoo KICKR trainer control.
A look at Quarq’s new Power Meter Configuration/Diag App, and Dual-SRM mode
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/look-at-quarqs-new-power-meter.htmlPower Meter manufacturer Quarq made a number of announcements on Wednesday related to power meters, so let’s get into the quick recap: 1) Introduction of a mountain bike power meter unit 2) Announced upcoming compatibility of Cinqo’s with SRM Power Control 7 head units 3) Announced new iPhone app that will allow shops (and end users) advanced diagnostic and configuration of Quarq Power Meters, as well as allow over the air firmware updates in the future to the power meter, via Wahoo Fitness iPhone app key.
Garmin Forerunner 55 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/garmin-forerunner-55-depth-review.htmlThere are rare cases where it’s not perfect (like showing 410m, and this is where I wish Garmin would take the Wahoo RIVAL approach of being a bit more ‘inclusive’ and snapping anything +/-25m to the 100m marker (so 417m becomes 400m), since nobody means to hit the lap button at 417m, they clearly just were late (or, the algorithm slightly off).
Week in Review–April 21st, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/week-review-april-21st.html- We talk about Wahoo’s new hardware….
Week in Review–September 23rd, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/reviewseptember-23rd-2013.htmlMonday: First look at Garmin’s new FR620 & FR220 GPS running watchesTuesday: Week in Review–September 17th, 2013Tuesday: Initial hands-on with Polar Loop activity trackerWednesday: Running hill repeats with the Velib bike share Now kicking off Interbike 2013! Power2Max drops power meter prices nearly 20%, adds Praxis Works for chain rings Wahoo Fitness debuts Wahoo RPM, shows off Android KICKR control Stages Cycling adds new power meter metrics, shows off high-speed data streaming BKOOL demonstrates KICKR compatibility, new user-video route upload function, Android app Thursday: Redshift Sports demonstrates Switch Aero System quick-release and quick-change aerobar/seatpost system 4iiii’s announces Cliiiimb Strava segment competition app, new low-priced hardware bundles A night at the Las Vegas Super Sprint Triathlon Grand Prix Friday: Kinomap demonstrates route builder software, adds CycleOps PowerBeam support, Sony Action Cam integration Hands-on with SRM’s upcoming iPad app for their new PC8 head unit K-Edge adds new mount options for GoPro, Sony Action Cam, and Garmin Edge units Barfly shows off slew of new bike computer, camera, and gear mounts Saturday: Hands on with the Shimano’s Di2 ANT+ SCIO shifting bike computer A look at the new (and crazy silent) Elite Turbo Muin trainer with power output Interbike News That Didn’t Fit: Tacx iPad App, iBike, BikeSpike, Pioneer, Garmin FR220/FR620 notes, and more! Sunday: A look at the competitive booth games of Interbike Phew, done! Stuff that I found interesting around the interwebs: Here’s a not-so-small smattering of all the random things that I stumbled on while doing my civic duty to find the end of the Internet: 1) Mike Bowen, Army Veteran Runs 58,282 Miles: One mile for every American who didn’t return from the Vietnam War.
Garmin Forerunner 945 LTE In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/garmin-forerunner-945-depth-review.htmlMeanwhile, for HR accuracy testing I’m typically wearing a chest strap (either the Polar H10 or the Garmin HRM-PRO, but also a bit of Wahoo TICKR/TICKR X too in this post) as well as another optical HR sensor watch on the bicep (mostly a blend of the Polar OH1 Plus & Polar Verity Sense, as well as the Scosche Rhythm+ 2.0, with a few Whoop 3.0 band sessions tossed in for fun).
ProShift Automated Bike Shifting System Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/12/proshift-automated-shifting.htmlAt first glance it appears to be a head unit, roughly the size of a Wahoo ELEMNT.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/random-things-did-this-weekend-98.htmlFor comparison's sake – here’s it next to the box for the Wahoo KICKR Bike:… - Wahoo acquires Speedplay Pedals, what does it mean?
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/random-things-did-this-weekend-83.htmlWahoo KICKR 2018… Wahoo KICKR SNAP
Sea Otter 2018 Tech Roundup: Rylo Cam, K-Edge, Notio Konect, Velocomp AeroPod, Inflation Products and more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/velocomp-inflation-products.htmlNext, we’ve got a quickie – a new mount from K-Edge, the Wahoo Aero Mount by K-Edge (yes, that’s the official name).
Everything you ever wanted to know about the Garmin HRM-RUN
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/garmin-hrm-details.htmlAs such, there is no compatibility between the Garmin metrics and metrics that other companies such as Wahoo have – no matter how similar they might be.
Garmin Forerunner 255 In-Depth Review: Now A Full Multisport Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/06/garmin-forerunner-multisport.htmlGranted, Garmin’s running power tends to be a bit more smoothed, but I don’t at all understand why there isn’t simply parity here to the basic metrics on the cycling side (Wahoo does a really good job of providing parity here in the Wahoo RIVAL watch).
Elite Tuo Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/10/elite-smart-trainer-review.htmlIn the case of simulation (aka slope) mode, the Tuo can simulate from 0% to 10% incline – which is slightly less than the 12% gradient simulation of the competing Wahoo KICKR SNAP wheel-on trainer.
