Week in Review–June 21st, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/week-review-june-21st.htmlGarmin Edge 1030 Plus Firmware Update: Basically a baseline firmware update for the Edge 1030 Plus launch. … These are typical deals that Garmin does *every* single year, usually starting about a month out from Father’s Day.
Suunto Race S In-Depth Review: Smaller, cheaper, yet better?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/suunto-race-s-in-depth-review-smaller-cheaper.htmlIn comparing Suunto’s values to that of Garmin, Polar, Whoop, and Oura, all of them have been within +/- 2ms for the entire time, each time. … Suunto noted that there may be temporary edge cases where units come from one area versus the other, but on the whole, that’s the plan.
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.
Suunto 9 Peak Pro In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/11/suunto9-depth-review.htmlFrom a theoretical standpoint, this is designed to counter Garmin’s Connect IQ development platform, but obviously CIQ has about a decade of existence already. … The Suunto generally did better than COROS in the more open areas (sometimes meaningfully), and then in the city, I’d say the COROS has a very slight edge.
Week in Review–October 15th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/week-review-october-15th.htmlGarmin Edge 1000 Firmware Update: Minor fixes, plus Vector 3 tweaks. … 4) Garmin Skiing Power Meter? Sometimes the USPTO has the darndest things.
Weekly Mailbag–August 29th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/08/weekly-mailbagaugust-29th-2010.htmlThis week’s mailbag covers the following topics: 1) Multiple Users and Garmin Fitness Watches- 2) Rolling/Folding Wetsuits 3) Which websites to find races 4) Forerunner 310XT Mount Options 5) Item of the utmost importance Question #1: Multiple Users and Garmin Fitness Watches- From Crass- “My wife and I have recently started running and I hope to get a bike to start cycling soon. … Hope this helps! Question #4: Forerunner 310XT Mount Options from Jake- “I have an Edge 500 computer that I have been using for about 6 months and love it.
Week in Review–November 17th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/week-review-november-17th.htmlGarmin for example has never sold more watches than this year.
TrainerRoad Opens Up New Outside Workouts Feature, Outlines Bike Computer Integration
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/trainerroad-workouts-integration.htmlDown the road though, that’s via legit technology driven instructions on your bike computer (first on Garmin, and then at some point on Wahoo) – just the same as other pre-planned workouts. … Even going way back to devices like the Edge 510 or Edge 500 should work just fine.
Riddle Me This: Running Efficiency Metrics Showdown
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/running-efficiency-showdown.htmlFor example, Garmin’s Running Dynamics has been around since 2013 with the FR620 initially using the HRM-RUN, as has RunScribe since 2013. … Most times in reviews/posts I collect vast sums of data and rarely post on something until I have those piles of both mainstream and edge cases to evaluate.
Huge Sale: 20% off all new trainers, Fenix3 HR, and boatloads more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/trainers-fenix3-boatloads.htmlThe second is the start of manufacturer sales, including Garmin and Suunto (TomTom kicked off this past weekend). … Edge Series: While the Edge 1000 may be due for an update, any release cycle there would likely be tied to late Spring (i.e.
Week in Review–January 15th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/01/week-in-reviewjanuary-15th-2012.htmlMost times these different streams don’t overlap, so be on the lookout at all these places for good stuff! So with that, let’s get into the action! DCRainmaker.com posts this past week: Here’s all the goodness that ended up on the main page of DCRainmaker.com this week: Saturday: Week in Review- January 7th, 2012 Monday: Bora Bora Part I- Getting here, sun, swim and run! Tuesday #1: Bora Bora Part II- Sharks, Rays (the Manta kind), Paddle Boarding…and lots of rain Tuesday #2: Headed to CES 2012, what product details do you want- Wednesday: A look at testing with New Leaf Fitness for Garmin device calorie calculations Friday: CES 2012 Health and Fitness Gadget Roundup- Part I 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) Custom Garmin Edge 500 Mounts: Every time I (re)stumble into this thread, I’m impressed by the way folks have managed to really make their Edge 500 mount look pretty damn sweet. … 3) New Garmin Winter Training Videos: These things have gone crazy viral over the past few days – and for good reason.
Week in Review–April 7th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/week-review-april-2019.htmlGarmin Edge 820 is down to $259, a pretty massive price drop. … Garmin Vivofit Jr 2 units (the kids ones) are all $20 off till April 20th.
Wahoo Fitness KICKR Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/fitness-trainer-review.htmlGarmin Edge 500) to the LeMond. … CSV/TCX/etc…) and services (Training Peaks, Nike+, Garmin Connect, Strava, etc…).
Amazon Prime Day Deals Today in Sports Tech
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/07/amazon-prime-deals-sports.htmlGarmin Fenix 3 Sapphire GPS Watch with leather band: Normally $599, now $399.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/5-random-things-did-this-weekend-16.htmlTo be fair, I’m not entirely certain it should work (yet or ever) with the Garmin Edge 1000. … I grabbed a pile of Garmin quarter-turn mount rubber bands, along with a simple quarter-turn mount itself.
Apple Watch SE (2022/2nd Gen) In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/12/apple-watch-depth-review.htmlKeep in mind, for Apple and Garmin these “miss-measures” are pretty minor comparatively with Samsung’s case, where they were off by some 50%. … Meanwhile, as you edge towards sports, in the Fitness companion app, you can view and display trends over time.
An early hands-on look at the Mio’s new ANT+ cycling computers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/an-early-hands-on-look-at-mios-new-ant.htmlAgain, these are all ideas and concepts that simply don’t exist on the Garmin Edge lineup. … I had a chance to sit down with the Mio folks on Thursday and get brought up to speed on their product line; how it’s different – and how here in Europe it gives Garmin and their Edge 800 a fair run for its money in certain categories.
FORM Smart Swim 2 Goggles In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/04/smart-goggles-review.htmlLike me, she’s not thrilled with the visibility aspects, but in terms of the data and ease of use, she’s not even bothered recording on her Garmin watch some of the time (which is what she previously had tracked swims with). … Within a few seconds you’ll see the compass appear in the goggles along the upper edge, showing your current compass heading.
Tacx Flux Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/12/tacx-flux-trainer-depth-review.htmlIn my usage of the Flux, I’ve utilized it with: Garmin Edge 520, Garmin Edge 820, Edge 1000, Zwift, Tacx Utility App, and TrainerRoad. … As do head units like Garmin, Wahoo, Lezyne, Stages, and more.
2013 Sports Technology Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/technology-friday-monday.htmlGarmin Edge 800: $279: Valid from November 25th to December 9th. … Garmin FR210 (all colors): $149: Valid from November 25th to December 9th.
CycleOps Joule and PowerTap Wheelset In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/cycleops-joule-and-powertap-wheelset-in.htmlAt basically about $450 for the Joule itself, the head unit is priced significantly higher than the generally comparable Garmin Edge 500. … This includes a wide range of devices from CycleOp’s own Joule head unit, to Garmin, Timex and phone based devices.
PowerTap PowerCal In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/cycleops-powercal-in-depth-review.htmlToday that’s limited to the CycleOps units, as well as the Garmin Edge 500/Edge 800/Forerunner 910XT and the Magellan Switch Up. … If you already have a Garmin Forerunner with an ANT+ stick, there’s no need to buy that stick package.
