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.
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.
Suunto 9 Peak Pro In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/11/suunto9-depth-review.htmlWith previous entrants Apple, COROS, and Polar, pretty much rounding out the most common GPS sports watches (save Wahoo, which does support the accessory power).
Tour de France Femmes: Behind the Scenes & Power Meters!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/france-femmes-behind.htmlInversely, we saw no Wahoo-based power meter pedals this year (in terms of widespread sponsorships, perhaps I missed a bike somewhere in the 180 or so riders), whereas in the past both Wahoo and Favero had sponsored teams.
Is Zwift About to Acquire TrainerRoad?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/zwift-acquire-trainerroad.htmlReid eventually went on to join and revamp The SufferFest, which in turn is now owned by Wahoo Fitness.
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.
TomTom Runner & Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/07/tomtom-runner-multisport.htmlToday, pretty much the only choice on the market is the Wahoo Fitness Blue SC.
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.
COROS Adds Virtual Run & CORE Body Temp Support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/coros-virtual-support.htmlOther companies have had Virtual Run support for quite a while, Garmin introduced it two years ago this week actually, and CORE Body Temp support has been available on Wahoo and Garmin units for a year and a half.
DCR Open House Winter 2019 Photo Recap!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/12/house-winter-photo.htmlDownstairs we had a Wahoo KICKR+KICKR CLIMB station setup, though, the iPad it was attached to was struggling with battery issues for some reason.
5 Sports Tech Tidbits: Hammerhead Karoo, Garmin Vivofit 4, Shimano Power, New Bike Build, CES 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/tidbits-hammerhead-vivofit.htmlWahoo dealt with the same challenges with their units before finally having things gel around the time of the Wahoo BOLT.
First Look: Zwift rolls out iOS version of platform
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/zwift-ios-version.htmlAll Wahoo Trainers: Wahoo KICKR, Wahoo KICKR SNAP…
Week in Review–July 23rd, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/07/week-reviewjuly-23rd.htmlWahoo Fitness ELEMNT/ELEMNT BOLT Firmware Update: Added live tracking and a few other tweaks (discussed in full post up above).
Power Meter Pedal Shootout: Vector 3 vs PowerTap P1 vs Assioma
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/shootout-powertap-assioma.htmlAgain – at present these are only available on Garmin head units, so if you’ve got something like the Wahoo BOLT, you’re outta luck here for recording the advanced data.
Hands-on: The new Tacx Flux Smart Trainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/tacx-smart-trainer.htmlWhereas Wahoo is providing that cassette on their KICKR included in the trainer cost, but if your needs don’t match their 11-speed cassette you’re basically replacing it anyway.
Interbike Exhibition Day 3 Overview
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/interbike-exhibition-day-3-overview.htmlStill in the hopper are posts covering the following: TACX Trainer 4iiii ANT+ Heads Up Display iBike Dash PedalBrain ANT+ enabled Fitness/Gym Equipment Tour LeMond ANT+ Trainer Brim Brothers Interview with Founder Barry Redmond Timex Global Trainer Chat & Futures Tunebug/Vibe (cycling music system) Wahoo Bike Sensor Case Movmoda Performance Lingerie Review by The Girl Power Meter Seminar Recap and session videos Now that I type that all out, holy cow I still have a lot to write! So with that in mind…let’s talk about where I wandered Friday.
Week in Review–April 16th, 2023
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/04/week-review-april.html3) Wahoo’s Credit Rating Downgraded, but, a silver lining: Sure, the credit rating downgraded them, but the key thing happened here that everyone kinda assumed would happen, specifically this part: “We are actively collaborating and moving forward positively with the support of our lenders and our private equity partner Rhone”.
Separating product timeline fact from fantasy: The After Party Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/separating-product-timeline-fact-from.htmlSo whose managed to hit their timelines? Here’s that group that delivered either before or at their announced timelines (iBike doesn’t really count since they were already shipping): - TACX with their 3.0 software suit - Garmin with their Edge 800 Who almost made it? - LeMond with the Revolution Trainer (missed it by about two weeks) - Wahoo and the Bike Sensor Case (missed by a two-three weeks) And who hasn’t released but is still on target (at least based on public statements)? - Brim Brothers and their power meter (2012) - Garmin with their Vector Power Meter (H2 2011) - Timex gets to sneak into this category since they said “next season”, which we are still in.
Stages Dash Gets Radar Support, Outlines Future Firmware Plans (and a 30% off sale)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/supports-outlines-firmware.htmlThis has Stages joining Wahoo, Hammerhead, and of course Garmin themselves for the popular accessory.
COROS Pace 2 In-Depth Review: A $199 Multisport watch with Running Power
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/review-multisport-running.htmlCOROS continues to follow the general model of Apple, Wahoo (and now Hammerhead) with keeping units on essentially the same software version as long as hardware allows for it.
Week in Review–December 11th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/week-in-reviewdecember-11th-2010.htmlSaturday: Guest Post - Cold Turkey: Tour De Cleveland Saturday: Week in Review – December 4th, 2010 Monday: A weekend in Seattle Tuesday: How Sports Technology companies could learn from Southwest Airlines Wednesday: Garmin Forerunner 210 In Depth Review Thursday: Paratriathletes are real athletes too, and how you can help them before the weekend Friday: The Elusive Wahoo Fitness iPhone ANT+ Bike Case Giveaway Stuff that I found interesting around the interwebs: As always, here’s a sampler platter of some of the interesting articles and posts I found around the Internet this week.
Strava renames Premium to ‘Summit’, Changes Pricing Model
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/renames-premium-changes.htmlThus, companies like Garmin and Wahoo need to now change their prerequisite wording to denote something akin to: “Strava Live Segments requires Strava Summit membership, either the $7.99 a month tier for which there is no distinct name, or the cheaper ‘Analysis’ Summit pack.” – No problems, I’m sure that’ll fit on the side of the box in the small print.
