Garmin Edge 705 In Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/12/garmin-edge-705-review.htmlI picked up the Garmin Edge 705 back a few months ago in early September after going out for a 15 mile bike ride and while getting horribly lost I/we ended up cycling 50 miles. … It’s at this juncture you can upload to Garmin Connect or use the Garmin Training Center to access the data.
Garmin Edge 1040 (with Solar) In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/06/garmin-edge-1040-with-solar-in-depth-review.htmlThis section will start off with some basic aspects of using a Garmin Edge series device, but will cover newness in the Edge 1040 as I go along, getting deeper and deeper. … With Garmin’s introduction of the Edge 1040 Series they’ve become the first GPS bike computer to not only add solar panels to it, but also add multiband GNSS, dramatically increasing the accuracy of the GPS tracks – especially in tougher conditions.
Garmin Vivoactive 4 Smartwatch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/02/garmin-vivoactive-4-gps-smartwatch-in-depth-review.htmlIt’s been about 5 months since Garmin first introduced the Vivoactive 4 series (alongside the Garmin Venu). … You’ll see that it shows a green circle around the outer edge of the watch, acting as a timer that slowly closes as the time completes.
Hands-on: Garmin Edge 520 Plus with Mapping
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/hands-on-garmin-edge-520-plus-with-mapping.htmlEssentially the app downloads a copy of the route to your Garmin, and then it simply tells the Garmin Edge device to open up the course like any other course. … Today’s multi-pronged release of cycling gear by Garmin is probably the company's most decisive yet at fending off competitors to its lucrative head unit business.
Huge Garmin Edge 510/810/1000 Update: Cycling Dynamics, Di2 Support, Edge Remote, Segments and more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/12/5108101000-dynamics-segments.htmlToday Garmin has released an oft-asked about feature update to all of the Garmin Edge cycling units released in the last two years, bringing the Edge 510 and Edge 810 the vast majority of the new features found in the Edge 1000. … First up is support for all three units for Garmin Cycling Dynamics.
Garmin Forerunner 945 Multisport Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/garmin-forerunner-945-multisport-watch-in-depth-review.htmlAll staples of more recent Garmin wearables. … For example, you don’t get the training load focus screens or altitude/temp compensation screens on the FR245 display, but behind the scenes it’s actually doing that math for other metrics (and in case you sync it to something like an Edge 530/830).
Garmin Edge 800 In Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/08/garmin-edge-800-in-depth-first-look.htmlThe more expensive of the two Garmin Edge 800 bundles comes with North America City Navigator. … What exactly is the Edge 800 you ask? Well, it’s a new bike computer that aims to provide all of the cycling features you’d expect from the Edge series (ANT+ support, power meter compatibility and configuration, GPS route recording and workout capabilities), and combine it with features from not only the higher end Edge 705, but also from many of Garmin’s outdoor line of products that allow you to include satellite imagery – known as Birdseye Satellite imagery and custom maps, which we’ll get into in a bit.
Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/garmin-fenix5-5s-5x-review.htmlIt’s been nearly three months since Garmin first announced the Fenix 5 series, a lineup of three core watch sizes/models (5/5S/5X), that spans 14 variants in total. … Partly because I get bored writing things in the same structure each time, and partly because I think at this point there’s some things that are considered ‘base’ knowledge.
Garmin Fenix 5/5S/5X Plus In-Depth Review (with Maps, Music, Payments)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/garmin-fenix5-plus-5s-5x-in-depth-review.htmlToday Garmin announced the new Fenix 5 Plus series, which takes the existing Fenix 5/5S/5X and injects full onboard color mapping, onboard music, and contactless payments. … With Garmin’s new Physio TrueUp you’ll get these records synchronized from other devices – like an Edge series device such as the Edge 1030.
First look at the new Garmin Edge 1000
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/garmin-edge-1000.htmlToday, Garmin announced their latest cycling unit – the Garmin Edge 1000. … The unit adopts a new larger and higher resolution screen, first seen in other Garmin products over the past few months, as well as packs in communication technologies such as WiFi and full Bluetooth 4.0 capabilities.
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music GPS Running Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/garmin-forerunner-645-music-gps-watch-in-depth-review.htmlIt’s been almost two months since Garmin announced the FR645 and FR645 Music (aka FR645M), its first wearable with music onboard. … So even if you bought a brand new Edge 1030 for cycling, that training load/VO2Max data from that unit won’t transfer behind the scenes to your FR645 to form one cohesive picture.
Garmin Varia Bike Radar System In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/garmin-varia-radar-review.htmlThey released their Varia cycling lights product line, which includes the Varia bike radar system that allows you to see approaching cars directly on a display unit or your existing Garmin Edge device. … This past summer Garmin announced their foray into the cycling lights and cycling radar world.
First Look at Garmin’s new Fenix2 Multisport & Triathlon Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/garmin-fenix2-multisport-triathlon.htmlToday, Garmin announced their latest watch – the Fenix2. … To start, they’re updating the Android app which will enable uploads from the Garmin FR220/FR620/Fenix/Fenix2/Tactix (via Bluetooth Smart), in addition to the existing Edge 510/810 units.
Garmin Forerunner 935 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/garmin-forerunner-935-depth-review.htmlIt’s the exact same functionality that Xert uses on the Garmin Edge lineup. … Today Garmin announced their latest triathlon/multisport…and running-specific focused watch, the Forerunner 935.
Garmin Edge 200 In Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/garmin-edge-200-in-depth-review.htmlIf you’re looking at all the options out there on the Garmin Edge lineup, I put together this handy little chart to try and sift through some of the relevant features from the ‘marketing features’. … Yesterday the Edge 200 was announced as Garmin’s latest cycling computer in the Edge lineup.
Garmin Forerunner 630 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/garmin-forerunner-630-depth-review.htmlIt’s been almost two months since Garmin announced the FR630, alongside the new Garmin FR230 & FR235. … Yet much of these seemed a little less mature than I’d need them be to push them over the edge to get me to desire them.
Garmin Edge 1050 In-Depth Review: Brilliance or Battery?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/garmin-edge-1050-in-depth-review-brilliance-battery.htmlFollowing various Garmin watches getting brilliant and responsive AMOLED displays, it’s now time for the Edge series devices, starting with the Garmin Edge 1050. … As has been the trend for the last 2 years at Garmin, they’ve apparently grown tired of people complaining about their display tech looking like it’s from 1987.
Garmin Rally Power Meter In-Depth Review (SPD/SPD-SL/LOOK KEO)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/garmin-rally-power-meter-review-spd-spd-sl-look-keo.htmlOnce done, you’ll do a calibration using a Garmin Edge device. … Garmin has launched three new power meters today, all under the new ‘Garmin Rally’ brand, which supersedes the Garmin Vector power meter lineup.
How to: Install Free Maps on your Garmin Edge
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/how-to-install-free-maps-on-your-garmin-edge.htmlLast week I published a piece on how to install free maps on your Garmin wearable, which was a tweaked update of my six-year-old post on how to install maps on your Garmin Edge devices. … It’s almost identical to last week’s post and the one six years ago, except specific to the Garmin Edge series because frankly it’ll help people in Google trying to find Edge-specific instructions.
Best Bike Computer 2017: Garmin Edge 520 vs Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/07/best-bike-gps-2017-garmin-wahoo.htmlThis post is all about bike computers, and in particular the most popular two bike computers out there right now: The Garmin Edge 520 and the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT. … Garmin Edge 820: Yup, it’s basically an Edge 520 with a sometimes finicky touch screen added and proper navigation.
Garmin Vivoactive 3 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/garmin-vivoactive-3-in-depth-review.htmlIt’s been about 6 weeks since Garmin first announced the new Vivoactive 3 GPS watch. … In the case of steps you’ll see your progress towards your goal steps along the edge (4600 goal steps for today), and then in the inside of that you’ll see the slight red inactivity bar as well (meaning I haven’t walked enough steps lately).
The New Garmin FR920XT Triathlon Watch: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/10/fr920xt-triathlon-details.htmlIt does not at this time support either the Edge Remote, or Shimano Di2 data recording like the Garmin Edge 1000 does. … Today, Garmin has officially announced the successor to the FR910XT triathlon/multisport watch, the FR920XT.
Garmin Forerunner 245 Music GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/garmin-forerunner-245-music-gps-watch-in-depth-review.htmlWhen Garmin first introduced the Vivoactive 3 almost two years ago, I wondered how exactly they’d create a successor to the Forerunner 235. … In any case, when you first navigate to the music widget (just press up/down from the watch face), you’ll see the current album playing (if any), as well as controls around the edge, like a rotary phone.
Best Bike GPS 2024 In-Depth: Garmin Edge 840 vs Hammerhead Karoo 3 vs Wahoo ROAM V2
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/bike-bike-gps-2024-garmin-hammerhead-karoo-review.htmlIn this case that matches up the Garmin Edge 840, the new Hammerhead Karoo 3, and the Wahoo ROAM V2. … Garmin has the Edge 840 on sale for $399 right now, and the Edge 1040 down to $499 right now.
Garmin Edge 130 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/garmin-edge-130-in-depth-review.htmlYou’ll also get text/phone call notifications displayed on the unit itself, similar to other Garmin Edge devices. … But here’s the funny thing – out of the pile of Garmin new gear announcements today, I’m most impressed with the little Edge 130.
