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.
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?
Just Got A New Sports Gadget? 34 Tips To Get You Started
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/just-sports-gadget-started.htmlWhereas for Suunto/Apple/Fitbit/Wahoo/Polar devices you’ll use the smartphone app and/or website.
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).
A look at how Strava has begun cutting off your data access and removing functionality
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/07/cutting-removing-functionality.htmlFor example, the ability for Wahoo Fitness to upload directly to Strava, or for various Android apps to upload to Strava.
Hands-on: Hammerhead’s new Karoo GPS Bike Computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/hammerhead-karoo-computer.htmlOn one hand you have something like the Wahoo ELEMNT (non-BOLT), which is an incredibly capable unit with mapping and such and many other features the Karoo won’t have.
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).
Polar V800 Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/polar-v800-depth-review.htmlFor example, if I use the Wahoo RPM cycling cadence-only sensor, the V800 will incorrectly think it’s a combo sensor and override the GPS with a zero-value speed.
Hammerhead Refreshes Karoo User Interface ahead of Karoo 2
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/hammerhead-refreshes-interface.htmlAnd I feel like with TrainerRoad especially the screen and underlying interface is at the point where they could probably really make the TrainerRoad experience sing more than others could (such as with the explainer text that Garmin and Wahoo don’t show).
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…).
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+).
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.
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.
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.
4iiii Fliiiight Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/12/fliiiight-trainer-review.htmlThe Elite Tuo goes to 10%, the Saris M2 to 15%, the Wahoo KICKR SNAP simulates up to 12%.
Week in Review–April 21st, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/week-review-april-21st.html- We talk about Wahoo’s new hardware….
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.
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.
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).
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.
