Apple Watch Series 4: Sports & Fitness In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/apple-series-review.htmlOf course, many straps these days are dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart, like the Wahoo TICKR series or 4iiiii Viiiiva.
JetBlack WhisperDrive Smart Trainer: An Interim Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/jetblack-whisperdrive-trainer.htmlIt also means you need to buy a cassette for the hub, since it doesn’t come with one (only Wahoo ships their direct drive trainers with cassettes).
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.
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.
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%.
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).
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.
Week in Review–Feb 26th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/week-reviewfeb-26th.htmlWahoo KICKR Firmware Update: Ok, all three of these were a few weeks ago and it got caught in the wrong e-mail folder.
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.
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.
The 2018 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/2018-swim-bike-run-gear-i-use.htmlSpeed Sensor: Wahoo SPEED: I don't use a combo speed/cadence sensor anymore, and frankly I rarely use this speed sensor.
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.
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music GPS Running Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/garmin-forerunner-music-watch-review.htmlTypically I’d wear a chest strap (usually the HRM-TRI or Wahoo TICKR X, but also the Polar H7), as well as another optical HR sensor watch on the other wrist (many models during this testing period including the Wahoo TICKR FIT, Polar OH-1, a prototype Scosche Rhythm 24, and Scosche Rhythm+).
Hands-on: Garmin Vector 3 Power Meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/hands-garmin-vector.htmlThis one includes the Wahoo KICKR as well as the Power2Max NG ECO power meter.
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.
Polar A370 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/06/polar-a370-depth-review.htmlFor example, here it is within the Wahoo Fitness app, seen by the app using standard Bluetooth Smart.
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…
Quick App Reviews: Footpath Route Planner (iOS)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/reviews-footpath-planner.htmlAnd the answer is simple: Both Garmin and Wahoo’s route planning options suck.
