Polar M400 GPS & Activity Tracker Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/activity-tracker-review.htmlOverall, I think this is a very solid contender at a price point that’s incredibly competitive compared to units like the Garmin FR220 (at $80 more) and the TomTom Runner. … When it comes time to compare the watch, the major competitors here would be the Garmin FR220 and the TomTom Runner, and in both categories I’d probably give the edge to the M400.
Week in Review–October 10th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/reviewoctober-10th-2015.html5) Garmin releases new swanky Fenix3 bands/colors: Garmin releases new swanky Fenix3 bands/colors: This includes a new Sapphire Rose Gold aimed at women (I’ve been told by The Girl that rose gold is all the rage), and a new leather band option for men. … Garmin Production Firmware Updates: Fenix3, Edge 510, Edge 810, Garmin FR15: For the Edge devices, mostly Strava-related tweaks.
Tacx NEO Bike Smart In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/09/smart-detailed-review.htmlFor example the Wahoo ELEMNT/BOLT as well as Garmin Edge series support ANT+ FE-C for trainer control, so you can re-ride outdoor rides straight from your bike head unit to your trainer. … More or less the same styling as existing Tacx products, though, you’ll notice the little ‘A Garmin Company’ detail under the Tacx logo now.
Minoura Kagura DT Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/minoura-kagura-trainer.htmlFor example the Wahoo ELEMNT/BOLT as well as Garmin Edge series support ANT+ FE-C for trainer control, so you can re-ride outdoor rides straight from your bike head unit to your trainer. … For example, for my accuracy testing section, I recorded the data on a Garmin Edge 520 as well as the trainer apps.
First Look: COROS’s new Pace GPS Multisport Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/first-coross-multisport.htmlIn many ways the COROS Pace looks and acts like a more basic Garmin Forerunner 935 (or FR735, same-same). … If I go back to tracks for a second, if I look at my DC run, it’s perfectly on the paths, even when I went in and out of a statue to take my Strava pic, it nails that (right screenshot, to the right edge of the pond).
Epson Runsense SF-810 GPS watch with optical HR: In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/epson-runsense-review.htmlGarmin FR910XT, FR920XT, Garmin Fenix3, Fenix2, Suunto Ambit3, Polar V800, Garmin FR620, Epson SF-810, Fitbit Surge. … In fact, I’d give the slight edge to the Epson here, as you notice in the first minute or so (the tick marks are miles on both screens), that it takes the HR strap a tiny bit longer to latch onto the HR.
Week in Review–March 5th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/week-reviewmarch-2017.htmlGarmin Edge 1000 Firmware Update: Added Shimano Di2 Synchronized Shift support, updates to ANT+ bike lights, support for Connect IQ and a few other tweaks. … I’m not really expecting anything of note here beyond Garmin continuing their newly rolled out 2017 mantra of ‘always have something kinda-sorta on sale’.
Week in Review–April 21st, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/week-review-april-21st.htmlGarmin Edge 820 is down to $259, a pretty massive price drop. … Garmin Vector 3 is $100 off, and Vector 3S is $50 off My full in-depth review on them here.
Polar Verity Sense (Optical HR Sensor Band) In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/verity-optical-sensor.htmlFor platforms that support ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart concurrently (Garmin/Wahoo/Hammerhead/Stages/Peloton Bikes/etc…), my general recommendation is to use ANT+ first, since that doesn’t use up any Bluetooth Smart channels.
The Past Week in Review: March 11th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/week-review-march-2014.htmlGarmin Edge 810 $100 Rebate: There’s currently a rebate out for the Garmin Edge 810 cycling computer. … 3) The impact of Garmin’s new API policy on 3rd party apps: I’ll be talking about this more likely later this month.
WatTeam PowerBeat Gen2 Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/watteam-powerbeat-review.htmlNot much different than how it works with Garmin Vector, Polar/Look KEO, or bePRO’s systems. … Next, in a post back at Interbike a few months ago, I showed their longer term vision for other crankset companies to be able to leverage their technology into a much more compact form factor onto the edge of the crank arm.
Week in Review – Sept 11th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/week-review-sept-11th.htmlGarmin Edge 1000 Firmware Update: Minor tweaks. … Sound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin firmware updates.
Hands on with the new Leikr GPS sports watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/hands-on-with-the-new-leikr-gps-sports-watch.htmlHere’s the side profile: And, here’s a few other random shots I put together while I was at it: Below, the Garmin FR610 – which is a running focused unit that also serves as a day to day watch. … These maps are what were used for the Motoactv, and can actually be loaded on some Garmin sport units (Edge 800/Edge 810/Fenix) You can zoom into the map by holding the zoom button down – which is the upper left corner.
Week in Review–May 30th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/05/week-reviewmay-30th.htmlGarmin Edge 25 BETA firmware updates: Bug fixes, adding support for Bontrager lights, other tweaks/adds. … 8) Control your Garmin VIRB from 9 miles away: Ok, so you may have to have a dog.
Women’s WorldTour Pro Teams: The Trainers, Power Meters, and Other Tidbits
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/07/womens-worldtour-cycling.htmlOverwhelmingly Garmin head units, with a few SRM’s and a what appeared to be one team on Wahoo BOLT’s (WNT-ROTOR Pro Cycling Team). … Each of these teams basically get a care package of Edge 130/520 Plus/1030 units, plus Varia Radar.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/random-things-did-this-weekend-3.htmlNext, I unpacked and got a first couple rides in with the new Garmin Edge Remote, which currently pairs with the Edge 1000 to control pages, start new laps and then adds a customizable button. … Hopefully though we’ll see Garmin add support to other Edge units (ideally at least 510/810).
Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review Update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/stages-review-update.htmlIt’d be difficult to achieve that even with two Garmin Edge 500’s side by side recording the same power meter. … Further, not only does it collect that data concurrently with a timecode, it also collects at a higher rate than a typical Garmin (or other head unit).
Week in Review–May 18th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/reviewmay-18th-2014.htmlFurther, that would set them up for integration with head units down the road (like the Garmin Edge 1000, and Mio Cyclo 505). … Garmin Express software update: A small list of bug fixes.
TrueKinetix TrueBike In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/05/truekinetix-truebike-review.htmlFor example the Garmin Edge, Stages Dash L50/M50, Hammerhead Karoo, and Wahoo units, all support ANT+ FE-C for trainer control, so you can re-ride outdoor rides straight from your bike head unit to your trainer. … This has included Favero Assioma, Garmin Rally, and Garmin Vector 3 (spindles converted to Rally).
2012 ANT+ Symposium Technology Roundup
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/2012-ant-symposium-technology-roundup.htmlJust like we saw with 3T and the Garmin Edge mounts, so much so that Garmin is now selling them. … For example, in the past Garmin didn’t tend to have anybody higher up there (or even middle-up).
Week in Review–June 28th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/week-review-june-28th.htmlYou’ll find it in Garmin, Polar, and other devices.
Tacx NEO 2T Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/smart-trainer-review.htmlThat’ll give us access to the typical Cycling Dynamics suite of data, though I haven’t tried it yet to see if all the metrics are carried through, or how it stacks up against Garmin Vector 3. … In my case, the above was recorded with an Edge 520 Plus.
Week in Review–October 16th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/week-reviewoctober-16th.htmlGarmin Edge 820 Firmware Update: Added touch sensitivity setting, other fixes. … 4) Got a Garmin VIRB Ultra 30 and need a gimbal adapter? No problem, one DCR reader created one for the popular Feiyu Tech G4 gimbal, and put it up on one of the popular 3D printing sites for download and/or printing services.
Separating product timeline fact from fantasy: The After Party Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/separating-product-timeline-fact-from.htmlGarmin Vector Power Meter Pedals, or in the case of a new Timex Triathlon watch – no product info at all), so in those cases I can’t exactly hold them to anything from those dates since nothing was promised. … So 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.
Amazon Prime Day’s Sports Tech Deals (US and Europe)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/amazon-sports-europe.htmlGarmin Watches - up to 30% off: This is a smattering of random watches including the Vivoactive HR, Vivoactive 3, Vivofit Jr, Vivofit 4, Vivosport and even the odd golf watch too. … Garmin watches and Edge 520 up to 50% off (Amazon Italy and Spain): This includes the Vivoactive 3 at nearly 50% off, the Fenix 3HR at 50% off, and the Fenix 5/5S at about 40% off.
