Behind the Scenes: How I choose which products to review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/choose-products-review.htmlBut for 95-98% of reviews, there’s a gadget aspect to it. … Take for example some of the activity trackers like certain FitBit models or the Basis watch.
The Power Meters Buyer’s Guide–2014 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/buyers-guide2014-edition.htmlFrom a testing cycle, I gave it every opportunity to work, and ultimately, I delayed numerous other products reviews to try and get it to work. … Over the past year, it’s been interesting watching the evolution of the product.
Week in Review–January 1st, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-reviewjanuary-1st-2011.html(I have a post that I’ve written up recently on how and why I choose to spend time writing up reviews on some products and not others). … Random Items: Random Item #1: Swimovate Pool-Mate Pro Since Wednesday’s publishing of the FINIS Swimsense automated swimming lap counter/distance recorder watch, I’ve been flooded with requests regarding my opinion of the Pool-Mate Pro watch, which is roughly doing the same thing by a different company (wrist watch that automatically records your swim data and then allows uploading to computer).
PowerTap Significantly Drops Prices, Plus Detailed Power Meter Pricing Trends (2018 Edition)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/powertap-significantly-detailed.htmlDefinitely read both reviews though to understand the pros/cons of those products (PowerCal review here, PowerPod here)…
Fitbit Inspire HR Activity Tracker In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/03/fitbit-inspire-review-depth.htmlHowever, even if your watch face doesn’t have activity stats on the main display, you can swipe to your activity stats through a single upwards touch.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/random-things-did-this-weekend-8.htmlFrom one or more product reviews (starting today), to My 2014 Power Meter Buyer's Guide, and much more!… I should have the hour-long video keynote posted in the next few days for all to watch and enjoy (or, serve as a way to fall asleep).
The Cape Town Retro Run 5K Race Report (with a double-stroller)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/02/report-double-stroller.htmlJust like my in-depth reviews. … I started my watch once we went under the banner though.
Wahoo POWRLINK ZERO Speedplay Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/powrlink-speedplay-review.htmlAnd, I suspect as you look at other reviews today, you’ll likely find the same. … You’ll crack open the Wahoo Fitness app (not the ELEMNT app, that’s for their bike computers & watch), and then search for new Wahoo sensors.
SIGMA ROX 12.0 Sport Cycling GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/sigma-cycling-review.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend in Sardinia
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/06/random-weekend-sardinia.htmlWith Le Tour starting up next weekend, various products are timed to announcement there, and I’m working on reviews for many of them. … Concurrently, I’ve also been working to knock out both reviews for previously announced products (like the Polar M430), as well as updates to existing posts (like the Suunto Spartan watch series, or trying to untangle the total cluster$$@# that Withings did to their products).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/01/random-things-did-this-weekend-38.htmlSo I’m literally prepping for a month’s worth of reviews and posts. … Of course, plenty of these posts will have photos taken elsewhere on earth (especially watch shots).
PowerTap P1 Power Meter Pedals In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/powertap-p1-pedals-review.htmlAs is always the case with power meter reviews, I include a section on accuracy. … This means that you can use it with just about any recent power meter capable bike computer/triathlon watch on the market today.
Hands-on: Quarq TyreWiz Cycling Pressure Sensor
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/tirewiz-cycling-pressure.htmlIn the case of Garmin, you’re downloading their Connect IQ data field, which is compatible with just about every Garmin Connect IQ watch/head unit you can think of.
The Winter 2014-2015 Trainer App In-Depth Guide
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/winter-trainer-depth.htmlEffectively no different than watching a football game or The Muppets on TV.
Garmin Previews HRV Status on the Fenix 6 Series Watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/07/garmin-previews-watches.htmlIn an unexpected twist, Garmin has added HRV Status to the Fenix 6 series watches in last night’s Public Alpha firmware update.
The Complete List of All Epix/Fenix Pro Features Going to FR955/965/Fenix 7/Epix
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/complete-fenix-features.htmlAgain, here’s the new Fenix 7 Pro & Epix Pro features (I cover these in-detail in the Epix Pro &…… Yesterday, Garmin announced the new Epix Pro and Fenix 7 Pro watches.
Week in Review–March 28th, 2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/week-review-march-28th.htmlThose two In-Depth reviews were beasts! I’ll probably touch on the Polar Ignite 2 this week, more of a detailed hands-on post than a review, since it won’t ship for another month. … 1) Apple Considering a Casio-like Rugged Apple Watch version: This would be the first meaningful design departure in the Apple Watch series, if true.
The Massive 2020 Sportswatch Year in Review with DesFit
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/massive-sportswatch-year-in-review.htmlBack by popular demand, DesFit has just published our sprawling 2020 Sportswatch Year in Review video, where we iterate through nearly 20 different watches from the beginning of the year to the end – discussing the highs and the lows.
Quick Tidbit: Garmin Adds Dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart HR Broadcasting to Fenix 6
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/tidbit-bluetooth-broadcasting.htmlAll taking me away from my actual goals this week of the Peloton & Stages Bike Reviews. … This is where you can broadcast the heart rate from your optical HR sensor, on the back of your watch, to 3rd party apps.
Peloton Acquires Atlas Wearables: A Peloton Wearable Ahead?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/acquires-wearables-wearable.htmlHowever, I’d be extremely skeptical if Peloton were to get into the watch game themselves.
Week in Review–March 15th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/week-review-march-15th.html1) Apple Watch appears set to add blood oxygen detection and improved ECG: Among many other vNext Apple Watch or WatchOS features that seemed to have leaked out.
Week in Review–September 6th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/week-review-september-2020.html3) How the original Apple Watch was hidden: Turns out, as an iPod.
How to: Troubleshooting Power Meter and Trainer Accuracy Issues
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/troubleshooting-trainer-accuracy.htmlIn my older reviews of those I showed what happens when it’s not. … The best tip for troubleshooting this is to start by getting your watch/bike computer closer and see if it continues.
Friday Roundup: Interbike cancelled for 2019, and Zwift encroaches on Strava with new update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/interbike-cancelled-encroaches.htmlOh, and I was going to include the Apple Watch ECG features in this, but still having some challenges with my US-account tied unit getting it to work.
FORM Adds Structured Workouts To Smart Swim Goggles
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/08/structured-workouts-goggles.htmlYet they’re still around two years later – with generally good reviews across the board. … This marks the second major summer update for the goggles, which last summer got openwater swim support added (when paired with a Garmin or Apple Watch).
