Week in Review–March 3rd, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/week-review-march-2018.htmlGarmin Edge 1030 firmware update: Mostly improvements, but a handful of new minor features. … 1) Fighter jet crew uses Garmin Fenix 3 to navigate home in emergency: This is a fascinating story, and this particular piece is one of the more detailed ones out there on it.
My Strava Unique Uploaded Device Tally
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/strava-unique-uploaded.htmlB) I actually don’t upload all my stuff to Strava: For example, on every ride I do, I run three (or more) Garmin Edge units, connected to three or more power meters. … Yet only one of those Garmin Edge devices is actually even connected to Garmin Connect.
Wahoo KICKR CORE Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/wahoo-kickr-trainer-depth-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. … For example, for my accuracy testing section, I recorded the data on a Garmin Edge 520 as well as the trainer apps.
Mio adds wireless Shimano Di2 integration, ANT+ trainer control, and more to Cyclo bike units
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/mio-wireless-control.htmlWith the new 310 and 500 series however, the size is just a tiny bit bigger than the common Garmin Edge 800/810/Touring, so it’s perfectly in the ballpark of acceptable for a full color mapping unit. … To provide some perspective on sizing, here’s the Garmin Edge 510, then Edge Touring/800/810, then the Mio 505.
Hands-on with the Lezyne Super GPS Bike Computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/hands-lezyne-computer.htmlI can’t count the number of times I’ll be riding with a Garmin Edge device, yet navigating with my phone because I’ve changed my mind on a destination mid-ride and don’t have an easy way to enter that address in. … This is a bit unique compared to the Wahoo & Garmin offerings, in that you can actually see which segments are loaded from your phone app – as opposed to it being either the backend Strava favoriting process or only displayed on the unit itself.
Turf Wars
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/10/turf-wars.htmlWhat parts am I talking about? Well… the ANT+ USB stick for synchronizing the FR310/FR60’s (and a few others) and the little USB cable for the Garmin Edge 500/705/800. … However, with both The Girl and I using various Garmin products on a day to day basis for our training efforts, we find there are two tiny little pieces of technology that somehow become the centerpiece of ‘What did you do with _____?”.
Ironman Aix-en-Provence 70.3 Race Report (2023)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/05/ironman-provence-report.htmlI then tried to mirror that in Garmin’s Power Guide feature, which I loaded into the Edge 840.
Quick Update on Stages Dash L10, M50, and L50 Bike GPS Units (First Test Ride)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/quick-update-stages.htmlSo it’s a bit less in terms of mapping capabilities than a Garmin Edge 520 Plus or such. … So it’s kinda straddling the line between what Garmin is doing and what Wahoo is doing.
How Strava Accidentally Got Their Annual Report Stats Wrong
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/strava-accidentally-annual.htmlIn the report it states that the Wahoo BOLT is the most popular upload bike computer in the US (whereas globally it’s the Garmin Edge 530). … In the same way that Garmin has the Edge 500, 510, 520, 530, 540, and so on.
Google Pixel Watch 3 In-Depth Review: The Best WearOS Sports Watch?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/09/google-pixel-watch3-review-sports-fitness.htmlCertainly, many touch displays struggle in wetness, but this definitely struggles more than Garmin’s touch screen displays when they are wet (those work largely just fine, or at worst require an occasional re-confirmation). … In my case, I went for having Steps up top, the Readiness score at the right, the Cardio Load on…
Week in Review–June 26th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/06/week-reviewjune-26th.htmlAlso, most sports technology deals are in these 6 pages (GoPro mounts, Garmin VIRB/Edge mounts, numerous Suunto units, some much older Polar stuff, etc…).
Elite Drivo Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/elite-drivo-trainer-depth-review.htmlIn my usage of the Drivo, I’ve utilized it with: Garmin Edge 520, Garmin Edge 820, Edge 1000, Zwift, Wahoo Fitness app, and TrainerRoad. … As do head units like Garmin, Wahoo, Lezyne, Stages, and more.
GoPro Hero6 Black In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/gopro-hero6-review.htmlThat said, I did a bit of a comparison of 4K stabilization options across four major cameras: GoPro Hero6 Black, GoPro Hero5 Black, Sony XDR-F3000, Yi 4K+, and the Garmin VIRB Ultra 30. … GoPro says the main reason they shifted to an in-house developed chip was that it would give them a competitive edge.
Week in Review–March 8th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/week-review-march-2020.htmlGarmin Edge 520 Plus, 820, and 820 Explorer BETA Firmware Update: Two bug fixes, one for maps, one for radar. … Sound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin and a few other firmware updates.
A Few Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/few-random-things-this-weekend.htmlThen I decided that I could also do a few more: Just go for a ride with the BOLT V2 for at least a couple of hours, and while I’m at it, test LTE power-saver burn rates on the Garmin FR945 LTE and with the Suunto 9 Peak too. … But wait, why stop there? Just go for a ride with the BOLT V2 for at least a couple hours, and while I’m at it, test LTE power-saver burn rates on the FR945 LTE and with the Suunto 9 Peak too, while also linking up the Supersapiens unit I’m testing to the Edge 530.
An interview with Barry Redmond of Brim Brothers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/interview-with-barry-redmond-of-brim.htmlAnd finally, MetriGear and Garmin tied the knot last week on what will be the Garmin Vector pedal based power system. … You can see a bit of this overall design in the image from them below (sorry it’s super small), including the wire slinking around the edge of the shoe: Barry had a engineering prototype of the top box in his bag (actually, he had all sorts of prototype goodness in his bag, but was guarding it like nuclear weaponry).
Week in Review–May 13th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/week-in-review-may-13th-2018.htmlGarmin Edge Explore 820 Firmware update: A large number of new features added. … 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.
A short weekend at home testing action cams…in the rain.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/weekend-testing-camsin.htmlI was trying out the Garmin FR620 live tracking pieces after the app was released on Thursday. … I had these K-Edge mounts sitting on my desk since Interbike, and finally got around to using them.
Tidbits and Tech From a Week Skiing in the Alps
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/tidbits-tech-skiing.htmlI was dual recording with both a Suunto 7 that I was preparing my final review for, as well as a Garmin Fenix 6 Pro. … I only saw one person miss a turn, fly over a large ski fence and off an edge.
The Massive Eurobike Power Meter News Roundup: Quarq, Stages, SRM, PowerBeat, Ciclo, Verve Infocrank, Xpedo
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/08/eurobike-powerbeat-infocrank.htmlThose metrics can be viewed on compatible head units – like a Garmin Edge – or on apps that support ANT+, such as the Wahoo Fitness App with an adapter. … You’ll need an ANT+ stick, either from a Garmin Forerunner or elsewhere.
GoPro Hero4 Silver & Hero4 Black In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/gopros-review-indepth.htmlBut, the GoPro is also roughly the size of a Twinkie compared to that of a kiwi fruit (not the bird, nor the New Zealander’s) with the Garmin VIRB. … 2) K-Edge bike mounts: If you’re mounting to a bike or similar handlebar, I use these mounts constantly.
Week in Review–February 22nd, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/reviewfebruary-22nd-2015.htmlGarmin FR920XT Beta Firmware: This adds in Garmin Cycling Dynamics & Shimano Di2 support, and a few other tweaks for Connect IQ.
Week in Review–February 12th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/week-reviewfebruary-12th.htmlSound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin firmware updates. … - And the Edge 820 touch screen
Polar A360 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/polar-a360-depth-review.htmlI asked Polar about this, given most competitive units in this price-point do such continual monitoring (Garmin Vivosmart HR, Apple Watch, Microsoft Band, Fitbit Charge HR, Basis Peak, etc…), and they noted that it’s on their roadmap, but they don’t have any specific timeframe for it. … Within this workout, you can see the HR target along the upper edge.
Weekly Mailbag–June 12th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/weekly-mailbagjune-12th-2010.htmlThis week’s mailbag covers the following topics: 1) What to wear during first tri 2) Quarq Cinqo Power Meter Review 3) Using Garmin 310XT for power meter intervals Question #1: What to wear for first tri From Chris- I've got my first triathlon (olympic) in a little more than a month and while I think I am physically and mentally ready I'm still missing something very crucial. … I would heavily look at the Edge 500 combined with the FR305 for the run, if cost is of concern (especially with the 305 generally found for $125 these days).
