Week in Review–March 30th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/reviewmarch-30th-2013.html4) A way to upload from Garmin Edge to phone? Perhaps, just perhaps. … This little USB stick of sorts connects to your Garmin device and uploads things to your phone via Bluetooth.
Week in Review–October 19th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/reviewoctober-19th-2015.htmlThursday: Because it’s October: Garmin Edge 520 Giveaway Winner Selected!…
Week in Review–February 7th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/02/week-reviewfebruary-2016.htmlGarmin Edge 510 & 810 Firmware Update: Adds Varia Radar support (and a few minor fixes). … For example, Garmin released an update this weekend to address it.
Week in Review–November 21st, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/week-in-reviewnovember-21st-2010.htmlAnd here’s the topics I covered this week are: 1) How to integrate a Road ID into your Garmin Forerunner 305 2) LeMond Revolution Trainer and ANT+ Distance Tracking 3) Timex Global Trainer and Cadence-Only Sensor You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here. … But we discussed probably 20 other topics from how much longer the FR305 will be on the market, to The Girl’s request for a pink Edge 500.
The Power2Max Type S Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/power2max-power-meter-review.htmlThe first is with a flotilla of Garmin Edge units, one paired to each unit. … The most common being units from Garmin, CycleOps, O-Synce, older Timex units, and even the new SRM PC8.
More than you ever wanted to know about power meters in pro cycling
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/07/power-meters-cycling.htmlIn the case of the Garmin Edge units, if you had physical access to the USB port of the device, then you could easily copy that data off in a few seconds and have complete and ready to analyze full files. … Within that, the vast majority of riders in the professional peloton are using ANT+, mostly because many of them are using Garmin devices – or SRM & Pioneer power meters with SRM & Pioneer head units.
Week in Review–July 18th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/07/reviewjuly-18th-2015.htmlGarmin Edge 20/25 Firmware Update: A few minor tweaks (and adds) as the device starts shipping. … Garmin Epix Firmware Update: A few new features, various fixes.
Running Track Measurements: A Brief Rabbit Hole
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/running-measurements-rabbit.htmlLast week I posted about the update to Garmin’s wearables that now includes a database of running tracks for their running track mode, in addition to the pre-existing ‘learned’ track mode where it learns the running track you have without an entry into the database. … Answer #1: I initially Googled lightly from my phone, and a few sites/peoples/forums said “the inner most edge of the track”.
Interbike Power Meter Tidbits Roundup: Pioneer, Xpedo, WatTeam, PowerTap
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/interbike-pioneer-powertap.html50,000w) on the P1’s while using them with some Garmin devices, PowerTap is working closely with Garmin and ANT+ to sort out what appears to be some sort of communications trip-up there. … Additionally, the Edge 1000 firmware update went out this past week.
Why the New York Times GPS running article missed the boat
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/12/why-new-york-times-gps-running-article.htmlOn average, it was 2.5% off (short) – was her watch a Global Trainer? Or perhaps, it was an original Garmin FR610 – which also had issues early on with some routes showing about 2% short. … Remember that races are measured according to USATF standards and certified non-GPS devices, which require that the measuring person take the absolute shortest possible route during the measurement, right up to the edge of the curb.
New Favero Assioma Firmware Adds Full Zwift Bluetooth Smart Compatibility, Additional Features
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/bluetooth-compatibility-additional.htmlBut devices like those from Polar, Garmin, and Wahoo do. … In fact, more feature updates than any other power meter company has to my knowledge, single year timeframe or otherwise.
What the acquisition of MapMyFitness by Under Armour really means for the industry
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/acquisition-mapmyfitness-industry.htmlFrom a device upload compatibility standpoint, they started off with support for Garmin and Polar devices, such as uploads of completed workouts and later, sending directions to Garmin units. … While some might consider that line of thinking overkill, you have to remember this is an intensely competitive market where every little edge means the difference between a product flop and a success.
A rockslide ride in Los Angeles, plus some aerodynamic testing
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/rockslide-angeles-aerodynamic.htmlOn a side note, I tried (for a second time) the concept of using the Mio Alpha optical heart rate watch to transmit over ANT+ to the Garmin. … So I downloaded it to the Edge 800 and the O-Synce Navi2Coach units and headed out.
Early Look: AeroLab Tech’s Aerodynamic Sensors
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/aerolab-aerodynamic-sensors.htmlBorn out of those limitations (among others), we saw new facilities like the ERO Sports one (and others driven by Alphamantis Technologies, which Garmin recently acquired). … The company acknowledges that and notes that they won’t require using their display, which is good news.
Week in Review–November 17th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/reviewnovember-17th-2014.htmlGarmin Edge 1000 Beta Firmware: Adds in new landscape mode, plus a slew of other things. … 6) Garmin sells Kansas City Chiefs Vivofit bands: Ignoring the annoying fact that the Chiefs beat the Seahawks on Sunday, this move is interesting.
Week in Review–August 31st, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/reviewaugust-31st-2013.html11) How Garmin Vector works and how Resonant String Gauges work: This is definitely for the tech-heads and power meter geeks.
The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide: Winter 2020-2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/trainer-recommendations-winter.htmlSixth, support and customer service: For the most part, all of the major trainer companies (Wahoo, Tacx/Garmin, Elite, and Saris) have pretty good customer support, and very rarely do I hear of stories of customers being left in a lurch. … There are only a few edge cases where an incompatibility occurs (primarily higher-end bikes, usually of the triathlon or disc variety), but just be aware of them.
A weekend on and around the Rev3 Quassy Course
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/weekend-on-and-around-rev3-quassy.htmlSo in order to solve that problem I stashed one of two Garmin GTU 10’s on her before she went out. … While I have a gazillion gadgets that do actually help with directions (such as the Edge 800), I actually ended up using the iPhone with the MapMyRide iPhone (free) app on it.
How to: Troubleshooting Power Meter and Trainer Accuracy Issues
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/troubleshooting-trainer-accuracy.htmlI tend to use smaller Garmin Edge devices because I can plug a bunch in via USB cable and quickly download the specific files I want, and then rename them appropriately. … For example, we saw this with Garmin Vector 3 this past year where firmware updates addressed dropouts and related conditions.
Week in Review–January 15th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-reviewjanuary-15th-2011.htmlSo with that, let’s get into the action! Weekly Mailbag Over at Slowtwitch.com: The Mailbag keeps on truckin! This week I cover a potpourri of subjects, including: 1) Choosing device for open-water swimming measurement 2) Waterproofing of Garmin Edge Cycling devices 3) When will Garmin release a waterproofed FR210? 4) How to fix Edge 800 that doesn't fit well between aerobars You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here. … Here’s what landed on the page: Saturday: A Week in Review – January 9th, 2011 Monday: A week in the Seychelles on Denis Island Tuesday: Preparing for the Polar Bear Plunge Wednesday: Thanks…and a tiny little request! Thursday: Garmin ANT+ Foot pods – everything you ever wanted to know Friday: Garmin Forerunner 310XT Giveaway! Stuff that I found interesting around the interwebs: Tons of great stuff out there this week on the internet, some of it spilling over from CES last week – but lots of stuff just starting to roll again as people get into the new year and focus on the spring/summer ahead: #1) ANT+ Phone Launch -(yes, technically last week): For those that haven’t seen it yet, Sony Ericsson will be adding ANT+ Support to its Xperia™ Arc, Xperia™ X8, Xperia™ X10 mini, and Xperia™ X10.
Week in Review–Jan 27th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/01/week-review-27th-2018.htmlGarmin Edge 1030 BETA firmware update: Mostly bug fixes. … Garmin FR935 Tri Watch – 21% off! Bringing it down to 427EUR/377GBP (+ free European shipping).
Smart Bike Shootout: Wahoo KICKR Bike vs Tacx NEO Bike vs Wattbike Atom
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/wahookickrbike-wattbikeatom-tacxneobike.htmlI’ve gotta imagine that Tacx would be the first to do such a thing, given that Garmin now owns them and Garmin’s close ties to the development of that profile and ANT+. … That console has a width of 60mm at the handlebar point, though expands out slowly to 140mm at the edge of the M&M holder.
A Power Primer – Cycling with Power 101
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/08/power-primer-cycling-with-power-101.htmlThere are a few units out there that can wirelessly accept power data (via ANT+) from most of the below – they are the Garmin Forerunner 310XT, Garmin Edge 705, and iBike. … I don’t foresee any drop in prices unless a major corporate player like Garmin gets in the game to offer a device.
Wahoo Fitness ‘KICKR2’ Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/fitness-kickr2-trainer.htmlThis includes the Garmin Edge 520/820/1000, as well as the Wahoo ELEMNT. … It’s super easy to increase/decrease wattage quickly manually, versus the funky menu system on the Garmin units.
Xert rolls out Segment Hunter Connect IQ App, doesn’t require Strava Premium/Summit
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/segment-connect-require.htmlWhile the company’s main thing in life is their adaptive training platform (which I’ve reviewed here), they’ve actually put together a growing collection of Connect IQ apps which run on Garmin’s app development platform. … Edge 130/520/520 Plus/820/1000/1030/Explore/Explore 820/Explore 1000
