Apple’s Satellite Emergency SOS Feature: A Review & Deep-Dive Explainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/11/satellite-emergency-explainer.htmlIt’s roughly akin to other platforms that already exist today, such as Garmin’s inReach devices, or SPOT’s devices – both of which use satellites. … To test this, I stuck the phone down under the edge of a log.
Week in Review–March 18th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/week-review-march-18th.htmlGarmin Edge 1000 firmware update: Minor tweaks, plus new Connect IQ support. … Also of note is that unlike Garmin, Polar names these colors rather simply.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/random-things-did-this-weekend-43.htmlSomewhat hilariously, they duplicated the default/stock Garmin Edge out-front mount (except ‘flipped’, to use on right of centerline instead of left of centerline). … It’s roughly the same size as the Edge 1000, and actually uses a Garmin compatible mode.
Week in Review–April 13th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/reviewapril-13th-2014.htmlGarmin Edge 500 – $159: This is pretty straight forward. … Garmin Fenix2 Firmware Update: Another slew of updates and tweaks.
Week in Review–June 25th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/06/week-reviewjune-25th.htmlGarmin Edge 1000 Firmware Update: Fixes an issue for people in Singapore. … 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.
SRAM Apex AXS & Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/power-meter-review.htmlIn this data set, I’ve got a pair of Garmin Rally XC (Shimano SPD) pedals via Vector 3 spindles, and then a Wahoo KICKR V6. … Out of the gate, we have to acknowledge the fact that it won’t ever be as accurate as a full or dual-sided power meter.
Friday Tidbits
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/12/friday-tidbits.htmlOnto other items… Thursday the new Garmin Edge 500 cycling computer 60 day media trial unit from Garmin arrived (see, I’m moving up in the world, the last one was a 30 day unit, this time I’ve been given 60 days). … VS/h is listed below: For those curious on the power front, all the options at first glance seem to mirror that of the Edge 705 with firmware 2.9 (i.e.
Wahoo KICKR Bike In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/12/wahoo-kickr-depth-review.htmlFor example the Wahoo ELEMNT/BOLT as well as Garmin Edge series support ANT+ FE-C for trainer control (or Wahoo Bluetooth Smart trainer control), so you can re-ride outdoor rides straight from your bike head unit to your trainer. … Meaning if you want to re-ride an outdoor ride on your Wahoo/Garmin unit, no problems.
Eurobike Sports Technology Things That Didn’t Fit: Part II
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/eurobike-sports-technology-things-that_3.htmlThey’ve also created namable timers – something that neither Garmin nor Timex has (Polar has started down this path). … And with that, onto Part II! Enjoy! --- O-Synce GPS Bike Computers (and surprisingly cool software app) As a bit of background, it’s somewhat funny (to me at least) that at Eurobike (and Interbike), when companies try and have you understand what a given bike computer GPS unit does – they always start off with either “It’s comparable to the Edge 500” or “It’s comparable to the Edge 800”.
Week in Review–November 11th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/week-in-reviewnovember-11th-2012.html3) SRAM now sells reasonable Garmin Edge/Forerunner forward mount: On Friday, SRAM announced a new $19 mount (12 pounds/ 18 Euros)– half the price of the other mounts on the market that do mostly the same thing. … Is your Garmin Tempe on the fritz? If so, check out this post about issues with max temp readings.
CycleOps H2 (Hammer 2) Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/cycleops-hammer-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 themselves.
Week in Review–March 22nd, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/reviewmarch-22nd-2015.htmlGarmin Edge 810 beta firmware: A bunch of minor additions and some bug fixes. … Nike partners with a lot of sites, including Garmin: Ok, this happened a week or two ago, but I didn’t have a Week In Review at the time.
2015 Paris Triathlon (draft-legal!) Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/07/paris-triathlon-2015.htmlUnfortunately, someone was an asshat and stole Phil’s Garmin Edge 500 in the transition area. … For those that are interested, here’s my full multisport file as recorded on the Garmin Epix.
Sports Tech: The Best April 1st Tidbits
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/04/sports-april-tidbits.htmlNow, probably very much unbeknownst to Des, is that many years ago, I actually included this very thing in my older Edge 500 In-Depth Review (from 13 years ago) and similar bike computer reviews from that era, in fact, using the same strap he shows in the video.
Suunto announces planned optical HR Spartan GPS, sensor details
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/spartan-optical-valencell.htmlApple, Fitbit, Polar, and to a lesser degree Garmin have all rolled their own, and all of them have on average poorer results than that of companies that focus purely on creating a good optical HR sensor (Mio’s sensor by Philips, and Valencell). … They noted last fall that a key reason they selected LifeQ as their sensor package partner was due to planned capabilities in that product roadmap, which they believe will give them a competitive edge down the road.
Annual Winter 2017-2018 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/annual-trainer-recommendations.htmlCompatible devices, such as a Garmin Edge, Wahoo ELEMNT or a Polar V800 can pick up these signals and record them. … For ANT+ FE-C, devices such as the Garmin Edge 520/820/1000/etc, as well as the Wahoo ELEMNT/ELEMNT BOLT, support controlling the trainer straight from your head unit.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/random-things-did-this-weekend-80.htmlThe data is then displayed via Garmin Connect IQ data fields, so any compatible Garmin Connect IQ device will show it. … In this case, I was just using an Edge device to capture the data.
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.
