Sport Device GPS Accuracy In Depth: Part I
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/sport-device-gps-accuracy-in-depth-part.htmlNewcomers to GPS sport devices like the Garmin Forerunner or Timex Global Trainer often wonder exactly how accurate the devices are.
Week in Review–March 19th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/week-reviewmarch-19th.htmlI’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’.
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.
Sea Otter 2018 Tech Roundup–Power Meters: SRM Pedals, 4iiii Podium, ROTOR INpower, and more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/roundup-meters-inpower.htmlBoth Look variants had dangling pods, just like Garmin Vector 1/2 had.
Week in Review–March 5th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/week-reviewmarch-2017.htmlI’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’.
Fitbit Charge 4 with GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/fitbit-charge-band-depth-review.htmlThis is compared against a Garmin Fenix 6 and COROS Vertix.
Polar’s Ignite GPS Hands-On: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/06/polars-ignite-everything.htmlAnd is in fact the same on many touchscreen devices, including some of Garmin’s devices.
MWC 2017 New Watches Hands-on: Huawei Watch 2 & LG Watch Sport
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/watches-hands-huawei.htmlBut in reality there’s a very subtle message not well highlighted about the Huawei watch that should cause the likes of Garmin, Polar, and Suunto to pay attention.
Eurobike Connected Bike Lights, Locks, and Lube
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/eurobike-connected-lights.htmlI connected it up to the K-Edge combo GoPro/Garmin mount I already had on my bike.
Week in Review–October 26th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/10/reviewoctober-26th-2013.htmlJust as a heads up/reminder, the Garmin FR210 and FR610 have rebates through mid-next week (when they end).
Week in Review–January 4th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/week-reviewjanuary-2015.htmlGarmin Edge 510 Firmware Update: Addition of Shimano Di2, Garmin Segments, Cycling Dynamics, Edge Remote control and much more.
Week in Review–August 17th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/08/week-review-august-17th.html7) Behind the Scenes on Garmin Instinct Commercial: I’m a bit of a camera geek, so it’s always fun to see how things are shot/made.
Sport Device GPS Accuracy In Depth: Part II
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/sport-device-gps-accuracy-in-depth-part_11.htmlTo some degree, I was expecting it to have different results than the Garmin’s – but not by the margin of error it had.
Weekly Mailbag–June 19th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/weekly-mailbagjune-19th-2010.htmlThis week’s mailbag covers the following topics: 1) Simple ANT+ Cycling Computer 2) Race Wheels and Spare Tires/Tubes 3) Garmin 305 Quick Release Challenges Question #1: Simple ANT+ Cycling Computer From Dave- I’m looking for an ANT+ compatible stand a lone bike computer to combine with the Gamin speed/cadence sensor and Heart rate strap.
Week in Review – Jan 8th, 2024
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/week-review-2024.html4) Garmin releases Forerunner 945 LTE Feature Firmware Update: As previously announced, this update was a bit behind the other FR955/FR965 updates last month, bringing in features like nap support, inline skating, a slate of new team sports, racket sports, and more.
Hands-on: The New Suunto 9 Multisport GPS Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/hands-suunto-multisport.htmlUnfortunately that misses a key tidbit that Garmin has noted with the Fenix 3/Fenix 5: A crapton of people are buying these watches that aren’t ultra-endurance athletes.
The 2021 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/gear-swim-bike.htmlSwim Watch: Garmin Forerunner 745: Assuming I’m not testing anything else, you’ll likely find me wearing this when in the water.
The 2018 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/2018-swim-bike-run-gear-i-use.htmlSwim Watch: Garmin Fenix 5 Plus: I still have a soft spot for the thin Garmin Swim back in the day that didn't need the battery charged, but these days I just want everything in one place - and my Fenix 5 Plus has become that place.
Week in Review–March 28th, 2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/week-review-march-28th.html4) Karoo adds ANT+ Lighting Support: I might cover this tomorrow or so in a dedicated post, as it’s notable enough because it’s the first time a non-Garmin entity has added ANT+ lighting support to their product.
Amazon Prime Days Sports Tech Deals Round-Up!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/10/amazon-prime-sports.html#1: Garmin Varia RTL510 - $119… #2: Garmin Edge 1030 Cycling GPS - $299
Tacx Boost Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/boost-trainer-review.htmlSee, the Tacx Boost is offered as both a standalone unit as well as the new Tacx Boost Bundle, which simply throws in one of Garmin’s newer Speed sensors to attach to your bike. … - Native 130mm and 135mm quick release support, adapters required for everything else
Wahoo KICKR ROLLR Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/wahoo-kickr-rollr-trainer-review.htmlMost newer Garmin’s support Bluetooth Smart signals, but not devices about 3 years or older.
Sports Tech Round-up: Stryd Live, BSX officially ends BSX Insight, PowerTap C1 Scaled Back
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/powertapc1-bsxinsight-strydlive.htmlThere’s no way any company (be it Garmin, Stryd, or Apple) creates a limited edition piece of consumer tech hardware, for a market this size.
Wahoo Fitness KICKR Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/fitness-trainer-review.htmlGarmin Edge 500) to the LeMond.
Elite Drivo Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/elite-drivo-trainer-depth-review.htmlAs do head units like Garmin, Wahoo, Lezyne, Stages, and more. … You can see it’s serial number 130, which also aligns to the ANT+ ID too.
