Week in Review–Sept 29th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/week-in-review-sept-29th-2018.htmlWahoo KICKR CORE Firmware Update: This was set to fix issues that both GPLama and I saw in our reviews.
Fitbit Alta HR In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/06/fitbit-alta-depth-review.htmlFor this run I had a chest strap (Wahoo TICKR-X), a Scosche optical sensor (upper arm), and the Suunto Wrist HR (other wrist).
Black Friday Sales Kickoff: $100 off Fenix3, Withings Scales from $69, and more (Update: +Suunto Ambit3!)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/kickoff-withings-scales.htmlWahoo RFLKT down to $49: Very sweet deal given the recent firmware update adding in support for smartphone notifications.
Polar M600 Android Wear GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/polar-android-review.htmlI’ve got three units (FR735XT in teal, Suunto Spartan with a Wahoo TICKR-X in purple, and M600 in brown).
Garmin Forerunner 265/265S In-Depth Review: AMOLED in Two Sizes!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/03/garmin-forerunner-review-amoled.htmlSpeaking of which, these charts are created automatically using the DCR Analyzer tool, allowing you to drag in any Garmin/Wahoo/Hammerhead data file and it’ll plot the exact battery burn times based on what’s written to the .FIT files.
Hands on review of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active ANT+ enabled waterproof phone
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/hands-on-review-of-sony-ericsson-xperia.htmlLike when ANT+ came to the iPhone via the Wahoo dongle, it takes a bit of time to get that list expanded.
SRAM Rival AXS Power Meter: Hands-on and First Rides
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/04/rival-power-meter.htmlAt that point you can pair it up to any head unit that supports power meters, from Garmin/Wahoo/Hammerhead/Stages/etc… and use either ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart.
FIT File: Summer Sports Tech Season is Heating Up! Zwift Ride, Edge 1050, Suunto Race S, and More!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/fit-file-coros-dura-edge-1050-zwift-ride-suunto-race-s.html56:22 Wahoo TRACKR: Finally usable?…
Whoop Exporting to Apple Health: Here’s how it actually works
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/04/exporting-health-actually.htmlThough, Wahoo and Peloton do.
Headed to CES 2013 next week, what do you want to see/hear about?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/headed-to-ces-2013-next-week-what-do-you-want-to-seehear-about.htmlCompanies like Wahoo Fitness and MyBasis for example.
CycleOps Joule GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/cycleops-joule-gps-in-depth-review.htmlDown the road, it’ll also be compatible with upcoming ANT+ power meter device profile products such as the Wahoo KICKR, Stages StageOne, the ROTOR power meter, Garmin Vector, and the Brim Brothers Zone.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/02/5-random-things-did-this-weekend-102.htmlThat’s sorta why they’ve sold approximately 500 *times* more bikes than Tacx, and probably double that again for Wahoo, all with attach/renewal rates that Zwift would dream of.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/random-things-did-this-weekend-94.htmlIn other words, just like Wahoo does it.
Hands-on with Garmin’s new Edge 20 & Edge 25 GPS units
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/06/garmin-edge-20-25.htmlCompanies like Cateye (with the Strada Smart), Lezyne, and Wahoo (RFLKT/RFLKT+) have been weighing in with new units that for many riders offer the baseline required functionality at the right price.
Zwift & Tacx launch ability to shake your trainer riding cobblestones. For real.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/tacx-road-patterns.htmlTo give you examples of ‘holy crap' moments for me over the last 3-4 years, we have the introduction of the Wahoo KICKR in 2012, which completely changed the trainer landscape.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-96.htmlI also didn’t have my usual Wahoo KICKR Desk with me, nor an Apple TV outside, so I just used…
One week: So many cool new things
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/one-week-so-many-cool-new-things.htmlAt the absolute top of their list is adding in ANT+ support via the Wahoo Fitness dongle, and for the Android versions – also adding in ANT+ support for those phones that have it built in.
Checking out the Kayak Power Meter system
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/checking-power-system.htmlThey’ve also looked at doing the same on the iPhone/iPod/iPad platform with the Wahoo Fitness ANT+ adapter.
Cyber Monday Sports Technology Deals
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/cyber-monday-sports-technology-deals.htmlWahoo Fitness 25% off Blue HR: 25% off the Blue HR Bluetooth Smart heart rate strap with code "BHRturkey25"…
Stryd Launches Premium Running Power Subscription Platform, Reduces Prices
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/04/launches-subscription-platform.htmlThey’ve even got an Apple Watch app, and I was also able to get it cookin’ on the Wahoo RIVAL last fall.
Garmin Edge 1050 Features Now Available in 540/840/1040 Public Beta
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/garmin-edge-540-840-1040-public-beta-1050-features.htmlIt’s now on par or better than Hammerhead and Wahoo in my testing.
Mid-Week Tidbits: Canyon supports trainer riding and Suunto clarifies platform future
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/supports-clarifies-platform.htmlEssentially Suunto is trying to take a Wahoo-like approach of app or nothing, rather than a complete ecosystem approach like Garmin or Polar.
Hands-on: Stages LR Dual Left/Right Power Meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/hands-stages-leftright.htmlI’m sure entities like Wahoo and their BOLT, as well as Garmin’s price drop of the Edge 520 played a part in it.
Tech Tidbits: LIMITS Power Meter Company Liquidates, COROS Firmware Update, Skydio Leaves Consumer Drones
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/08/liquidates-firmware-consumer.htmlI thought it was interesting that they noted they approached both Wahoo and Peloton, but didn’t get traction.
Week in Review–Feb 19th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/week-reviewfeb-19th.htmlWahoo Fitness ELEMNT Firmware Update: Increase in data fields per page, change in fonts, few other items.
