Spring has sprung–and some first thoughts on the Basis watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/spring-sprungand-thoughts.htmlThis is one area I really wish the Wahoo KICKR had a button in the default app that’s like a TV ‘Go back/Return’ button.
Week in Review–May 22nd, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/week-reviewmay-22nd.htmlWahoo KICKR: Bug fix related to units locking up on performing a spindown.
New DCR Cave Arrivals: SRM X SPD Power Meter, Wattbike ATOM X, Casio GBD-H1000
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/arrivals-power-wattbike.htmlInternally it’s an entirely different resistance scheme, instead being electromagnetic (like the Tacx NEO series or the Wahoo KICKR Bike).
TomTom Spark (Runner 2) In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/tomtom-spark-review.htmlIn my case, I tested it with the Wahoo BlueSCv2 (which is dual ANT+/BLE), it worked just fine.
Separating product timeline fact from fantasy: Interbike Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/10/separating-product-timeline-fact-from.htmlReview: Bike Mount for DJI Drones to use with Active Track
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/04/review-drones-active.htmlI’ve rubber banded remote controls to my handlebars, I even cut out a Wahoo ELEMNT bike computer box one day to use as a little safety shell for it…and then stuck that in my bag, easily accessible.
Suunto Race S In-Depth Review: Smaller, cheaper, yet better?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/suunto-race-s-in-depth-review-smaller-cheaper.htmlThese were measured using the DCR Analyzer, which enumerates out the recorded battery life values from Suunto’s watches (as well…
How To Upload Your Garmin Workout During the Outage
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/upload-garmin-workout.htmlWhereas most bike computers do (including Wahoo, Lezyne, Stages, Sigma, and Hammerhead).
Week in Review: March 16th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/review-march-16th.htmlWahoo Fitness RFLKT+ firmware update: Addresses a battery drain item.
Samsung Galaxy Watch6 and Watch6 Classic In-Depth Review: Is it Finally Accurate?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/08/samsung-classic-accurate.htmlSamsung has most of the core data fields you’d want, though not quite near as many as their endurance-sports-focused competitors from Garmin/COROS/Suunto/Polar/Wahoo.
Hands-on with Polar’s new M450 GPS cycling computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/06/polars-cycling-computer.htmlSensors: Polar Power Bluetooth Smart Meter Pedals, Polar H7, Wahoo RPMv2, Scosche Rhythm+…
The 2014 Annual Giveaway Extravaganza Winners!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/annual-giveaway-extravaganza-winners.html12PM: The Wahoo Package: RFLKT+, TICKR, iPhone Bike Case…
The Massive 2020 Sportswatch Year in Review with DesFit
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/massive-sportswatch-year-in-review.html55:47 Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL…
Week in Review–August 4th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/week-review-august-2019.htmlWahoo ROAM Firmware Update: Bug fix related to map storage.
Tour de Suisse Goes Digital: A Look at The Biggest Esports Cycling Race To Date
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/digital-biggest-esports.htmlSome like Filippo Ganna from Team Ineos had their jersey opened to show their team-sponsored Wahoo TICKR heart rate strap.
A look at the opening weekend of our bakery
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/a-look-at-opening-weekend-of-our-bakery.htmlThen follow that up in a bit with more detail around my recommendations as I get more time on a few specific trainers (BKOOL, Wahoo KICKR, Kurt Kinetic with the inRIDE, and Tacx Genius).
Garmin Edge 810 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/garmin-edge-810-in-depth-review.htmlFurther, they couldn’t expand into areas such as connectivity to Bluetooth Smart trainers – like the Wahoo KICKR.
Cannondale SmartSense System Long-Term Review: Synapse 1 RLE
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/02/cannondale-smartsense-synapse.htmlWhen you step back and think about it: Cannondale is triggering vehicle proximity notifications on the Lezyne's non-smart front/back lights using Garmin's Varia radar (also wrapped in Lezyne lighting), all of which is configured via Cannondale's own smartphone app…completely seamlessly while still ensuring the Varia radar connectivity shows up on pretty much any modern bike computer - be it Garmin, Wahoo, Stages, Hammerhead or others.
First look at Zwift, an ultra real graphics trainer app
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/ultra-graphics-trainer.htmlFor my specific test they were using the Wahoo KICKR to automatically control the resistance on the trainer.
Suunto adds Komoot Routes Turn by Turn Integration in Latest Update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/suunto-komoot-integration.htmlJust little things that Polar/Wahoo/Garmin/etc do (to varying degrees).
Week in Review–January 27th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/week-in-review-january-27th-2019.htmlTuesday: Wahoo CEO Details Fixes for Issues Surrounding KICKR 2018 & KICKR CORE…
Tuesday Tidbits: Starbucks Card on Garmin Edge/Watches, COROS Mojito, Zwift Hardware Survey
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/tuesday-starbucks-hardware.htmlSome bikes, like the Peloton bike, include pedals, while others like the Wahoo/Tacx/Wattbike either don't, or include a clips/strap type setup.
Testing in the Win(d) Tunnel: Garmins, Action Cams, Mounts, and more!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/specialized-wind-tunnel.htmlIt’s technically a Wahoo KICKR below the paneling, albeit somewhat torn apart…
Paris Half-Marathon 2013 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/paris-marathon-report.htmlAnd the second, I had spent a LOT of time on Saturday afternoon and evening getting Wahoo KICKR photos/screenshots/etc…, which means I spent a lot of time on the trainer.
Slowtwitch.com and DC Rainmaker Partner for Weekly Mailbags!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/slowtwitchcom-and-dc-rainmaker-partner.htmlSo with that, here’s what this week’s mailbag covers: 1) Picking a swim-friendly heart rate monitor 2) Wahoo Sports iPhone ANT+ Adapter Update 3) Timex Global Trainer and Multisport Mode Recording 4) Which Power Meter Head Unit for Power Tap? And, you can read it in all of it’s usual awesomeness right here.