TrainerRoad rolls out new forward looking calendar, planned workouts. Set to raise prices.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/trainerroad-calendar-workouts.htmlNow the morning ride shows as checked off (even though it wasn’t on TrainerRoad), but the interval run I just completed with my Garmin watch doesn’t. … Today TrainerRoad announced and released their next set of features to their platform, which edge it closer and closer to a full-fledged training log platform than just a trainer control platform.
First Look at Magene’s New C606 GPS Bike Computer, L308 Intelligent Bike Lights
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/magenes-computer-intelligent.htmlSo, diving right into it is the new C606 GPS bike computer, which is roughly the same size as something like a Garmin Edge 540/840, maybe a touch bit heftier (I didn’t have a 540/840 with me to compare). … The unit features a standard Garmin quarter-turn mount on the bike, and USB-C charging on the lower portion between the two bottom buttons.
Barfly shows off slew of new bike computer, camera, and gear mounts
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/barfly-computer-camera.htmlFirst up is probably my favorite, the Fizik integrated Garmin compatible mount. … Those bubbles are so that you can mount either the smaller Edge 500, or the larger Edge 510/800/810 and still have it clear the bars.
Week in Review – May 26th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/05/week-in-review-may-26th-2012.htmlMost times these different streams don’t overlap, so be on the lookout at all these places for good stuff! So with that, let’s get into the action! DCRainmaker.com posts this past week: Here’s all the goodness that ended up on the main page of DCRainmaker.com this week: Sunday: Week in Review–May 19th, 2012 Monday: A busy weekend running, riding and testing–including the Magellan Switch and Switch UP Tuesday: Visiting with the folks at Recon Instruments Wednesday: A quick pile of odds and ends Thursday: Garmin releases Edge 500 update, adds TSS/NP/IF & more Friday: A Paris night run from Notre Dame Stuff that I found interesting around the interwebs: Here’s a not-so-small smattering of all the random things that I stumbled on while doing my civic duty to find the end of the Internet: 1) UCI bans live-data tracking for cycling races: A serious bummer coming in the professional cycling world that will likely end various Live Tour trackers for the big races this summer (i.e. … Further, I’d think this may also put a solid dent into various companies plans looking to further integrate standard cycling head units with cell-technology (aka merging a Garmin GTU with an Edge 800, just speculating).
Interbike 2011 Day 3 Overview (Sports Technology)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/interbike-2011-day-3-overview-sports.htmlI’ve still got lots of really cool stuff to get out the door, of particular note are the following posts: 1) Everything you ever wanted to know about the Polar/Look Keo Pedal Based Power Meter (essentially the same type of post as the Garmin Vector one I did) 2) An overview of the FOX Intelligent Suspension Configuration system using the Garmin Edge 800 (and a Bluetooth Android App) 3) An overview of the CycleOps PowerCal power-meter heart rate strap 4) The complete posting of the 90-minute Aero+Power seminar (video) that’s gotten rave reviews from those that attended. … I took all the questions I had originally asked of the Garmin Vector team, plus all your questions/comments back to me on their product – and then re-asked them of the Polar guys.
Week in Review: June 9th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/review-june-2014.htmlGarmin VIRB Edit Software Update: Lots of cool new tidbits in there this time.
Week in Review – June 10th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/week-review-june-10th.htmlSound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin firmware updates. … Many are related to Physio True-Up, but some are actual new beta features like the Extended Display option (Edge 520 Plus).
Week in Review–February 20th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-20th-2011.html3) Garmin Releases Basecamp Desktop software into Apple Mac Store: In what might be Garmin’s first foray into the iTunes store for desktop computers (as opposed to iPhones/iPods), Garmin releases Basecamp, which you can use to load satellite maps into devices such as the Edge 800.
Bkool Announces New Smart Go Trainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/bkool-announces-trainer.htmlFor some, that may not matter, and for those with newer Edge units (Edge 520/820/1000), you can simply pair via FE-C instead on your Garmin and you’re good to go.
Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/stages-power-meter-in-depth-review.htmlThe power meter is compatible with any number of ANT+ head units out there, including popular units like the Garmin Edge 500/510/705/800/810, Forerunner 310XT/910XT, CycleOps Joule 1/2/3/GPS, Timex Cycle Trainer GPS, Magellan Switch Up, Motorola Motoactv and many other units out there. … This means it’s backwards compatible with ANT+ cycling computers like Garmin units and other manufacturer units.
Ironman Rhode Island 70.3 – 2009 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/07/ironman-rhode-island-703-2009-race.htmlBut that wasn’t a huge deal since it just came along for the ride on the bike (I use a Garmin Edge 705 on my bike primarily). … Had I been more coordinated I would have also remembered I needed my Garmin 305 in it, but somehow I forgot that item.
A look at the Trek/Bontrager frame integrated DuoTrap ANT+ Speed/Cadence Sensor
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/look-at-trekbontrager-frame-integrated.htmlWhile overall the DuoTrap is indeed more expensive than the more commonplace Garmin GSC-10 sensor (at $30, compared to the DuoTrap at $60) – I feel that if you’ve got yourself such a nice bike, you might as well pay the little bit extra and have it be fully integrated. … Here’s what it looks like once it’s paired up (using an Edge 800 as an example) – you’ll see the…
Jingle All the Way & Massive Cupcakes
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/12/jingle-all-way-massive-cupcakes.htmlBecause I’m super-swamped in getting the final touches on the Garmin 500 review out (currently standing at 38 pages…), I’m gonna keep this weekend recap post nice and short with lots of pictures. … Look for the Edge 500 review to be posted sometime Monday night.
Apple Watch Series 10 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/09/apple-watch-series-10-in-depth-review.htmlIt’s clear in the 2024 hardware/software updates that it’s not trying to be a Garmin in terms of sports depth, but rather, trying to be just deep enough to tempt those that don’t need all the Garmin features, with just enough features to cover the majority of use cases. … Still, the most visible change is really just the front watch display itself, now being both larger, but covering the entire top of the watch, including slightly curving down the edges of the case.
Week in Review: May 29th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/week-in-review-may-29th-2011.html1) Is Edge 500 reliable with PowerTap? 2) Garmin FR310XT and where to wear it during swim 3) Training with Heart Rate Resources You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
JetBlack VOLT Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/07/jetblack-trainer-review.htmlHere you can see both Garmin Edge units recording the Wahoo TICKR, while the Zwift side recorded it via the VOLT. … Canyon Bike Setup #2: Garmin Rally dual-sided pedals, Quarq DZero crankset
Running from Irene
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/running-from-irene.htmlThis can be used to charge various Garmin Edge and some Forerunner devices. … And with the sun coming out I was able to finally get around to un-packaging the Garmin solar charging system I bought back a few months ago before the wedding.
Week in Review: June 23rd, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/review-23rd-2013.htmlGarmin Edge 510 Firmware Update: Bug fixes and improved course/navigation related items. … Garmin Edge 810 Firmware Update: Same as 510 above, but also some fixes for certain power meters.
Wahoo’s New ‘Stealth’-Black BOLT, Price Drop, Plus Adds E-Bike Support, ANGi GPS connectivity
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/stealth-support-connectivity.htmlNo issues there, it matched perfectly with the Stages Dash L50, Garmin Edge 830, and Apple Watch Series 5. … Ironically enough, we just bought a new Giant e-Bike last week, though, despite all of my poking and prodding, it doesn’t seem to pair up to the BOLT (or the Giant E-Bike app, or a Garmin that supports e-Bikes).
How I would design the ideal sports watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/07/how-i-would-design-ideal-sports-watch.htmlIn open water, it would utilize a more refined version of Garmin’s new Openwater Swim mode to get accurate distances on your wrist – and not in your swim cap. … However, it would pack in all the features of the FR310XT and a few of the leftover ones missing that the Edge 500 has (around Power Meters and barometric altimeters mostly), oh, and all the stuff in the next two sections.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/random-things-i-did-this-weekend-17.htmlThere was also the new Garmin Forerunner 25 in there, as well as the Fly12. … Eventually, the rain seemed to subside a bit, and I brought back out the gimbal and mounted it up front to the K-Edge mount.
The Polar/Look Power Meters & Power2Max Power Meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/polarlook-power-meters-power2max-power.htmlFor some, they see some of the limitations of the Garmin Edge series from a power meter standpoint (which there are some limitations), and thus would want to use a more feedback-driven power meter such as the Joule. … The most common being the Garmin’s (310XT/500/705/800), as well as the Saris Joule, the Bontrager, some smaller European brands, and a whole slew of new iPhone ANT+ compatible apps.
Paris Super Sprint Triathlon 2016 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/paris-sprint-triathlon-report.htmlSo I paired that to the Garmin Fenix3 HR that I was wearing. … The event was held at Piscine Henry-de-Montherlant, which sits just on the edge of Paris by a few hundred meters, right alongside the highway that rings the city.
The Weekend: Motorola MOTOACTV, Zeo Mobile, Jawbone Up, long battery tests
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/weekend-motorola-motoactv-zeo-mobile.htmlNone of this useless map stuff that Garmin includes with their Edge units by default.
Week in Review–April 7th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/week-reviewapril-2013.html2) Think all pros riders use the latest tech? Nope, how about this rider racing Flanders sporting the uhh…well aged….Garmin Edge 305 (now 7 years old – a lifetime in technology). … Garmin adds Mexico Topo Maps: If you’re headed across the border and want to know about them mountains, you now have said option.
