A quick look behind the scenes at Clever Training
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/behind-clever-training.htmlFor example, the new Shimano Di2 shifting pod required for the new Garmin Edge 1000 and Mio Cyclo 505 shifting integration. … Perhaps you needed a new TomTom, Garmin, or Polar unit.
A DC weekend of Cyclocross and assorted new products
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/10/dc-weekend-of-cyclocross-and-assorted.htmlThis is basically like the brilliance that is the Garmin Edge quick release mount kits – but for a speed/cadence sensor. … Sure, it may look like a Garmin GSC-10 – but it has one key difference: No zipties ma! In fact, no tools at all required.
DJI OSMO Action: In-Depth Review of DJI’s First Action Camera
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/action-camera-review.htmlIt’s somewhat like what Garmin had back with their savable pro settings on their VIRB action cameras. … From an audio standpoint, overall, it’s passable in most cases, but there are still (just like GoPro) edge cases where you’re going to get crap sound in windier (or fast moving) situations.
JetBlack WhisperDrive Smart Trainer: An Interim Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/03/jetblack-whisperdrive-trainer.htmlFor example, I always record my Zwift rides on a Garmin bike computer. … That’s because while the Edge could connect via ANT+ FE-C, that would conflict with Zwift controlling it.
Week in Review–Sept 29th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/week-in-review-sept-29th-2018.htmlNow, it still could be interesting for other more active scenarios – akin to the good ol’ Garmin GTU10 tracker of years ago. … We’ve never seen a direct drive smart trainer this low before to my knowledge.
Week in Review–November 13th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/week-in-reviewnovember-13th-2010.htmlGot an awesome tip from a reader around Road ID and Garmin integration that I’ll be sharing. … Random Notes Edge 800 Now in Stock- The Edge 800 units started trickling out into the wild last week, and are now easily available via a variety of channels.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/random-things-did-this-weekend-16.htmlAs is more often than not the case, the Garmin Epix gave a swim track that looked drunk, but still gave roughly the same distance as the Ambit3 (other wrist) and Polar V800 (in my swimcap). … In looking at the files it appears the Edge 810 that the bePRO was being recorded on had an offset of 38s from the GPS time.
Interbike 2011 Day 2 Overview (Sports Technology)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/interbike-2011-day-2-overview-sports.html(Secondary Note: Yesterday I took all the questions everyone asked in the comments section of the Garmin Vector post (25+) and got answers to them all. … Finally, I finished up my day by spending a whole pile of time with the FOX guys and their intelligent suspension calibration system that works with the Edge 800 (and an Android app via Bluetooth).
TrainerRoad rolls out Android support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/trainerroad-android-support.htmlNow this is basically just a take on their prior DIY handlebar project that glues a Garmin quarter-turn mount (by SRAM no less) to the bottom of a phone case. … - K-Edge Mount (but any Garmin mount will work fine)
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.
The Girl’s 2012 swim/bike/run gear I use list
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/the-girls-2012-swimbikerun-gear-i-use.htmlUNLESS… Garmin happened to send me a one off pink or all white Edge 500, then I would change (color). … Bike Computer/GPS: Edge 500 This is a Ray hand-me-down.
Peloton Bike+ (Plus) In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/peloton-bike-depth-review.htmlFor example, below you can see that I can pair up my Garmin watch as a heart rate sensor if I want. … – Moved volume buttons from back-edge of display to side of display
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).
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.
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–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.
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).
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.
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…
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.
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.
