Week in Review–June 23rd, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/06/week-in-reviewjune-23rd-2012.html7) Another cool video from Garmin, this time about triathletes: Though, I was half-expecting to see the guy and gal out on a date or something by the end of it. … 3) Another day, another Edge 500 mount: New custom designed mounts for the Edge 500 are becoming more frequent than Lindsey Lohan arrests.
A Friday Giveaway
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/10/friday-giveaway.htmlAnd soon, the Garmin Edge 500 will be happily compatible with the Brim Brothers Zone – displaying Left/Right power as well as all the usual power goodness. … So because it’s Friday, and because it’s not Friday the 13th (that was yesterday, Thursday the 13th)…I’m going to give away the jersey, and toss in a brand new Edge 500 with a heart rate strap as well.
My Winter 2014-2015 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/2014-winter-trainer-recommendations.htmlThis means that it can communicate out to everything from Windows PC’s and your Garmin Edge over ANT+, to iPad and Android devices over Bluetooth Smart. … Like other trainers that broadcast in ANT+, this will allow you to pair it to your Garmin…or via Bluetooth Smart to your Polar V800 and V650, or simply your phone.
DJI Mavic 2 Zoom and Pro In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/mavic-zoom-depth-review.htmlWhat I did in my case was use a Quadlock case along with some heavy duty rubber bands (from the Garmin Edge mounts, if you’re familiar). … Certainly this is an edge case, and partially because I was executing a Hyperlapse around an object – which means that shifts in either radius to the object or elevation are immediately apparent once sped up.
7 New Sports Technology Companies I’m Watching
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/7-new-sports-technology-companies-im.htmlLike virtually every company I’ve mentioned in this post, they’ll be ANT+ accessible – meaning they’ll work with all your existing head units such as Garmin Forerunner’s, Edge’s and Timex Global Trainer’s – to name a few. … So – who else is out there on innovating or on the bleeding edge of sports technology? What other companies…
The Zeal HD2 Snow Goggles with Built-In HD Camera In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/goggles-camera-review.htmlFor example, some apps don’t even allow you to download photos/clips (cough, Garmin VIRB), so for a non-action camera focused company, I’m perfectly satisfied with Zeal’s app functionality. … These goggles have a built-in action camera in the upper edge of them, making them potentially perfect for recording your slope adventures.
First look at new Wahoo Fitness RFLKT Bluetooth Smart bike computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/first-look-at-new-wahoo-fitness-rflkt.htmlThis effectively allows them to directly compete against companies like Garmin, Timex, Polar and others – despite their app only costing $5US. … As you can see above – the unit is pretty slim, slightly smaller than an Edge 500 in both width and height.
LIMITS Power Meter Accuracy Data
www.dcrainmaker.com/limits-power-accuracyIn the case of testing right now, I’m using Garmin Edge 520’s, Edge 1000’s, and Forerunner 920XT’s to capture the bulk of the data. … Garmin Vector), you will need a torque wrench to properly install.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/random-things-did-this-weekend-90.htmlWe dive into left-only power meters, Apple Watch ECG expansion, early Garmin MARQ & Samsung Galaxy Active data related to swimming, and new podcast name ideas! Plus we talk about how the big Zwift live TV event went last week as well as some more tidbits from my Mallorca trip. … However, I did have an oddity with the HR strap I was using this day, whereby the Edge didn’t seem to record anything except a static value.
The ‘I got hit by a car during the race’ Rev 3 Knoxville Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/05/i-got-hit-by-car-during-race-rev-3.html(With my Garmin Edge 500 set to recording at 1-second intervals, the whole thing is recorded one second at a…… Lots of tight twisting ascents and descents, and blind turns – all items requiring some amount of knowledge to race effectively.
Ironman Florida 2009 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/11/ironman-florida-2009-race-report.htmlWith the timer officially started on the run, the Garmin 310XT kept on telling me when I got off-pace by using the Virtual Partner feature set for 7:40/mile. … That didn’t quite happen, so I ended up just lying down at the edge of the water in order to get my body acclimated to the water (it takes at least 45 seconds to get your body/breathing used to the water temperature).
Lezyne’s Komoot & Relive Integration Update: How it all works
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/lezynes-komoot-integration.htmlWe saw their integration with the Garmin Course API back in early May too. … Wahoo has their BOLT oft priced at $199, and occasionally we see Garmin’s Edge 520 Plus down there too – which capability-wise are more advanced units.
Cycling to the most easterly point in North America
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/cycling-easterly-america.htmlI went ahead downloaded free maps for Newfoundland for the Garmin Edge. … Then with the help of The Girl’s Dad we plotted a route on Garmin Connect that was as scenic as possible without going overboard on the mileage.
Elite rolls out flotilla of new trainers, most dual ANT+/BLE & FE-C
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/elite-2015-trainers.htmlMeaning, you can pair it to an app, but not to a Garmin Edge series unless you have an Edge 520/1000.
Week in Review–November 6th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/11/week-in-reviewnovember-6th-2010.htmlAnd here’s the topics I covered this week are: 1) Effect of discontinuation on Garmin models 2) Edge 800 availability 3) Which workout logging software to use You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
A weekend at home and in the pool with the Polar RCX5
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/weekend-at-home-and-in-pool-with-polar.htmlLeaving me exactly 8 minutes to get all my swim/underwater related pictures in for the RCX5 review.See, unlike the Garmin’s (which use ANT+ to communicate), the RCX5 actually reads your heart rate in the water via the Polar Hybrid strap. … Despite installing the speed sensor the night prior, I ended up using the GPS pod to determine distance – since I figured that’d be more interesting to everyone as far as accuracy goes.I was pretty amazed that when all was said and done some 3:45h later, the Edge 800 and Polar RCX5 only disagreed by 4/10ths of a mile.
CES 2013: The Loot I’m Bringing Back
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/ces-2013-the-loot-im-bringing-back.htmlGarmin: These are the Edge 510 and 810 ruggedized rubber cases for the units… And in particular, the ANT+ USB stick (any ANT+ variant of the stick, from Garmin’s to Suunto’s)
Seattle Rainman Triathlon 2010 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/03/seattle-rainman-triathlon-2010-race.htmlThis included adding my HR strap to my bike, and also my Garmin 500 for the bike portion, and Garmin 310XT for the run portion. … According to it I was generating an average of 310-340w, which was a bit higher than my Quarq Cinqo + Edge 500 was noting.
Scosche RHYTHM+ Dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart Optical HR Band In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/scosche-antbluetooth-optical.htmlThis means that it can connect to any ANT+ device that supports heart rate data – like your Garmin watch. … This category includes a combination of leading edge heart rate devices that have some form of ‘unique’ aspect to them.
Welcome back to reality
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/01/welcome-back-to-reality.htmlEspecially when said it echoing monster truck madness voice: The RumpAss in BumpAss! Also of random note in this category is that I got an e-mail or something from Garmin nothing that the Edge 705 currently has a $50 rebate on it. … Here’s my Edge 705 review, fwiw.
My 2013 Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/10/2013-trainer-recommendations.htmlThis means that it can communicate out to everything from Windows PC’s and your Garmin Edge over ANT+, to iPad’s and iPhone’s over Bluetooth Smart (and Android devices shortly). … There are only a few edge cases where this occurs (primarily higher end), but just be aware of them.
Cycliq Fly6 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/cycliq-fly6-review.htmlIt’s a bit of a circuitous route to get data onto the camera (versus something like the Garmin VIRB X/XE that just directly connects to the sensors).
2012 Tour de France–Stage 1/Day 2
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/2012-tour-de-francestage-1day-2.htmlBelow, is about 75% of the Team Garmin vehicle allotment at the TdF. … After our visit to the first little town, we jumped back in the car and cut the corner of the circle, up towards the western most edge of it.
The Smart Trainer Annual Recommendations Guide–2018 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/trainer-buyers-recommendations.htmlCompatible devices, such as a Garmin/Suunto/Polar/Wahoo unit can pick up these signals and record them. … There are only a few edge cases where an incompatibility occurs (primarily higher end bikes, usually of the triathlon or disc variety), but just be aware of them.
NPE Runn Treadmill Smart Sensor: Everything you need to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/treadmill-sensor-everything.htmlThey’ve become one of the core players in the fitness communications realm on things like ANT+ & Bluetooth sensor connectivity and bridging in gyms, but also chipset/communications work and solutions behind the scenes for companies like Wahoo, Orangetheory, Kinetic, Scosche, Garmin, and many more. … The pod easily unclips from its holder, and if you look at the underside of it you’ll see the two little optical sensors at the top (right picture, upper edge).
