First look at Polar’s new V800 GPS triathlon watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/polar-v800-triathlon.htmlBut, they will allow you to pair to other Bluetooth Smart Speed/Cadence combo sensors from other companies (such as the Wahoo BlueSC).
First Look: The Cycliq Duo Mount for Heavier Gear
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/cycliq-duo-mount.html- Wahoo ELEMNT…
Week in Review- December 27th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/12/review-december-27th.htmlTuesday: Wahoo introduces gym strength workout recognition to TICKR X, announces TICKR X API…
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra In-Depth Review: Finally Accurate?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/07/samsung-galaxy-watch-ultra-finally-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.
Kinetic announces new ‘Smart’ trainer lineup, and subscription service
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/kinetic-announces-subscription.htmlTo start, Kinetic took over development of their existing iOS app (which has long been shared with Wahoo Fitness).
The 2013 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/swimbikerun-gear-list.htmlBike Trainer: Wahoo Fitness KICKR: This is the trainer that I’d ride if it were my choice anyway.
Apple Watch Series 8 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/09/series-sports-fitness.htmlAnd in that case, they started out with the default of automatic transitions, something only Wahoo has on their watches.
Week in Review–August 17th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/08/reviewaugust-17th-2014.htmlWednesday: Behind the Scenes at Wahoo Fitness HQ…
Week in Review–May 24th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/week-review-24th.htmlWahoo ELEMNT/BOLT/ROAM Firmware Update: Appears to be a re-release of the previous firmware update.
Week in Review–January 3rd, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/week-reviewjanuary-2016.htmlMonday: The Wahoo KICKR Desk In-Depth Review…
Don’t forget the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals Page!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/black-friday-cyber-monday.htmlWahoo ELEMNT for $279 (normally $329)…
Tour de France Bike Computers & Team Zone Behind The Scenes!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/07/france-computers-behind.htmlThe majority of teams are on Garmin Edge units, followed closely by Wahoo.
Apple Watch Series 5: Sports & Fitness In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/series-sports-fitness-review.htmlTypically I’d wear a chest strap (usually the Garmin HRM-DUAL or Wahoo TICKR X) as well as another optical HR sensor watch on the other wrist (lately the Polar OH1 Plus, as well as the new Mio Pod lately).
Friday Tidbits: Stages Factory Install, Apple ECG in Europe, and COROS adds Navigation
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/03/tidbits-factory-navigation.htmlWhile the company doesn’t yet have a way to create routes from scratch within the app, you should be able…
Back to DC…and time to cook a grand dinner!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/back-to-dcand-time-to-cook-grand-dinner.html– Don’t forget the Wahoo ANT+ iPhone Bike Case Giveaway closes Monday at 5PM (Eastern), enter before it’s too late,…
A Night Cycling Around the Autodrome Race Track in Dubai
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/cycling-around-autodrome.htmlIn addition, I brought along the Wahoo RPM cadence pod.
Garmin Adds New ‘Adventure Race’ Activity Profile: An Explainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/08/adventure-activity-explainer.htmlAnd figured it was curiosity-inducing enough to mention, even if some portion of the population will think it’s silly (just like some portion of the population thinks Wahoo’s watch singing happy birthday to you is silly).
A look at Canyon’s new Android Wear based Smart Bike Computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/canyons-android-computer.htmlThe unit it designed such that you can start or stop a ride without you having to have a phone on you, giving it a bit more freedom than some phone reliant devices (such as the Wahoo RFLKT/RFLKT+).
Week in Review – December 4th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/12/week-review-december-2017.htmlWahoo ELEMNT/ELEMNT BOLT Firmware Update: Mostly bug fixes, but a smattering of new features including zero averaging calculations.
Week in Review–September 8th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/week-reviewseptember-2013.html(via Wahoo Fitness Twitter)…
Strava Cuts Off Leaderboard for Free Users, Reduces 3rd Party Apps for All, and More
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/strava-leaderboard-reduces.htmlOnly devices like those from Garmin/Wahoo/Hammerhead/etc that have Strava Live Segments can display that for paying members.
Bikes Abound: I’ve Moved to Amsterdam!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/bikes-abound-amsterdam.htmlTacx is headquartered here, and Wahoo/Shimano/TomTom and others all have meaningful presences here.
So you just got a GPS fitness device for Christmas? Start here: 2013 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/12/fitness-christmas-edition.htmlAs we get into the new year I’ll be doing a full post just on Bluetooth Smart accessories – especially with a bunch of new ones I’ve been testing on the market like the Wahoo RPM crank-attached cadence sensor pod, and the Adidas Bluetooth Smart footpod.
The Basis Peak In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/12/basis-depth-review.htmlFor example: Strava (cycling focused), MapMyRun (running focused), or just Wahoo Fitness.
A Look at Polar’s New Heart Rate Broadcasting for Apps like Zwift and Peloton
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/04/polars-broadcasting-peloton.htmlWahoo launched it with their RIVAL GPS watch last fall, and then expanded the broadcasted metrics slightly with more treadmill running pace type data too (similar to what Garmin does).
