First Look at Magene’s New C606 GPS Bike Computer, L308 Intelligent Bike Lights
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/magenes-computer-intelligent.htmlOne of the things to keep in mind is that even at a $250 price point, it’ll still actually have to compete with more full-featured units from Garmin/Wahoo/Hammerhead that might be older/previous generation.
Garmin Vivoactive In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/garmin-vivoactive-depth-review.htmlGarmin really needs to do the same for marque apps like Strava segments, TrainerRoad workouts, Wahoo KICKR control, and others that are critical to the endurance sports community.
Week in Review–June 13th, 2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/week-review-june.htmlSound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, and a few other firmware updates.
Coming Up Next Week: The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/coming-consumer-electronics.htmlThe same goes for many companies from Wahoo to Microsoft to Apple.
Sunday Tidbits: Polar’s new Vantage V Titan + Roadmap Updates, Suunto Updates, and Xert iOS App
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/vantage-suunto-roadmap.htmlFor example, I couldn’t pair my Tacx NEO2 as an FTM trainer (most all other Tacx trainers do have it), though just about every other trainer is supported via FTMS or directly (such as Wahoo’s trainer).
The Girl’s 2015 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/05/girls-swimbikerun-gear-list.htmlIf I could ever tell Ray what to do (and he complied) I think my preference is the Wahoo one, simply for quietness, certainly not out of functionality.
First Look: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100–Now with power meter option
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/06/shimano-power-meter.htmlMeanwhile, the EW-WU111 is the Shimano private-ANT broadcasting connector for transmitting gearing and battery status information (to various head units like Garmin, Wahoo, and others).
The New Polar Vantage Series: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/vantage-series-everything.htmlI also recorded a Wahoo TICKR-X chest strap to a Garmin Fenix 5 Plus (not on my wrists), and a Scosche 24 to a Suunto 9 (also not on my wrist).
COROS Rolls Out Strava Routes Sync & Multi-Pitch Climb Support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/10/coros-strava-routes.htmlI’m sure there will be other nuances people discover over time, just like there are other nuances on Wahoo, Garmin, and Hammerhead’s Strava Routes sync capabilities.
An In-Depth Visit Behind the Scenes at Garmin Headquarters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/scenes-garmin-headquarters.htmlOne area I touched on was with the new ANT+ Resistance Control profile, which allows ANT+ devices to control trainers such as the Wahoo KICKR, and the Cycleops PowerBeam Pro.
Garmin (Finally) Releases Vector 3 Bluetooth Smart Firmware
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/releases-bluetooth-firmware.htmlIt’s a major reason I recommend Wahoo speed/cadence cycling sensors over Garmin ones, even though I actually prefer Garmin’s cadence sensor design (it doesn’t require zip ties).
Garmin Edge 510 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/garmin-edge-510-in-depth-review.htmlFurther, they couldn’t expand into areas such as connectivity to Bluetooth Smart trainers – like the Wahoo KICKR.
Week in Review: December 18th, 2022
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/12/week-review-december.htmlThere was Garmin, Polar, Adidas, Wahoo, Saris, Quarq, Suunto, and probably a few others.
Interbike 2011 Day 2 Overview (Sports Technology)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/interbike-2011-day-2-overview-sports.htmlFinally I found the poor Wahoo Fitness guys with their horribly unlucky booth position.
Week in Review– March 7th, 2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/03/week-review-march-2021.htmlSound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, and a few other firmware updates.
Suunto announces decommission plans for Movescount platform, impacting some watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/announces-decommission-movescount.htmlSame goes for Wahoo, Sigma, and others.
Timex Ironman GPS Global Trainer First Look Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/timex-ironman-gps-global-trainer-first.html(This is a a bit of a test bike above, hence all the odd mounts on it: Garmin Edge 500,…
Week in Review–January 15th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-reviewjanuary-15th-2011.html#3) Runkeeper adds iPhone ANT+ Support via Wahoo Fitness Dongle: If you’ve got the dongle, head on over to the App Store and grab Runkeeper (free in January)…otherwise, do the inverse and get the dongle.
Week in Review–February 10th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/reviewfebruary-10th-2014.htmlDo you think that companies like Training Peaks, Strava, or Wahoo Fitness, or any of the others are going to want to work with you now? Nope – of course not.
SRAM Apex AXS & Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/power-meter-review.htmlIn this data set, I’ve got a pair of Garmin Rally XC (Shimano SPD) pedals via Vector 3 spindles, and then a Wahoo KICKR V6.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/random-things-i-did-this-weekend-13.htmlAnd in my experience the Wahoo KICKR is in the 10-15 minute range.
Hands-on: The AIRhub on-road cycling resistance unit
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/01/airhub-cycling-resistance.htmlThe hub is made of carbon fiber, and contains an electric motor inside of it – effectively like a trainer such as a Wahoo KICKR.
The Didn’t Get What You Wanted $500 Gadget Giveaway Results/Winner
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/wanted-giveaway-results.htmlFrom the sounds of it you’re looking to pick up some cycling goods, and $500 will actually get you a complete wheel-on trainer like a Wahoo KICKR SNAP.
Garmin Vivoactive 3 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/garmin-vivoactive-review.htmlTypically I’d wear a chest strap (usually the HRM-TRI or Wahoo TICKR X), as well as another optical HR sensor watch on the other wrist (many models during this testing period).
Apple To Halt Sales of Apple Watch Ultra 2 & Series 9: Explained
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/12/apple-sales-series.htmlWe saw this with the Wahoo/Zwift case earlier this year, where a single patent ID has numerous claims within it.
