5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/random-things-did-this-weekend-52.htmlNormally I might have been a little less sure about when I’d use such a device, but this was a million times better than any fancy Garmin Edge or Wahoo unit would have been.
Garmin ANT+ Foot Pods: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/garmin-ant-foot-pods-everything-you.htmlBut anything that supports the Wahoo Fitness iPhone Dongle will generally support the foot pod if it has a running mode.
The Week in Review: September 11th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/week-in-review-september-11th-2010.htmlYou can read the full meal deal here, and here’s the topics covered: 1) Picking a swim-friendly heart rate monitor 2) Wahoo Sports iPhone ANT+ Adapter Update 3) Timex Global Trainer and Multisport Mode Recording 4) Which Power Meter Head Unit for Power Tap? P.S.
Hands-on with The Sufferfest’s new 4DP Platform
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/hands-sufferfests-platform.htmlI decided to use the Tacx Neo and the Wahoo TICKR-X HR strap.
The 2016 Annual Giveaway Extravaganza Winners!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/2016-annual-giveaway-extravaganza-winners.htmlGiveaway #4: Wahoo ELEMNT GPS Bike Computer…
Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/suunto-spartan-review.htmlTypically I’d wear a chest strap (usually the HRM-TRI or Wahoo TICKR X), as well as often another optical HR sensor made by Scosche and in some cases also a Garmin Fenix 5.
Initial thoughts on the newly announced TomTom GPS Triathlon Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/tomtomgpspreview.htmlOnly one company to my knowledge makes Bluetooth Smart Speed/Cadence sensors (Wahoo Fitness), and only one company makes Bluetooth Smart Power Meters (Stages Cycling).
Zwift Officially Launches Running: What you need to get started!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/officially-launches-running.htmlThere’s no doubt that Zwift has significantly changed the landscape of indoor training, built largely on the successes and foundations laid by companies like Wahoo and TrainerRoad in the cycling realm.
Week in Review–March 18th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/week-in-reviewmarch-18th-2012.htmlapps like Kinomap that also support BLE accessories like the Wahoo Fitness BlueHR strap).
The Power Meters Buyer’s Guide–2016 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/buyers-guide2016-edition.htmlThus by and large even companies that support dual ANT+/BLE power meters on their head units (like the Wahoo ELEMNT), are recommending folks use ANT+ when connecting from the ELEMNT to power meters, as it tends to work better.
Zwift CEO Signals Upcoming Price Increase, Subscriber Goals, and More
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/02/upcoming-increase-subscriber.htmlAdditionally, most of their competitors have already raised prices in the last year or so (including TrainerRoad, Wahoo/RGT, Peloton, and more).
Polar M400 GPS & Activity Tracker Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/activity-tracker-review.htmlI have tested it with a number of other heart rate straps (such as the Wahoo TICKR, Mio Link, and the Scosche Rhythm+) without issue.
The 2017 Giveaway Extravaganza Winners!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/2017-giveaway-extravaganza-winners.htmlGiveaway #5: Wahoo BOLT GPS Bike Computer…
Week in Review: July 19th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/week-review-july-19th.htmlWahoo ELEMNT/BOLT/ROAM Series Firmware Update: Stability enhancements…
Why I’m both skeptical and optimistic about The Dash heart-rate monitoring music headphones
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/skeptical-optimistic-dash.htmlGenerally speaking it’s similar to what other companies are working on, such as the Wahoo TICKR straps.
First look at the new CycleOps Joule and Joule GPS, PowerTap hubs, PowerCal, and VR software
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/06/first-look-at-new-cycleops-joule-and.html4) Updated PowerTap Pro Hub (that’s the wireless one), dropping 20g, and down to $799 – August 2011 5) New race and training wheelsets, lowest package including a PowerTap hub starts at $999 – August 2011 6) New PowerCal HR & Power strap, aimed to estimate power with 5% using HR after power test – $199 – October 2011 7) New VR software suite (like CompuTrainer RealCourse) for PowerBeam and 400 Pro trainers – $199 for existing customers, free for new units – October 2011 8) New CycleOps iPhone app using Wahoo Fitness dongle, created by MapMyRide but integrated with CycleOps Training Camp.
Running Track Measurements: A Brief Rabbit Hole
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/running-measurements-rabbit.htmlF) When Wahoo created their track running mode, knowing I’d likely be testing it on this track (as it’s just…
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).
Polar Grit X GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/polar-grit-watch-review.htmlThe inability to pair to a smart trainer on apps like Zwift or TrainerRoad as a second connection of Bluetooth Smart (only Wahoo KICKR’s support that, due to most other devices using older Bluetooth chipsets), means that you won’t get all of the training load bits into the watch.
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.
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.
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.
Hands-on: STAC Zero Halcyon Smart (Totally Silent) Trainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/halcyon-totally-silenttrainer.htmlAll of this results in the Halcyon being able to act as a legit smart trainer now, just like those from Wahoo, Tacx, Elite and more.
5 Random Things I Did This Past Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/random-things-this-past-weekend.htmlPost-ride there was a ton of stuff I was gathering on action cameras for a post later this week (I hope) on how to film/build your own routes for replay on computerized trainers like the Wahoo KICKR and PowerBeam Pro.
