Eurobike Sports Technology Things That Didn’t Fit: Part II
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/eurobike-sports-technology-things-that_3.htmlheart rate). … If for no other reason than they re-iterated over and over while were were talking that “If you or the community want new data fields or new features added, we’re listening and will add them”, going as far as saying “We’re not going to just release a product and forget about it” – a subtle poke at the giant in the room that is a bit lax on fixing issues with their units.
What the acquisition of MapMyFitness by Under Armour really means for the industry
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/11/acquisition-mapmyfitness-industry.htmlIn fact, they’ve touted a variant of that over the past year – sans the GPS, but clearly a watch (activity monitor + heart rate strap + watch). … And MapMyFitness re-iterated that multiple times during the acquisition.
Week in Review–May 22nd, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/week-in-reviewmay-22nd-2011.htmlSo with that, let’s get into the action! Weekly Mailbag over at Slowtwitch.com: This week I cover the following topics over at Slowtwitch as part of the mailbag series: 1) Comparing Garmin GTU-10 vs Spot Tracker 2) Creating CompuTrainer courses from GPS files 3) Heart Rate Strap Combo Platters You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
The Challenges Ahead for Zwift and ESports
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/02/challenges-ahead-esports.htmlAs the race progresses the camera focuses on a given rider, and allows you to see the wattage (both watts and w/kg), heart rate and cadence of the rider. … In the case of the Tacx NEO trainer used at the event venue last night, it’s unquestionably the most accurate trainer out there – claimed at +/- 1% (and oft validated as well at that).
The Polar/Look Power Meters & Power2Max Power Meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/polarlook-power-meters-power2max-power.htmlWhile there’s no doubt that Polar makes excellent heart rate monitors – they are behind in the bike/running game when it comes to feature sets in integrated sport devices. … (Administrative note: Looking for the usual Weekly Mailbag? No worries, it’s still a staple – but I’ve got some cool news coming about that on Tuesday…so hang onto your helmets and we’ll get there.) Some of you may have seen the recent announcements earlier this week regarding a new power meter from Polar (in conjunction with Look), and also a new power meter called Power2Max from a separate company.
COROS VERTIX Adventure GPS Watch: Hands-on with their new premium watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/vertix-adventure-premium.htmlAfter you select a sport it’ll go off and find GPS as well as ensure a lock on your heart rate via the optical HR sensor on the back. … Option B: On the flip side, if you wanted me to be overly positive, I’d tell you that the COROX VERTIX has stepped up in looks from the COROS APEX, and that they’ve incorporated new functions that the company could take advantage of down the road with better integration between the device and the smartphone.
Training, race sign-ups, getting crapped on, and new product odds and ends
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/training-getting-product.htmlRepeating sets lasting about 9 minutes long where the pace stays roughly in 10K race pace territory, though it’s governed by heart rate.
Wahoo Fitness ANT+ Bike Case and Run Kit Giveaway
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/06/wahoo-fitness-ant-bike-case-and-run-kit.htmlThis allowed them to code the application to support those units.And while I love gadgets just as much as the next guy… I really don’t need this many ANT+ cases and dongles…my soon to be wife will likely be upset enough once she finds the Vasa Trainer sprawling across the entryway upon return from our honeymoon.So here’s what’s on tap for the giveaway: Four sets in total.Two Wahoo Fitness ANT+ Bike Case kits; with an extra aero bar mount kit and an extra ride bike mount kit (making two road bike mount kits in total, one tri bike mount), inclusive of the Wahoo Fitness ANT+ Speed/Cadence sensor as well.Two Wahoo Fitness ANT+ Run Kits; which includes the Wahoo Fitness ANT+ dongle, an ANT+ premium soft strap heart rate strap, and an armband holder for your iPhone/iPod.Got all that? Good.
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs Forerunner 265 Comparison Review: All 107+ Differences Detailed
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/forerunner-differences-comparison.htmlThat training load is largely driven by heart rate zone time (e.g. … While only one digit separates the two models, the reality is that there’s a pile of differences.
The Cape Town Retro Run 5K Race Report (with a double-stroller)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/02/report-double-stroller.htmlHere’s my heart rate chart from the race:…
An Easter You Choose The Gadget Giveaway!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/choose-gadget-giveaway.html(Btw, for those curious, last month’s winner selected the FR910XT with heart rate strap.)… And even if you don’t celebrate Easter, you can instead celebrate the chocolate bunny…or, as is apparently also the case here in France – the chocolate chicken (and, even an odd rash of Chocolate Nemo’s I’ve seen too).
Week in Review–April 11th
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/04/week-reviewapril-11th.html- Which software/app to analyze heart rate data… Time-based embargoes are valuable in reporting because it allows a publication to put together a more accurate piece, and usually a deeper more substantive piece (often with hands-on access to better form opinions).
Week in Review–July 12th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/week-review-july-12th.html6) Details on Apple’s Dance Metrics: I’m curious though, this seems like a lot of work for potentially questionable data – and ultimately unlikely to meaningfully impact calorie burn, assuming calorie burn is largely correlated to heart rate anyway.
First look at the Kinetic by Kurt $200 Bluetooth Smart inRIDE power meter trainer accessory
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/first-look-at-kinetic-by-kurt-200.htmlSo basically, power, cadence, speed and heart rate for $200 (well, plus the trainer). … Here at Eurobike, Kinetic introduced a power meter accessory/attachment (inRIDE) for their existing trainers – which adds highly accurate power meter measurement to a Kinetic trainer for about $200.
Wahoo Adds New RIVAL Features: Race Distance Snapping, Find my Phone, and More
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/08/features-distance-snapping.htmlFor example, in most cases my preferred running data page is a foursome of: Lap Distance, Lap Time, Lap Pace, Current Heart Rate. … The main reason to use this is during races, but some people may have well-marked trails/paths (and they might even be accurate too).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/random-things-did-this-weekend-93.htmlSensors: Power meter (SPD/CAD/PWR) + heart rate sensor, both ANT+ driven…
Wahoo KICKR Bike In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/12/wahoo-kickr-depth-review.htmlIt allows you to compare power meters/trainers, heart rate, cadence, speed/pace, GPS tracks and plenty more. … All of which are detailed in separate sections.
Everything you ever wanted to know: Garmin’s new $1,500 Fenix Chronos Watch Series
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/garmin-chronos-details.htmlIt recorded my power meter data from my power meter, and my heart rate from the optical HR strap.
Nation’s Triathlon 2009 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/09/nations-triathlon-2009-race-report.htmlBy mid-way through Rock Creek my heart rate had finally settled back down into the zone I was looking for, and I was ready to keep a nice steady effort for the next half of the bike course.
Friday Tidbits
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/02/friday-tidbits.html- The Timex peeps also sent over to me this interesting article about the NFL NY Giants team using heart rate monitors this offseason to monitor their athletes in an effort to understand if they’re slacking off, or putting in the time. … While I’ve found it astonishingly accurate, I’m struggling a bit with the user interface (menu’s, etc…).
Week in Review–May 14th, 2023
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/05/week-review-14th-2023.html6) Meanwhile, Samsung outs some of their planned updates: This includes customizable heart rate zones, more detailed sleep tracking, and emergency notifications for falls. … It’s a little perplexing to me, as it seems like Polar is actually discounting basically all of their budget to mid-range products on the site, at varying rates of 20-50% (including the Polar Pacer Pro).
Weekly Mailbag–June 5th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/weekly-mailbagjune-5th-2010.htmlWhat are your suggestions for cleaning the Forerunner 305 Velcro wrist strap that comes with quick mount kit and the heart rate monitor strap? Thank you.” I just toss mine in the washing machine…no issues there.
Slowtwitch.com and DC Rainmaker Partner for Weekly Mailbags!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/slowtwitchcom-and-dc-rainmaker-partner.htmlSo with that, here’s what this week’s mailbag covers: 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? And, you can read it in all of it’s usual awesomeness right here.
Hands-on with Timex’s new Move x20, Run x20 GPS, and Run x50+ fitness units
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/08/movex20-runx20gps-runx50.htmlFinally, note that it is not compatible with a heart rate strap. … They range from an activity tracker that counts steps and sleep, to a sub-$100 GPS watch, to a smartwatch that doubles as a running watch and integrates with popular apps like Strava.
Week in Review–October 21st, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/week-in-reviewoctober-21st-2012.htmlIt’ll connect with Bluetooth Low Energy heart rate straps (like their H7 strap) and track your runs, then plunk them up to their PolarPersonalTrainer site.5) Cardboard Bicycle Project: I’m sure many of you saw the various text posts about this over the past week about this.
