New Shimano Di2 Workaround for Hammerhead Karoo 2
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/12/hammerhead-karoo-2-shimano-di2-workaround.htmlAnd further, despite other bike computer companies like Garmin, Stages, and Wahoo all making power meters themselves, Shimano hasn’t demanded removal of Di2 from their units, nor have those companies responded by removing Di2 functionality.
Back in the ice…
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/back-in-ice.htmlGarmin’s not even really on the radar in this category – though I have to believe that will change with Vector.
Week in Review–June 29th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/reviewjune-29th-2014.htmlGarmin VIRB Edit software update: Added new gauges and templates.
Week in Review – June 10th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/week-review-june-10th.htmlSound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin firmware updates.
GoPro’s New Cycling Handlebar & Seat Rail Mounts: In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/cycling-handlebar-mounts.htmlSo you can pull out any GoPro in your lineup, or even non-GoPro cameras that use the GoPro mounting system (such as the Garmin VIRB X/XE, some 360° cams like the 360Fly, and others).
Hands-on with the Brim Brothers Zone cleat-based power meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/hands-on-with-brim-brothers-zone-cleat.htmlThis is different than something like PowerTap (which measures in the hub), Quarq (measures off the crank at the spider), or Garmin Vector (measures in the pedal).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/random-things-did-this-weekend-77.htmlI got the final version a while back, but late spring into early summer was jam-packed with both Suunto 9 and Garmin Fenix 5 Plus testing.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/random-things-did-this-weekend-98.htmlFor one, she just got tired of charging it every day – and while she liked how much better the smartphone notifications were than her Garmin watch, it wasn’t enough that it really mattered.
The Girl’s 2021 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/girls-2021-gear-i-use.htmlGPS Watch: Garmin Fenix 5S – This has been hands down my favorite watch.
How to kick start your way to your first triathlon
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/how-to-kick-start-your-way-to-your-first-triathlon.htmlThat said, for those looking to get into the sport, I really think that the Garmin FR10 at $130 is the way to go right now.
The Weekend: Motorola MOTOACTV, Zeo Mobile, Jawbone Up, long battery tests
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/weekend-motorola-motoactv-zeo-mobile.htmlNone of this useless map stuff that Garmin includes with their Edge units by default.
COROS Dura Hands-On: I Have Some Thoughts
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/coros-dura-cycling-gps-first-look-hands-thoughts.htmlThe exact specifics of some of the features not yet implemented are a bit fuzzy to me, such as the watch mirroring/handoff from watch to Dura, though they sound roughly similar to what Garmin and Wahoo both have, though both of those companies do things differently.
Hands-on: Wahoo adds Specialized ANGi Helmet Sensor Integration
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/specialized-helmet-integration.htmlBy moving the crash detection from the handlebars to your head, it minimizes the false-positives significantly (compared to the Garmin crash detection for example).
Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2: First Run Impressions Video Up!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/09/samsung-galaxy-impressions.html- I configured the watch with always-on display set to enabled, and in that mode the day to day aspects of watch-face and time is very similar to the Apple Watch Series 5 and Garmin Venu (and Fitbit Versa 2).
Week in Review–July 28th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/week-in-reviewjuly-28th-2012.htmlSunday: Week in Review–July 22nd, 2012 Monday: A weekend in Seattle playing with the Garmin Fenix and other gadgets Tuesday: How and why I mount cycling gadget devices on my aerobars Thursday: Polar Look Keo Power System–Pedal Based Power Meter–In-Depth Review Paris blog posts this past week: Here’s all the Parisian fun we’ve been having on our Paris sub-blog.
Week in Review–Sept 29th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/week-in-review-sept-29th-2018.htmlNow, it still could be interesting for other more active scenarios – akin to the good ol’ Garmin GTU10 tracker of years ago.
How to Load Zwift or TrainerRoad on a Peloton Bike: A Geek’s Guide
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/zwift-trainerroad-peloton.htmlMost support data, but if you’re unsure and have a Garmin/Wahoo/etc lying around, plug it into your computer and ensure that you can see the Garmin/Wahoo/whatever in your computer.
Week in Review–March 18th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/week-in-reviewmarch-18th-2012.htmlMost times these different streams don’t overlap, so be on the lookout at all these places for good stuff! So with that, let’s get into the action! DCRainmaker.com posts this past week: Here’s all the goodness that ended up on the main page of DCRainmaker.com this week: Saturday: Week in Review–March 11th, 2012 Monday: Spending time with the Specialized Venge and running hard between DC monuments Tuesday: DC Rainmaker on IMTalk this week Tuesday: Spring has sprung Garmin FR910XT Giveaway Wednesday: Top 10 Reasons I love running in the Washington DC area Thursday: Help me creatively spend $800 on a new bike! Stuff that I found interesting around the interwebs: Here’s a not-so-small smattering of all the random things that I stumbled on while doing my civic duty to find the end of the Internet: 1) A primer into how Olympic triathlon actually slots work: No, this makes no sense to anyone outside of triathlon.
Sports Tech Week in Review – March 24th, 2024
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/03/week-review-march.htmlThere’s a slate of new sports tech deals, primarily from Garmin, but also a few other companies jumping in on a spring-themed Amazon sale.
First Look: Wahoo Fitness RFLKT+ with ANT+ to Bluetooth Smart Bridge, Barometric Altimeter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/bluetooth-barometric-altimeter.htmlAlso known as the Garmin Edge compatible mount.
Sports Tech Tidbits: Fitbit Charge 4, Strava adds Weather, Zwift Clubs, Suunto’s TrainingPeaks Metrics, COROS New Features and more!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/suuntos-trainingpeaks-features.htmlIf we look at the other viable competition – the Garmin Vivosport, it has GPS but lacks contactless payments.
Week in Review–April 13th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/reviewapril-13th-2014.htmlGarmin Edge 500 – $159: This is pretty straight forward.
Week in Review–November 11th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/week-in-reviewnovember-11th-2012.html3) SRAM now sells reasonable Garmin Edge/Forerunner forward mount: On Friday, SRAM announced a new $19 mount (12 pounds/ 18 Euros)– half the price of the other mounts on the market that do mostly the same thing.
Week in Review–September 17th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/week-reviewseptember-17th.htmlSound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin firmware updates.
My Most Popular Posts This Year
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/my-most-popular-posts-this-year.htmlThe Quick Release Kit – Solving one of life’s great mysteries: I feel that the Garmin 310XT and FR305 should include a link to this post in the box.
