DJI OSMO Action: In-Depth Review of DJI’s First Action Camera
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/action-camera-review.htmlIt’s somewhat like what Garmin had back with their savable pro settings on their VIRB action cameras. … The battery is 1300mAh at 3.85V, and has the following claimed battery lives:
Apple Watch Updates: Running Track Mode, Race Route, and Extended Battery Times
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/12/updates-running-extended.htmlThis model is hugely different from what Garmin/COROS/Wahoo do with their running track mode, which ‘learn’ the track within about 1-2 laps.
2-Mile Swim Race & a bunch of other stuff
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/05/2-mile-swim-race-bunch-of-other-stuff.htmlOf course, as you probably remember, I was also doing some testing out of the new open water…using three different Garmin’s.
FIT File: Summer Sports Tech Season is Heating Up! Zwift Ride, Edge 1050, Suunto Race S, and More!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/fit-file-coros-dura-edge-1050-zwift-ride-suunto-race-s.htmlIn this episode, we chat about the new Zwift Ride "Smart Bike", New Bike Computers from Garmin and COROS, The New Suunto Race S sports watch, and plenty more sports tech goodness.
The Massive 2021 Sportswatch Year in Review with DesFit
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/the-massive-2021-sportswatch-year-in-review-with-desfit.html2:25 Garmin Lily… 7:05 Garmin Enduro
First Look at Magene’s New C606 GPS Bike Computer, L308 Intelligent Bike Lights
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/magenes-computer-intelligent.htmlSo, diving right into it is the new C606 GPS bike computer, which is roughly the same size as something like a Garmin Edge 540/840, maybe a touch bit heftier (I didn’t have a 540/840 with me to compare).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/5-random-things-did-this-weekend-104.htmlI wish there was some way to screen-record (video) a Garmin or Wahoo unit.
Week in Review–March 11th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/week-in-reviewmarch-11th-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 3rd, 2012 Monday: Running at night on the National Mall Tuesday: The Sports and Fitness History exhibit at the Patent and Trademark Museum Wednesday: The 2012 SRAM RED Quarq (and bike!) arrives into the DC Rainmaker test lab Thursday: Twofer- Significant Garmin Connect (Power) Updates & Significant FR910XT Review Updates Friday: Classic Rainmaker posts- This week in years past Fun interview I did about the background of my blog: I was interviewed last week for The Peaceful runner, and talked a bit about the background of my blog and what things are like behind the blog.
Week in Review–February 20th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-20th-2011.html3) Garmin Releases Basecamp Desktop software into Apple Mac Store: In what might be Garmin’s first foray into the iTunes store for desktop computers (as opposed to iPhones/iPods), Garmin releases Basecamp, which you can use to load satellite maps into devices such as the Edge 800.
Ironman Texas 70.3–Race Day
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/04/ironman-texas-703race-day.htmlHer reaction was also pretty funny when she looked down and realized she had forgotten to stop her Garmin FR310XT.
DCR Open House Winter 2019 Photo Recap!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/12/house-winter-photo.htmlGoPro Hero 8, Wahoo ROAM, Polar OH1 Plus, Garmin FR945, and a few smaller Garmin FR35’s.
Apple Watch Ultra Hands-On: Everything you need to know!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/09/apple-watch-everything.htmlIt’s Apple’s first go at competing with companies like Garmin and others in the endurance sports watch market.
Spending time with the Specialized Venge and running hard between DC monuments
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/spending-time-with-specialized-venge.htmlHopefully at some point between now and forever Garmin will release the long-promised Edge 500 update, along with the FR910XT update to display power balance (and TSS/NP/IF).
Week in Review–June 11th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/06/week-in-reviewjune-11th-2011.html1) How to create repeating mile alerts w/o using auto-lap? 2) Wearing heart hate strap during races 3) HTC Android Phones that have ANT+ Capabilities? 4) Garmin Forerunner 310XT new power meter firmware updates You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
Interbike 2011 Day 1 Overview
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/interbike-2011-day-1-overview.htmlThis is where the Timex Road Trainer GPS was first semi-announced, so I quickly made my way over there to get some photos – which ended up in this post: Timex Announces Road Trainer GPS–New Cycling Computer From there it was off to the Garmin booth to catch up with them regarding Vector.
Zwift Hub One In-Depth Review (with Zwift Cog & Click!)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/10/zwift-clicks-review.htmlNote that for my testing, I tested within Zwift itself of course, but also did test connectivity to TrainerRoad with an ERG workout (in the accuracy section below), as well as broadcasting to a Garmin watch, Suunto watch, and Garmin bike computer. … – Skewer Compatibility: All the skewers and adapters you could ask for: Road 130mm, 135mm, 142x12mm, 148x12mm
Week in Review–March 29th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/reviewmarch-29th-2015.html4) Timeline of Garmin/Suunto/Polar devices: Pretty neat little look at when all the major fitness devices released from each company.
Stages Cycling adds new power meter metrics, shows off high-speed data streaming
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/cycling-metrics-streaming.htmlThese metrics were added by ANT+ about a year ago to support new power meters, such as the Rotor PM and Garmin Vector PM’s.
TrainingPeaks adds Strava Segment Integration
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/trainingpeaks-segment-integration.htmlSo which devices support this? TrainingPeaks has tested Garmin live-segment capable devices (Edge 510/520/810/820/1000) and the Wahoo ELEMNT (which just got Strava Segment support last week).
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.
Under Armour (owner of MapMyFitness) buys both MyFitnessPal and Endomondo
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/mapmyfitness-myfitnesspal-endomondo.htmlFor example, they integrate with major brands like Garmin, Fitbit, soon Polar, and many more. … Total users: 130 million.
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).
