Annual Winter 2017-2018 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/annual-trainer-recommendations.htmlCompatible devices, such as a Garmin Edge, Wahoo ELEMNT or a Polar V800 can pick up these signals and record them.
Memorable Travel Running, Riding and Swimming Moments of 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/memorable-travel-running-riding-and-swimming-moments-of-2012.htmlI ended up including this photo within my Garmin FR910XT review, and it’s funny how often folks ask where the photo was taken (just yesterday in fact).
Week in Review: June 5th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/06/week-in-review-june-5th-2011.html1) Elevation Correction feature on websites 2) Heart rate while swimming and swim distance/lap gadgets 3) Run/Walk setup on Garmin FR305 You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
Scosche Rhythm+ 2.0 Gets Multiple Bluetooth Connections Update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/11/multiple-bluetooth-connections.htmlWe’ve seen Polar, Garmin, and Wahoo all add it.
Apple Watch Series 6: First Run Accuracy & SpO2 Sensor Data
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/series-accuracy-sensor.htmlUnlike everyone else including Garmin, Apple doesn’t allow these readings to be taken just any old time.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/random-things-did-this-weekend-72.htmlAnd that ignores the products I re-boxed to send back to various companies (for example, the Garmin Fenix 5+ boxed products are already set to arrive back at Garmin tomorrow).
Two days till Philly Marathon
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/two-days-till-philly-marathon.html(Quick Administrative FYI: REI has the FR310XT down to $289 – then you can stack Garmin’s $50 rebate on that – bringing it down to $239…which is pretty much the lowest I’ve ever seen it.
Apple WatchOS 10 Topographic Maps: Hands-on with the Public Beta
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/apple-watch-topographic.htmlBe it Garmin, Suunto, or COROS, all their endurance sports competition don’t have these sorts of gaps – let alone the US limitation.
Behind the Scenes: An Impromptu Photo Shoot with Ray
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/impromptu-photo-shoot.htmlLast Monday, my first day onsite, Ray and I ran across the Garmin Connect IQ Program Manager, just randomly in a hallway.
Tricks to getting suitcases packed and workouts done while travelling
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/suitcases-workouts-travelling.htmlNext (since they won’t likely know), go to Garmin Connect or MapMyRun.
Running from Irene
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/running-from-irene.htmlAnd with the sun coming out I was able to finally get around to un-packaging the Garmin solar charging system I bought back a few months ago before the wedding.
Week in Review–December 22nd, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/week-in-reviewdecember-22nd-2012.html11) Openstreet Maps (OSM Maps) available for Garmin Fenix: This would allow you to get some better resolution maps on your Garmin Fenix unit.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/random-things-i-did-this-weekend-2.htmlLastly, the K-Edge Garmin Edge 1000 mount came in.
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:
Wahoo’s new GPS bike computer–ELEMNT: Hands-on first look
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/wahoos-computerelemnt-first.htmlWhen it comes to mount, it unfortunately does not use the ubiquitous Garmin quarter-turn mount system.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/random-things-did-this-weekend-43.htmlIt’s roughly the same size as the Edge 1000, and actually uses a Garmin compatible mode.
Peloton Bike+ (Plus) In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/02/peloton-bike-depth-review.htmlFor example, below you can see that I can pair up my Garmin watch as a heart rate sensor if I want.
Polar/Look Power Meter Session
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/polarlook-power-meter-session.htmlThe Look individual noted that they were actually developing the power meter on their own and when they went shopping to find a partner, the two options were essentially Garmin or Polar.
Week in Review: January 10th, 2023
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/01/week-review-january-10th.html6) The 10,000th’s Garmin inReach SOS: Also from a few weeks ago, the story of the mountain bike gone rather badly, but, how it ended up as the 10,000th’s inReach SOS rescue.
Fitbit Charge and Charge HR In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/fitbit-charge-review.htmlThey were very close to other devices I was wearing at the same time (such as the Jawbone Move and Garmin Fenix3), for step counts.
A look at CompuTrainer ANT+ integration via ctANT+
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/look-at-computrainer-ant-integration.htmlOnce I realized the trick was to change the two ports it wanted to use initially to something that the CT wasn’t already using (I ultimately selected 15/16) then life was perfect! Now’s a good time to mention that this application leverages the usual ANT+ stick that comes with almost all of the more advanced Garmin Forerunner watches (FR310XT/FR610/FR405/FR410).
COROS Adds Virtual Run & CORE Body Temp Support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/01/coros-virtual-support.htmlOther companies have had Virtual Run support for quite a while, Garmin introduced it two years ago this week actually, and CORE Body Temp support has been available on Wahoo and Garmin units for a year and a half.
Week in Review: June 9th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/review-june-2014.htmlGarmin VIRB Edit Software Update: Lots of cool new tidbits in there this time.
Zwift Increases Prices (App & Hardware): What you need to know!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/increases-prices-hardware.htmlEven within the sports/fitness space, companies such as Garmin & Fitbit have kids account, as does Peloton (down to 13yo). … - UK - £130.00
Eurobike Sports Technology Things That Didn’t Fit: Part I
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/eurobike-sports-technology-things-that.htmlEven Garmin and their Vector team noted this as well when I talked to them.
