Elite Zumo Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/elite-smart-trainer-depth-review.htmlI saw three dropouts recorded to the Garmin via ANT+, but none to Zwift via Bluetooth Smart.
Paris Super Sprint Triathlon 2016 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/paris-sprint-triathlon-report.htmlSo I paired that to the Garmin Fenix3 HR that I was wearing.
Strava Rolls Out New Local Legends Feature: Here’s how it works in action
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/strava-legends-feature.htmlSo, I got the segment favorited and loaded on my Garmin, then plotted a quick route to the climb.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/random-things-did-this-weekend-60.htmlAs a side note, it is cool that you can see the nets on the satellite view on Garmin Connect,…
Week in Review–June 2nd, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/week-reviewjune-2013.htmlGarmin Fenix gets full ANT+ Speed/Cadence Sensor update: Nice to see them address one of my beefs with it.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/random-things-did-this-weekend-44.htmlIt would be the last act of their loan from Garmin before they head back on Wednesday.
Apple Watch Series 5 First Run Impressions Video Up!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/09/apple-series-impressions.html- The always on display is nice, and works in a fairly similar way to Garmin and Fitbit in this space.
Size matters: Time for a bigger piece of wood
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/size-matters-time-for-bigger-piece-of.htmlAs I started putting together the initial Polar RC3 and Garmin FR10 reviews a few weeks ago, it became clear that in order to accommodate all of the watches I wanted to picture together in my typical size comparison photos – I’d need a bigger rolling pin.
Zwift Officially Launches Running: What you need to get started!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/officially-launches-running.htmlRemember though, that the Garmin HRM-RUN/HRM-TRI straps (or RD-POD) don’t transmit running pace, just cadence.
SHIFT Smart Trainer: First Project To Make A Peloton Bike Zwift Accessory
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/trainer-project-accessory.htmlFirst, they could easily leverage the Garmin Edge Remote, since that just follows an ANT+ open standard, and would be trivial to implement, allowing shifts up/down.
5 Random Things I Did This Past Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/random-things-this-past-weekend.htmlDuring just that singular test I was comparing three power meters as one test (Pioneer, Garmin Vector, PowerTap), and three different heart rate reading technologies as another (Garmin HR strap, LifeBEAM HR helmet, Mio Link optical wrist HR band).
Rumpus in Bumpass Olympic Triathlon Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/04/rumpus-in-bumpass-olympic-triathlon.htmlVirtually everyone I talked to noted their swim times were a fair bit off, with one guy having the Garmin in swimcap method saying it autolapped at 1.0 miles at the last turn buoy, so about 1.1 miles all in (for a .9 mile race).
A Wellington (New Zealand) Runaround
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/wellington-zealand-runaround.htmlI was also impressed to see that both units (Garmin FR610 and Timex Run Trainer 2.0) showed the exact same distance.
A DC weekend of Cyclocross and assorted new products
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/10/dc-weekend-of-cyclocross-and-assorted.htmlSure, it may look like a Garmin GSC-10 – but it has one key difference: No zipties ma! In fact, no tools at all required.
DIY: How I made a trainer bike computer/iPad/phone stand for $30
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/diy-how-i-made-trainer-bike.htmlOr perhaps we breakout a Garmin Edge 500/800 and mount it there.
Big Sports Tech Sales Return: 20-30% off Power Meters, Trainers, Watches, and Plenty More!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/05/big-sports-tech-sales-return-20-off-power-meters-trainers-watches-and-plenty-more.htmlFor example, Garmin’s Rally power meter, or even Wahoo’s new Speedplay-based power meter that just came out.
Suunto Ambit to get full ANT+ functionality in November 2012, additional features in September 2012.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/suunto-ambit-to-get-full-ant.htmlIt’s very clear that many of these changes are in response to the Garmin Fenix unit – which from a functionality standpoint far eclipsed Suunto Ambit – as well as undercut it in price.
You Win–You Choose DC Rainmaker Giveaway!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/choose-rainmaker-giveaway.htmlYup, if you want the Suunto Ambit- it’s yours! If you want the Garmin FR910XT – same thing.
CES 2013: The Loot I’m Bringing Back
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/ces-2013-the-loot-im-bringing-back.htmlGarmin: These are the Edge 510 and 810 ruggedized rubber cases for the units… And in particular, the ANT+ USB stick (any ANT+ variant of the stick, from Garmin’s to Suunto’s)
Week in Review–May 14th, 2023
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/05/week-review-14th-2023.html3) Security Researcher Deep-Dive into Connect IQ Security Bugs (and Fixes): This is an incredibly deep-dive article, from a security researcher that has been working with Garmin (via industry standard responsible disclosure) to find and get Garmin to fix a number of Connect IQ security issues over the years.
Lezyne’s Komoot & Relive Integration Update: How it all works
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/lezynes-komoot-integration.htmlWe saw their integration with the Garmin Course API back in early May too.
Quick App Reviews: Wandrer Tracks Your Quest To Ride Every Road
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/reviews-wandrer-tracks.htmlAnd finally, you can download a map of roads that you apparently can load onto your Garmin, and then basically just knock out street by street meandering around.
A log cabin, and following strangers in pickup trucks
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/log-cabin-and-following-strangers-in.htmlCoach Alan had put together a 53 mile route that we easily downloaded to our Garmin’s.
Behind the Scenes on Zwift’s Tour de France TV Broadcast, Plus Zwift’s New RaceView
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/behind-broadcast-raceview.htmlPlus, I look behind the scenes at the three-country real-time broadcast tango that occurs on race day to consolidate that feed to more than 130 countries around the world.
A look at the new Power2Max NG power meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/power2max-power-meters.htmlThey’ve surpassed both SRM & PowerTap in terms of units on bikes, leaving only Garmin, Stages, and Quarq above them.
