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.
Baptizing the new bike
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/baptizing-new-bike.htmlAfter the TT, it was time to examine the state of the bike: I also noticed that somehow along the way I managed to snap off the Garmin speed sensor.
Week in Review–February 5th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-5th-2011.htmlEither way – like NBC says – if you haven’t seen it, it’s new to you! 1) Limitations and choice with Garmin power meter head units 2) CompuTrainer and RacerMate One Software 3) New Nike+ and TomTom Running GPS Partnership (Nike+ Sportwatch) You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
Braving the mountain ledge bike bus…Interbike style
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/braving-mountain-ledge-bike.htmlTurns out he’s an avid Garmin Edge 705 owner and each year he actually ends up recording and posting it to Garmin Connect.
Wahoo Fitness adds Pioneer’s advanced pedaling metrics to ELEMNT/BOLT
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/09/pioneers-advanced-pedaling.htmlThese metrics have long been only available on Pioneer’s head units, and roughly rival what Garmin has done with Cycling Dynamics (though, I’d argue Pioneer’s are far more detailed).
Seattle Rainman Triathlon 2010 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/03/seattle-rainman-triathlon-2010-race.htmlThis included adding my HR strap to my bike, and also my Garmin 500 for the bike portion, and Garmin 310XT for the run portion.
Week in Review–October 10th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/10/week-in-reviewoctober-10th-2010.htmlYou can read the full meal deal here, and here’s the topics covered: 1) Garmin Fitness Product Development Cycles 2) Mac Cycling Focused Applications 3) Timex Global Trainer and HR while in the water You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
Three
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/three.htmlYou guys and gals are awesome! So, just for fun, here’s some random statistics over the past three years: -…
