Garmin Connect IQ Announces New Features and Apps/Devices
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/connect-iq-2-2.htmlThis allows the app to burst the key (which wouldn’t otherwise fit in a single ANT message) such that the entire unlock sequence happens the instant you press unlock on your Garmin Edge. … Last week while at the annual ANT+ Symposium, Garmin announced a pile of new features for Connect IQ, and in the process, also lit up a bunch of partner apps and devices.
Garmin Training Status Now Includes Zwift, TrainerRoad, The Sufferfest and Tacx App Workouts
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/training-trainerroad-sufferfest.htmlGarmin quietly rolled out an update yesterday that means you’ll now get training load updated on your Garmin devices for workouts done in Zwift, TrainerRoad, The Sufferfest, and the Tacx App, all without using a Garmin device to record them. … It doesn’t cover every single edge case, but it does nail the core pieces people (including myself) have been complaining about for years.
Choosing your Garmin device data fields
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/04/choosing-your-garmin-device-data-fields.htmlSo I’m going to highlight the two devices I use the vast majority of the time, the Garmin 310XT and the Garmin Edge 500 to show off my customized data fields. … When you first get your new fangled Garmin Forerunner or Edge device you’ll probably be using the default data field views that show commonly used metrics like pace and distance.
Garmin Varia RTL510 Radar/Cycling Light In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/garmin-rtl510-cycling.htmlBut no, it’s not the first bike radar Garmin has made. … Then, go ahead onto your Edge unit and dig into the settings followed by sensors menu.
Garmin Varia RTL515 and RVR315 Cycling Radar In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/05/garmin-rtl515-cycling.htmlTo do that, you’ll crack open your Garmin Edge or almost any Garmin watch (or Wahoo ELEMNT series, or Hammerhead Karoo, or Stages L50/M50 units). … Like clock-work, two years after releasing the last version of the Garmin Varia radar, the company has released its now third generation version.
Analysis and Discussion with Garmin and MetriGear about new Vector Power Meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/analysis-and-discussion-with-garmin-and.htmlNote: Please see in depth post on Vector "Everything you ever wanted to know about the Garmin Vector pedal based power meter" posted here (it’s a whole lot more detailed and in depth, and includes comprehensive Q&A with the Garmin Vector team). … The transmitter units will sit just on the outside edge of the crank arm (closest to shoe), nearest the spindle and will attach directly via the spindle threading.
Review of the Bar Fly TT Edge & Forerunner combo mount
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/review-of-bar-fly-tt-edge-forerunner.htmlSince the introduction of the Garmin standard quick release kit for both the Edge units (Edge 200/Edge 500/Edge 800), and the Forerunner triathlon watches (FR310XT/FR910XT) – many 3rd party companies have gone to town making custom mount kits. … Except the one challenge has been the not-so well aligned difference between the Edge and the Forerunner units on the back quick release module.
Garmin HRM-DUAL Heart Rate Strap In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/garmin-heart-strap-review.htmlAnd in fact, I was actually recording the Bluetooth Smart side on Apple TV with Zwift while concurrently recording the ANT+ side using the Garmin Edge series device. … Today Garmin announced their second dual ANT+/Bluetooth Smart transmitting sensor, the HRM-DUAL heart rate strap.
How To Upload Your Garmin Workout During the Outage
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/07/upload-garmin-workout.htmlHowever, if you have a Garmin Edge device which uses micro-USB (if newer) or mini-USB (if older), just be sure that if it’s not the Garmin cable (which are literally labeled with ‘Garmin’ at the end), that it’s a data transfer cable and not just a charging-only cable. … For the last 18 or so hours, Garmin.com has been unavailable.
Garmin’s new Index Smart WiFi Weight Scale: Hands-on (or feet-on)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/garmins-weight-scale.htmlWrapping up what ought to be classified as a massive year of new product announcements (21 sport products*), Garmin added two more products to the pile today: A weight scale and a revamped optical-sensor enabled Vivosmart HR. … While Garmin (and only Garmin) used to enable some of their older running/triathlon watches (and actually all current Edge devices) to connect to 3rd party scales via ANT+, that’s not the case here.
Garmin Instinct 2 vs Fenix 7: A Very Detailed Comparison
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/instinct-detailed-comparison.htmlIt’s $699 for the base Fenix 7 (which includes mapping, music, WiFi, and Garmin Pay), whereas the Instinct 2 base unit starts at $349. … Of course, in any comparison like this, one has to acknowledge the obvious: The Fenix 7 (base) is twice the price of the Instinct 2 (base).
Garmin Varia UT800 Smart Bike Light In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/garmin-varia-review.htmlSure it’s got the standard Garmin quarter-turn mount up top for your Garmin Edge device, but down below it’s got what is basically an inverted quarter-turn mount. … Today, Garmin introduced their latest generation front bike light – the UT800.
Garmin Vivosmart HR In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/garmin-vivosmarthr-review.htmlBack about two months ago, Garmin announced their first wrist activity tracker (non-watch) with optical HR capabilities, the Vivosmart HR. … The device was at the edge of my sleeve, so that I could occasionally glance at it, while still being kinda protected by my long sleeve and gloves.
So you just gotta Garmin Fitness watch? Start here.
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/so-you-just-gotta-garmin-fitness-watch.htmlAnd heck, you can even tweak a Garmin Edge 500 and Edge 800 to work with it. … A whole lot of ya just got new Garmin Forerunner’s and Edge devices over the last few days, so I figured what better way to get you all kick-started into the world of GPS running devices than a consolidated post of all the best ‘How-to’ posts for getting the most from your Garmin Device.
Garmin’s Connect IQ Platform Updates: A Round-Up
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/10/garmins-connect-platform.htmlConnect IQ are the bits that run apps on your watch or other Garmin device, such as a Garmin Edge. … Yesterday Garmin held their annual developer conference, officially called the Garmin Developer Virtual Conference (GDVC).
Full details on Garmin’s new FR15 combined GPS watch + activity monitor
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/garmin-fr15-firstlook.htmlToday Garmin has announced their newest product, the Garmin FR15.
New Timex Run Trainer vs. Garmin FR210: Fight!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/new-timex-run-trainer-vs-garmin-fr210.htmlComparison between Garmin FR210 and Timex Run Trainer When one looks at the GPS sport landscape, it becomes clear that the Timex Run Trainer was targeted purely at a single competitor: The Garmin FR210. … And while Timex may have an edge with Training Peaks, there are some advantages to the Garmin device lineup – and that’s primarily compatibility.
Garmin Connect Development Team Tossed Overboard
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/03/garmin-connect-development-team-tossed.htmlIn a bit of a strange twist, the team behind Garmin Connect (the site where you upload all your activities to) has been tossed out on the streets of San Fran. … So while you and I love the new triathlon (310XT) and cycling (Edge 500) offerings from them, the automotive world is a tough place for them.
Hands-on with the new Garmin FR735XT Triathlon Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/05/garmin-fr735xt-triathlon.htmlOver the course of the cold winter, the Garmin FR235 optical HR sensor-enabled running watch hooked up with the elder Garmin FR920XT triathlon watch and made a baby. … This allows any Connect IQ compatible device (Edge 520, Edge 1000, Forerunner 230/235/630/735XT/920XT, Fenix3, Fenix3 HR, Tactix Bravo, Vivoactive, and Vivoactive HR) to display your real-time Strava Suffer Score on your device before you sync it to Strava.
Garmin Watch Keyring & USB-C Chargers: $9 for Two Pack
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/11/garmin-keyring-chargers.htmlAs a purveyor of quirky charging cables, I’m back with another installment – this one for not one, but two different Garmin USB-C watch chargers. … While it would make a crapton of sense to have Garmin switch over their Edge cycling devices (and other non-watch devices) to USB-C for charging, it actually doesn’t make sense to have USB-C in a wearable.
Garmin Vivoactive 3: Everything you need to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/garmin-vivoactive-everything-need.htmlToday Garmin announced a swath of new Vivo-branded wearable devices. … Whereas the upper edge and lower edge ones are a subset of fields, specifically just: Timer, Heart Rate, Calories, Distance, and Time of Day.
Garmin (Finally) Releases Vector 3 Bluetooth Smart Firmware
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/releases-bluetooth-firmware.htmlPair your Garmin Edge via ANT+, and then Zwift via Bluetooth Smart. … As of today, Garmin finally has their first sensor that actually broadcasts via Bluetooth Smart (in addition to ANT+).
Garmin Forerunner 410 In Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/garmin-forerunner-410-in-depth-review.htmlBecause I want to be transparent about my reviews, as I mentioned when I first got the device – Garmin sent me this FR410 for a period of 60 days as a trial unit. … The remainder of the functions are activated or manipulated by swiping or tapping the outer edge of the watch.
Best Bike Computer for Climbing: Garmin vs Hammerhead vs Wahoo
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/03/climing-comparison-hammerhead.htmlUnlike something like Strava Live Segments, which largely automatically trigger, the climb functions on Garmin & Hammerhead need a route loaded. … For example, there’s no differences between an Edge 530 and Edge 1030 Plus when it comes to climbing features (aside from just screen size).
Garmin’s Vivoactive 4 Series: Everything you need to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/09/garmins-vivoactive-everything.htmlUpdate! My full long-term in-depth review of the Garmin Vivoactive 4/4S is over here, with tons of accuracy data and months of testing. … When you do that it’ll walk you through each step, with a timer around the outer edge of the step,…
