Hands on with the newly announced Tacx iPad app, ANT+ changes, Bluetooth Smart trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/tacx-bluetooth-trainers.htmlThis means you’ll be able to simply use your Garmin or similar ANT+ unit to record the file.
The Russian DCRainmaker brother from another mother?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/russian-dcrainmaker-brother-from.htmlThe stockpile even includes our classic touch bezel friend the Garmin Forerunner 405.
Tech Tidbits: Supersapiens DQ for Pro Cyclist, Wahoo/Zwift Court Update, and COROS 1-on-1 Coaching
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/03/tidbits-supersapiens-coaching.htmlIn any event, as to this story, if rider Kristen Faulkner believed that if the device wasn’t actively transmitting data to her bike computer (presumably a Garmin or Wahoo device, since that’s what is supported natively), she’d be OK in terms of the rule.
First Look: Shimano Dura-Ace R9100–Now with power meter option
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/06/shimano-power-meter.htmlMeanwhile, the EW-WU111 is the Shimano private-ANT broadcasting connector for transmitting gearing and battery status information (to various head units like Garmin, Wahoo, and others).
Recon Instruments previews cycling heads-up display
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/recon-cycling-display.htmlIn my mind I see this as a replacement device over a Garmin/similar.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/07/random-things-did-this-weekend-96.htmlOn the wrists I had the Garmin MARQ Athlete (review this week I think, finally, darn it), and the other wrist had the Polar Ignite.
The mother of all Triathlon/Endurance Sports Black Friday Deals listing
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/mother-of-all-triathlonendurance-sports.htmlAs an example, Garmin.com’s BF sales wouldn’t even qualify as barely worthy.
Gadget or Gimmick: CamelBak Flow Meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/07/gadget-or-gimmick-camelbak-flow-meter.htmlB) Integrated via ANT+ to push hydration information to any ANT+ device, like a Garmin Forerunner or similar.
The Great Swim Search…and other Rome notables
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/05/great-swim-searchand-other-rome.htmlGarmin).
An Apeldoorn (Netherlands) Runaround
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/08/an-apeldoorn-runaround.htmlGarmin FR620: 5.97 miles…
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/random-things-did-this-weekend-41.htmlIt also then streams the data live from your Garmin back to a web portal that coaches (if they’re on the platform) can view.
Friday Roundup: Interbike cancelled for 2019, and Zwift encroaches on Strava with new update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/interbike-cancelled-encroaches.htmlNow some of you might ask how’s this any different than Polar, Garmin, or Suunto and their activity feeds with similar functionality.
Google Completes Acquisition of Fitbit: Analysis of What It Means
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/01/completes-acquisition-analysis.htmlHere they’re basically assuaging concerns that Google and Android specifically will lock down health data such that only Fitbit devices work or that Android somehow locks down the watch side so that 3rd party watches (such as those from Garmin, Samsung, etc…), potentially locking them out.
FitBit Zip In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/10/fitbit-depth-review.htmlOther companies (such as Garmin) are doing similar things, but FitBit is way ahead in the game here.
The StagesBike: A Quick Hands-On Update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/stagesbike-quick-update.htmlGarmin was in a booth directly across from them, with the Tacx NEO Smart Bike, and Wahoo was three or so booths down (maybe 50 meters away) with their Wahoo KICKR Bike.
The Santa Corrida de Noël 10K Race Report (2016)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/12/santa-corrida-race-report-2016.htmlOn the tech front I had the Stryd running footpod power meter (connected to the Fenix3), the RunScribe pods on my shoes too, and then both an Apple Watch Nike+ Edition, and a Garmin FR35.
Week in Review–December 18th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/week-in-reviewdecember-18th-2010.htmlSaturday: Week in Review – December 11th, 2010 Monday: Back to DC, and time to cook a grand dinner! Tuesday: Swimsense, FR410, Garmin Connect & Bing, and giveaway results Thursday: Behind the scenes on product reviews Friday: The India Runaround Stuff that I found interesting around the interwebs: As always, here’s a sampler platter of some of the interesting articles and posts I found around the Internet this week.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/11/random-things-did-this-weekend-55.htmlI then spent a bit of time ensuring I had the latest Garmin FR935 firmware and associated running power beta.
A look at GoPro’s new firmware updates, including time lapse capability
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/firmware-including-capability.htmlSo instead, they followed what Garmin introduced on their VIRB action cameras in 2013 – the ability to have completed videos produced by the camera.
A look at the now available Wahoo Fitness Strava Segments App
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/available-fitness-segments.htmla route you uploaded to Garmin Connect), or even the ability to stream your KICKR workout real-time to a site or to upload it to a Wahoo-focused site.
A day with the Maldives Whale Shark Research Programme
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/01/day-with-maldives-whale-shark-research.htmlSince I know your listening Garmin…how about sending them one of your marine and fish finding GPS’s? I think they’d…
A weekend full of power meter testing
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/a-weekend-full-of-power-meter-testing.htmlIn total, the following products are in some stage of finalization for review in the next two weeks: CycleOps PowerCal ($99 power meter of sorts) CycleOps Joule GPS (like an Edge 500) Kurt Kinetic inRide & Kurt Kinetic Road Trainer (with a side of TrainerRoad review) FitBit Barfly Garmin Interchangeable Mount I may sneak in another product or two, but we’ll focus on those for now.
Week in Review–April 21st, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/reviewapril-21st-2013.htmlWednesday: An In-Depth Visit Behind the Scenes at Garmin Headquarters…
Week in Review–April 20th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/04/reviewapril-20th-2014.htmlSound good? Site/Firmware Updates: Suunto Moveslink uploader updated: The software was updated in preparation for the Ambit 2/2S firmware update to include the Ambit2 R features (+ a few other 2R updates) Garmin Fenix/Tactix beta firmware update: Another beta update in the march towards a production firmware release adding in all the beta features.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/random-things-did-this-weekend-13.htmlSo it’s kinda like the Polar Loop or Garmin Vivofit.
