Cool things I’ve seen so far at the ANT+ Symposium
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/cool-things-ive-seen-so-far-at-ant.htmlThe companies you’re probably most familiar with are ones like Garmin, Timex, Quarq, CycleOps, etc… But in reality, there are far more companies that use ANT+ (more than 400 of them) that you’ve probably never heard of.
Apple to Sell Apple Watch Ultra 2 & Series 9 Tomorrow without Blood Oxygen Feature
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/tomorrow-without-feature.htmlWell, obviously, buyers of new Apple Watch Series 9/Ultra 2 units don’t have blood oximetry data - a feature virtually every other wearable company has - be it Fitbit, Samsung, Google, Polar, Garmin, COROS, Suunto, etc… Everyone.
5 Random Things From a Week in Colorado
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/random-things-colorado.htmlThis includes not only watches like the Garmin FR35 and Fitbit Charge 2, but also the GoPro Karma in-depth review…
Paris Half-Marathon 2013 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/paris-marathon-report.htmlAnd in case you wanted to look at the actual Garmin file, here’s my file.
An Accra (Ghana, Africa) Runaround
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/ghana-africa-runaround.htmlI even mapped it out on Garmin Connect.
Rolla: Finally a Viable Zwift Competitor?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/finally-viable-competitor.htmlFor example, they tout data from Garmin, Oura, Withings, and tons of other platforms. … Next, what about the game and route itself? At present the company has ~130KM of pavement, all of which is available for both cyclists and runners.
An Easter You Choose The Gadget Giveaway!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/choose-gadget-giveaway.htmlYup, if you want that Wahoo RFLKT- it’s yours! If you want the Garmin FR610 – same thing.
A short trip to Finland….with sunrise at 3:30AM
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/short-finland-sunrise.htmlI’m doing this because I want to validate that the most recent firmware from two days ago has fixed a few issues I saw, and, because my hotel on Tues did not have Internet (seriously), which put me way behind on the Garmin Edge 1000 post, thus pushing this one.
First look at new SRM PC8 head unit with WiFi/GPS/ANT+ & Bluetooth
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/srm-pc8-preview.htmleverything from Stages to Garmin Vector), as well as established players (PowerTap/Quarq), if SRM was considering lowering their prices to be more competitive – either with prices at the power meter level or the head unit level.
GoPro Max Action Cam In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/gopro-action-review.htmlThis is a bit of a disappointment, as it’s something that Garmin did two years ago with the VIRB 360 (at 5.7K no less), and allowed you to take the footage straight from the camera into Final Cut Pro or Premier and edit it there.
The Trainer Updates of Interbike 2016: STAC, Kinetic, Tacx, CycleOps, Elite, CompuTrainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/interbike-cycleops-computrainer.htmlPrevious crap-hitting-fan situations from Garmin and Strava didn’t have anything on this catfan.
What do you want in your ideal sports watch?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/what-do-you-want-in-your-ideal-sports.htmlYes, Garmin reads this daily (I’m told I’m a have a ‘cult following’ there).
LeMond and the LeMond Revolution Trainer are back in business
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/lemond-and-the-lemond-revolution-trainer-back-in-business.htmlGarmin Edge 500).
Hands-on with Tekrapod: Openwater Swim Safety Device
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/07/tekrapod-openwater-safety.htmlOh, and for fun I even attached a Garmin FR935 GPS watch to the upper portion (slightly higher than the light), so I’d have a good GPS track for later.
An Istanbul Runaround
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/an-istanbul-runaround.htmlI had done a bit of research ahead of time, but my searches in Garmin Connect (where I usually look for runs) were coming up rather empty.
A week in the Seychelles on Denis Island
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-seychelles-on-denis-island.htmlWe did some swimming across the bay too, and I used both the Garmin Forerunner 410 and the 310XT in my swim cap to record it.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/5-random-things-did-this-weekend-41.htmlI’ve come to really like using the skiing mode available on many Garmin watches.
Blue Angels, Blue Suits*, Blue Ridge Mountains
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/05/blue-angels-blue-suits-blue-ridge.htmlWhile I had planned to write up a review on the new Garmin Forerunner 405 for Tuesday - I'm postponing it for a few weeks.
Hands-on: Fitbit’s new Flex 2 and Charge 2 Activity Trackers, plus Blaze & Alta updates
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/fitbit-flex-charge.htmlPolar, Garmin, a million apps, etc…).
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/random-things-did-this-weekend-79.htmlOh, and two spare Garmin Edge rubber bands.
Tip of the day: How to easily remove bike zip ties without scratching your bike
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/tip-of-day-how-to-easily-remove-bike.htmlWe started seeing this on the Garmin Edge series a few years back with the Edge 500, but now it’s semi-commonplace with many bike accessories across a number of brands and companies.
Week in Review–June 19th, 2022
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/06/week-review-june-19th.htmlWe saw Garmin tackle it more recently in some of the Venu 2 series last year, as well as other smaller brands.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch 7, Galaxy Ring: Everything you need to know!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/07/samsung-galaxy-watch-7-galaxy-watch-ultra-galaxy-ring-details.htmlThis feature is much like Fitbit’s Daily Readiness Score, or a more minimal version of Garmin’s Training Readiness.
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.
