Hands-on: The COROS Omni Smart Helmet
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/12/hands-on-the-coros-omni-smart-helmet.htmlWith more and more companies starting to adopt that (Cycliq, Bontrager, See.Sense, and of course Garmin), it would have sorta been the most brilliant thing to just have the lights connected to the bike computer and turn on automatically (without you having to press the button on the back).
Tip of the day: How I manage 15+ Heart Rate Straps
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/07/tip-of-day-how-i-manage-15-heart-rate.htmlFor example, if I’m using a cell phone to track heart rate, I may use the Zephyer Bluetooth Strap for some apps, but the Polar Nike+ strap for others, or one of the Garmin ANT+ ones as well.
My 2012 ANT+ Symposium Presentation
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/my-2012-ant-symposium-presentation.htmlIn presenting here I’m able to address the vast majority of the sports technology industry, from the big player names you hear daily (Garmin, Timex, etc..) to the companies that design the components they use (Texas Instruments, Nordic Semiconductor), to all the smaller companies that support and compete with those devices (Wahoo, Clothing+, Alphamantis, 4iiii’s, and many more you’ve never heard of).
Wahoo Fitness to Shut Down RGT Virtual Cycling App
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/10/wahoo-fitness-to-shut-down-rgt-virtual-cycling-app.htmlNot because of something Neal’s team did (or didn’t do), but rather, because Wahoo’s product offerings aren’t heavily tied to physiological metrics like we’d see from Garmin’s (via FirstBeat) or Polar.
A look at aerotesting with ERO Sports and the Alphamantis System
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/aerotesting-alphamantis-system.htmlEven more interesting is that my Garmin head unit thought the world was perfectly fine as far as readings go.
A Few Days in New York City
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/days-york-city.htmlFor those curious, I was running with a suite of devices – but mostly looking at comparing the optical HR accuracy of the Garmin Vivosmart HR, and the Microsoft Band (2).
The DCR’s on Vacation Fenix3 Giveaway!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/vacation-fenix3-giveaway.htmlThis time I’m giving away a Garmin Fenix3 multisport watch, sponsored by Clever Training.
Kinetic 2009 Sprint Tri Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/05/kinetic-2009-sprint-tri-race-report.htmlYou can do this with any of the Garmin’s, though I only do it for the bike leg, as it’s too annoying to others on the run leg (since you’re often running with the same people for miles).
A weekend with a lot of walking, running, and comparing power output
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/a-weekend-with-lot-of-walking-running.htmlGarmin Vector, Brim Brothers, etc…) – I can easily add them into the mix.
Week in Review–February 10th, 2014
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/reviewfebruary-10th-2014.htmlBe it Garmin, Strava, Nike, Polar, or Suunto.
PowerPod rolls out ANT+/Bluetooth Smart version, improved road surface algorithms
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/powerpod-antbluetooth-algorithms.htmlHaving a spec for this would make it easier for 3rd party companies (Garmin, Wahoo, and now Stages) to implement live CDA data fields into their head units.
Week in Review–May 19th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/reviewmay-19th-2013.htmlFriday: Incredible deals: Garmin FR910XT for $299, FR310XT for $169, Edge 800 for $229, Ambit for $349…
Peloton Bike In-Depth Long Term Review: Three Years Later
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/11/peloton-bike-in-depth-review-long-term.htmlI most commonly used a Polar H9 or H10, and then a Garmin HRM-PRO strap.
ZEO, Fitbit and other tidbits
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/zeo-fitbit-and-other-tidbits.htmlBut…that’s not the only thing I’ve got on the radar, also in the hopper (in no particular order): 1) Garmin…
The 4th Annual DCR Open House– 2017 Recap and Photos!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/12/annual-house-photos.htmlIn any event, back upstairs it was time to do some giveaways! Clever Training sent over a pile of goods, including two Garmin Forerunner 35 GPS watches, as well as a bunch of goodie packages.
Trust the Fork
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/04/trust-fork.htmlPerhaps I should look at getting one of those Garmin Edge cycling computers that actually TELLS you were you’re going.
The New York Triathlon 2010 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/07/new-york-triathlon-2010-race-report.htmlI kept the pace constant on my Garmin, and then once I hit the last mile, I kicked it up a notch.
Suunto Releases 14 New SuuntoPlus Watch Apps
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/09/suunto-releases-suuntoplus-apps.htmlI’d still like to see a number of these become stock data pages so they don’t count against the limit (or, just raise the 2-app limit, in the same way Garmin’s Connect IQ limit of two apps on wearables is silly).
Initial Thoughts: Apple Watch Series 3 with cellular connectivity
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/initial-thoughts-apple-watch-series-3-with-cellular-connectivity.htmlFitbit’s sold more devices than ever before, as has Garmin.
Hands-on: Team Zwatt launches subscription based power meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/hands-on-team-zwatt-launches-subscription-based-power-meter.htmlThat means you can use it with a Garmin, Polar, Suunto, or your phone.
The Because It’s Friday $500 Sports Gadget Giveaway!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/06/because-friday-sports-giveaway.htmlIf you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero 7 Black (which is actually $70 off through Sunday, the lowest we’ve seen it), to the just shipping new Stages Dash units, to a random pair of socks, the Garmin Forerunner 945, or heck, even towards a new power meter.
The DCR Podcast Pilot Episode is Now Available!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/podcast-episode-available.htmlWell, we’ll start with a few thoughts on the Apple Watch and then we’ll dive into KICKR vs CompuTrainer, whether or not Garmin will add a features to older products (and structured swim workouts?), and whether or not someone should ditch their ultra running partner.
Aloha – from the Hawaiian islands!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/05/aloha-from-hawaiian-islands.htmlAside from lots of work stuff, I also knocked out a ton of drafts for really solid upcoming posts (all done, yah!) – including: How to race with your Garmin Forerunner/Edge My rant on Sports Photography Long ride hydration …and a whole bunch of other interesting, random or entertaining posts to be sprinkled about the next few weeks.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-34.htmlThat said, the software platform on the Nike variant is definitely very focused for running (which is great), but I think companies like Garmin, Polar, and others can certainly learn a bit from what Nike/Apple has done here in terms of encouraging people (via prompts) to get out and run each day (vs just standing up).
Week in Review–December 26th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/week-in-reviewdecember-26th-2010.htmlSo, let’s just recap the posts ya may have missed – cause it was a surprisingly jam-packed week! Saturday: Week in Review – December 18th, 2010 Sunday: Back in the Ice Monday: Zeo – An in Depth Product Review Tuesday: Swimming with sharks! Wednesday: Feelin’ lucky? Water immersion tests with Garmin Edge and CycleOps Joule Computers Thursday: On LA Talk Radio Show Later this Morning Friday: Have a Merry Christmas! 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.
