Comments for DC Rainmaker

Comment on The Saint-Malo Fort Swimaround by Fraser

Fraser — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:57:47 +0000

Hi Ray, Bryton use the u-blox gGPS technology. link to u-blox.com

Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by Flemming Mahler

Flemming Mahler — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:56:52 +0000

I came acrosss the site link to raumbezug.eu a few years ago. They also produce free maps based on OpenStreetMap. They have the files rebuild by country it might be easier to get the maps from here (replacing the Part I of the article). The install procedure is the same.

Comment on Suunto Ambit 2 and 2S In-Depth Review by Cole

Cole — Tue, 21 May 2013 06:15:06 +0000

Great review and thank you!

So, in plain simplicity, is the Ambit2 “worth it”? I was sold on the Ambit1 then saw the 2 release occurred, but I can’t fathom the memory being that much better and after seeing all the hate mail directed towards Suunto, i also can’t see them dropping all the 1′s possibility in apps, upgrades, etc.

I guess what I am asking is this: with the recent price drop in the 1 and with all your experience, is the 2 really worth it over the 1? I understand it is one’s own preference, but with all the bells and whistles included, is the 2 really worth it or is the 1 still a solid choice?

Thank you for all your work with these reviews! Very in depth!

Comment on A San Francisco Swimming Flight Connection Layover by Rainmaker

Rainmaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:34:31 +0000

It was mostly just a case of having it on my little swim bag. Also, since it hangs out in there, I don’t have to worry about remembering to charge it.

I’ve been using the Swim lately mostly just because it’s smaller on my wrist and I’ve been swimming with two swim-tracking units at once, so this slightly minimizes how dorky it looks to swim with two devices.

Unfortunately no, Garmin still doesn’t allow creation of swim workouts or transferring them to the units.

Comment on Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review by E92Vancouver

E92Vancouver — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:28:52 +0000

Thanks for the update! Sounds like Stages has figured this one out and the product is working great.

Comment on Incredible deals: Garmin FR910XT for $299, FR310XT for $169, Edge 800 for $229, Ambit for $349 by Rainmaker

Rainmaker — Tue, 21 May 2013 05:18:44 +0000

If you primarily bike/run, then the FR310XT probably does have everything you need. Since you have the Edge 500, you’ve already got the additional power meter fields there.

On the comparison tool, here’s the two side by side: link to dcrainmaker.com

And I’d agree, given you’re not a swimmer, the only benefit for you with the 910XT over the 310XT is really those power meter fields. And on your Edge 500 you have those fields, as well as the barometric altimeter.