Comments for DC Rainmaker

Comment on A San Francisco Swimming Flight Connection Layover by Jerome

Jerome — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:23:00 +0000

No visit at #ATOC?

Comment on Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review by Marco

Marco — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:16:19 +0000

I was looking into stages as my first power meter. But after reading about people having lots of issues with them (rain, unglued, power drops etc) I will definitely reconsider despite the new firmware upgrades. I rather spend $1600 on a quarq that works than $800 on a power meter that doesn’t. But do hope that the company succeeds in the future and help bring down prices.

Comment on A San Francisco Swimming Flight Connection Layover by Tommy

Tommy — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:41:04 +0000

You must have gotten some funny looks from the car rental people, renting a car and returning it two hours later!

Comment on Week in Review–May 19th, 2013 by Chris @ Polar

Chris @ Polar — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:31:48 +0000

We naturally would like to get it all over the globe but have to be patient with Apple’s app store accepting the app to their selection everywhere.

We update the countries at the link as we get it out there. I personally am not aware of the reasons why the app is not yet available there but am hopeful that we’ll get it there eventually.
link to polar.com

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

Leanne — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:18:23 +0000

Given the sale, is it just plain stupid to pay more for the Edge 500 than the Edge 800?

There’s been lots of comments already about the 500 vs. the 800 but what’s your advice for someone completely new to the cyling world? I’m a runner at heart but recently bought a road bike for cross-training (and as a much needed concession to my knees). Already hooked and can see myself really getting into it (and for that reason ruled out the Edge 200 because of the lack of ANT capabilities.

Do I need the mapping abilities? Not daily. I’m doing mostly group rides on pre-set routes in a small(ish) Florida beachtown. But if I start traveling with my bike, the mapping abilities would be useful.

I prefer the size of the 500 but am having a hard time paying more for less features. Am I missing some key consideration? Is durability of the touch screen on the 800 a concern at all for anyone?

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

Rafael — Mon, 20 May 2013 15:12:22 +0000

For the ones buying from canada: you can contact ups in avance of your shipment (or refuse delivery) and advise them you want to do customs clearance yourself.
It only takes a trip to the local ups center to pick up paperwork, take it to cbsa office, have it stamped (pay duties if any and GST/PST/HST), and go back to ups to pick it up, no brokerage or any fees to ups paid.
Also, you would surprised on how many items dont have any duty on it, just need to pay sales tax. But is still would be great if they shipped via usps”