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Comment on Garmin Fenix In-Depth Review by Matth

Matth — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:03 +0000

Hi,

Great review, as always!
I’m just wondering, do you have a certain ‘time scale’ in mind until they add the workout and interval functionality as seen in other Garmin products? Do you even think they are planning on bringing it to the Fenix?

Thanks!

Comment on A look at aerotesting with ERO Sports and the Alphamantis System by Eli

Eli — Fri, 24 May 2013 19:11:18 +0000

In terms of safety its best to use the aero-helmet as little as possible as they aren’t as good in a crash as a “normal” helmet. (link to bhsi.org)

Basketball, volleyball and weights in the middle in case you get bored?

Why don’t the head units inform you when the powermeter does a self calibration (i.e. to know when you coasted long enough if you have a powertap) Maybe just a simple flashing of the numberbeing shown if you’re looking at a power field.

Wonder how sensitive the ibike is to use that and another powermeter to measure aerodynamic drag.

Comment on Suunto Ambit In-Depth Review by Paul

Paul — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:31:00 +0000

Great website. Thanks for the detailed reviews and comparisons.

I have a couple of questions and humble suggestions for you.

QUESTIONS:
1. I’m currently in the market for a GPS watch for running, hiking, camping, some biking, etc. It seems like you’re partial to the Garmin Fenix and FR910XT for these activities. Please comment as to whether your opinion / recommendations have changed for this purpose, given the latest firmware updates and announcements. ??
I’m leaning towards the Ambit-1, partially for aesthetic reasons, so that I can wear it as a day-to-day watch.

2. Given the latest update, it seems that the main difference between the Ambit-1 and Ambit-2 is that the former is lacking power meter support, swimming support and FusedAlti. Is that correct? Anything major I’m missing?

3. Now that the Ambit-1 has full ANT+ support, would you agree that it is probably preferable to purchase the non-HR version? That way, we can couple it with a non-proprietary ANT+ heart rate monitor rather than the bundled Suunto HRM. (I’m assuming, of course, that the non-HR version will still work with a heart rate monitor, although this question was not specifically addressed in the review).

SUGGESTIONS:
1. Again, great in-depth product reviews. They’re a bit on the lengthy side, but I wouldn’t change a thing. Please include a “Contents” table at the top so that we may quickly navigate to an area of interest.

2. Also, please include the weight of the watches in the comparison charts. In my opinion this would fit nicely towards the top in the General section. In your Ambit-2 review you did compare the weight of the 2, 2S and 1, but this data did not make it into the chart for quick review.

Thanks for everything. Great site.

Comment on Mio Alpha Optical Heart Rate Monitor In-Depth Review (Bluetooth Smart/ANT+) by John

John — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:29:22 +0000

I just bought one and can’t for the life of me get it to pair with my Samsung Galaxy S4. My understanding is the S4 came with BTLE support (unlike the S3 or previous versions). I purposely upgraded from my old Note just so my phone would have bluetooth 4.0 hardware… then I find out it doesn’t even work with this HRM. Very disappointed.

Comment on A look at aerotesting with ERO Sports and the Alphamantis System by morey000

morey000 — Fri, 24 May 2013 18:18:31 +0000

Very cool. That would be a fun day- albeit not a cost effective one for me.

Downside: no aspect angle data. All at zero yaw to the wind.

Interesting: I would have thought that the boxy looking GoPro would have made more of a difference.

Comment on Garmin Forerunner 910XT In Depth Review by Rainmaker

Rainmaker — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:58:22 +0000

Hmm, that’s a tough one. Personally I’d be a bit hesitant to use the fabric band in a rough openwater swim start.