Comments for DC Rainmaker http://www.dcrainmaker.com Fri, 24 May 2013 22:52:57 +0000 hourly 1 Comment on Timex Run Trainer GPS 2.0 In-Depth Review by Adam Holmes http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/trainer-depth-review.html#comment-130895 Adam Holmes Fri, 24 May 2013 22:52:57 +0000 http://www.dcrainmaker.com/?p=9691#comment-130895 You referred earlier to an update from firmware for the Timex 2.0. Does this mean through this update and others in the future the 2.0 will be able to have features added (such as timed interval rests less than 15secs).

I have just bought the 2.0, and after receiving it to find it doesn’t do “everything” I want it to I am considering sending it back and replacing it with the forerunner 610 as I can get this slightly cheaper than the 2.0 being in the UK However, I would consider sticking with the Timex if the watch could receive modifications through updates from firmware?

What is you advice as the Timex 2.0 costs £275 and the Garmin Forerunner 610 costs £250.

Thanks

]]> Comment on A look at aerotesting with ERO Sports and the Alphamantis System by paulB http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/aerotesting-alphamantis-system.html#comment-130892 paulB Fri, 24 May 2013 21:13:27 +0000 http://www.dcrainmaker.com/?p=13598#comment-130892 One thing about position this test measures, but this does not go into it. Position changes drag but can also increase or decrease watts and endurance due to muscles used. I saw all these pros sitting way up on the seat to open their hip angle to get the right combo of glutes/quads/aero. I naturally tried to mimic it and failed, my watts dropped, but my aero position was good. So I raised my bars a bit and slid back — apparently my back has the flexibility for this. My aero gets a worse, my watts and speed increase because I have the right combo of glutes/quads.

]]> Comment on Wahoo Fitness KICKR Trainer In-Depth Review by Ray Whitney http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/fitness-trainer-review.html#comment-130891 Ray Whitney Fri, 24 May 2013 21:06:06 +0000 http://www.dcrainmaker.com/?p=8941#comment-130891 Same question! I’m not 11 speed, but Campagnolo (campy) 10 speed. What’s the story morning glory?

]]> Comment on Garmin Fenix In-Depth Review by Matth http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/garmin-fenix-in-depth-review.html#comment-130889 Matth Fri, 24 May 2013 20:00:03 +0000 http://localhost/dcrm/?p=32#comment-130889 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 http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/05/aerotesting-alphamantis-system.html#comment-130886 Eli Fri, 24 May 2013 19:11:18 +0000 http://www.dcrainmaker.com/?p=13598#comment-130886 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 http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/04/suunto-ambit-in-depth-review.html#comment-130885 Paul Fri, 24 May 2013 18:31:00 +0000 http://localhost/dcrm/?p=203#comment-130885 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.

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