Comments for DC Rainmaker

Comment on How to download free maps to your Garmin Edge 705/800/810 by Changren Yong

Changren Yong — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:01:12 +0000

That said, with maps created using garmin.openstreetmap.nl, i do have problems with the turn-by-turn directions on some pre-defined courses (uploaded to the Garmin as a TCX file) if the starting and end points are the same or very close to one another. Instead of giving me the actual turn-by-turn directions for the entire course, my Edge 800 would produce the directions to get to the end point, not realizing that i have not actually started. The Garmin City Navigator map seems to be better in this regard. This problem does not happen to all the courses with the same starting/end points so at this moment i’m at loss as to why it works for some courses but not others. My solution for problematic courses is to move the end point further away from the starting point.

Comment on Garmin Forerunner 910XT In Depth Review by KKS

KKS — Sat, 25 May 2013 17:18:44 +0000

Thanks so much for your thorough reviews. And thanks for flagging the current Garmin Sale at the top of the review for each product included in the sale, including the link to your blog post regarding the sale. I primarily run with a Forerunner 405 but do some cycling with the Edge 200 and some swimming with a no-frills sports watch that just records time and lap splits. Two weeks ago I tripped while running and the 405 took the brunt of the impact. Some of the plastic pieces along the pins broke in such a way that I can’t functionally attach it to a strap, thus putting me in the market for a replacement. The upside here is that I am convinced that I would have had a pretty major injury (broken bone??) had my wrist taken the impact of the fall directly.

In looking for a replacement your reviews were helpful in deciding between upgrading to the 610 and keep my current 3 device set-up, or to upgrade to the 910. My main hesitation regarding the 910 was size as I have rather small wrists. I plan on swapping out the watch strap for the fabric/velcro version. Do you know if it possible to swap out the plastic bands on the quick release system for the fabric/velcro version? They all seem to use the same pin system, but from the photos above I can’t tell if it might be possible to do this.

Thanks!

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

James Growe — Sat, 25 May 2013 13:56:34 +0000

Great review very thorough. I have just started using mine (2 S) for my training and really like it. I have to refer back to the how to videos sometimes but im getting the hang of it. I have found the videos at link to givenbrand.com have been helpful as well.

Comment on In the Queue: The 4iiii’s Viiiiva ANT+ to Bluetooth HR Strap Bridge by James

James — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:45:30 +0000

Hi DC Rainmaker great reviews. I ordered a minoura live ride turbo mag trainer and the speed/ cadence sensor and after delivery realised it is ANT and not Blue tooth 4.0 thus not compatible with an iphone 5. Is there any product on the market that can link this or any ANT devices HR etc to an iPhone 5 or is my only option to buy a Wahoo key and get a lighting adaptor with will be a clunky set up.

Your advice would be appreciated. Also if you have a chance to look at the live ride app your thoughts would be appreciated.

Regards James

Comment on Garmin Swim watch In-Depth Review by Chris

Chris — Sat, 25 May 2013 12:34:20 +0000

After being prompted to update the firmware AGAIN today, the sync works again. Strangely the version number is the same as before, so not sure if this is actually a new version of if it just corrected something. Either way, it works again for me.

On the positive side: The stroek recognition seems a lot better. I have done 72 laps, about half freestyle and half breaststroke, and it got every single one correct.

Comment on Paris Blog: A look at the one and the only Parisian Chipotle by rog-

rog- — Sat, 25 May 2013 11:10:21 +0000

For even better Mexican, head over to Anahuacalli at 30 Rue des Bernardins in the 5th and enjoy a margarita negra while you’re at it. Note that this is real Mexican! Not tex-mex!