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PowerTap PowerCal In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/11/cycleops-powercal-in-depth-review.html

Given the PowerCal is essentially just a heart rate strap that also spits out a power number, I wanted to focus on the different scenarios, edge cases and functional areas of the strap.

How to create maps/courses for your Garmin Forerunner

www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/03/how-to-create-mapscourses-for-your.html

Now – unlike your average Car GPS, this won’t show you street names, or tell you to take a turn in 200 feet (though, the Garmin Edge 705 will do those things). … PS – For those curious, the above Garmin 310XT above is actually using the Edge 500 mount with the 310XT Quick Release Kit base piece.

A Power Primer – Cycling with Power 101

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There are a few units out there that can wirelessly accept power data (via ANT+) from most of the below – they are the Garmin Forerunner 310XT, Garmin Edge 705, and iBike. … Their devices start at $2,200 – though that doesn’t include a head unit (add at least another $400-500+ for that, via Garmin 705/310XT).

Ironman Canada 2009 Race Report

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After which I hooked up my Garmin Edge 705 and made sure it was happily reading all the ANT+ devices connected to it (Heart Rate Strap, Power Meter, Cadence sensor). … It was about the point that I crested the hill that I noticed my Garmin 705 had shut itself off.

A quick pile of odds and ends

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What I did was take the somewhat pain in the butt old-school ziptie Edge 705 mount system that Timex decided to use for the Cycle Trainer 2.0, and converted it into the new fangled Garmin quick-release quarter-turn system. … (Side note: I have no idea why Timex would use the older Edge 705 mount system.

Analysis and Discussion with Garmin and MetriGear about new Vector Power Meter

www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/analysis-and-discussion-with-garmin-and.html

As an example of this, they noted that for example the older Edge 705 (now targeted for January 2011 end of production) will still be given relevant updates moving forward – even as the Edge 800 replaces it (now targeted for November 2010 release). … The transmitter units will sit just on the outside edge of the crank arm (closest to shoe), nearest the spindle and will attach directly via the spindle threading.

CycleOps PowerBeam Pro Trainer In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/cycleops-powerbeam-trainer-pro-in-depth.html

The most common ones are the Edge 500/Edge 705/Edge 800, the Garmin FR310XT/FR910XT and the Timex Global Trainer. … I often wish I had the same ability to mix/match fields in the same manner as an Edge 800 – allowing me to choose any fields I want in plop them in any place I want.

Garmin Forerunner 210 In Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/garmin-forerunner-210-in-depth-review.html

This will be familiar for Edge 500, Edge 705 and Edge 800 users. … Garmin introduced a slightly new heart rate strap with the Edge 800 – and that same strap is being carried through to the Forerunner 210.

The final stretch

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However, when I got home to look at the data from the bike, I found my Garmin Edge 705 had crapped itself. … While the 705 is an awesome device, the most common complaint amongst people who use it a ton is that it feels like we’re collectively beta-testing firmware (software) for the device – with basic quality control seemingly tossed out the window by Garmin at times.

Everything you ever wanted to know about the Garmin HRM-RUN

www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/garmin-hrm-details.html

At present, I know of only a single device with issues with it: the Garmin Edge 705. … The single unit that I’ve heard issues with is the Edge 705.

So you just got a GPS fitness device for Christmas? Start here: 2013 Edition

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/12/fitness-christmas-edition.html

And remember, in most cases, you can just get out and use the device without much knowledge.

Week in Review–November 23rd, 2013

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7) Got an Edge 605 or Edge 705? Feeling left out with all the cool Edge quarter-turn mounts these days? Well, this simple $5 adapter solves your problem. … Garmin Edge 800 Firmware Update: In a bit of an unexpected move, the Edge 800 got not only VIRB support, but extended Garmin Vector support.

Welcome back to reality

www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/01/welcome-back-to-reality.html

Especially when said it echoing monster truck madness voice: The RumpAss in BumpAss! Also of random note in this category is that I got an e-mail or something from Garmin nothing that the Edge 705 currently has a $50 rebate on it. … Here’s my Edge 705 review, fwiw.

Garmin Forerunner 110 In Depth Product Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/07/garmin-forerunner-110-in-depth-product.html

This will be familiar for Edge 500 and Edge 705 users. … Anyway, the light stays on for 8 seconds, though unlike other watches in the Forerunner/Edge series, the time it stays on is not adjustable.

My sports technology ‘predictions’ for 2010

www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/01/my-sports-technology-predictions-for-2.html

While the Edge 500 was considered a new cycling computer, it doesn’t refresh the Edge 705 – which was released at the same time as the Forerunner 405 in Spring 2008. … While these two companies have hedged towards being a more affordable solution – that’s really only true if you have many bikes.

Weekly Mailbag–July 10th, 2010

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She records HR, Cadence and Speed on the Garmin Edge 705, and then records power on the CompuTrainer. … I also have the Edge 500 with the Cadence/Speed Sensor and HR strap.

The Magellan Switch Up In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/magellan-switch-up-in-depth-review.html

Again, we’ll talk more about this in the bike mount section – but the mount is secured to your bike using industrial strength rubber bands, similar to that of other units like the Garmin Edge series.

Swimming, crazy man, Tunebugs and Crabs

www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/swimming-crazy-man-tunebugs-and-crabs.html

CompuTrainer Garmin Forerunner FR60 Garmin Forerunner 110 Garmin Forerunner 210 Garmin Forerunner 305 Garmin Forerunner 310XT Garmin Forerunner 405 Garmin…

Ironman Rhode Island 70.3 – 2009 Race Report

www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/07/ironman-rhode-island-703-2009-race.html

But that wasn’t a huge deal since it just came along for the ride on the bike (I use a Garmin Edge 705 on my bike primarily). … As my Garmin 705 did it’s little dance tune to let me know I was about to change zones (I had programmed it the night prior with all my zones for the race)… …I started pushing it a bit harder.

Week in Review–March 26th, 2011

www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/week-in-reviewmarch-26th-2011.html

Bryton makes ANT+ cycling computers that provide mapping capabilities on the devices, similar to the Edge 705 and Edge 800. … 1) Understanding Elapsed Time and Time in sport files 2) Deciding between an iPhone in ANT+ case, and the Edge 800 3) Garmin Futures: Vector Pedals and new version of the FR310XT You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.

Spending time with the ANT+ enabled spin bike

www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/07/spending-time-with-ant-enabled-spin.html

Heck, even an update to the Edge 500/Edge 705/Edge 800 wouldn’t hurt, since road cyclists and spin bike folks likely have more crossover than runners and spinners.Though the blame doesn’t fully lie with Garmin either here – there are plenty of other ANT+ watch makers that could fill in and offer support.

Week in Review–August 7th, 2011

www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/week-in-reviewaugust-7th-2011.html

Here’s what got updated: CompuTrainer FINIS AquaPulse FINIS Swimsense Garmin Forerunner FR60 Garmin Forerunner 110 Garmin Forerunner 210 Garmin Forerunner 305 Garmin Forerunner 310XT Garmin Forerunner 405 Garmin Forerunner 410 Garmin Forerunner 610 Garmin Edge 500 Garmin Edge 705 Garmin Edge 800 Nike+ GPS Sportwatch Polar RCX5 PowerTap and Joule Timex Global Trainer Withings WiFi Scale Yeah, it’s a lot.

Sports Tracks in depth – ten little tidbits

www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/12/sports-tracks-in-depth-ten-little.html

See, most GPS devices in the sports market use GPS-based altimeters instead of barometric altimeters (as a random aside, the Edge 705 uses a barometric altimeter). … If you’ve read any of my Garmin device reviews (305/405/310XT/705), you’d know that I think GTC is a piece of garbage – and I’m pretty sure Garmin would actually agree with me given they haven’t improved it functionally since earlier this decade.

Friday Tidbits

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VS/h is listed below: For those curious on the power front, all the options at first glance seem to mirror that of the Edge 705 with firmware 2.9 (i.e. … Onto other items… Thursday the new Garmin Edge 500 cycling computer 60 day media trial unit from Garmin arrived (see, I’m moving up in the world, the last one was a 30 day unit, this time I’ve been given 60 days).

First look at Wahoo Fitness KICKR ANT+/Bluetooth Smart Trainer with power meter

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/first-look-at-wahoo-fitness-kickr.html

For example, the Garmin FR310XT/FR910XT/Edge 500/Edge 705/Edge 800, all CycleOps Joule units, Timex Global Trainer, Magellan Switch, and countless other apps).