4iiii Precision Pro Dual Left/Right Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/precision-leftright-review.htmlIt’s been a couple of years now since 4iiii started shipping power meters, and as of two summers ago when they shipped their left-only unit they’ve been quite a reliable as well as an inexpensive option. … While there are many power meter options being touted these days, it’s a different matter to actually get something shipped to consumers.
WatTeam PowerBeat Gen2 Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/watteam-powerbeat-review.htmlBack in the summer of 2014 they boldly exclaimed their plans to ship a dual left/right power meter solution for $499 – breaking what is largely considered a pretty magical price point for power meters (especially at that time). … Even worse, the app is no longer supported, and it's required that you use the app in order to install the power meter.
Garmin Venu 3 In-Depth Review: More Sleep Analytics, Power Meters, and More!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/08/garmin-review-analytics.htmlSimply twisting your wrist even just a few millimeters instantly resolves that, and for most people it because a completely subconscious motion in short order. … That was sorta the ‘early days’ of watch/headphone transmission/connectivity/power learning.
Favero Assioma Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/09/favero-assioma-review.htmlAs I do however, on all power meters, I usually will do a few quick sprints around the block to settle things before doing a zero offset. … It’s been about three months since Favero announced their next generation power meter pedals, the Assioma.
SRAM Quarq Riken Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/meter-depth-review.htmlBack in the spring Quarq announced their latest additions to the power meter lineup by unveiling the Riken and Elsa power meters. … The Riken unit comes in a box designed specifically for the crank and attached power meter.
Giro d’Italia 2017–The Trainers, Power Meters and Gadgets of the Pro Peloton
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/ditalia-trainers-powermeters.htmlWith that, let’s start with power meters. … Starting with the Tour Down Under back in January, we’ve seen a bit more stabilization of power meters within the pro peloton.
Garmin Vector In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/garmin-vector-review.htmlWhat I did below was using multiple power meters to show the impact of different torque levels on Garmin Vector. … Data is communicated from the left pedal to the right pedal via a private ANT channel, then broadcast via ANT+ by the right pedal to your head unit (using standard ANT+ power messages).
Verve Infocrank Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/verve-infocrank-review.htmlPower meters tend to be products that I test for the longest duration prior to posting a review. … Like most crank/spider based power meters you have to be somewhat aware of any compatibility issues with your bike (frame).
Stryd: Hands-on with the first running power meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/stryd-first-running.htmlThe pod itself is effectively not much different than your average modern running footpod, similarly with some accelerometers in it. … In December a Boulder based company with only a handful of employees announced that they had put together a running power meter.
WatTeam Halts Production of Power Meters, Focuses on Acquisition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/watteam-production-acquisition.htmlToday WatTeam has decided to cease production of power meters while they focus on looking for a strategic partner to carry their low-cost power meter concept forward. … “As of this week, Watteam decided to suspend its production and direct sales of the POWERBEAT™ product line, and to withhold pending orders.
Huge Spring Sale: 20% of all trainers, many power meters, and plenty more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/spring-trainers-meters.htmlAnd while my title says all trainers and many power meters, the reality is that this applies to boatloads more devices/products too, especially if you think outside the box. … In this sale, each Clever Training (CT) VIP member is given a coupon code (SPRINGVIP) that’s good for 20% off a single non-sale item including all trainers and most power meters.
Kinetic inRide Bluetooth Smart Power Meter Accessory In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/kinetic-inride-bluetooth-smart-power-meter-accessory-in-depth-review.htmlThe inRide Bluetooth Smart accessory (tiny pod above) is the first Bluetooth Smart power meter to hit the market, just ahead of other Bluetooth Smart power meters. … Now, some might finagle with the terminology around ‘power meter’, but since it’s ultimately giving you a metric of power, I’m sticking with that term for now.
Huge Fall Sale: 20% off All Trainers & Most Power Meters, $100 off Fenix 5, GoPro Hero6 deal!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/11/trainers-meters-fenix5.htmlAnd while my title says all trainers and almost all power meters, the reality is that this applies to boatloads more devices/products too. … In this sale, each Clever Training (CT) VIP member is given a coupon code (BFVIP) that’s good for 20% off a single non-sale item including all trainers and almost all power meters.
Huge Spring Sale: 20% of all trainers, all power meters, and plenty more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/spring-trainers-meters-plenty.htmlAnd while my title says all trainers and power meters, the reality is that this applies to boatloads more devices/products too. … Here’s some quick guidance on both categories: Power Meters: You’ve pretty much seen all there is to see on new power meter announcements this season.
Power2Max NG Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/07/power2max-power-review.htmlWhile most modern power meters will stabilize themselves with regards to temperature compensation and such, by tracking the zero offset you ensure that if something is amiss you catch it before it impacts your training/racing. … Last August at Eurobike, Power2Max announced their latest power meter – the Power2Max NG.
Sea Otter 2018 Tech Roundup–Power Meters: SRM Pedals, 4iiii Podium, ROTOR INpower, and more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/04/roundup-meters-inpower.htmlStarting later this summer they’ll ship an aluminum variant of that, which they say will lower the price for their Origin product line of power meters. … In any case, let’s dive into this power meter focused post.
Quarq DZero Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/04/quarq-dzero-review.htmlThis past summer at Eurobike, Quarq announced their latest generation of power meters, the DZero lineup. … In doing so, I’ve been recording boatloads of test data, with usually 2-3 other power meters on the bike at the same time.
4iiii’s Introduces $399 Power Meter, Precision: My First Ride With It
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/4iiiis-introduces-precision.htmlIn doing so, as the post headline implies, they’ve jumped onboard with the plans to further drive the price of power meters down into a larger cycling audience. … 4iiii’s has kicked off what will be a frenzy of power meter activity here at Interbike this week.
SRAM RED XPLR Gravel Groupset & Power Meter In-Depth Review (2024)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/sram-red-xplr-2024-gravel-groupset-power-meter-review.htmlWhereas for SRAM’s RIVAL-based power meters (including the default units in a FORCE/RIVAL/APEX), those measure only the left-side power via a bottom bracket power meter. … Oh, and there’s an updated power meter as well.
Timex Run Trainer GPS 2.0 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/trainer-depth-review.htmlYou can change all of of the major unit types, for example from miles to kilometers, or pace from Min/Mi to Min/Km, as well as speed metrics within the ‘Units’ section. … It’s USB powered and the box does not come with a wall adapter.
A weekend riding past the beach and swapping power meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/weekend-swapping-meters.htmlUp for swappage this time was 2 (well, sorta 2.5) power meters. … While I’ve been enjoying getting out and exploring more of the countryside around Paris, for this ride I needed some consistent power meter data and the vehicle-free aspect of 6-minute nonstop loops around Longchamp is perfect for that.
Timex Run Trainer 1.0 GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/timex-run-trainer-gps-in-depth-review.htmlYou can support up to five different main sets, each with their own parameters. … The only catch is that the Timex Run Trainer doesn’t connect to either ANT+ Speed/Cadence bike sensors, nor ANT+ Power Meters.
4iiii Adds Apple Find My Feature to Power Meters: Hands-On
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/08/4iiii-feature-meters.html4iiii has become the first power meter company to add Apple’s Find My support to their devices. … Thus, in those cases, they tend to be grab and run, and you often notice immediately – before someone can inspect a bike and remove an AirTag.
Power Meters and Pop-Tarts
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/08/power-meters-and-pop-tarts.htmlThe iBike is a cycling power meter that can be much cheaper than a traditional direct force power meter like the PowerTAP, SRM or Cinqo. … And that’s before I end up figuring out what I’m doing running wise for the fall.
Tour de France Femmes: Behind the Scenes & Power Meters!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/france-femmes-behind.htmlOf course, a lot of that is in pursuit of inventorying sports tech, and today was power meter day. … At a high level, here’s the run-down:
