A Power Primer – Cycling with Power 101
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/08/power-primer-cycling-with-power-101.htmlLet’s just assume that's 275w to make things simple (despite having 18 months of CompuTrainer data, I actually don’t have an FTP established yet since all my workouts never really went for ‘go as hard as possible for long’, so 275w is a semi-random shot in the dark).
Elite & Wahoo Reduce List Prices on Trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/09/reduce-prices-trainers.htmlIf we look back to the CompuTrainer days, it was Wahoo that introduced their first trainer, the original Wahoo KICKR in 2012, undercutting the then gold-standard CompuTrainer by some $400+.
Weekend Wrap-up: TrainerRoad, Cold DC Runs, and more
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/weekend-wrap-up-trainerroad-cold-dc.htmlLater on during the weekend I would get The Girl’s bike all setup to use TrainerRoad as well, including setting it up to use and control the CompuTrainer.
Week in Review–May 22nd, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/week-in-reviewmay-22nd-2011.htmlSo with that, let’s get into the action! Weekly Mailbag over at Slowtwitch.com: This week I cover the following topics over at Slowtwitch as part of the mailbag series: 1) Comparing Garmin GTU-10 vs Spot Tracker 2) Creating CompuTrainer courses from GPS files 3) Heart Rate Strap Combo Platters You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
CycleOps Virtual Training In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/cycleops-virtual-training-in-depth-review.htmlJoining the two other trainers at current they control, the CompuTrainer and KICKR.
Week in Review–January 29th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-reviewjanuary-29th-2011.htmlCheck it out: 1) Limitations and choice with Garmin power meter head units 2) CompuTrainer and RacerMate One Software 3) New Nike+ and TomTom Running GPS Partnership (Nike+ Sportwatch) You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
My Arch Nemesis: Indoor Trainer Workout #2
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/07/my-arch-nemesis-indoor-trainer-workout.htmlAt which point I select a wattage on the CompuTrainer that will put me in a given HR zone within a few minutes and keep me there for the duration of the set.
Garmin Vector In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/garmin-vector-review.htmlThis worked better than CompuTrainer, which was a bit of an outlier.
The 2013 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I use List
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/swimbikerun-gear-list.htmlCurrently The Girl has pushed forward an “Occupy KICKR” movement that has left me back on the CompuTrainer.
Stuck
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/10/stuck.htmlHere’s the items up for review: CompuTrainer – Essentially a computerized trainer that can change resistance.
A working weekend in Vegas
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/04/working-weekend-in-vegas.htmlRecording at the time was a CompuTrainer (via TrainerRoad), the Quarq RED SRAM 2012 Cinqo (they let me hold onto the bike a couple weeks longer to test against the Polar/Look pedal pieces), and finally…the Polar/Look power pedals.
Week in Review–December 27th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/reviewdecember-27th-2015.html5) CompuTrainer Recall: This was also a few weeks ago – but I really want to ensure folks see this.
Week in Review–March 5th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/week-reviewmarch-2017.htmlWednesday: The End of An Era: CompuTrainer Ceases Production… - CompuTrainer shutting down their line
First look at Zwift, an ultra real graphics trainer app
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/ultra-graphics-trainer.htmlThey also support doing the same for the CompuTrainer and plan to support the PowerBeam Pro.
Wahoo Fitness KICKR now (sorta) available for pre-order
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/wahoo-fitness-kickr-now-sorta-available-for-pre-order.htmlNo, it doesn’t have the road smoothness of the LeMond Revolution, but it also has more finesse than the CompuTrainer when it comes to load application (i.e.
Interbike 2011 Day 2 Overview (Sports Technology)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/interbike-2011-day-2-overview-sports.htmlShortly thereafter I ran across b.There – which aims to take your standard trainer and turn it into an mini-CompuTrainer.
Week in Review–September 18th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/week-in-reviewseptember-18th-2010.htmlIf I had to pick my favorite, it’d be the CompuTrainer…just cause it’s all about combing training with technology and a wee bit of style.
TrainerRoad shows off new iOS app
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/trainerroad-shows-app.htmlThey’ll support most of the same devices as on the PC/Mac, but as it stands today there are some limitations with respect to things like the CompuTrainer – since that requires physical cables (but more on changes with CompuTrainer in another post…).
How to: Troubleshooting Power Meter and Trainer Accuracy Issues
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/12/troubleshooting-trainer-accuracy.htmlIn most cases this is achieved in about 10 minutes, but I’ve seen other trainers take at least 15 minutes (the CompuTrainer is actually such one).
TrainerRoad shows off new desktop app, plus Android plans
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/trainerroad-desktop-android.htmlYou’ve still got support for products like CompuTrainer, and my favorite – DeviceRelay (allows you to retransmit out your Virtual Power or CompuTrainer as ANT+).
A New York City Runaround
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/york-city-runaround.htmlLike the CompuTrainer software, it also had a virtual pacer – and like the CompuTrainer that pacer was set based…
Separating product timeline fact from fantasy: Interbike Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/10/separating-product-timeline-fact-from.htmlOn the software side (CompuTrainer and Tacx) – the story is much the same.
Stages, Wahoo sponsor Team Sky, CycleOps sponsors Trek Pro team, and Team Lampre on ROTOR Power, Movistar on Power2Max
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/2014-team-powermeters.htmlTheir biggest competitor if you look at pro-level athletes is really CompuTrainer, mostly due to years of brand recognition – not because of technology innovation.
Kinetic announces new ‘Smart’ trainer lineup, and subscription service
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/kinetic-announces-subscription.htmlEspecially since every other trainer company is going towards openness (heck, even CompuTrainer!).
Week in Review: February 19th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/week-in-review-february-19th-2012.htmlMost times these different streams don’t overlap, so be on the lookout at all these places for good stuff! So with that, let’s get into the action! DCRainmaker.com posts this past week: Here’s all the goodness that ended up on the main page of DCRainmaker.com this week: Saturday: Week in Review–February 11th, 2012 Monday Morning: Weekend Wrap-up- TrainerRoad, Cold DC Runs, and more Monday Evening: RacerMate (CompuTrainer) resolves RacerMate One contract issues, might release this summer Tuesday Morning: The Top 7 iPhone Swim, Bike, and Run apps I use regularly and why Tuesday Evening: Garmin Vector power meter delayed until Summer Thursday: Tip of the Day- How to clean your trainer tire block…the easy way Friday: Friday Tidbits- Velodromes, 10K’s, Polar Power Meters, and a bike dishwasher Stuff that I found interesting around the interwebs: Here’s a not-so-small smattering of all the random things that I stumbled on while doing my civic duty to find the end of the Internet: 1) A detailed look at doping science vs law vs sport: Anytime the guys from Sport Scientists weigh in on something, it’s worth a read.
