Garmin’s New $249 Edge Explore Full Mapping & Navigation Bike GPS: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/garmin-edge-explore-review.htmlIn the lead-up to Eurobike, today Garmin announced the new Edge Explore. … - ANT+ Cycling Radar
Garmin Connect IQ Summit–Day 1 Announcements
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/garmin-connect-announcements-day-1.htmlToday kicked off the annual Garmin Connect IQ Summit. … While hardware has occasionally been announced at the same time (such as last year with the Edge 520 Plus and Varia RTL510 radar), that isn’t the case for today.
Garmin Acquires Cycling Aerodynamics Company Alphamantis
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/07/aerodynamics-alphamantis-acquired.htmlThis afternoon Garmin has announced that it has acquired the cycling aerodynamics focused company Alphamantis. … If we look at another Garmin acquisition, that of BackTracker (which became Varia Radar), that was announced in January 2015, and they then announced the Varia Radar product that summer.
Wahoo Releases TrainerRoad Integration, Plus Ability to Customize Radar Icons to a Chicken
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/09/trainerroad-integration-customize.htmlIf you missed it earlier, Wahoo now has Varia Radar integration – this happened back in August, which enabled Garmin radar integration for the Wahoo ROAM, BOLT, and ELEMNT. … Way back in April & May, TrainerRoad announced and then rolled out outside integration with Garmin devices.
Huge Garmin Fenix Firmware Update: The Beginning of GPS Fitness Watches Becoming True Smart Watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/12/firmware-beginning-becoming.htmlYesterday, Garmin quietly rolled out a ‘beta’ update to their Fenix & Tactix lineup, which are their watches previously/primarily aimed at ultra-runners and those wanting hiking/navigational capabilities. … So what about Android support? In talking today with the Fenix team, it’s not on the immediate radar.
Garmin Connect IQ Summit Day 2 Announcements
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/garmin-connect-iq-summit-day-2-announcements.htmlWe’re onto the second day of announcements here at the Garmin Connect IQ Summit. … While that’s not on the ‘do it tomorrow’ radar, it does sound like all parties are looking at how to make that happen.
Hands-On with Backtracker: Radar for your bike
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/07/hands-on-backtracker-radar.htmlBecause they offer a 3rd party API/SDK, that means that someone like Garmin could actually replicate the warning lights directly into their head unit (either on the screen, or on a separate light band). … This device is essentially a radar warning system for your bike.
Stages Dash Gets Radar Support, Outlines Future Firmware Plans (and a 30% off sale)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/stages-dash-gets-radar-supports-outlines-future-firmware-plans-and-a-30-off-sale.htmlBut in conjunction with that, they’ve announced the next firmware version (2.1.0), which is only a week away – dropping on December 3rd, that’ll add Garmin Varia radar support. … If you’ve got a Varia Radar RTL-500 or RTL-510 unit, you’ll be in good shape next week.
Garmin Forerunner 255/265/955/965 Get Slate of New Features in Beta
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/garmin-forerunner-features.htmlLast night Garmin dropped a new beta firmware for the Forerunner 955 and 955 Solar, adding a slate of new features coming from the recently released Fenix 7 Pro & Epix Pro series. … That feature set includes Hill Score, Endurance Score, weather radar overlays, and dozens of new sport profiles.
Garmin announces Vivoactive HR & Vivofit 3
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/02/vivoactivehr-vivofit3.htmlToday Garmin announced two new products – the Vivoactive HR, and the Vivofit 3. … - Support of Varia Radar & Varia lights, and Varia Vision
Sports Technology Buyers Guide: Winter 2020-2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/sports-technology-buyers-recommendations-guide-2020-2021.htmlStill, there’s a reality when one company in the industry (Garmin) sells many millions more sport-focused devices than everyone but Apple, that there’s just going to be more categories that are in their favor. … And it supports all the sensors you're likely to use, including Garmin’s Varia Radar these days.
Garmin Epix Pro: The Complete Beginners Guide
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/07/garmin-epix-pro-complete-beginners.htmlJust a quick heads up for those that aren’t subscribed on YouTube, that I’ve just hit publish on my incredibly detailed hour-long user guide for the Garmin Epix Pro, from beginning to end. … 10:35 Weather Radar Overlays
Quick thoughts on the new Garmin Forerunner 210/410 running watches
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/10/quick-thoughts-on-new-garmin-forerunner.htmlThis morning Garmin announced two separate new running watches – the Forerunner 210, and the Forerunner 410. … Interestingly, both of these were on my radar for potential replacement in my Sports Technology 2010 Predictions.
A look at the new Garmin FR410 Touch Bezel
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/look-at-new-garmin-fr410-touch-bezel.htmlUp until recently however, the FR410 was the only ‘slim’ GPS-enabled multi-sport watch from Garmin. … There was no rain on the radar, so I just used a shower instead to replicate it – which worked exceedingly well.
My Winter 2016-2017 Sports Gadget Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/winter-sports-recommendations.htmlDo keep in mind that this category is semi-heavy Garmin at the higher end, because quite frankly – neither Polar nor Suunto have released much at the high-end recently. … action cams, FE-C trainers, radar, lights, etc…).
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM Cycling GPS In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/wahoo-element-roam-cycling-gps-in-depth-review.htmlA husband/wife came in and had almost been sold on the BOLT, when the husband asked the wife ‘Oh wait, what about your Garmin radar?’, and then turning to the Wahoo rep said ‘Does it work with that?’. … Garmin released their Edge 520 Plus with full routing at $279, and Sigma topped out the higher end with their ROX 12.
Best Cycling GPS Computers (2021 Recommendations Guide)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/11/best-cycling-gps-computers-recommendations.htmlAnd it supports all the sensors you’re likely to use these days, including Garmin’s Varia Radar. … They support virtually every cycling sensor type from radar to bike lights, and their mapping engine is quite good.
Sports Technology Buyers Guide: Winter 2019-2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/sports-technology-buyers.htmlStill, there’s a reality when one company in the industry (Garmin) sells many millions more sport-focused devices than all but the largest of international companies (Apple/Fitbit/Samsung/Huawei). … And it supports all the sensors you're likely to use, including Garmin’s Varia Radar these days.
Connect IQ Summit Tidbits: My Keynote, New Features, and More
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/05/connect-tidbits-features.htmlOk, so it’s been a month since the Garmin Connect IQ Summit. … - Bike radar is now supported in Connect IQ: Many people don’t realize that the bike radar device is actually a standard ANT+ device profile type (meaning Wahoo could add support for it).
Stages Dash L50 & M50 GPS Bike Computer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/stages-dash-l50-m50-bike-gps-computer-review.htmlRenewed interest from Garmin and Wahoo may be challenging them – but the deeper you dig into the Stages Dash ecosystem the more you realize how deep it really goes. … During that timeframe the Dash has received numerous updates, including features like Varia cycling radar support and an improved app.
Hammerhead Karoo 2 In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/hammerhead-karoo-2-in-depth-review.htmlAnd not just because I feel like we’ve been waiting and talking about this moment for nearly the entire year, but because I think that they, alongside Wahoo, represent the most viable competitors to a higher-end Garmin Edge device. … Especially when you’ve got Varia radar enabled while doing turn by turn navigation.
Wahoo ELEMNT GPS Bike Computer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/wahoo-elemnt-gps-bike-computer-in-depth-review.htmlThe question virtually everyone has is whether or not the ELEMNT will dethrone Garmin in the GPS bike computer world. … Garmin Varia Radar systems
COROS APEX Multisport GPS Watch In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/02/coros-apex-multisport-gps-review.htmlIt was effectively a basic triathlon watch that was more or less a duplicate of the Garmin Forerunner 735XT in terms of looks and many basic features. … COROS first arrived on my radar a few years back with their COROS Linx helmet, which used jawbone conduction to let you listen to music while riding without blocking out ambient street/car noise.
Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/wahoo-elemnt-bolt-in-depth-review.htmlThe new ELEMNT BOLT packs in all the same software goodness as its larger brother, but just does so in a much smaller package nearly identical in size to Garmin’s Edge 520 and Edge 820 units. … Garmin Varia Radar systems
Huge Spring Sale Begins: 20% off All Trainers & Most Power Meters, $150 off Fenix 5 Plus and 30% off Suunto
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/05/garmin-suunto-trainers-power-meters-20-percent-sale.htmlBe it Garmin, or even GoPro. … Garmin Edge 1030 and Varia RTL510 Radar - $150 rebate for combo purchase (Amazon/Clever Training)
