Week in Review–January 29th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-reviewjanuary-29th-2011.htmlCrazy…huh? Thanks everyone! (For those curious about those spikes in August, it’s from back to back linkage from Engadget on the Edge 800 and then Timex Global Trainer Reviews) I would throw a party…but instead later today I’m going to jump into a nearly frozen Chesapeake Bay and freeze my ass off. … Check 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.
Wahoo introduces gym strength workout recognition to TICKR X, announces TICKR X API
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/12/introduces-recognition-announces.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … It’s also worthwhile nothing that none of this is compatible with devices like a Garmin watch which has its own Running Dynamics metrics by the same names.
Friday tidbits
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/09/friday-tidbits.htmlWith all the new consumer products coming out for the holiday season I’ve got a slew of fun reviews coming up. … I still have to run about 4 miles off the Bike as part of training, but then I get to sit back and laugh at watch everyone else still running.
Hands-on: The CycleOps Magnus Smart trainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/cycleops-magnus-trainer.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … If you want the video version, you can skip all the text and photos in this section, and just watch…
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/11/random-things-did-this-weekend-56.htmlIn that box from the US mail forwarder was a variety of things, including the Rylo cam (yes, the one with 36 Amazon 5* reviews before it starts shipping). … It looks stupid when I’m watching YouTube videos because the aspect ratio is now all wonky.
Wahoo Fitness KICKR now (sorta) available for pre-order
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/wahoo-fitness-kickr-now-sorta-available-for-pre-order.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … We’re still able to watch TV just fine, so I suppose that’s all that matters to me.
A whole lotta updates
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/04/whole-lotta-updates.htmlFolks like PedalBrain would be best positioned to nail this when they release later this spring (as an aside, I’m been in contact with them and I’ll have full reviews of their stuff as we get closer). … I wanted to specifically mention one new feature they added, which is completely kick-ass – Live Route Watching.
Snippets of workouts from the past week (and how I killed a $1,700 camera)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/06/snippets-of-workouts-from-past-week-and.htmlTonight The Girl was with me as we got some shots done for a few upcoming product reviews, so she also got a few shots with me in the suit as well before we planned to start the product review shot portion of the evening. … The rest of Saturday I got to watch as my ankle slowly swelled, soon making any ankle definition disappear.
GoPro Hero4 Session In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/gopro-session-review.htmlThe reviews generally take a lot of hours to put together, so it’s a fair bit of work (and labor of love). … That said, note that if you already have a Garmin device (like a Garmin Edge or GPS running watch), then you can use that data in conjunction with VIRB Edit and most GoPro footage directly.
Eurobike Power Meter Update Post: Quarq, ROTOR, Pioneer, Brim Brothers & Ciclosport
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/eurobike-power-roundup.htmlI’m currently in the midst of publishing two different SRAM Quarq power meter reviews – the Quarq RIKEN, and the Quarq ELSA. … We are still not announcing a price, but we are keeping a very close watch on trends in the power meter market.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/random-things-did-this-weekend-54.htmlIn any event, I got through a pile of photos of the Apple Watch and other reviews.
Week in Review: May 29th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/week-in-review-may-29th-2011.htmlWhile most of my videos are for various product reviews, I do on occasion put up other little snippets as well. … So a big pile of awesomeness for you to sift through: 1) Quarq Power Hour: In case you missed it earlier this week, you can now watch it via Youtube.
Tacx Flow Budget Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/04/budget-trainer-review.htmlBe it a bike computer or watch, or an app – it’ll be supported.
Fascinating Stats from Strava’s 2019 Year End Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/12/fascinating-stravas-annual.htmlNot to mention that a non-trivial number of people upload their Apple Watch data with 3rd party apps that Strava doesn’t reflect as being Apple Watches.
It’s Coming Back! Strava Begins Bluetooth Sensor Beta Test
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/09/testing-bluetooth-sensors.htmlI’m currently wearing two watches and an extra sensor band.
DJI Mavic 3 Classic Active Track Sports Review: Highspeed Versus a Tree
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/11/dji-mavic-3-classic-active-track-sports-review-highspeed-versus-a-tree.htmlSimply hit the play button above to watch the full video.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/04/random-things-did-this-weekend-114.htmlI wanted to run through a structured workout (one where I downloaded what I was doing to the watch to have me iterate through it), so I set up a pile of 800s, along with a warm-up and cool-down.
Strava’s CEO Resigns: Company Begins Search for New KOM
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/02/michael-horvath-resigns.htmlFurther, many of these features are ones already offered by watch/device makers.
Garmin Acquires Firstbeat Analytics: A Quick Analysis of the Winners and Losers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/acquires-firstbeat-analytics.htmlAnd more recently we’ve seen Casio do so with their latest solar-powered GPS watch that starts to encroach on Garmin’s Instinct and Fenix series lineup.
Getting the Christmas Tree Home via Bike: 2021 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/12/getting-christmas-bike-home-edition.htmlIf you want to watch the full video of last years' shenanigans, then just hit up the play button below.
VirtuPro’s Indoor Smart Bike: The Bike Zwift is investing in–First Look
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/08/virtupros-indoor-investing.htmlThe only thing you’ll hear is my breathing if you watch the video, and that’s the only thing you hear in real-life as well.
DCR Video: Riding Zwift on the Actual Champs-Élysées
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/06/riding-actual-champs.htmlSimply hit play…oh…and watch out for buses!… With that – thanks for reading (and watching).
Elite Suito/Suito-T Smart Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/12/elite-suito-trainer-review.htmlBe it a bike computer or watch, or an app – it’ll be supported.
Rolla: Finally a Viable Zwift Competitor?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/06/finally-viable-competitor.htmlThis means that you don’t need a $2,000 computer to get stunning graphics, rather, you just stream it from the cloud with the “same bandwidth required to watch YouTube”.
Tacx Handlebar Tablet Holder Accessory In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/03/handlebar-tablet-accessory.htmlNow, this is definitely one you’re gonna wanna watch the video.
