Friday Tidbits: Spring’s gonna be busy for new toys!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/friday-tidbits-springs-gonna-be-busy.html5) Power2Max: I believe I mentioned this previously…but a Power2Max ANT+ Power Meter unit is working it’s way from Europe to the big US of A.
Week in Review–Oct 14th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/week-in-review-oct-14th-2019.htmlSaturday: Kona Bike Count 2019 Power Meter Analysis: 10 Years of Data…
Wahoo Begins User Interface Revamp on ELEMNT Bike Computers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/10/wahoo-bike-gps-begins-interface-computers.htmlMeanwhile, back on that main page, you’ll see sensor status, so in this case, I have a Di2 bike showing…
The right stuff–equipment I use
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/right-stuffequipment-i-use.html- Power Meter: Quarq Cinqo Compact Edition…
The Didn’t Get What You Wanted $500 Gadget Giveaway
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/wanted-gadget-giveaway.htmlIf you win, you can use that credit for anything from the new Garmin Fenix3 to a BSX Gen2 Insight to a random pair of socks to the 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.
Week in Review–April 16th, 2023
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/04/week-in-review-april-16th-2023.html1) University of Calgary looking for Zwift study participants: Check out the linked post for details, but essentially it involves a bit of suffering on a bike indoors from your home with a heart rate strap and power meter.
The DCR Easter Bunny $600 Gadget Giveaway
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/easter-gadget-giveaway.htmlIf you win, you can use that credit for anything from the new Garmin Fenix3 HR, to a Fitbit Blaze, a pair of Hawaiian themed underwear (yes, actually) to the WatTeam Power Meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.
Week in Review–October 14th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/10/week-in-review-october-14th-2018.htmlSaturday: Kona Bike Count 2018 Power Meter Analysis…
CVRcade Trainer App: My adventure with trying it out
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/01/cvrcade-trainer-adventure.htmlFrom a pairing standpoint, it automatically pairs up with the first trainer/power meter/cadence sensor/HR strap it finds.
New gadgets delivered via FedEx bike and a hop through Turkey
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/new-gadgets-delivered-via-fedex-bike.htmlAdding power meter support might even get my praise.
Week in Review: July 29th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/07/week-in-review-july-29th-2018.htmlWahoo Fitness BOLT/ELEMENT Firmware Update: Mostly a lot of power-meter related bug fixes, also, SRAM TyreWiz integration (cool!)…
Zwift Outlines Summer Features, Plus Zwift Hub Firmware Update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/04/zwift-outlines-summer-features-plus-zwift-hub-firmware-update.htmlShows what Shimano could have done on their DuraAce R9200 power meter, had they tried.
The 2014 Annual Giveaway Extravaganza Winners!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/annual-giveaway-extravaganza-winners.html2PM: SRAM Quarq RIKEN Power Meter…
Week in Review–September 9th, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/week-in-reviewseptember-9th-2012.htmlSound good? Withings WiFi Scale App gets a basic update: Digifit adds support for new Wahoo BlueSC sensor, as well as integration with a few partners: Quarq’s power meter app – Qalvin – got a substantial makeover with a ton of new updates/features/fixes.
The Because It’s Almost St. Patrick’s Day…Giveaway
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/03/because-patricks-daygiveaway.htmlYou can use it on anything they offer, from a Garmin/Polar/Suunto watch to a PowerBeam trainer, or a Quarq power meter.
How to: Garmin’s Semi-Secret Triathlon Display Mode (aka ‘Extended Display mode’)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/06/garmins-triathlon-mode-extended-display.htmlThe same place you’d pair a cadence sensor, power meter, etc… Then scroll down to add a new ‘Extended Display…… Given ANT+ has a range of upwards of 30-40 meters in unobstructed open air, it’ll easily beat you to your bike.
A weekend in Seattle playing with the Garmin Fenix and other gadgets
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/a-weekend-in-seattle-playing-with.htmlSpeaking of later this week, we’ve got the Polar/Look Keo Power Meter review coming up on tap too – so plenty of good things on deck.
Week in Review–March 19th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/reviewmarch-19th-2016.htmlPowerTap aligns calibration values: If you’ve got any recent PowerTap product, this will help make all zero offset values normalized. … This actually looks a bit more advanced than most attempts we’ve seen thus far, which are basically just HR sensors or accelerometers snapped to the side of a shirt with some conductive e-textile material.
Week in Review – December 4th, 2017
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/12/week-in-review-december-4th-2017.htmlThursday: Garmin Vector 3 Power Meter In-Depth Review…
The Guess ‘How Many Steps I Walked at CES 2015’ Giveaway!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/steps-walked-giveaway.htmlIf you win, you can use that credit for anything from the new Garmin Fenix3 to the Mio Fuse to a random pair of socks to the 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter. … In this case, here’s the parameters for your guesstimating:
Nation’s Triathlon 2009 Race Report
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/09/nations-triathlon-2009-race-report.htmlI’m still in data gathering mode with the power meter and using it on a day-to-day basis, but this was also about collecting good race data. … Once I was a few hundred meters down the road, I got the shoes on.
Weekly Mailbag–May 22nd, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/05/weekly-mailbagmay-22nd-2010.htmlThe primary differences between the Edge 500 and 310XT from a cycling perspective is: Increased power meter options on the Edge 500, barometric altimeter on the 500, and ability to see vertical ascent/descent on the 500.
The 2012 swim/bike/run gear I use list
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/the-2012-swimbikerun-gear-i-use-list.htmlPower Meter: Quarq Cinqo – I bought both myself one, and The Girl bought one as well. … Bike/Run Nutrition: PowerBar Energy Blasts - Right now, I’m loving these little blobs (seen above).
First Look: Absolute Cycling One GPS Bike Computer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/06/first-look-absolute-cycling-one-gps-bike-computer.htmlThough, it was paired to a power meter (4iiii Precision) and heart rate strap (Wahoo TICKR) via Bluetooth Smart. … - GPS claimed accuracy within 2 meters
Don’t forget the Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals Page!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/11/black-friday-cyber-monday.htmlPowerTap P1 Power Meter for $959 (normally $1,199)…
