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Checking out the Kayak Power Meter system

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/checking-power-system.html

They’ve also looked at doing the same on the iPhone/iPod/iPad platform with the Wahoo Fitness ANT+ adapter.

Stryd Launches Premium Running Power Subscription Platform, Reduces Prices

www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/04/launches-subscription-platform.html

They’ve even got an Apple Watch app, and I was also able to get it cookin’ on the Wahoo RIVAL last fall.

Mid-Week Tidbits: Canyon supports trainer riding and Suunto clarifies platform future

www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/11/supports-clarifies-platform.html

Essentially Suunto is trying to take a Wahoo-like approach of app or nothing, rather than a complete ecosystem approach like Garmin or Polar.

Week in Review–May 7th, 2017

www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/05/week-reviewmay-2017.html

Thursday: Wind Tunnel Time: Is the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT actually the fastest bike computer?…

Zwift’s New Workout Mode: First workout overview

www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/zwifts-workout-mode.html

Now in my case I was riding on the Tacx NEO, which is an electronically controlled trainer (like the Wahoo KICKR, PowerBeam Pro, CompuTrainer and many others).

Tech Tidbits: LIMITS Power Meter Company Liquidates, COROS Firmware Update, Skydio Leaves Consumer Drones

www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/08/liquidates-firmware-consumer.html

I thought it was interesting that they noted they approached both Wahoo and Peloton, but didn’t get traction.

Week in Review–February 2nd, 2020

www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/02/week-review-february-2nd-2020.html

Wahoo ELEMNT/BOLT/ROAM Firmware Update: Added in Specialized ANGi support as noted in previous post, plus fixes.

5 Random Things I Did This Weekend

www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/10/5-random-things-i-did-this-weekend-8.html

We had set it up on the Wahoo KICKR, though, it easily found my Garmin Vector pedals, which I used for the cadence portion.

Garmin ECG Now Available in EU (But not Fenix 7 Pro & Epix Pro)

www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-ecg-now-available-in-eu-australia.html

Years ago Garmin heavily leaned towards the 'no upgrades' model, yet was forced by the market (Wahoo on the bike computer side, Apple, Suunto, and COROS on the watch side), to change with the times and provide meaningful upgrades.

Week in Review–February 1st, 2014

www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/02/week-reviewfebruary-2014.html

Apple TV has a Bluetooth chipset in it (albeit, older non-4.0), but a new hardware variant would almost certainly have BT4.0 (Update: Apparently the current gen does actually have BT4) , which would work perfectly for controlling the Wahoo KICKR, CycleOps PowerBeam Pro, and Tacx units over BT, via apps like Trainer Road.

How to: Installing Free Maps on your Garmin Fenix 5/6, Forerunner 945, or MARQ Series watch

www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/08/installing-garmin-forerunner.html

Plus, many other competitors like Wahoo, Stages, and Sigma simply make it easy for you to download maps without all this fuss.

Week in Review – June 10th, 2018

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/week-review-june-10th.html

Wahoo BOLT/ELEMNT Firmware Update: This fixes Assioma issues, as well as a few other things.

Week in Review–January 23rd, 2017

www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/01/week-reviewjanuary-23rd.html

Wahoo Fitness – Looking for developers (plus a few other positions, but really looking for developers).

More trainers, a touch of snow, and a new bike

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/more-trainers-a-touch-of-snow-and-a-new-bike.html

I ended up pairing it with the Wahoo Fitness app as a receiver (since, well, there’s no other device-options).

Counterpoint: Understanding why the Garmin AutoSync rollout isn’t necessarily great for consumers

www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/06/counterpoint-garmin-sync.html

Apps like ConnectStats, LogMyTraining, RunCoach, Sport Tracks, Training Peaks, Wahoo Fitness, and Altifondo, among many others.

Sports Tech: The Best April 1st Tidbits

www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/04/sports-april-tidbits.html

Next up, we’ve got the new Wahoo COBBLR Review by Chris Pritchard, which is a unique roller system that can simulate cobblestones.

Everything you ever wanted to know: Garmin’s new Forerunner 230, 235, and 630 watches

www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/10/garmin-fr230-fr235.html

It will not consume data from competitive solutions that offer similar metrics such as RunScribe or Wahoo Fitness.

MyWhoosh Selected for UCI Cycling Esports World Championship for 2024-2026: A Few Thoughts

www.dcrainmaker.com/2023/08/mywhoosh-selected-championship.html

For example, both Garmin/Tacx and Wahoo have sponsored the event as well, on the hardware front (trainers).

Week in Review–December 13th, 2020

www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/12/week-review-december-13th.html

Sound good? Oh – and if you want to get a head start on things, this page is a great resource for watching Garmin, Wahoo, Polar, and a few other firmware updates.

Spring has sprung–and some first thoughts on the Basis watch

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/spring-sprungand-thoughts.html

This is one area I really wish the Wahoo KICKR had a button in the default app that’s like a TV ‘Go back/Return’ button.

Week in Review: June 4th, 2018

www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/week-in-review-june-4th-2018.html

Oh, and their 5-bike computer Wahoo BOLT setup is almost a work of art.