My 2,500th post! Here’s 25 blasts from the past!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/03/my-2500th-post.html#1800: Week in Review #1900: Santa Clause 10K Race #2000: Limits Power Meter…
Week in Review–September 13th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/reviewseptember-13th-2015.htmlStill, very tempting… Million Mile Light: An ultra bright, battery-free safety light for runners that's powered by motion Sports Technology Software/Firmware Updates This Week: Each week I quickly highlight some of the new firmware, app, software and website service updates that I see go out.
Heads Up: Garmin FR910XT for $249, TomTom Cardio for $219 (optical HR GPS)
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/fr910xt-tomtom-optical.htmlAdditionally, I’d give a significant edge to the Garmin lineup for power meter metrics support (the Ambit series is limited there). … TomTom Multisport Cardio Cycling Bundle (altimeter, cadence sensor + bike mount): Now $349 (was $399)
Shimano Kills Off Pioneer’s Bike Computers In The Ugliest Way Possible
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/06/pioneers-computers-possible.htmlShimano had their own power meter brand and products (even if they are inaccurate), and Pioneer’s more advanced pedaling metrics didn’t follow any industry standards and weren't widely supported on most web platforms. … Strava’s PR team can send me reams of PowerPoint slides and screenshots on adding a single random obscure new feature,…
The Because It’s Friday $500 Sports Gadget Giveaway!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/06/because-friday-sports-giveaway.htmlIf you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero 7 Black (which is actually $70 off through Sunday, the lowest we’ve seen it), to the just shipping new Stages Dash units, to a random pair of socks, the Garmin Forerunner 945, or heck, even towards a new power meter.
The 2017 Giveaway Extravaganza Winners!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/2017-giveaway-extravaganza-winners.htmlRight behind it was the PowerTap P1 pedals with 5,775 entrants.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/05/5-random-things-did-this-weekend-14.htmlVarious cameras, power meters, head units, etc… Often times I’ll do this the night before, since I find it usually takes longer than I anticipated. … There’s a small few hundred meter non-paved section – but nothing too worrisome for a road bike.
Hands-on: Specialized ANGi Helmet Crash Sensor
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/specialized-helmet-sensor.htmlThe pod itself uses a CR2032 coin cell battery, so the same as most heart rate straps and many power meters. … Previously it was just an accelerometer, now it’s got a gyro in it as well.
Week in Review – June 10th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/06/week-review-june-10th.htmlThe rolling last-mile pace averaging is also particularly interesting, though, I’d prefer to see a variable time parameter instead (just like power meter smoothing), to perhaps show the pace average for the last 30-seconds or 60-seconds.
Week in Review–November 15th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/week-review-november.html2) A look at Shimano’s SPD Power Meter Patent: This surprisingly good deep-dive into the patent.
The Love You Wanted: $600 Gadget Giveaway
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/02/love-wanted-gadget-giveaway.htmlIf you win, you can use that credit for anything from the new Garmin Fenix3 HR to a GoPro Hero4 Black to a water bottle to the PowerTap G3 Hub Power Meter (all of which are under $600!), or heck, even towards a new trainer.
Week in Review: January 12th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/week-review-january-12th.htmlMonday: Stages Further Lowers Power Meter Pricing to $299…
PowerPod releases new GoPro/Garmin combo mount for triathlon bikes
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/04/powerpod-goprogarmin-triathlon.htmlNot one to be outdone, PowerPod has jumped into the combination GoPro/Garmin mount market for triathlon bikes with their latest product.
Week in Review–February 18th, 2018
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/02/week-review-february-18th.htmlFriday: Stages LR (Dual-Sided) Power Meter In-Depth Review…
The Next Garmin Forerunner Multisport Watch
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/next-garmin-forerunner-multisport-watch.htmlAs we look at new watches coming onto the market, key items they could look to address are to separate it from the FR310XT are: 1) Some form of indoor swimming mode, with ANT+FS HR straps supported for underwater recording 2) More in depth power meter options 3) Potentially see live tracking options (though, I think we may see this slide to next year based on how the new Garmin GTU Tracker works out) 4) Better mapping options for courses/routes on the FR310XT Again – these are just areas they could improve – but there’s no guarantee that they will in this iteration.
Zwift on New Apple TV 4K (2021 Edition): What’s different?
www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/05/zwift-edition-different.htmlAlso, it allows people to use a heart rate sensor + trainer+ separate power meter. … Internally, it’s different – the new Apple TV 4K 2021 edition has a new processor in it, one that Apple boasts is far more powerful.
Week in Review–February 23rd, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/reviewfebruary-23rd-2013.htmlWednesday: Garmin gives updated Vector power meter schedule…
Giveaway Extravaganza: The Anything Unannounced Soon Giveaway!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/08/giveaway-extravaganza-anything-unannounced.htmlBe it a new trainer, a power meter, a bike computer, or perhaps even a wearable.
Week in Review–November 8th, 2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/week-review-november-2020.html5) Magene P325 CS Power Meter Kickstarter Launches: I generally think Magene actually makes good products.
Week in Review–March 17th, 2019
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/03/week-review-march-17th.html- Will the IQ2 power meter happen?…
Heads up: Eurobike & Interbike (and more) soon!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/08/heads-eurobike-interbike.htmlWithout fail we’ve seen massive pushes in power meter technology each year, and it’s certainly shaping up to follow that trend this year.
10-Day Sale: Garmin FR910XT down to $249, Suunto Ambit 2S down to $263
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/05/garmin-fr910xt-suunto.htmlDo you have a power meter? Go with the FR910XT, it offers more metrics and options there. … Both of these units do all the swim/bike/run stuff, but also can be used as hiking watches with more navigation focused aspects such as courses, waypoints and the like with barometric altimeters.
Suunto 7 with Wear OS–Maps, Music, Payments: Everything you ever wanted to know
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/01/suunto-payments-everything.htmlYou can’t pair an external HR sensor, cadence sensor, power meter, etc… That isn’t on the plan/radar right now – but Suunto says that could change. … Altimeter: Barometric enabled altimeter
Demo Day 1 at Interbike
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/demo-day-1-at-interbike.htmlThey’ve got a new ANT+ power meter trainer system that I’ll be talking more about on Wednesday, but I got a chance to ride their normal trainer today.
Week in Review–August 7th, 2016
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/08/week-reviewaugust-2016.htmlMonday: Hands-on: Team Zwatt launches subscription based power meter…
