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Packed and ready to roll…and run…and that swim thing.

www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/04/packed-and-ready-to-rolland-runand-that.html

The official plan is “quickly build to a very hard effort (167 to 170)”, which, based on this week’s CompuTrainer intervals, is about a 320 watt output.

PowerTap’s new hubs, Bluetooth Smart Trainers, iPad apps, and more

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/powertaps-bluetooth-trainers.html

If they can sort that out, it’d actually make for the first iPad app on the market to actually control the KICKR while riding a full GPX/GPS file (CycleOps/PowerTap, Tacx, CompuTrainer and others have had that for a while).

Garmin Edge 705 In Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/12/garmin-edge-705-review.html

I use a CompuTrainer today for indoor power/wattage information – but don’t have anything for outdoors.

Spring meets DC, and I meet the 1980’s.

www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/spring-meets-dc-and-i-meet-1980s.html

In some cases one might do a double-take on power meter calibration, but I’m lucky in that I can get a quick double-check from the CompuTrainer and they both are in the same ballpark +/- a few watts (as usual).

First look at the Kinetic by Kurt $200 Bluetooth Smart inRIDE power meter trainer accessory

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/first-look-at-kinetic-by-kurt-200.html

Once TrainerRoad opened up, the pairing process was essentially no different than other sensors that TrainerRoad supports (such as ANT+ and Bluetooth Low Energy, as well as the CompuTrainer).

4iiii Precision Power Meter In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/4iiii-precision-review.html

For indoor tests, I’d usually place it onto a trainer that supported rear wheel usage (generally the CompuTrainer, so I could keep the PowerTap hub on the bike).

A look at the now available Wahoo Fitness Strava Segments App

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/available-fitness-segments.html

Keeping in mind that most other software suites out there from CycleOps, Tacx, and Racermate (CompuTrainer) cost hundreds of dollars (though do deliver more).

Interbike 2011 Day 3 Overview (Sports Technology)

www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/interbike-2011-day-3-overview-sports.html

Their system works in many ways like a CompuTrainer.

Double duty – a week of workouts in the world of me

www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/02/double-duty-week-of-workouts-in-world.html

I also finished up the day with a short midnight mile run to recalibrate my recently returned Garmin 305, and then did a short trainer ride in an unsuccessful attempt to fix an issue with the CompuTrainer.Tuesday: Normally the snow and freezing rain would have thrown my usual Tuesday run for a bit of a loop.

PowerTap C1 Chainring Power Meter In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/12/powertap-chainring-review.html

For indoor tests, I’d usually place it onto a trainer that supported rear wheel usage (generally the CompuTrainer, so I could keep the PowerTap hub on the bike).

First hands-on look & rides with the Garmin Vector power meter

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/hands-on-garmin-vector.html

This is similar to Spin Scan as found on a CompuTrainer.

75 Seconds to Evaporation

www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/07/75-seconds-to-evaporation.html

The CompuTrainer drivers the watts, I’m just along for the ride.

What it takes to build complex sport technology products from nothing

www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/03/technology-products-nothing.html

Just like a CompuTrainer, except about $1,600 cheaper.

Verve Infocrank Power Meter In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/verve-infocrank-review.html

For indoor tests, I’d place it onto a trainer that supported rear wheel usage (generally the CompuTrainer, so I could keep the PowerTap hub on the bike).

Tuesday Tidbits – February Edition

www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/02/tuesday-tidbits-february-edition.html

Wednesday or Thursday I’ll be publishing a full review of the CompuTrainer.

BKOOL Wireless ANT+ Trainer In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/12/bkool-wireless-ant-trainer-in-depth-review.html

the CompuTrainer), so doing so in a less scientific manner than those testing entities is a bit silly.

Interbike Exhibition Day 2 Overview

www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/interbike-exhibition-day-2-overview.html

In the meantime – here’s a brief glimpse into everything I did yesterday… First up was a pow-wow with the folks from RacerMate – who make the CompuTrainer and their new software suite called RacerMate One.

Night Rider

www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/08/night-rider.html

Including a 25 sets of 30x30 on the CompuTrainer…at 415 watts.

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

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

The CompuTrainer has this if you just use calibration mode (it removes all resistance) to swap back and forth.

Timex Cycle Trainer 2.0 GPS In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/06/timex-cycle-trainer-20-gps-in-depth.html

I’m on a trainer, which means the data is inherently even more stable than outdoors, further, it’s a CompuTrainer – so the wattage is actually hard-set, meaning that the only fluctuations are pretty minimal.

Tacx Flux Trainer In-Depth Review

www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/12/tacx-flux-trainer-depth-review.html

That wording is actually somewhat funny, because if one applied the same ‘rules’ to something like the well-known CompuTrainer, they’d find virtually the same thing.

Friday Tidbits: First Garmin FR910XT Swim Workout, Timex Run Trainer & TACX Trainer arrival

www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/10/friday-tidbits-first-garmin-fr910xt.html

Last but not least, on the list of things arriving – I’ve finally (almost) got the TACX trainer (it’s just like a CompuTrainer…but with fancier software and full ANT+ compatibility).

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).