Bike Fitting
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/01/bike-fitting.htmlAfter asking some questions about what didn't feel right, how much I cycling and a number of other things; we put my bike up on a Computrainer and he had me start cycling.
Behind the scenes on product reviews
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/behind-scenes-on-product-reviews.htmlYou may remember this room as the ‘CompuTrainer’ room, though, really – it’s just the ‘place we put stuff we can’t find a place for’.
Pool and Parking lot bricks
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/03/pool-and-parking-lot-bricks.htmlNormally when I’m on the CompuTrainer the speeds are irrelevant because the resistance is a constant (watts) – even if I change gears.
The DCR Podcast Pilot Episode is Now Available!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/podcast-episode-available.htmlWell, we’ll start with a few thoughts on the Apple Watch and then we’ll dive into KICKR vs CompuTrainer, whether or not Garmin will add a features to older products (and structured swim workouts?), and whether or not someone should ditch their ultra running partner.
Sea Otter 2016 Power Meter Tidbits: Stages & Verve Infocrank
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/04/tidbits-stages-infocrank.htmlThis is kinda like the old CompuTrainer SpinScan plots.
Garmin FR910XT Giveaway Results
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/garmin-fr910xt-giveaway-results-2.htmlNow I have lost 200 pounds and am inspired by all the ironman participants I watch on tv and know personally.” – Lehmancb “My only Kona memory is doing the 112 miles on the Kona course on Computrainer.
Wahoo ELEMNT GPS Bike Computer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/03/wahoo-elemnt-computer-review.htmlSee, way back when he offered to make a connected head unit for the CompuTrainer (for free), they declined, and Chip built the KICKR.
Paris Blog: Putting the house on the market
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/paris-blog-putting-house-on-market.html1) Training Room: You’ve seen countless times in many posts, and as part of the CompuTrainer Room post).
Week in Review–September 29th, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/reviewseptember-29th-2013.htmlIt certainly seems to me like Peripedal is quietly working away on making itself a very viable ANT+ trainer multi-rider platform for classes/centers that previously used the CompuTrainer and are now looking at the Wahoo KICKR and other trainers that will be adopting the ANT+ trainer control profile.
First look at new ROTOR Power Meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/first-look-at-new-rotor-power-meter.htmlThis is similar to Spin Scan as found on a CompuTrainer.
Week in Review–March 29th, 2015
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/reviewmarch-29th-2015.html10) Zwift sends out beta invites for Elite/CompuTrainer/CycleOps trainer owners: Also, sounds like they’re on the way towards shifting towards an open-beta program soon (instead of invite only).
Running in the rain
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/03/running-in-rain.htmlOr should I jump on the CompuTrainer and ride the first lap of the IMCDA course? Here's what the weather looked like outside as I pondered this: Umm...yeah.
Week in Review–February 5th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-5th-2011.htmlEither way – like NBC says – if you haven’t seen it, it’s new to you! 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.
Week in Review–February 2nd, 2013
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-2nd-2013.htmlTrainer Road adding new functionality: They now will broadcast out the Virtual Power stream (including CompuTrainer power meter data) as an ANT+ power meter, meaning you can connect your Garmin to it.
The Elusive Non-Gadget Weekly Mailbag–July Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/07/elusive-non-gadget-weekly-mailbagjuly.htmlI don’t see it in their online store at the moment, but perhaps my favorite part of it is that it has a quick hard plastic locking system that allows you to snap in your bike in about 10 seconds – compared to most trainers requiring lots of twisting (looking at you, CompuTrainer).
Week in Review–February 13th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-13th-2011.html1) Garmin FR305 not charging/syncing without rubber band 2) Garmin/Timex/Polar Product Release Cycles 3) Accounting for slope on treadmill with running watches 4) Determining your FTP using a CompuTrainer You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
Week in Review–March 31st, 2012
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/03/week-in-reviewmarch-31st-2012.htmlSound good? CTANT+ releases updated version, adds more ANT+ support options to CompuTrainer Inside Tracker adds testosterone testing to their nutrition/sports testing service Kinomap adds HD videos to their trainer product, slew of other smaller features TrainerRoad adds Peak Performance metrics to their site for post-ride analysis Washington DC note of the week: I wanted to focus a bit of attention on the Run for Shelter 10K taking place in front of my house later in April.
The right stuff–equipment I use
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/right-stuffequipment-i-use.html- Primary Trainer: RacerMate CompuTrainer…
Week in Review–August 7th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/08/week-in-reviewaugust-7th-2011.htmlHere’s what got updated: CompuTrainer FINIS AquaPulse FINIS Swimsense Garmin Forerunner FR60 Garmin Forerunner 110 Garmin Forerunner 210 Garmin Forerunner 305 Garmin Forerunner 310XT Garmin Forerunner 405 Garmin Forerunner 410 Garmin Forerunner 610 Garmin Edge 500 Garmin Edge 705 Garmin Edge 800 Nike+ GPS Sportwatch Polar RCX5 PowerTap and Joule Timex Global Trainer Withings WiFi Scale Yeah, it’s a lot.
Week in Review–February 20th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/02/week-in-reviewfebruary-20th-2011.html1) How to deal with CompuTrainer HR Monitor Dropouts 2) Best books to train by HR? 3) Using the FR310XT for all three legs of a triathlon You can read all my past weekly mailbags at Slowtwitch here.
Weekly Mailbag–June 26th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/06/weekly-mailbagjune-26th-2010.htmlOne thing I have for my CompuTrainer is a small sideways mount that quickly and easily unscrews.
An In-Depth Visit Behind the Scenes at Garmin Headquarters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/scenes-garmin-headquarters.htmlAnd even for legacy trainers such as the CompuTrainer (where the company refuses to innovate), 3rd party programs like TrainerRoad and PerfPro could actually emulate an ANT+ resistance control unit if they wanted to – enabling users to use their bike computers to control the trainer.
StageONE $699 ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart crank-based power meter announced
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/09/stageone-699-ant-bluetooth-smart-crank.htmlOnce I have a unit, I’ll be able to provide concurrent power data accuracy tests from this, a PowerTap, and a CompuTrainer (three total streams).
A Very Strange CES Vegas 140.6
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/01/very-strange-vegas.htmlA quick CompuTrainer mounting exercise and then he was off for the remainder of his 112 mile bike ride.
Me vs the Hurricane
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/09/me-vs-hurricane.htmlZ2 on a Computrainer is much harder than Z2 outside, because you don’t get any breaks for downhill segments.
