CompuTrainer begins to open up access to apps, Kinomap demos WiFi CompuTrainer control and announced Android app
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/09/computrainer-control-announced.htmlThis week at Interbike, both CompuTrainer and Kinomap have made a number of announcements around application control and usage with the CompuTrainer trainer.
The End of An Era: CompuTrainer Ceases Production
www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/02/computrainer-ceases-production.htmlEarlier today RacerMate, which has long made the CompuTrainer and other high performance trainers, notified sponsored athletes that the company is shuttering their CompuTrainer product line, as initially reported by Tom Demerly.
How To (Sorta) Make Your CompuTrainer Wireless: PerfPro’s CT Smart Wireless Bridge
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/04/computrainer-wireless-perfpros.htmlWhile the company is no longer in business (and still, nobody seems to know who purchased the CompuTrainer assets specifically from RacerMate), there are undoubtedly many CompuTrainers left in service out there.
In Depth CompuTrainer Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2009/02/in-depth-computrainer-review.htmlOver 18 months ago (September 07), I bought a CompuTrainer as my primary indoor trainer.
A look at CompuTrainer ANT+ integration via ctANT+
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/05/look-at-computrainer-ant-integration.htmlOn Wednesday an application developer jumped onto the scene with what is probably the coolest new completed CompuTrainer development in years: The ability to use ANT+ sensors directly with CompuTrainer.
CompuTrainer to add WiFi controller, ANT+ & Bluetooth Smart support
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/09/computrainer-controller-bluetooth.htmlRacerMate, the maker of the CompuTrainer, is preparing to release a new controller that includes support for WiFi, ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart.
Review of new Computrainer Interactive Real Course Video’s
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/03/review-of-new-computrainer-interactive.htmlI choose to get one of the new CompuTrainer Interactive Real Course Video's during one of the last weeks that I'll regularly use my trainer this year.
The New (CompuTrainer) Training Room
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/new-computrainer-training-room.htmlMeanwhile, upstairs, the bikes would duel away day in and day out on the CompuTrainer or regular trainer.
RacerMate (CompuTrainer) resolves RacerMate One contract issues, might release this summer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/racermate-computrainer-resolves.htmlThe e-mail was sent to all those who bought a CompuTrainer directly from them since June of 2010, which qualified for the free upgrade (that was when the new software suite was first announced).
A look at CompuTrainer’s new RacerMate One software suite
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/look-at-computrainers-new-racermate-one.htmlBack in July RacerMate announced a complete overhaul of their existing CompuTrainer software, which came in multiple pieces.
The Trainer Updates of Interbike 2016: STAC, Kinetic, Tacx, CycleOps, Elite, CompuTrainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/the-trainer-updates-of-interbike-2016-stac-kinetic-tacx-cycleops-elite-computrainer.htmlAs with most vendors in the space, I made a quick stop by CompuTrainer to see if there was anything new from the company.
An inside look at TrainerRoad, a way to make your regular trainer like a mock-CompuTrainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/inside-look-at-trainerroad-way-to-make.htmlMany of you are familiar with the CompuTrainer and the ability to gather real-time data from it – including power metrics.
An update on the CompuTrainer RacerMate One Suite
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/09/update-on-computrainer-racermate-one.htmlAs a CompuTrainer owner (two of them in fact) – you can bet that I’ll be looking forward to putting it through its paces and letting you know how it all works out.
Tacx Bushido Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/12/tacx-bushido-trainer-in-depth-review.htmlIt represents the first significant and major competitor to the RacerMate CompuTrainer – which has long held the king of the hill position in the computerized trainer market.
A bit of time playing with the Tacx VR Trainer
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/09/bit-of-time-playing-with-tacx-vr.htmlOver the past few months I’ve received more and more e-mail asking what I thought about the Tacx trainers, and how I thought they compared to RacerMate’s CompuTrainer.
The Winter 2014-2015 Trainer App In-Depth Guide
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/winter-trainer-depth.htmlRacerMate One is CompuTrainer’s in-house application for their trainer platform.
Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review Update
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/06/stages-review-update.htmlThis indoor ride was completed on the CompuTrainer (CT), with three additional power meters: The PowerTap, Stages, and Quarq.
My 2011 Sports Technology Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/11/my-2011-sports-technology.htmlSome folks have asked me to put forth some thoughts on whether to get the TACX Trainer or the CompuTrainer.
My 2013 Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/10/2013-trainer-recommendations.htmlThankfully, most of that change is actually coming by way of software and updates across all units (with the ANT+ Trainer Device Profile being adopted by basically everyone except the CompuTrainer).
Polar Look Keo Power System–Pedal Based Power Meter–In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/07/polar-look-keo-power-systempedal-based.htmlAnd while indoors, a variety of trainers (such as the CompuTrainer) that I use also measure power and allow me to capture and compare those metrics.
SRAM RED 2012 Quarq Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/05/sram-red-2012-quarq-power-meter-review.htmlI was careful in all of these rides to exercise the specific calibration procedure recommended by each of the manufacturers for the three products I used in the test (Quarq RED 2012, CompuTrainer Pro, Polar/Look Power Meter).
My Winter 2014-2015 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/11/2014-winter-trainer-recommendations.htmlWhich wouldn’t have take into account that realistically the $999 PowerBeam competes very easily with $1,600 CompuTrainer.
Going old school: Using a bike trainer from 1976
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/going-old-school-using-bike-trainer.htmlAs I’ve mentioned in the past, I have an eBay alert setup for any time the word ‘CompuTrainer’ is listed within a description on eBay.
A detailed walkthrough of my 4:30AM 90-minute trainer workout
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/04/detailed-walkthrough-trainer.htmlWhile historically I’ve done CompuTrainer calibration at about the 10 minute marker, I’ve noticed (with as many power meters as I have on this bike lately), that I still see some residual drift a touch bit longer than 10 minutes.
Annual Winter 2016-2017 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/10/annual-winter-2016-2017-bike-smart-trainer-recommendations.htmlTake for example, the CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
