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 Winter 2015-2016 Bike Trainer Recommendations
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/11/2015-2016trainer-recommendations.htmlTake for example, the CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
Everything you ever wanted to know about ANT+ FE-C and bike trainers
www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/everything-wanted-trainers.htmlCompuTrainer only worked with RacerMate stuff.
Garmin Vector In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/09/garmin-vector-review.htmlThis worked better than CompuTrainer, which was a bit of an outlier.
First look at Wahoo Fitness KICKR ANT+/Bluetooth Smart Trainer with power meter
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/first-look-at-wahoo-fitness-kickr.htmlMeaning that when it comes to CompuTrainer integration – you’re really only able to choose CompuTrainer software, or the one other company blessed by them.
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.
The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide: Winter 2019-2020
www.dcrainmaker.com/2019/10/smart-trainer-recommendations-winter.htmlTake for example, the old CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
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.
The Smart Trainer Annual Recommendations Guide–2018 Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2018/11/trainer-buyers-recommendations.htmlTake for example, the old CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
CycleOps PowerBeam Pro Trainer In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/cycleops-powerbeam-trainer-pro-in-depth.htmlAs such, it puts itself in the same class of units as the CompuTrainer and TACX platforms.
My 2012 Trainer Recommendations: Early Edition
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/10/my-2012-trainer-recommendations-early.htmlTake for example, the CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
Weekly Mailbag–July 10th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/07/weekly-mailbagjuly-10th-2010.htmlThis week’s mailbag covers the following topics: 1) Merging files using Training Peaks 2) What car to buy for sports/triathlons 3) Choosing between Garmin Forerunner 405 or FR60 Question #1: Merging files using Training Peaks From Attila- Just got my CompuTrainer this week.
A weekend riding past the beach and swapping power meters
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/08/weekend-swapping-meters.htmlAfter about 10-15 minutes and a few hard short intervals later I had four power meters aligning in the ways I’d expect (Quarq highest, PowerTap, then CompuTrainer almost exactly mirroring PowerTap, and the Stages slightly lower than the Quarq).
A weekend with a lot of walking, running, and comparing power output
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/08/a-weekend-with-lot-of-walking-running.htmlSo most of my rides have been indoors as a result until I’m 100% confident it’s actually going to stay attached to the bike: I’ve been using the CompuTrainer* lately because with some 3rd party software (ctANT+) it contains the ability to transmit in real-time the CompuTrainer power meter reading.
10 Years Ago Today–Wahoo Announced the KICKR: Here’s a Blast From The Past
www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/08/years-today-announced.htmlYou see, back a decade or so ago, the indoor trainer industry was mostly four companies: RacerMate (with their famed CompuTrainer – of which I bought two), Tacx, Elite, and then CycleOps (now Saris).
Week in Review–December 11th, 2010
www.dcrainmaker.com/2010/12/week-in-reviewdecember-11th-2010.htmlRandom Thoughts Section: CompuTrainers on eBay- Tis the season for indoor trainers – and despite being close to the time of New Year resolutions, there’s tons of people selling them off.
DIY: How I made a trainer bike computer/iPad/phone stand for $30
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/02/diy-how-i-made-trainer-bike.htmlLast year I picked up a CompuTrainer head unit stand that took a microphone stand and added a modified piece to allow you to clip in a small portion of pipe that the CompuTrainer controller would latch onto.
The Smart Trainer Recommendations Guide: Winter 2020-2021
www.dcrainmaker.com/2020/11/trainer-recommendations-winter.htmlTake for example, the old CompuTrainer, otherwise known as the rock.
5 Random Things I Did This Weekend
www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/04/random-things-i-did-this-weekend-13.htmlFor example, the CompuTrainer requires a 10-20 minute settling period.
Stages Power Meter In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/01/stages-power-meter-in-depth-review.htmlIn accuracy testing, I found that the difference between the Stages Power unit and other power meters (Quarq, PowerTap, LeMond Revolution, CompuTrainer) varied significantly across efforts, conditions and intensities.
Umpteen ways to measure your heart rate
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/03/umpteen-ways-to-measure-your-heart-rate.htmlGotta dig up that article back a year or two on that… The new CompuTrainer HR module: As I mentioned last week, I chatted with the owner of CompuTrainer regarding issues with existing CompuTrainer devices and the HR system dropouts that seem to affect a fair number of folks.
A weekend with dueling power meters, activity monitors and more!
www.dcrainmaker.com/2012/04/weekend-with-dueling-power-meters.htmlOf course, I could do that easily outdoors – but comparing it against the CompuTrainer is best done indoors.
Week in Review–January 29th, 2011
www.dcrainmaker.com/2011/01/week-in-reviewjanuary-29th-2011.htmlCheck it out: 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.
CycleOps Virtual Training In-Depth Review
www.dcrainmaker.com/2013/02/cycleops-virtual-training-in-depth-review.htmlJoining the two other trainers at current they control, the CompuTrainer and KICKR.
My Arch Nemesis: Indoor Trainer Workout #2
www.dcrainmaker.com/2008/07/my-arch-nemesis-indoor-trainer-workout.htmlAt which point I select a wattage on the CompuTrainer that will put me in a given HR zone within a few minutes and keep me there for the duration of the set.
