Finally! After shortages of Vector/ASSIOMAs across the market, PowerMeterCity is all stocked up and raring to go with the Favero ASSIOMA DUO and UNO models. You can get them NOW, from stock. That would be my personal power meter pedal of choice. (link to: the5krunner.com) There is limited stock of the rather pretty Garmin Vector…
The Velocomp AEROPOD is now available for pre-order. It’s coming in July so if you order one of the earlier ones you might just be able to perform some fine-tuning on your aero position ahead of a summer TT. The Aeropod IS a powermeter in its own right; just like its predecessor the Velocomp Powerpod…
I’ve been using the Jabra Elite Sport earbuds for several weeks now, mostly in conjunction with the Amazfit STRATOS triathlon watch but also alongside Jabra’s android app which is packed full of Firstbeat cleverness. Background In recent years I’ve tended not to run too often with Music but my interest has been rekindled of late,…
Power Meter Pedals are the best choice for most bike riders. Is Garmin? Favero? PowerTap? Which is best? Let’s see…
Latest news from asteroidos.org is that their WearOS replacement is good-to-go. This is probably of zero interest to endurance athletes right now. However interesting things might come from it. I’ll keep this one short a do a few bullet points AsteroidOS covers basic ‘smart’ functionality when linked only to an Android smartphone It’s highly customisable,…
The Amazfit STRATOS Review has now left ‘supporter-only’ restrictions and is now available to all readers to read. Enjoy And I’ve just posted up some great 15% Garmin discounts on current ranges (EU/UK) Amazfit STRATOS Review – Triathlon Watch with Music
15% rebate off most things Garmin. Checkout Code: PM24_Voucher_Garmin15 Where: PowerMeter24 (Europe incl UK) Valid until: Approximately end of May 2018 Restrictions: This will NOT work in the USA. This DOES apply to all Gamrin products stocked. The only problem I am aware of is with Vector 3 and 3S where there are re-stocking…
I’ve been wearing my brake pads down more rapidly than I expected on my S3. Maybe I’m a bit scaredy-cat going downhill? (I’m not); maybe there’s been a lot of wet and fine grit? (maybe…); or just maybe it’s a soft compound? The pads are also not quite aligned properly and are a bit too…
XERT wins best CIQ app for EDGE devices at the Garmin CIQ Summit. Source: Garmin This one is DEFINITELY worth a download despite being released way back in July 2017 (Source: the5krunner.com, download HERE …it’s free). It continually raises its estimate of your FTP on-the-fly as your cycling hits giddy new heights. Although it’s great on…
I set my target for last month a little too high. The Fitbit Versa just took up WAY too much time because of various issues with connectivity and syncing. and that significantly curtailed my efforts elsewhere. Which is a bit silly on my part as it’s a mass market watch and I suspect that most…
The Amazfit STRATOS ‘budget’ triathlon watch has some quirks. A little bit like your slightly politically incorrect, but otherwise charming, uncle. These quirks manifest themselves in a few places but the 2 that most deserve a mention are as follows Pairing a Bluetooth sensor Triathlon Mode Pairing the bluetooth sensors caught me out for a…
Thi version has been superceded V2.015 – 25 May 2018 – latest version **HERE**. The Suunto 3 Fitness, Fitbit Versa and Garmin Edge 130 are announced and available, with the Garmin Edge 520plus being imminent. Heads-Up People: May 2018 could be a mini-watershed month. I’m expecting 3 (three) new Garmin models imminently. For starters, it…
I’m still playing with the Versa. Dictionary definition of ‘playing’: waiting for sync. I think their server was down a day ago Sweet sweet #fitbitversa It looks so pretty and I quite like it. It struggles to do much tho with restrited number of apps. And map apps that effectly grind the device to…
Here are some early season special deals and sales if you would like to support this site and grab yourself a great deal in the process. Edge 130 and 520plus PRE-ORDERS The new Edge 520 plus IS superior to the old 520, offering CIQ3 support and mapping enhancements. The compact Edge 130 IS an interesting…
Favero have made public their new IAV Power system. This is an entirely new calculation algorithm for Favero and it bases power calculation on Instantaneous Angular Velocity (IAV). Favero believe they are the only power meter pedal company currently able to deliver this calculation because of their pre-exiting, inbuilt, high-precision gyroscope. So What? It’s a…
The Garmin 745XT is due for 2018
I found this one in my in-tray which I thought was interesting as we see the high-end feature trickle-down continue Shimano have spiced up the latest 105 offering Along with a mid-compact 52-36T crankset (adds to existing 50-34T & 53-39T) here are some more options: disk (BR-R7070 calipers, ST-R7020/25) levers) or rim brake options hydraulic…
10% off…sounds good to me. The code is only active for a couple of days. Sorry I can’t control it more than that. Renegades: sungod.to/1KorPmeS code tfkr10 PaceBreakers: sungod.to/WfTxtAbX code tfkr10 Neptune: sungod.to/LkUCSXdf code tfkr10 Classics2: sungod.to/9ZJ0dewA code tfkr10
What’s going to be new on the Power Meter front in 2018? We’ve had a lot of new PM products to potentially buy over the last couple of years. Sometimes there is quite a delay between announcement and availability. So I approach this year thinking “It’s going to be a quiet one“. That could turn…
V1.985 – last updated 25 April 2018 – latest version for current month HERE. The Suunto 3 Fitness now has more information available (see link). Retail availability is towards the end of this month. The Garmin Edge 130 is announced and available and we have just had an announcement on the Edge 520 plus. Fitbit’s…
