Reviews & Opinions
Here are the new and detailed Garmin Instinct Specifications and a Garmin Fenix 5 vs. Garmin Instinct Comparison. A separate Garmin Instinct review is now live and these specs & comparison form a part of that. Q: What Is the Garmin Instinct? The Garmin Instinct was announced on 11 October and is targeting the outdoors…
This Garmin Instinct Review looks in some detail at Garmin’s latest outdoors and hiking watch. As we shall see, it is a sweet combination of practical outdoors features, a good price and a sensibly rugged exterior. This review is fairly long. Skip ahead to the section that most interests you or pour yourself a big…
THE MOST ACCURATE optical HRM suitable for just about any sport and compatible with just about any 3rd party app or watch.
STRAVA introduced RELATIVE EFFORT almost a year ago (April 2018) as a replacement to their Suffer Score. It’s been expanded to provide validity across many sports and to better accommodate shorter, harder efforts. There is new functionality related to RELATIVE EFFORT available at STRAVA online, on your STRAVA app and on some cycling devices –…
The new Fitbit Versa Lite Specifications and features are similar to those of the existing non-Lite model and the key standout differences are the lower price tag associated with its lack of contactless payments and lack of music support. The Fitbit Versa, Versa Lite, Versa SE & Ionic represent Fitbit’s alternative to the Apple Watch…
2019 Update of the WHOOP Review – Detailed Review of the WHOOP Bicep Band 2.0
This 2019 Biostrap Review looks in detail at one of the best wrist-based tools to look in more detail at the physiological side of your activity.
Let’s shed some light on the Samsung Galaxy Watch Active Specifications and add in an opinion or two; for those of you looking for a full review, as it stands, a future Samsung Galaxy Watch Review is 50:50. Opinion The Galaxy Watch Active appears to be an extension of Q1.2017’s Samsung Gear Sport which itself…
This post is an HVMN Ketone Review covering a claimed new fuel source for enhancing the performance of endurance athletes. (Updated for 2019) Vittoria Bussi broke the UCI hour record in September using HVMN Ketone I’ve just been experimenting with some too. I will point you to some of the science but will cover my…
Withings SLEEP Detailed Review with nights’ data comparisons against competitor products.
If you want the best single tyre for any one specific aspect of performance then you won’t be interested in the Continental GP5000 tyres reviewed here. There will undoubtedly be a better tyre for you and probably at a lower price too. The thing is; I like to have my cake…and eat it. The GP5000…
Apple Beddit Review – a close look at Apple’s new sleep tech.
Apple Watch 4 Review – A Sporty Perspective
Garmin today announced their new heart rate monitor: HRM-DUAL It’s a more connectable, updated version of the old HRM3-RUN model and probably marks the start of new refreshes to many of Garmin accessories as we predicted way back in last year. Why this HRM? Why Now? Garmin’s HRMs are great. As are those of Garmin’s…
This Shimano RP9 Review will attempt to justify the upgrade from my Fizik R5B road shoes in logical, calm language. Of course, those who know me well will know that my TT bike is white and I’m just looking for a pair of matching shoes. Shhhh. Yes, the logical thoughts behind a new purchase of bike…
Clever battery saving modes, great screen. Good map options. No oHR.
Detailed STRYD Review, Running Power Meter, updated for 2019. Discount Code & Promotion if seasonally available
Di2 Review & Forecast – Cloudy with a chance of quick gear changes.
Mio Cyclo 605 HC Review – you want some functionality? It’s got it. In droves.
Google WiFi Review for non-techies. It can be awesome. Or a complete waste of money.
