Wahoo ELEMNT Rival multisport watch – new features!
verytalldwarfWahoo add more features to their sports watch the ELEMNT Rival.
Tag: Triathlon
Powerlabs chest hear rate monitor – An alternative to the usual
Looking for an heart rate monitor. Powrlabs are a serious contender.
Incus Performance – Like No Other Device that you’ve ever seen – Now for running!!
In this article I am going to explain why I think that the Incus Performance Nova is a disruptor to the running tech industry like no other!! I need to be straight with you – as I get older, I find that there is now just far too much data when I’m running and cycling….
Suunto Unveils Its Thinnest, Smallest and Toughest Watch Ever, the Suunto 9 Peak
Suunto, one of the global leaders in sports watches, dive computers and precision instruments, launches its newest flagship watch, the Suunto 9 Peak, the thinnest, most powerful and uncompromisingly durable watch in brand history. Inspired by the award-winning Suunto 9 Baro, the Suunto 9 Peak is designed for adventures and peak experiences, in a sleek form…
Cyclists – Planet Earth is rejecting us and we carry on as normal! Time to change – Enter Sundried
It all started with a conversation with a cycling friend. You know how it goes? Do you fancy driving 200 miles to ride 100 miles, to drive 200 back and ride something not as appealing as from your front-door? Cycling is supposed to be a sustainable activity. Cycling is a pursuit that cuts down on…
Cycling + Sunburn = Skin Cancer?!
In this article I want to disturb you! I’m sorry, this is no way to start an article, but you see, this is for your good and for those who love you. Please indulge me and let me tell you about me and what happened when I did not spot a mole that was in…
Suunto go Titanium – New Models Released
Cornwall is not just famous for it’s scones, titanium was discovered there in 1791, Titanium has the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element and it was an immense corrosion resistance. It therefore makes a lot of sense to use this wondrous material in sports and adventure watches. Suunto has therefore announced the launch of…
PR Lotion – Can an embrocation make you faster? Amp Human
What is Amp Human’s PR Lotion? It’s an embrocation that you rub into your muscle 30 minutes prior to exercise. The theory is that the sodium bicarbonate in the solution suppresses lactate and allows the athlete to generate more power. Skeptics like us may think ‘rubbing bicarb into our legs to make us faster? That’s…
Aftershokz OpenComm – Can Bone Conduction Headphones jump from track to office?
Let’s get down to it. You use headphones for fitness. You have discovered that not have cables dangling around is tremendous. You’ve tried bone conducting, especially from Aftershokz, and you are sold. Then, a pandemic came and with it, most of us discovered that working from home was as effective as working from the office….
Naenka Runner Pro – Bone Conduction Headphones – further down the road testing
Naenka are the new kid on the block in the world of bone conduction headphones – designed for runners and athletes – hence the name. We took an initial look back in November and here is the update. It’s all too easy to do a couple of day test, whack a product on eBay, recycle…
Naenka Running Pro – bone conduction headphones
A first look at these AfterShokz competitors fitness fanatics’ headphones. Why bone conduction and not in-ear headphones? As we know, the faster the music, the faster we go! At the same time, it’s good to be aware what is around you. Safety is no accident! We are a fans of Aftershokz and were early adopters,…
Aftershokz Black Friday Offer to Titaniumgeek Readers
We would not normally do the sales promotion thing here on the Titaniumgeek – however, we are rather keen on this brand and this is a super offer to you, our Titaniumgeekers. It’s been a tough year, where time spent with loved ones has been limited, so instead of buying for themselves on Black Friday,…
Suunto 9 – Smart Watch for the Adventurer
Don’t get me wrong, the Sunnto 9 is an incredible piece of engineering. It’s battery lasts for a long time – from 25 to 120 hours – depending on the mode selected. Personally, I’m a big fan of the Apple Watch and Apple’s approach of the app being king. What I mean by this is…
KitBrix Bag Review – Triathlon Transition, Sorted!
James GillKitBrix uses the tag line: “No fuss just organised kit”. Which is quite a claim for a triathlon bag! Let’s test that in a KitBrix Bag Review!
Elite Tri Box Review – One Bag to Hold It All!
The @Elite_cycling triathlon bag has been put through it’s paces as my beast of burden during my last #triathlon – good bag, but like any other flat pack kit, I seem to have a left over panel! doh!
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Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Review: When More Can Mean Less
Garmin Fenix 5 Plus Review: When More Can Mean Less OK cards on the table. To my mind, the Garmin Fenix series has never been a looker. Particularly when you compared it to the lines seen on any of the Suunto Spartan watches, and especially the new Suunto 9 – reviewed here Personally, I feel…
Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR Review – Third Time Lucky?
I made no secret of the fact that in my mind the Suunto Spartan was a bit naff. The Suunto Sport HR, was a little bit less naff, with optical HRM. So is third time the charm for the Suunto Spartan range? Let’s see what the Suunto Spartan Trainer Wrist HR has to offer!
Polar M460 Cycling GPS Computer Review – With Strava Live Segments
For 2017 the Polar M460 receives a small spec bump from the original Polar M450. But Polar clearly shows that tight dimensions and even tighter pricing doesn’t mean you have to skimp on features. Plus if you ice the cake with Strava Live Segments, you might have a winning device!
Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist HR – Is optical heart rate enough?
Has a year of further firmware development and new hardware in the form of optical heart rate monitoring made the Suunto Spartan into the watch we had always dreamt of, or it all spec sheet and no substance?
Garmin HRM-Swim Heart Rate Monitor Review
Currently, many Garmin devices now come with optical heart rate monitoring, but currently, they DON’T support optical HR whilst swimming. In which case, if you use a Garmin watch for triathlon training or swimming in general, how do you monitor your HR zones? With the Garmin HRM-Swim, that’s how! Plus you might be able to squeeze…