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Likes & Dislikes: Zwift on AppleTV 4K

March 15, 2019July 5, 2019 epate Leave a comment Biking, Gear Reviews, Likes & Dislikes, Running, Tech

As usual, this is not a review or recommendation. It’s simply an ongoing list of the features and capabilities that I like and dislike about using Zwift on an Apple TV 4K. Your mileage may vary… What I Like… Price: You simply can’t find a more cost-effective platform for running Zwift Setup. With the exception […]

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Likes & Dislikes: Polar Vantage V

March 11, 2019July 7, 2019 epate Leave a comment Biking, Gear Reviews, Likes & Dislikes, Tech

As usual, this is not a review or recommendation. It’s simply an ongoing list of the features and capabilities that I like and dislike on the Polar Vantage V. Your mileage may vary… What I like… Physically, it’s definitely a high quality device. Comfortable with a nice display. Great battery life. As you see below, […]

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vívoactive® 3 Music

November 30, 2018July 5, 2019 epate Leave a comment Gear Reviews, Running, Swimming, Tech, Training, Triathlon

For those considering a Garmin vívoactive®3 Music, here are a couple of things that I didn’t know about prior to my purchase.  My current watch, a fēnix 5, checks off every box with one exception: I’d like to be able to run with music without carrying my phone. Hence the interest in the vívoactive®3 Music.  […]

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Mio LINK

August 19, 2015October 22, 2015 epate Leave a comment Biking, Gear Reviews, Running, Tech

Although I’ve never been particularly bothered by a chest-strap type heart rate monitor, I decided to give the Mio LINK ANT+/Bluetooth Smart optical heart rate wrist band a try.  The Garmin straps, especially the HRM-Run, have been very reliable and generally problem-free.  But, it’s always fun to get a new toy so I thought I check it […]

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Garmin Edge 500

April 20, 2010August 6, 2014 epate Leave a comment Biking, Gear Reviews

I’ve been using the Garmin Edge 500 for a couple of months but yesterday was my first use of its “course” feature so it seemed like a good time to write up a review. Partially thanks to the Garmin, I had one of the best rides since moving to Virginia Beach. I created a route […]

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