The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the latest sports tech news and product releases, along with interviews with sports tech experts and insiders. The podcast covers everything needed to level up health, fitness, and sports performance.
Episodes
Garmin Price Drops, Apple WatchOS 27, and Google's Obsession With Queso
Ray and Des chat about the Apple's new watchOS 27 update, Fitbit Air reviews, and price drops from Garmin. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Related Content: Fitbit Air Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/e_uSpR_4hmg?
Fitbit Air: Should Whoop Worry?
Ray and Des chat about the potential for the Google Fitbit Air to change the health and fitness industry forever. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Related Content: Fitbit Air Announced (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/h-
The Watch We Wanted To Love...
Ray and Des chat about the new Polar Street X. With a built-in flashlight, retro looks, and a great price, it has tons of potential. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Content Polar Street X Review (Des - YouTub
COROS and Wahoo Partnership…A Complicated Collaboration?
Ray and Des discuss the new partnership between COROS and Wahoo with where it's both genius but could also get complicated. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Content Wahoo / COROS CEO Interview: https://youtu.b
Is Garmin's New Varia 820 Radar "Too Good"?
Ray and Des chat about the new Garmin Varia RearVue 820 cycling radar and why it may actually be "too good". Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Videos: Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Review (Des - YouTube): https://yo
Suunto vs Garmin vs Suunto // Flashlight Fight!
Ray and Des chat about a battle between Suunto and Garmin over smartwatch features, including GPS antennas, training feedback, and watch flashlights. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // For the most in-depth sports tech r
Garmin's New Paid Connect+ Feature Is Actually Pretty Cool
Ray and Des chat about the new paid Garmin Nutrition and Food Logging feature for Connect+ and if it's actually worth it. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related Videos // Garmin Food and Nutrition Logging (Des - You
Surprise Watches from COROS and Suunto
Ray and Des chat about the summer and fall releases from Suunto and COROS including the COROS Nomad, Apex 4, and Pace 4 as well as the Suunto Race 2 and Vertical 2. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Related videos: COROS N
More Trouble For Whoop? Whoop vs The FDA
In this two-parter, Ray and Des first chat about Whoop's troubles with the FDA as well as Amazfit's Helio Band with a follow-up episode on Whoop suing Polar about similarities with their products. Related videos: Amazfit Helio Band Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/5xmXxqEjW2I?si=Re6hf5OnDVtykV8a Amazfit Helio Band Bicep Band Accuracy (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/tyYAo_mrnZo?si=PfQzL6v
Strava Sues Garmin - This Won't End Well...
Ray and Des chat about Strava's lawsuit against Garmin and why they're demanding Garmin cease selling devices. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on YouTube: https://www.
The Biggest Apple Watch Year Yet? Apple Watch Ultra 3, Series 11, SE 3
DC Rainmaker and DesFit chat about Apple's biggest Apple Watch release in years with the new Ultra 3, Series 11, and SE 3, but also the new AirPods Pro 3 with built-in heart rate. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Chapters
Summer Cycling Roundup! New Bike Computers, Groupsets, Wheels, Trainers, and More
Ray and Des chat about hot new summer cycling tech with a new Garmin bike computer, smart wheels from Zipp, the new SRAM Force AXS and Rival groupsets, and even new indoor training tech. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan
Summer Smartwatch Roundup! New Watches from Garmin, Suunto, Polar, and More
Ray and Des chat about all the new smartwatches and sportswatches that have come out so far this spring and summer including new watches from Suunto, Garmin, Polar, and more. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan ///// Related
Apple Watch Features Coming Soon! (WatchOS 26 & WWDC)
We chat about everything new with the just-announced WatchOS 26 for Apple Watch. Filmed at Apple's podcast studio at Apple headquarters. Related videos: Apple WatchOS 26 (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/sAh1aBbPhIQ?si=Ogdoi-A551cL2BET Apple WatchOS 26 (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/uS5290eont8?si=Thft2FI-IZUYGiLp Apple WatchOS 26 (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/apple-watc
Big Bike Tech Drops from Garmin and Wahoo!
Ray and Des chat about the new Wahoo TRACKR Radar, ROAM 3, BOLT 3, along with the Garmin Varia Vue headlight camera. Related videos: Garmin Varia Vue Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/sSZArIrjEpg?si=UUHpYgeaqiB6FLhr Garmin Varia Vue Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/DojYoLWozzE?si=DgV5Mn4RUGGHGfn6 Garmin Varia Vue Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/garmin-v
Whoop Did It Again (The Whoop 5.0 Backlash)
Ray and Des chat about the Whoop 5.0 & MG and subsequent consumer backlash. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit DC Rainmaker on
The Spring Sports Tech Tsunami Begins! Part One
Another new Garmin, Des rides the Elite Square, new Zwift hardware, and Ray rides to a ball. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related videos // Garmin Vivoactive 6 Review (Des - Youtube): https://youtu.be/q5tiM-u1OmQ?
Garmin Connect+ FALLOUT // Did Garmin Get Cancelled?
We chat the Komoot acquisition and what it's likely to mean, as well as of course, the beginnings of the Garmin Connect+ fallout. An iceberg we're likely only at the tip of. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related vi
Watch Overload?! What We're Testing and What We're Wearing
What's on our wrists right now? Ray and Des chat about fresh new watches from Garmin, OnePlus, Amazfit...as well as the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones with heart rate. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related video
Zwift and TrainerRoad Hug It Out?!
Ray and Des chat about all things indoor training 2025, from a pile of new trainers and smart bike frames, to both approved and unapproved integrations between Zwift, TrainerRoad, Rouvy, and more. Plus, the future of smart bikes. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Pla
Garmin Instinct 3…Let's Chat
Ray and Des chat about new 2025 CES announcements including the Amazfit Active 2, Garmin HRM 200, and the Garmin Instinct 3. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Related videos // Garmin Instinct 3 - Everything you need t
The Watch We Weren't "Allowed" To Review
Ray and Des chat about the Wahoo's new ELEMNT Ace and the heavily hyped Amazfit T-Rex 3. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Chapters // 0:00 Wahoo ELEMNT Ace 28:43 Gear We're Stoked About 30:40 Amazfit T-Rex 3 43:56 Wha
A $3000 Garmin and a $350 COROS walk into a bar...
Ray and Des chat about the new COROS Pace Pro, Polar Vantage M3, Insta360 Ace Pro 2 action camera, weird sponsorships, and much more. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Chapters // 0:00 Ray's Big Move8:20 Insta 360 Ace
Strava...You OK?
Ray and Des chat about all things Strava from recent "quirks" on the platform as well as all the new features launched this year. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Chapters // 0:00 Strava's Strong Start to 2024 1:54 Ro
Techtember Roundup! Apple Watch, Pixel Watch, GoPro, DJI, and More!
Ray and Des chat about all the new Techtember goodies including Apple Watches, Pixel watches, GoPros, new drones, and more!. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Chapters // 0:00 Where have we been? 1:10 Apple AirPods 4 3
Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 // Let's Chat...
Ray and Des have even more thoughts about Garmin's latest flagship Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 sportswatches. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Thanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can get $40 off an order of $200 or more:
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra - Apple Watch Ultra Copycat?
Ray and Des chat about the new Galaxy Watch Ultra, Apple's Training Load and Vitals features, and the new OnePlus Watch 2R. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Thanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can get $40 off an or
Eurobike Sports Tech Roundup...and COROS Dura Delay
Ray and Des talk about the huge slate of Eurobike announcements from Elite and JetBlack along with the COROS Dura being delayed until Sept. 2024. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Thanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you
Zwift CEO Eric Min // Zwift Ride, Zwift Tron Bike, Price Increases, and the Future of Zwift
Ray and Des sit down with Zwift CEO Eric Min to discuss the new Zwift Ride, the Zwift Tron Bike, price increases, and the future of Zwift. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Thanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can g
Summer Sports Tech is Heating Up! Zwift Ride, Edge 1050, Suunto Race S, and More
Ray and Des chat about the new Zwift Ride "Smart Bike", New Bike Computers from Garmin and COROS, The New Suunto Race S sports watch, and plenty more sports tech goodness. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan Thanks to The P
Apple WWDC WatchOS 11 New Features Deep Dive & Discussion
In this week's episode, Ray and Des talk about everything WWDC 2024 and specifically the new features related to Apple Watch, and the updated WatchOS11 features. This includes training load, vitals, new sport modes, and more! Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planne
Polar's Whoop Competitor, Wahoo GoPro Integration, Apple WWDC Predictions and More!
In this week's episode, Ray and Des talk about Polar's Whoop-like band, Ray visiting Garmin, Fitbit Ace LTE tracker, Wahoo's GoPro integration, CaveWorks Rivet Indoor Bike Frame, and Apple WWDC Predictions. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pf
Zwift Price Hike, New Strava Features, and Des Goes to Band Camp
In this week's episode, Ray and Des talk about the Zwift price increase, the Saga HoloBike, SRAM's new RED AXS groupset, and much more. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Chapters // 0:00 Intro 1:28 Saga HoloBike 14:4
Garmin Connect 5.0, Stages, and More: The Internet on Fire
DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about Garmin Connect's controversial update, Stages going under, the COROS Vertix 2S, and Zwift's updates. // Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:28 Stages Goes Under 13:17 COROS Vertix 2S 26:10 COROS going AMOLED? 34:48 Zwift's New Software Features 37:09 Zwift's Training API: TrainerRoad Ahead? 47:09 Garmin Connect 5.0: On Fire? Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can
Are Heart Rate Earbuds The Future?
DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about the new Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds with a built-in HR sensor and our final testing of the Polar Grit X2 Pro. 0:00 Intro 1:05 Virtual Shifting Expansion? 15:00 Sennheiser Momentum Sport Earbuds 25:21 Is workout body temp useful? 34:32 Polar Grit X2 Pro: Our Final Reviews 53:20 Treking with the Grit X2 Pro Related Content: Polar Grit X2 Pro Review (Des): htt
The Real Life of a Sports Tech Reviewer
In this episode, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about what it's actually like to be a sports tech reviewer from the products we review, how we make money, our review process, as well as the darker side like getting blacklisted by companies. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydr
Polar Grit X2 Pro: Lets talk
In this episode, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about the new Polar Grit X2 Pro, how it compares to Garmin, COROS, and Suunto, and Strava routes now available on Polar watches. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan // Chapters
Suunto + UTMB? Garmin vs Apple Ski Apps, Google Pixel Watch Updates, and More SPD Power Meters
In this episode, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about Google Pixel Watch Updates, Skiing Apps for Garmin and Apple, More SPD Power Meters, and other interesting news in the sports tech world. // Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:57 Look Power Meter Pedals 23:13 Apple vs Garmin Ski Apps 35:22 Supersapiens Shuts Down 46:32 Google Pixel Watch Updates 52:42 Suunto and UTMB Partnership /// More Info Apple Watch Slo
The End of MIP Displays? Garmin Forerunner 165 and New Cycling Power Meters
In this episode, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about the new Garmin Forerunner 165 and if this is the end of MIP displays, new power meters from 4iiii's and Favero, Garmin's software security updates, and of course, plenty of fun tangents along the way. // Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:19 4iiii Precision 3+ Pro 10:24 Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 17:16 Crank or Pedal Power Meter? 20:01 Garmin Forerunner 165 24:1
Apple Vision Pro, Zwift Layoffs, Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One, and Burritos
In this episode, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about our first and continued usage of Apple Vision Pro, the big Zwift Layoffs and how Zwift might need to rethink its long-term strategy towards profitability and investor happiness, Wahoo and Zwift's new KICKR CORE Zwift One smart trainer, and Strava's free burrito competition gone wild. /// Time markers: 0:00 Intro 0:58 New Zwift/Wahoo smart trainer
Wahoo KICKR RUN, Peak Zwift Day, COROS Updates, WearOS in 2024, and Garmin takes a jab at Apple?
In this episode, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about the new Wahoo KICKR Run treadmill, Peak Zwift Day, New COROS Features, Fossil quits smartwatches, Where is WearOS?, and did Garmin take a jab at Apple? //// Related videos and posts: Wahoo KICKR Run First Impressions (DesFit): https://youtu.be/xoQG0peNp8g?si=NJCimqvY2TRf3x1T Wahoo KICKR Run First Impressions (DC Rainmaker): https://youtu.be/Bbi
The FIT File is Back! Garmin Connect Updates, Apple Watch Banned Again?, Samsung Galaxy Ring, & More
In the first episode of the FIT File Podcast reboot, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about everything new that's happened so far in 2024 including the Garmin Connect redesign, Apple Watch banned again (or not?), Samsung's Galaxy Ring announcement, and more. Related videos and posts: Garmin Connect Refresh: https://youtu.be/PWIwR5uN_Vg?si=oZ8Plp5vSVYH4hzx & https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vT9JA4ftiEs
FIT104 The Tiger King of Sports Tech
Perhaps the busiest week of the year to date for sports tech announcements, which is kinda crazy. Here's what we chatted about! - Ironman VR with Rouvy: Virtual Ironman Race for Pros - TrainerRoad Group Workouts - Trainer Hardware Availability - Zwift Clubs: Are we there yet? - Yet again more new Strava Features - 4iiii Lowers Prices For Power Meters - Suunto's adds TrainingPeaks Metrics - COROS a
FIT103 Zwift layoffs and yet somehow even more new Strava features
We've locked ourselves in our best padded rooms to bring you this week's episode of the FIT File Podcast, from two people as socially distance as you can possibly be! - Huge spike in people riding indoors - Is hardware getting hard to find? - Behind the scenes on sports tech availability - Strava's new intelligent route planning - What the heck is SRAM AXS Web? - Going back to indoor trainer basic
FIT102 Pro cycling teams migrate indoors with cancellations, opportunity for TrainerRoad?
Here's what's new in this episode of the FIT File: - Sea Otter is off...then on...then conflicts?- Pro teams migrate to indoor trainer apps - What could TrainerRoad do to partner with teams this season? - And perhaps SufferFets too? - Strava's "What's Old is New Again" 2020 campaign continues - Wahoo drops price on BOLT - Then Wahoo drops a new BOLT! - Is there actually ebike integration demand? -
FIT101 The Slow Death Spiral of a Product Review
It's 101 Dalmatians time! Err...Episode 101. Here's what's new in the world of sports tech: - Strava App Updates… higher frequency! - Saris MP1 Reviews from DCR & Lama - Oreka Review - Continued Coronavirus fall-out on sports tech/events - Ray's new mountain bike - Whoop testing update --- And on social, you'll find us at: Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.
FIT100 The Impact of Coronavirus on Sports Tech
Episode 100 baby!!! With sports tech warming up, we resume our mostly-weekly uploads as we march towards spring. Or, err...fall for Lama. Here's what we dive into this episode: - Coronavirus impact on sports tech - Favero gets on social media? - PRICE HIKES for sports tech! - Pioneer Exits the Power Meter Business - Wait, and a price drop! - Peloton bricks competitors bikes - The Suunto 7 Revie
FIT99 Live Studio Audience Recording at the Tour Down Under - Ask Anything
This was a special live studio audience recording of the FIT File podcast from the Tour Down Under at the Rapha pop-up shop. Guests include Wahoo lead developer Murray Hughes, sport scientist Neal Henderson, and a boatload of audience questions. Note the video version is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxUeUJVH1Kw 0:00 – Bikes, Beer, and Tech Explainer 1:50 – Introductions 5:40
FIT98 The mother of all pro cycling data driven teams...and kangaroos.
Here's what we covered on this weeks special episode of the FIT File: Team NTT's crazy data-driven analytics and coaching platform Leomo sensor solution for proper bike fit Chatter about kangaroos, koalas, snakes, and other Australian things. Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnTcHkv1EQE And on social, you'll find us at: Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama Ray's Tw
FIT97 Testing Nipple Clamps, and other Illuminating Things in The Dark
Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File: Zwift's Crit City Course DJI Mavic Mini (DCR & Lama Experiences) RGT comes out of beta! Rouvy's Tour de Suisse partnership, and our ideas on how to make it super cool. Wahoo KICKR Bike Update: Bike profiles & Di2 Synchro Shift GoPro Light Mod goes live (and new magnetic nipple clamp swiveling mount) LVL The First Wearable Hydration Mo
FIT96 Peloton, and other things that drop during the night
Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File: - Skydio 2 Review Behind the Scenes Chat - Stages Dash Gets ANT+ Radar - KICKR Bike Review & Chit-Chat - Tacx Training App New Release - Zwift Crit City...Maybe? - Rapha's expensive indoor clothes - Favero gravel bike SPD hack! - And yes, Peloton. Oh Peloton. Show links: 1) Support Ray via Best Tech Deals Post: https://dcra.in/TechDeals
FIT95 DCR Open House Studio Audience Special Episode with Q&A!
Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File: - Corporate acquisitions - Wearables and watches recap - Power meters - a bust? - Indoor trainers - Cycling GPS units and accessories - A huge pile of awesome Q&A questions - Our most impressive tech of 2019 Show links: 1) Support Ray via Best Tech Deals Post: https://dcra.in/TechDeals 2) Support Shane via YouTube Membership: https://
FIT94 Debating how best to carry a GoPro in our mouths, also who needs 25% gradients in trainers?
Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File: - Recap of the Best Sports Tech deals - Relive Relived! Wahoo Integration, is it a restart? - The Elite Zumo Smart Trainer Review - Do trainers need to simulate 25% gradients!?! - Things that LAMA puts in his mouth - GoPro releases earnings. Are they turning a corner? - DJI Mavic Mini: Who got their first flight first? - The best Garmin
FIT93 Zwift Posts Jobs to Build Big Indoor Gear, Strava's CEO got Disconnected
Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File: - BKool ditches hardware - Strava's CEO departure - Zwift plans new hardware division - Peloton acquires their Taiwanese hardware manufacturer - Canyon Updates their Indoor Trainer Policy - PowerTap G4 Chit-Chat - Garmin Pace Pro goes to FR945/FR245 - Ray's Tacx NEO 2T Full Review Plus all sorts of other fun chatter along the way, as al
FIT92 You had one hand (picking) job: The Year of 2019 Indoor Failures
Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File: - VirtuGo goes under - DCR Smart Bike Shootout Post Discussion - Google buys Fitbit - Suunto features firmware update - DJI Mavic Mini: Lama's first drone?!? - IQ2 $25 power meter advert...or not? - Strava mapping change (thumbnails): Does it matter? Plus all sorts of other fun chatter along the way. Regrettably, this was recorded about
FIT91 Which smart trainer to get? We dive deep on all things trainers!
Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File: - Elite's new 'Upgrado' App: Firmware upgrades with Italian flare - GoPro Max: Do you get Max or the Hero 8? An explainer - Leomo Type-S: Full Android 'Sports Performance Computer' - Hammerhead Karoo gets ANT+/Varia Radar Connectivity! - Garmin Edge 530/830/1030 to inReach and a bunch of other updates - Bowflex bike: A Peloton competito
FIT90 Hiding devices in plain sight until caught by the paparazzi [Audio Fixed]
Here's what we covered on this weeks meandering episode of the FIT File: - Hiding unreleased devices in the wild! - DCR Open House 2019 Registration Opens - The return of the Strava App news… removing sensor support - Lama's Neo Bike Unboxing: Creating snowglobes - Kona Power Meter Counts - historical Reference: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/insights-ironman-championships.html - New Kinomap
FIT89 Ride it like you stole it: The Zwift/British Cycling Cheating Scandal Explainer
October has arrived on the sports tech scene full of turbulence, here's what was on tap this week: - The entertaining stories of our smart bike deliveries - Wahoo acquires Speedplay Pedals, what does it mean? - Ray costs Shane more Money: GoPro Hero 8 released - Skydio 2 drone announced: Yet more financial distress for Shane? - InsideRide KICKR E-Flex Accessory Announced - Zwift Mountain Bike Stee
FIT88 Stop press! Strava actually announced a new feature?!?
We're hot into the September release festivus, with everything from new wearables to potentially game changing sales of companies. Plus lots of funny stories along the way (for realz this time). - Tacx NEO Bike Review - The Great Wahoo Bike Race - Apple Watch Series 5 Initial Testing - COROS Vertix Firmware Update & COROS APEX Pro - Wahoo / TrainerRoad Workout Sync - Wahoo Chickens and Lamas in Ra
FIT87 Watch This Space: We recap a dozen smartwatches launched this month
Here's your complete late Summer 2019 watch launch recap. We dive into the key features of each new product - as well as who exactly these companies are targeting, plus, the winners and losers. Here's the full lineup (in order we discuss them): Garmin Fenix 6 Series Garmin Vivoactive 4 Series Garmin Venu Garmin Connected GPS Feature for Vivomove 3, Vivostyle, Vivosmart 4 Apple Watch 5 Apple Watc
FIT86 Eurobike Recap: Who's gonna buy all these smart indoor bikes?
Here's your complete Eurobike 2019 sports tech recap. We dive into all the new tech found at the show this year, and our thoughts on everything. Here's the full lineup (in order we discuss them): Smart Trainers: Tacx (Neo2T) Elite (DiretoX, Tuo, Suito) Wahoo (none. But new firmware!) Saris (H3, Rocker, Desk) 4iiii - Fliiiiiiiiiiiiight Kinetic - R1 (not new) Jetblack - Volt and EMS Smart Bikes:
FIT85 Someone had a baby...and now we're late on this podcast
It may be quiet now, but next week is Eurobike and things are already hitting the hopper! Here's the full topic list: - Zwift Hacking at DefCon: Is it a real concern? - InsideRide Rollers Review and Discussion - How to listen to PodCasts on Garmin wearables? (Listener question) - Garmin launches Amazon Music - Wahoo adds Varia Radar support (and Ray's x-rated bike filming setup) Podcast Sponsor: P
FIT84 Garmin got sued by Philips, say what?
It may be quiet now, but things are starting to brew in both the Lama Lab & DCR Cave. Enjoy the calm before the storm as we dive into a slew of topics. Here's the full topic list: - Philips sues both Garmin and Fitbit - Kinetic R1 Smart Trainer - Ready for prime time? - MARQ Review - Worth $1,500? - Zwift quietly releases dinosaurs...putting it to the test! - Equinox Bike Announcement...and then i
FIT83 The Worst Crowd Funded Power Meter Company Revival!
After a week or two of recovery from a crazy early July of travel around the global (and TdF watching) for both DCR & Lama, we're back in action! Here's the full topic list: - TrainerRoad price increases - twice in under 12 months. - Zwift also increases their price - Favero Assioma Firmware Update: Cycling Dynamics Implemented - The Elite Suito: Trainer to beat for 2019? - LIMITS power meters are
FIT82 Strava's Relive Nightmare, Tour de France & Giro Rosa Tech
We're back from the Tour de France & Giro Rosa complete with plenty of sports tech tidbits, recorded in front of a complete studio audience at the DCR Open House. Enjoy all sorts of fun! Here's the full topic list: - Wahoo acquiring Sufferfest - Suffolligans? Walandirans? What this all means. - Strava vs Relive - What the in the API is going on? And why is Spongebob Squarepants involved? - Tour Te
FIT81 Eleven Ways Shimano-Based Power Meters Fail
Sorry for Ray's clipped audio. We were just too excited being all in the same room we didn't triple check it. My bad (My = Ray). On the bright side, we packed a ton of stuff in there this week with lots of good discussion: - The Rivet: A Zwift competitor? Or too soon? - FulGaz and Trainer App Price Bumps - Shimano Based Dual Sided Power Meter Failures - Edge 530/830 firmware updates & recommendati
FIT80 No KOM's in Rental Cars
There was a lot of air this week. Here's all the filler: - Zwift Time Trial Mode, and Group Ride Fence updates - FulGaz: New Training features & ERG mode - Garmin GPS Chipset Rabbit Hole - IQ^2 Never Ending Updates - Polar Ignite GPS Watch - Lama Lab tests of the Crown Rollers - BKool AIR Testing Tidbits - New Stryd Running Power Meter Wind Tunnel Testing - Some fun behind the scenes tidbits Check
FIT79 Shady Kickstarter Rabbit Holes
Here's what you'll get to enjoy this week: - Shady advertisers on the internet re-using our content - The Absolute One Cycling Computer - Kickstarter: Bad rap deserved? - Shimano Di2 Wireless Module Bluetooth Update - Wahoo KICKR CORE Firmware Update, any good? - Wahoo ELMENT ROAM Updates - Garmin Extended Display Mode, what is it? - BKool Air Smart Trainer First Ride (finally!) - Crown Rollers Fi
FIT78 That time we crashed hard
Here's what's on tap this week: - Feedback from the Garmin Issues post - Stages releases new Dash units - First ride! - IQ2 Update (of course!) - TrainerRoad launches planned workout sync for Garmin - DCR Summer Open Cave Event - That time we crashed our bikes hard (or got hit by a car) - Do emergency crash detection beacons work? Check back weekly for new episodes! Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.
FIT77 The Front Fell Off: Swimming with Garmin watches
Here's what's on tap this week: - Garmin Live Event Sharing Feature- Giant Power Pro power meter - TrainerRoad new Desktop App beta - Sufferfest SUF Coaching - Customized training plans - VirtuGO haunts us with Virtual Ghosts to train with!- Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM updates - Turn by turn navigation for Strava routes!- Garmin Edge Varia radar tone selection… the beep is back! - Ray's Garmin Watch Swim fa
FIT76 Snap, crackle, pop. Sounds bike computers and F-16's make.
Hey folks, sorry for the delay this week, we were waiting on something to go live that we had talked about, and finally it did. Enjoy! - Wahoo halts ROAM shipments till July - Zwift ToS Update v2 - Suunto 5 Watch Preview - F-16 puts a halt to SIDI orders in the US - GranFondo New York Strava stats overview - Both the WattBike ATOM and Kinetic R1 Trainer lands in Australia this week - SRAM bump the
FIT75 Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Sorta.
Here's the roundup: - Garmin Forums - Down for a week of housekeeping..and hopefully back? - The new DJI OSMO Action (cam) - The COROS Vertix Watch … a Fenix Wannabe? - Details of Ray's FirstBeat Keynote - Zwift Android quietly out of beta.... kind of. - Pedalling Metrics: Pedal Smoothness & Torque Effectiveness. PS, TE, or just BS? - Big 20% off sale and various other Garmin/Suunto/GoPro/etc Chec
FIT74 Are we in violation of the Terms of Service?
Here's the roundup for the week: - STAC Performance acquired by 4iiii - Bryton 450 Cycling GPS review discussion - Giant's new crash replacement policy - FulGaz releases Android and iOS apps, what's next? - Zwift's Giro d'Italia Stage 1 course - a success? - Zwift's Terms of Service Controversial Update - Tile vs Chipolo Lost Tracker Test Results! Check back weekly for new episodes! Ray's Twitter:
FIT73 Bezelgate, and new products extravaganza!
Here's the roundup for the week: - New Garmin Forerunner 945/245/45 discussion - New Wahoo ROAM Cycling GPS: Does it miss the mark? - Garmin's new Female Health Tracking Features - Polar's updates and new watch - Suunto's platform updates - Xert iOS Product Release - Samsung Fold debacle, kinda like sports tech - IQ2 changes direction Check back weekly for new episodes! Ray's Twitter: https://twit
FIT72 Do As I Say Not As I Do
Here's the roundup for the week: - Garmin's Edge 530 & 830 Deep-dive - New speed/cadence sensors with party tricks! - Canyon's new trainer ads violate own warranty statements - IQ2's 1st Kickstarter birthday - Peloton's music fiasco continues - What do people actually value on GPS bike computers? And what's the year going to look like? Check back weekly for new episodes! Ray's Twitter: https://twi
FIT71 Goats With Garmin Running Watches
Here's the roundup for the week: - Sea Otter Tech Round-Up- Ray's Visit to Zwift HQ- Our take on the Specialized Roubaix Demo ride - The Wattbike Atom X Smart Bike - Direct force vs Power Estimators Power Meters- Tracking escaping GOATS with a Garmin Watch! Check back weekly for new episodes! Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama Rate this
FIT70 Sea Otter Tech, Garmin changes, and Wahoo's big announcement
Here's the roundup for the week, complete with special guest Des from DesFit. Also, check out the rare video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/TdeiHw0Wk0s - Big changes from Garmin at Connect IQ Summit - Optical HR Sensor Shootout post - All you need to know about optical HR sensors. - SRAM buys PowerTap - We talk about Wahoo's new hardware…. Announced on April 11th - TrainerRoad outd
FIT69 New podcast name, plus new Road Grand Tours Apple TV app!
This week we've got the podcast renamed (though, not yet with a fancy new podcast album cover). Plus, we take a look at the the new Road Grand Tours (now called RGT) Apple TV app and splintering of their app platform. We talk about our experiences with Magene's direct drive trainer, and dive into Ray's sports tech industry chat at a Barcelona business school. We chat about the upcoming Sea Otter s
FIT68 Lefties only, and the final new Podcast name options
We dive into what Ray's been doing in Mallorca the past few days including an update on both the Samsung Galaxy Active and Garmin MARQ Athlete watches, plus Shane takes us down the rabbit whole that was two power meter reviews (at opposite ends of the goodness spectrum). Plus we discuss Zwift's big televised event, as well as the latest Apple Watch update rolling out ECG support to a boatload more
FIT67 Hell Has Frozen Over
Three's company! For our third revival episode we dive into the not so secret backstory behind Polar's decision to add ANT+. Plus, Tacx kills off their user support forums?!? And Peloton manages to get itself sued for $150 million. Not only that, but what the heck is the deal with the Kinetic R1 trainer - and will Zwift end up in Google Stadia? And Shane tries out the new Trek/Bontrager helmets.
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