The FIT File is Back! Garmin Connect Updates, Apple Watch Banned Again?, Samsung Galaxy Ring, & More The Fit File 2024-01-24 | 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: youtu.be/PWIwR5uN_Vg?si=oZ8Plp5vSVYH4hzx & youtube.com/watch?v=vT9JA4ftiEsGarmin HRM-Fit: youtu.be/mVeo733z-uo?si=eLR_3CzuZ3tAh4Px & youtube.com/watch?v=o4i7ug8-IYMApple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 Blood Oxygen Drama: dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/apple-to-sell-apple-watch-ultra-2-series-9-tomorrow-without-blood-oxygen-feature.htmlSamsung Galaxy Ring: youtube.com/watch?v=UbIYWsIlHFo & dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/samsung-announces-galaxy-ring-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlRay's Running Track Rabbit Hole: dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/running-track-measurements-a-brief-rabbit-hole.htmlFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQMore information and past episodes here: dcrainmaker.com/podcast
Strava Sues Garmin - This Wont End Well... The Fit File 2025-10-03 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitDC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
The Biggest Apple Watch Year Yet? Apple Watch Ultra 3, Series 11, SE 3 The Fit File 2025-09-24 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Chapters //0:00 What’s new?2:09 Apple Watch Ultra 318:53 Apple Watch Series 1127:22 Apple Watch SE 330:31 AirPods Pro 338:45 What’s next?Related videos:Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/FNfJUYdd2yc?si=bFb6HSmXQrBAuTApApple Watch Ultra 3 vs Series 11 (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/WKAYALYLWxg?si=Ej67u7vbdqjw5vIdApple Watch Ultra 3 vs Series 11 (Ray - website): Apple Watch Ultra 3 vs Apple Watch Series 11: Every Difference DetailedAirPods Pro 3 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/Cp0pGzWMvwI?si=DG4WMXTqso3khPH9AirPods Pro 3 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/fZwOUYjUVjA?si=ZbSme3WZpHyBaEXdAirPods Pro 3 Review (Ray - website): Apple AirPods Pro 3 with Heart Rate: Sports & Fitness ReviewApple Watch 2025 Everything new (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/NuHN3eWOkyU?si=34eTgOCmEGWBwJjlApple Watch Ultra 3 Everything New (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/Suui3Dn6h2Y?si=0Bv7bN93gfgJ3iiAApple Watch Series 11 Everything New (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/bgB55pLTd3E?si=mYZ5lgrP7fZj18roApple Watch 2025 Everything new (Ray - website): Apple Watch Ultra 3 Hands-On: Satellite Messaging & Everything Detailed!// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitDC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
Summer Cycling Roundup! New Bike Computers, Groupsets, Wheels, Trainers, and More The Fit File 2025-07-29 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planChapters: 0:00 In this episode and what’s next?2:34 Zipp 303 SW / 353 NSW8:41 SRAM Force AXS and Rival AXS16:36 Elite Rivo Smart Trainer24:57 Garmin Tacx Zwift Virtual Shifting28:53 Zwift x H2O Audio Headphones32:39 Garmin Tacx Alpine41:09 Garmin Edge MTB1:00:58 What’s in the next episode?Related Videos: Zipp 303 SW Review: youtu.be/0VKHzp1hjMo?si=3mzsaKA06GGtpB11Sram Force AXS Review: youtu.be/6THzJcMfAkg?si=HvDFVpGaAehnFFmwElite Rivo First Look (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/0VKHzp1hjMo?si=3mzsaKA06GGtpB11Elite Rivo First Look (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/elite-rivo-499-smart-trainer-wifi-hands-on-details.htmlGarmin Tacx Zwift Virtual Shifting: dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-zwift-announce-tacx-neo-2t-3m-virtual-shifting.htmlGarmin Tacx Alpine Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/ZYP0vPE99fw?si=NTL6Cf5TVZ-83yFOGarmin Tacx Alpine Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/aMV_7drm7Ag?si=B4Inepebbu6Y0PGdGarmin Tacx Alpine Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/garmin-tacx-alpine-gradient-simulator.htmlGarmin Edge MTB Review: youtu.be/hXqOHQOwOjs?si=ePbEejYvr30CHLPr
Summer Sportswatch Roundup! New Watches from Garmin, Suunto, Polar, and More The Fit File 2025-07-08 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planRelated videos:Garmin Forerunner 970/570/HRM 600 (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/fVmfiRBqCkk?si=W6FPac-SeRUvK7-6Garmin Forerunner 970/HRM 600 First Run (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/gXz8PktgLfs?si=M0fxWTqGq3Nsr8WdGarmin Venu X1 (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/Q5bQl8umqr8?si=ke54uFZFSh8Tq2BOGarmin Venu X1 (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/zByRglpbNxw?si=mbwbnIiX0pqu9tTHSuunto Run Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/xyqRG_hD8po?si=4qyO2OKsVVdHLRuxSuunto Run Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/FZW8RGb1ST0?si=l1dv_0QPxPtzsV1FSuunto Run Review (Ray - website): Garmin Index Sleep Monitor Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/6tdoBivbIoU?si=gi_hDSJe2CvWM5NBGarmin Index Sleep Monitor Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/HwnTsp1C8Nw?si=6fkwGQCK-8eoj_jRGarmin Index Sleep Monitor Review (Ray - website): Polar Grit X2 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/sA_GDpGGrEI?si=sND0yvFlzS63zRR1Polar Grit X2 Review (Ray - website):dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/polar-grit-x2-in-depth-review.htmlPolar Grit X2 (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/UQSTt3oFARg?si=CDeoprn2VDi7qZyS// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitDC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
Apple Watch Features Coming Soon! (WatchOS 26 & WWDC) The Fit File 2025-06-14 | Des and Ray chat about everything new with the just-announced WatchOS 26 for Apple Watch. Filmed at Apple's podcast studio at Apple headquarters.Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planRelated videos:Apple WatchOS 26 (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/sAh1aBbPhIQ?si=Ogdoi-A551cL2BETApple WatchOS 26 (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/uS5290eont8?si=Thft2FI-IZUYGiLpApple WatchOS 26 (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/apple-watchos-26-announced-workout-buddy-and-more-explained.html// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitDC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
Big Bike Tech Drops from Garmin and Wahoo! The Fit File 2025-06-01 | Ray and Des chat about the new Wahoo TRACKR Radar, ROAM 3, BOLT 3, along with the Garmin Varia Vue headlight camera. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planRelated videos:Garmin Varia Vue Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/sSZArIrjEpg?si=UUHpYgeaqiB6FLhrGarmin Varia Vue Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/DojYoLWozzE?si=DgV5Mn4RUGGHGfn6Garmin Varia Vue Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/garmin-varia-vue-light-camera-review.htmlWahoo TRACKR Radar, ROAM 3, BOLT 3 (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/kCWqaqrGOn4?si=_jsfqcYDET1DUvwLWahoo TRACKR Radar, ROAM 3, BOLT 3 Comparison (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/dShvycinwL8?si=VQV-D0ZKpiwyovScWahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3, BOLT 3 (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/NykFilhFnQA?si=NOvind167pBVTjpSWahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3, BOLT 3 (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/wahoo-bolt3-roam-3-hands-on-details-comparison-to-ace.htmlWahoo TRACKR Radar (Ray - website): youtu.be/w_CO0uRyEsk?si=v00nvlyz-BSLQQ0QWahoo TRACKR Radar (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/wahoo-trackr-radar-cycling-details.htmlChapters:0:00 What's Coming Up2:03 Garmin Varia Vue24:18 Prices and Tariffs30:14 Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 and BOLT 342:15 Wahoo TRACKR Radar// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitDC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
Whoop Did It Again (The Whoop 5.0 Backlash) The Fit File 2025-05-25 | Ray and Des chat about the Whoop 5.0 and subsequent consumer backlash. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitDC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
The Spring Sports Tech Tsunami Begins! Part One The Fit File 2025-05-01 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Related videos //Garmin Vivoactive 6 Review (Des - Youtube): youtu.be/q5tiM-u1OmQ?si=rLvzoXnjHrjPQotdGarmin Vivoactive 6 Review (Ray - Youtube): youtu.be/QPQ0tIiLtwM?si=H-Fe-Xw0FZPp49bFGarmin Vivoactive 6 Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/garmin-connect-plus-fallout-dumpster-fire.htmlZwift Adjustable Cranks/Spring Updates (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/lhqyuE6vDPs?si=pMWlrQrk30OUs4cIZwift Adjustable Cranks/Spring Updates (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/kbADBs0Tt_w?si=JnSJPnq71IUHRQUNZwift Adjustable Cranks/Spring Updates (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/zwift-outdoor-tracking-zwift-ride-adjustable-lengths.html// Chapters //0:00 What's in this episode0:52 Garmin vivoactive 68:19 Zwift Community Live13:05 Zwift Ride Adjustable Cranks18: 22 Zwift Companion App Updates23:07 What's Next For Zwift?25:25 Ray Rides to the Big Ball29:47 Des' Thoughts on the Elite Square// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitDC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
Garmin Connect+ FALLOUT // Did Garmin Get Cancelled? The Fit File 2025-04-02 | Ray and Des dive into the backlash following the Garmin Connect+ announcement, including how it's changing the perception of Garmin as a company. Plus, we discuss the Komoot acquisition and what it means for the future of the company.Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Related videos //Garmin Connect+ Overview (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/5M96t43sEvY?si=6Lm1yBadMp4fIoKcGarmin Connect+ Overview (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/6PEXU-TIKuo?si=4tzUaAEdctgUrYlVGarmin Connect+ Overview (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/03/garmin-connect-plus-subscription-walkthrough.htmlKomoot Acquisition (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/03/komoot-acquired-history-says-this-wont-end-well.html0:00 Intro3:08 Komoot Acquisition14:54 Garmin Connect+ Fire// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitDC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
Watch Overload?! What We’re Testing and What We’re Wearing The Fit File 2025-03-22 | What's on our wrists right now? Ray and Des chat about fresh new watches from Garmin, OnePlus, and 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Related videos //Amazfit Active 2 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/erC7YyhVjog?si=0XY0I4ABNoeTE3RjBeats Powerbeats Pro 2 (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/FutFzd-8Kvw?si=tbilBhJMTeV0IUpOBeats Powerbeats Pro 2 (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/K7Cjf5wIrQc?si=dlDUcPIPvNXSXEpuBeats Powerbeats Pro 2 (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/apple-beats-powerbeats-2-pro-sports-fitness-heart-rate-in-depth-review.htmlGarmin Tactix 8 (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/zZA0BK_qsa0?si=ggikdnY1mWN9jlFnMatt LeGrand's Garmin E Strategy: youtu.be/K5_pOyEZ4iM?si=W6ZoJuSTy41kEzAz// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitDC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com// Chapters // 0:00 What's New?0:30 Amazfit Active 212:38 OnePlus Watch 319:08 Beats Powerbeats Pro 238:22 Garmin Instinct E49:56 Garmin Tactix 854:18 Garmin Rucking Profile59:43 Ray getting tossed out of a plane
Zwift and TrainerRoad Hug It Out?! The Fit File 2025-02-25 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Related videos //Elite Avanti Review (DCRAINMAKER):dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/elite-avanti-smart-trainer-review.htmlyoutube.com/watch?v=dYfMz-EDQPIDecathlon Van Rysel D100 Smart Trainer Review (DCRAINMAKER):dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/decathlon-van-rysel-d100-smart-trainer-review.htmlyoutube.com/watch?v=K6SRIrY4eGYCaveworks Rivet Hands-on (DESFIT):youtube.com/watch?v=QMeMMXas3xsRouvy Integration with Zwift Cog/Click/Ride (DCRAINMAKER):dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/rouvy-adds-zwift-cog-click-ride-virtual-shifting-battle-royale-begins.htmlyoutube.com/watch?v=ZMUiBqROn4kTrainerRoad + Zwift Integration (DCRAINMAKER):dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/trainerroad-zwift-integration-finally-arrives-full-details.html// Chapters //0:00 The Game Plan & Catchup3:07 Elite Avanti Smart Trainers12:25 Decathlon Van Rysel D100 Smart Trainer29:19 Caveworks Rivet is Now Shipping33:50 Elite Square Catchup39:02 Tacx NEO Bike 2?42:01 Rouvy gets Zwift Cog/Click/Ride Support51:50 TrainerRoad x ZwiftFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732v
Garmin Instinct 3…Let’s Chat The Fit File 2025-01-12 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Related videos // Garmin Instinct 3 - Everything you need to know (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/4VgEeJ0ua8U?si=MIE4W2JyZV20hCT7Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED vs Solar Comparison (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/oEIpOOxupxg?si=vR4wgO_F3q_YpjdQGarmin Instinct 3 Hands-On (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/G9hBxkzYdY8?si=McD_W6JGdLDN__yRGarmin Instinct 3 Hands-On (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.htmlGarmin HRM 200 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/RROxvYKlMAE?si=tstBOIdFprFyMA-0Garmin HRM 200 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/JIZUUGQVfLY?si=UtuxiGGgBDFVBRraGarmin HRM 200 Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-hrm-depth-review.htmlAmazfit Active 2 Hands-On (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2025/01/amazfit-active-2-hands-on-99-sportswatch-with-mapping.html// Chapters //0:00 Amazfit Active 213:55 Garmin HRM-20020:02 Garmin Instinct E27:20 Garmin Instinct 3 Solar35:06 Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLEDFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732v
The Watch We Werent Allowed To Review The Fit File 2024-12-22 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planCheck out Path Projects for stellar trail running gear: pathprojects.com// Related videos // Amazfit T-Rex 3 Review: youtu.be/WY9lG8-VOfc?si=v37n5WTMQ-Fsq6MtWahoo ELEMNT Ace Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/7FJ-QNcjjm4?si=-cstC67iW96rdQ3lWahoo ELEMNT Ace Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/LPbvpFmFKu4?si=Wfu_hFmPTYRpeSXCWahoo ELEMNT Ace Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/12/wahoo-elemnt-ace-in-depth-review-bike-computer.html2024 Sportswatch Year In Review: youtu.be/r1OZXuX0ZQM?si=dqLVLBMRWmAqrsOz// Chapters //0:00 Wahoo ELEMNT Ace28:43 Gear We're Stoked About30:40 Amazfit T-Rex 343:56 What's Next?For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
A $3000 Garmin and a $350 COROS walk into a bar... The Fit File 2024-11-03 | Ray and Des chat about the new COROS Pace Pro, Polar Vantage M3, Insta360 Ace Pro 2 action camera, and much more. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Related Content //Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/_7Vt4XI6kwcInsta360 Ace Pro 2 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/VnHxgPmewZkInsta360 Ace Pro 2 Review (Ray - Website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/10/insta360-ace-pro-2-depth-review.htmlPolar Vantage M3 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/qUx8O_D34fwPolar Vantage M3 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/pfEK1M9xn-MPolar Vantage M3 Review (Ray - Website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/10/polar-vantage-m3-in-depth-review-everything-to-know.htmlCOROS Pace Pro Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/6iUYgVxdFZkCOROS Pace Pro Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/H972G3dvj4ACOROS Pace Pro Review (Ray - Website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/10/coros-review-amoled.htmlTrainingPeaks/IndieVelo Acquisition (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/vxKFo0IvWCYTrainingPeaks/IndieVelo Acquisition (Ray - website):dcrainmaker.com/2024/10/trainingpeaks-acquires-indievelo.html// Chapters //0:00 Ray’s Big Move8:20 Insta 360 Ace Pro 2 and Sponsored Video Mess28:00 Polar Vantage M333:55 COROS Pace Pro47:18 Holiday Sales?50:38 Garmin Marq Damascus Steel (Gen 2)55:00 TrainingPeaks / IndieVelo Acquisition1:11:29 What’s Next?For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d
Strava...You OK? The Fit File 2024-10-16 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Chapters // 0:00 Strava's Strong Start to 20241:54 Routing Issues11:54 Read-Only Forums15:50 Removing Links22:21 Killing FatMap25:14 Quick Edit and Home Page Ordering33:36 Athlete Intelligence38:10 Segment and Leaderboard Clean-Up48:23 Ray's Flashback to 2015For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d
New Apple Watches, Pixel Watch 3, GoPro, DJI, and More - The Techtember Roundup! The Fit File 2024-09-28 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Chapters // 0:00 Where have we been?1:10 Apple AirPods 43:55 Shokz OpenRun Pro 25:15 GoPro Hero 13 Black13:59 GoPro Hero “4K”24:58 DJI Neo Drone32:21 Google Pixel Watch 346:29 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black53:11 Apple Watch Series 101:00:29 Apple Watch Sleep Apnea// Related Content //Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/LPk_9gPdUog?si=mjajLoJcaLVa7oGPGoPro Hero 13 Black Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/dYdssKfeRb8?si=Q8qnT-kiWT_BvA28GoPro Hero 13 Black Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/gguQ8cFVKEo?si=_KSc5qg6kQe1ENO0GoPro Hero 4K Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/OOrEYU1b6BM?si=si2ACAUxghaoGf2wDJI Neo (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/KiznlpE18OY?si=m-M4owOZgHzrlWT4Pixel Watch 3 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/KuGgPv8SnqI?si=1i0OHpJW4aUI0UavPixel Watch 3 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/hRnHBcADgwU?si=G9Q_9dz2FpFqQ1RXPixel Watch 3 Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/09/google-pixel-watch3-review-sports-fitness.htmlApple Watch Series 10 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/VqQz8ZHCzlU?si=778n4DonGyrM9zThApple Watch Series 10 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/C2Iu2xY0hHo?si=kGiWYf3BjWrMoms2Apple Watch Series 10 Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/09/apple-watch-series-10-in-depth-review.htmlApple Watch Ultra 2 Black Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/NePwLq1HkOk?si=dK4vGAG8iTXOCqWYApple Watch Ultra 2 Black - What’s Actually Different? (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/ftgXazcuHek?si=odZg4oNJx4TwOFXNApple Watch Series 10 / Ultra 2 Roundup (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/d3y6Frxoe1M?si=pr7FnaDZux8RgJ5IApple Watch Series 10 / Ultra 2 Roundup (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/ejGzJtr7oZc?si=i3o_fGm_nIztPG9sFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d
Garmin Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 // Lets Chat... The Fit File 2024-09-02 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planThanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can get $40 off an order of $200 or more: 2024FITFILE40: http://www.tpc.bike/thefitfileRelated videos:Garmin Enduro 3 Review (Des): youtu.be/qlMepLH6EgU?si=yj2uepVEa9LphHNQGarmin Enduro 3 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/S36GETR3yE0?si=cZ0Gei8Fk4k_JAHuGarmin Enduro 3 Review (Ray - Website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-enduro-3-in-depth-review-vs-fenix8-solar.htmlGarmin Fenix 8 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/3aZ6h55LbPY?si=D6V1IFFsb4r7h_oPGarmin Fenix 8 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/M8kR2A_3n0A?si=_T_Nb8xysS1P89N1Garmin Fenix 8 Review (Ray - Website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-fenix-8-in-depth-review.htmlGarmin Fenix 8 Tips & Tricks (Des): youtu.be/LIardj0QjmU?si=dSvZz0LJKxWGckhnGarmin Fenix 8 Tutorial (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/kY7_6Psbt_4?si=7QtWsWLLIcoG4IScGarmin Fenix 8 Tutorial (Ray - Website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-fenix-8-complete-beginners-guide.html// Chapters //0:00 Epic Testing in Spain11:13 Garmin Fenix 842:33 Garmin Enduro 31:01:13 Garmin Fenix E1:05:29 What's Coming Up?For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra - Apple Watch Ultra Copycat? The Fit File 2024-07-28 | Ray and Des chat about the new Galaxy Watch Ultra and Watch 7, Apple's Training Load and Vitals, the new OnePlus Watch 2R, and the future of WearOS.Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planThanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can get $40 off an order of $200 or more: 2024FITFILE40: http://www.tpc.bike/thefitfileRelated videos:Apple Watch Training Load & Vitals (Des YouTube): youtube.com/watch?v=BBfY-X-YmMQApple Watch Training Load & Vitals (Ray YouTube): youtube.com/watch?v=4SDPIAc2G8UApple Watch Training Load & Vitals (DCRainmaker.com): Samsung FTP Test (Ray YouTube): youtube.com/watch?v=phsriAByAA8Samsung FTP Test (DCRainmaker.com): dcrainmaker.com/2024/07/samsung-ftp-test-how-it-works.html// Chapters //0:00 Where in the world is Ray?1:11 Apple Watch Training Load8:24 Apple Watch Vitals12:46 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra27:03 No external sensor support...still32:22 What we really think about the looks36:59 Samsung's Cycling FTP Test42:07 Samsung Watch 744:22 Samsung Ring49:04 OnePlus Watch 2R52:31 Is this the year for WearOS?For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Eurobike Sports Tech Roundup...and COROS Dura Delay The Fit File 2024-07-14 | In this week's episode, 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planThanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can get $40 off an order of $200 or more: 2024FITFILE40: http://www.tpc.bike/thefitfileChapters:0:00 JetBlack Victory Trainer7:06 Zwift vs Industry Standards13:26 Elite Justo 2 & Avanti22:45 Elite Square Smart Trainer Frame25:25 Is the Elite Square Ugly Looking?35:34 Are Smart Bike Frames Under or Overpriced?39:35 GPLAMA Breaking Ray's KICKR Bike45:46 The COROS Delay MessFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Zwift CEO Eric Min // Zwift Ride, Zwift Tron Bike, Price Increases, and the Future of Zwift The Fit File 2024-07-06 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planThanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can get $40 off an order of $200 or more: 2024FITFILE40: http://www.tpc.bike/thefitfile// Chapters //0:00 The Origins of Zwift8:51 Zwift App Evolution10:14 Jon Mayfield’s Role at Zwift12:20 Zwift’s Inflection Point13:50 Future Plans16:59 Working with smart trainer companies18:22 Zwift Tron Bike21:27 Tron Bike Ideas in the Zwift Ride22:55 Zwift Ride Concept28:25 Zwift’s Target Audience31:24 Thoughts on the Price Increase34:46 Zwift Family Plan?39:11 Future of Zwift Run41:52 What Zwift Level is Eric?For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Summer Sports Tech is Heating Up! Zwift Ride, Edge 1050, Suunto Race S, and More The Fit File 2024-06-30 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-planThanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can get $40 off an order of $200 or more: 2024FITFILE40: http://www.tpc.bike/thefitfile0:00 What's Coming Up!2:48 Zwift Ride: Are Smart Bikes Dead?15:07 YouTube Music App on Garmin22:22 COROS Dura: Forever power?32:48 Garmin Edge 1050: Brilliance or Battery?47:58 Suunto Race S: Unreal pricing56:22 Wahoo TRACKR: Finally usable?// Related Content //Zwift Ride Review (Des): youtu.be/WXjEzLkENCU?si=rD4n6aO2pWpOBF6jZwift Ride Review (Des): youtu.be/CZ8_2QpNuzM?si=6JpYT56ma0Yk2_UwZwift Ride Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/zwift-ride-indoor-bike-review-future.htmlGarmin + YouTube Music (Des): youtu.be/_Z576iM6X7Y?si=m__WJUHnc19LbrrFGarmin + YouTube Music (Ray): youtu.be/umSKIcGOzc0?si=jl_Zqr9fUHee1A4OGarmin + YouTube Music (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/youtube-music-setup-garmin-watches.html Garmin Edge 1050 Review (Des): youtu.be/bPiLzeFi7x0?si=QX0X7FyHRWINseOKGarmin Edge 1050 Review (Ray): youtu.be/Nd11DIFGcZc?si=vVCnjMzEDlf2mM5XGarmin Edge 1050 Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/garmin-edge-1050-in-depth-review-brilliance-battery.htmlCOROS Dura First Look (Des): youtu.be/JnPTWJGtnn8?si=7wQdD_sHstooHAgjCOROS Dura First Look (Ray): youtu.be/yyM59ND0SsU?si=BSz4jffbV9kxtRByCOROS Dura First Look (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/coros-dura-cycling-gps-first-look-hands-thoughts.htmlSuunto Race S Review (Ray): youtu.be/ht0k5_4C3zY?si=SR5tOJv5PAZpPHHhSuunto Race S Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/suunto-race-s-in-depth-review-smaller-cheaper.html////For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Apple WWDC WatchOS 11 New Features Deep Dive & Discussion The Fit File 2024-06-11 | 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!Related content:WWDC WatchOS 11 Overview (Des): youtu.be/MQ4HPpNoPLo?si=ANLsXTfMNuiwQ_R5WWDC WatchOS 11 Overview (Ray): youtu.be/kUR7DV_Ek0o?si=xLVTYg7ic3O_g_JpThanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan/////For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Polars Whoop Competitor, Wahoo GoPro Integration, Apple WWDC Predictions and More! The Fit File 2024-06-09 | 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 WWDC Predictions.Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan/////0:00 Des & Ray Adventures3:50 DC Rainmaker Open house!7:30 Polar’s Whoop-like Band18:06 Garmin’s Big Firmware Update26:05 Fitbit Ace LTE Kids Smartwatch34:20 Wahoo’s GoPro Control38:25 CaveWorks Rivet45:57 Apple WWDC Thoughts & Predictions/////For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Zwift Price Hike, New Strava Features, and Des Goes to Band Camp The Fit File 2024-05-26 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Related Content //Hammerhead Karoo 3 Review (Des - Youtube): youtu.be/EMwiX3MpLD0?si=F1ZXE9JoL74U_4jEHammerhead Karoo 3 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/RchsWNofg1Q?si=082R8H5BGjHdq6hrHammerhead Karoo 3 Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/hammerhead-new-karoo-3-review-upgrade.htmlSram Red AXS (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/05/sram-red-axs-power-meter-2024-in-depth-review.htmlStrava New Features (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/u-ocI8NHJ94?si=hBZa5xKQQFpa2Ppz// Chapters //0:00 Intro1:28 Saga HoloBike14:40 Strava Band Camp19:17 New Strava Features39:13 Hammerhead Karoo 352:20 New SRAM Red AXS Groupset59:36 Zwift Price IncreaseFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Garmin Connect 5.0, Stages, and More: The Internet on Fire The Fit File 2024-05-04 | DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about Garmin Connect's controversial update, Stages going under, the COROS Vertix 2S, and Zwift's updates.Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Chapters0:00 Intro1:28 Stages Goes Under13:17 COROS Vertix 2S26:10 COROS going AMOLED?34:48 Zwift's New Software Features37:09 Zwift's Training API: TrainerRoad Ahead?47:09 Garmin Connect 5.0: On Fire?// Related ContentCOROS Vertix 2S Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/P9jQMoe4iFk?si=6kw-_HGgu-B-FzRhCOROS Vertix 2S Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/nptxlIzqQqA?si=aGS2vTdzYaZQuNHpStages Going Under: dcrainmaker.com/2024/04/stages-cycling-messier.htmlGarmin Connect 5.0 Update: youtu.be/HJ6uf0Ep3x4?si=LKwYSp_alNrk6FBMFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Are Heart Rate Earbuds The Future? The Fit File 2024-04-22 | 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. Related Content:Polar Grit X2 Pro Review (Des): youtu.be/ShViXzvurTo?si=E03EeWCb7lYDaWa1Sennheiser Momentum Sport Review (Des): youtu.be/1ta39coheTo?si=wK3O_Juz6J64XCxTThanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Chapters0:00 Intro1:05 Virtual Shifting Expansion?15:00 Sennheiser Momentum Sport Earbuds25:21 Is workout body temp useful?34:32 Polar Grit X2 Pro: Our Final Reviews53:20 Treking with the Grit X2 ProFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
The Real Life of a Sports Tech Reviewer The Fit File 2024-04-01 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Chapters0:00 Intro1:35 Accidentally becoming reviewers5:40 DC Rainmaker’s First YouTube Videos7:35 How early we get unreleased products10:10 How much money we make per video16:16 Why we don’t review certain products19:30 Handling not-ready devices22:30 Companies making house calls to fix issues25:00 When we delay product launches26:56 Giving up on a product review30:31 Bad reviews can kill a company32:36 The secret embargo shell game39:40 Last minute announcements42:30 The busiest times of the year45:15 Accidentally killing unreleased products49:00 How long to create a review?53:23 Why is Ray always late?55:40 Des’s rule of YouTube production time58:20 Getting blacklisted by companies1:06:10 How many reviews never get finished?1:14:00 Why we film each other1:16:42 The infamous paper bag story1:19:07 Product release trips1:22:00 Aren’t we competitors?1:25:00 Do-over timeFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.
Polar Grit X2 Pro: Lets talk The Fit File 2024-03-22 | 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: visit.pfandh.com/fitfileAdditionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan// Chapters0:00 Intro0:58 Strava Routes on Polar Watches14:15 Polar Grit X2 Pro45:50 Ray's Upcoming "Adventure"/// More InfoPolar Grit X2 Pro First Look (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/ds2CnhXFKLI?si=p1Yw3DMwghQrihLUPolar Grit X2 Pro First Look (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/1BRE1QEbbJI?si=8D6AP34WlsF3x3VpPolar Grit X2 Pro First Look (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/03/polar-grit-x2-pro-details-hands-everything.htmlStrava Routes on Polar Watches: dcrainmaker.com/2024/03/stravas-expands-cycling.htmlFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
Suunto + UTMB? Garmin vs Apple Ski Apps, Google Pixel Watch Updates, and More SPD Power Meters The Fit File 2024-03-10 | 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.// Chapters0:00 Intro0:57 Look Power Meter Pedals23:13 Apple vs Garmin Ski Apps35:22 Supersapiens Shuts Down46:32 Google Pixel Watch Updates52:42 Suunto and UTMB Partnership/// More InfoApple Watch Slopes App vs Garmin (Ray): youtu.be/hELwHn8Fjyw?si=VLokpfEULo72hc3CApple Watch Slopes App Review (Des): youtu.be/rHJL-TnpE0Q?si=Nwkzh8j99Zu2MpjcGarmin Ski App Review (Des): youtu.be/HFyBB2TuH6c?si=aofq4esGmjTwMgI0COROS Ski App Review (Des): youtu.be/99kucn_veek?si=NB8CCZd29OFINQ_BSupersapiens Closing Down: dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/supersapiens-announces-its-shutting-down.htmlLook SPD/Keo Blade Power Meter Pedals (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/03/looks-blade-pedals-power-meter-pedal-hands-on.htmlLook SPD/Keo Blade Power Meter Pedal First Look (Ray - YouTube): youtube.com/watch?v=eyUYH-pkOIAFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
The End of MIP Displays? Garmin Forerunner 165 and New Cycling Power Meters The Fit File 2024-02-28 | 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. // Chapters0:00 Intro1:19 4iiii Precision 3+ Pro10:24 Favero Assioma Pro MX-217:16 Crank or Pedal Power Meter?20:01 Garmin Forerunner 16524:13 The End of MIP Displays?31:05 The future of Fenix/Epix/Enduro?34:20 Why are there so many Garmin watches?46:09 Garmin Security Updates/// More InfoGarmin Forerunner 165 Review (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/Nd8uaIYQ7yU?si=kXuejW0m7Pdu8q7QGarmin Forerunner 165 Review (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/lwea9LrmJWA?si=wJRewzty5bVz40qjGarmin Forerunner 165 Review (Ray - Website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/garmin-forerunner-165-in-depth-review.htmlGarmin Forerunner 165 vs 265 (Des - YouTube): youtu.be/pD77vx9x0Ig?si=-TZPFAzrsrH4lWo7Garmin Forerunner 165 vs 265 (Ray - YouTube): youtu.be/rloSjkV0buQ?si=cVYAv7luRBCcsbFqGarmin Forerunner 165 vs 265 (Ray - Website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/forerunner-165-vs-forerunner-265-differences-comparison-review.htmlFavero Assioma Pro MX-2 Pedal Review (Ray - YouTube): Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 Pedal Review (Ray - Website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/favero-assioma-pro-mx-mtb-spd-power-pedal-review.html4iiii Precision 3+ Pro Review (Ray - website): dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/4iiii-precision-3plus-pro-power-review.htmlFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
Apple Vision Pro for fitness, Zwift and Wahoo make a baby, and...burritos // Fit File Podcast EP 3 The Fit File 2024-02-11 | 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.// Chapters0:00 Intro0:58 New Zwift/Wahoo smart trainer10:21 Implications for trainer industry13:40 Zwit Massive Downsizing19:50 How does Zwift grow?24:27 Did Zwift Hub help or hurt?31:24 Apple Vision Pro (Des Trying)34:00 Apple Vision Pro (Ray accidentally buying)53:33 Can YouTuber's make money via Apple Vision Pro?55:55 Riding a bike with Vision Pro58:57 Burritos, Strava, and Runners/// More Info:Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One Reviews:DesFit: youtube.com/watch?v=xovqVyeGr0EDC Rainmaker: dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/wahoo-kickr-core-zwift-one-review-cog-click.htmlZwift Layoffs:DC Rainmaker: dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/resigns-series-discontinued.htmlStrava/Chipotle Competition:DC Rainmaker: dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/strava-chipotle-challenge-insanity.htmlFor the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQMore information and past episodes here: dcrainmaker.com/podcast
Wahoo KICKR RUN, COROS Updates, WearOS in 2024, and Garmin jabs at Apple? The Fit File 2024-02-02 | 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): youtu.be/xoQG0peNp8g?si=NJCimqvY2TRf3x1TWahoo KICKR Run First Impressions (DC Rainmaker): youtu.be/BbiHG6s6J4M?si=cSAUUOx-AdTwyGKiWahoo KICKR Run FAQ Answered: youtu.be/RvtNHu0KB6E?si=mZYHJZYCgv-e_HRjPeak Zwift Day: dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/peak-zwift-always-tuesday.htmlCOROS New Features (DesFit): youtu.be/xEGytfBBq9Y?si=mfxOncZ9fvdgg13tCOROS New Features (DC Rainmaker): dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/coros-running-form-wellness-metrics-update.html// Chapters0:00 Intro1:37 Wahoo KICKR Run21:40 Peak Zwift Day30:30 COROS 2024 Feature Updates40:58 Fossil Quits Smartwatches44:05 Where is WearOS?54:17 Garmin takes a jab at Apple?57:26 We hit the Top 20 Tech Podcasts on Spotify!For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQMore information and past episodes here: dcrainmaker.com/podcast
The FIT File Podcast - Whats it all about? The Fit File 2024-01-24 | On the FIT File Podcast, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about all the latest sports tech news and product releases along with interviews with sports tech experts and insiders - everything that you need to know to level up your health, fitness, and sports performance.For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:DC Rainmaker on YouTube: youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblogDesFit on Youtube: youtube.com/desfitAlso check out https://www.DCRainmaker.comThe FIT File Podcast on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468dThe FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQMore information and past episodes here: dcrainmaker.com/podcast
