The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit DC Rainmaker & DesFit
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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.
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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.
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// Chapters
0:00 Intro
0:58 Strava Routes on Polar Watches
14:15 Polar Grit X2 Pro
45:50 Ray's Upcoming "Adventure"
/// More Info
Polar Grit X2 Pro First Look (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/ds2CnhXFKLI?si=p1Yw3DMwghQrihLU
Polar Grit X2 Pro First Look (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/1BRE1QEbbJI?si=8D6AP34WlsF3x3Vp
Polar Grit X2 Pro First Look (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/03/polar-grit-x2-pro-details-hands-everything.html
Strava Routes on Polar Watches: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/03/stravas-expands-cycling.html
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For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:
DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog
DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit
Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d
The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQ
More information and past episodes here: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/podcast
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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.
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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 Slopes App vs Garmin (Ray): https://youtu.be/hELwHn8Fjyw?si=VLokpfEULo72hc3C
Apple Watch Slopes App Review (Des):
https://youtu.be/rHJL-TnpE0Q?si=Nwkzh8j99Zu2Mpjc
Garmin Ski App Review (Des):
https://youtu.be/HFyBB2TuH6c?si=aofq4esGmjTwMgI0
COROS Ski App Review (Des):
https://youtu.be/99kucn_veek?si=NB8CCZd29OFINQ_B
Supersapiens Closing Down: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/supersapiens-announces-its-shutting-down.html
Look SPD/Keo Blade Power Meter Pedals (Ray - website):
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/03/looks-blade-pedals-power-meter-pedal-hands-on.html
Look SPD/Keo Blade Power Meter Pedal First Look (Ray - YouTube):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eyUYH-pkOIA
For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:
DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog
DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit
Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d
The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQ
More information and past episodes here: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/podcast -
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.
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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
24:13 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 Info
Garmin Forerunner 165 Review (Des - YouTube):
https://youtu.be/Nd8uaIYQ7yU?si=kXuejW0m7Pdu8q7Q
Garmin Forerunner 165 Review (Ray - YouTube):
https://youtu.be/lwea9LrmJWA?si=wJRewzty5bVz40qj
Garmin Forerunner 165 Review (Ray - Website):
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/garmin-forerunner-165-in-depth-review.html
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs 265 (Des - YouTube):
https://youtu.be/pD77vx9x0Ig?si=-TZPFAzrsrH4lWo7
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs 265 (Ray - YouTube):
https://youtu.be/rloSjkV0buQ?si=cVYAv7luRBCcsbFq
Garmin Forerunner 165 vs 265 (Ray - Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/forerunner-165-vs-forerunner-265-differences-comparison-review.html
Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 Pedal Review (Ray - Website):
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/favero-assioma-pro-mx-mtb-spd-power-pedal-review.html
4iiii Precision 3+ Pro Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/4iiii-precision-3plus-pro-power-review.html
For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:
DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog
DesFit on Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/desfit
Also check out:
https://www.DCRainmaker.com
The FIT File Podcast on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d
The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQ
More information and past episodes here: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/podcast -
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.
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0:00 Intro
0:58 New Zwift/Wahoo smart trainer
10:21 Implications for trainer industry
13:40 Zwit Massive Downsizing
19:50 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 Pro
58:57 Burritos, Strava, and Runners
/// More Info:
Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One Reviews:
DesFit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xovqVyeGr0E
DC Rainmaker: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/wahoo-kickr-core-zwift-one-review-cog-click.html
Zwift Layoffs:
DC Rainmaker: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/resigns-series-discontinued.html
Strava/Chipotle Competition:
DC Rainmaker: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/02/strava-chipotle-challenge-insanity.html
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For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:
DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog
DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit
Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d
The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQ
More information and past episodes here: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/podcast -
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?
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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/BbiHG6s6J4M?si=cSAUUOx-AdTwyGKi
Wahoo KICKR Run FAQ Answered: https://youtu.be/RvtNHu0KB6E?si=mZYHJZYCgv-e_HRj
Peak Zwift Day: COROS New Features (DesFit): https://youtu.be/xEGytfBBq9Y?si=mfxOncZ9fvdgg13t
COROS New Features (DC Rainmaker): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/peak-zwift-always-tuesday.htmlhttps://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/coros-running-form-wellness-metrics-update.html
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0:00 Intro
1:37 Wahoo KICKR Run
21:40 Peak Zwift Day
30:30 COROS 2024 Feature Updates
40:58 Fossil Quits Smartwatches
44:05 Where is WearOS?
54:17 Garmin takes a jab at Apple?
57:26 We hit the Top 20 Tech Podcasts on Spotify!
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For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:
DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog
DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit
Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d
The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
The FIT File Podcast on YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCvXI3za_nMKOHlmTgM7pOKQ
More information and past episodes here: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/podcast -
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
Garmin HRM-Fit:
https://youtu.be/mVeo733z-uo?si=eLR_3CzuZ3tAh4Px
& https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4i7ug8-IYM
Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Series 9 Blood Oxygen Drama: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/apple-to-sell-apple-watch-ultra-2-series-9-tomorrow-without-blood-oxygen-feature.html
Samsung Galaxy Ring:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbIYWsIlHFo
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/samsung-announces-galaxy-ring-everything-you-need-to-know.html
Ray's Running Track Rabbit Hole: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/running-track-measurements-a-brief-rabbit-hole.html
For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:
DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog
DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit
Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com
The FIT File Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thefitfile
The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d
The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
The FIT File Podcast on Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2RjcmFpbm1ha2VyLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz
More information and past episodes here: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/podcast