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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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.
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0:00 Intro
1:28 Saga HoloBike
14:40 Strava Band Camp
19:17 New Strava Features
39:13 Hammerhead Karoo 3
52:20 New SRAM Red AXS Groupset
59:36 Zwift Price Increase
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The FIT File Podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/dc-rainmaker-podcast-sports/id988577732
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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.
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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?
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// Related Content
COROS Vertix 2S Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/P9jQMoe4iFk?si=6kw-_HGgu-B-FzRh
COROS Vertix 2S Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/nptxlIzqQqA?si=aGS2vTdzYaZQuNHp
Stages Going Under: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/04/stages-cycling-messier.html
Garmin Connect 5.0 Update:
https://youtu.be/HJ6uf0Ep3x4?si=LKwYSp_alNrk6FBM
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 -
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): https://youtu.be/ShViXzvurTo?si=E03EeWCb7lYDaWa1
Sennheiser Momentum Sport Review (Des): https://youtu.be/1ta39coheTo?si=wK3O_Juz6J64XCxT
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:
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 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 & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan
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0:00 Intro
1:35 Accidentally becoming reviewers
5:40 DC Rainmaker’s First YouTube Videos
7:35 How early we get unreleased products
10:10 How much money we make per video
16:16 Why we don’t review certain products
19:30 Handling not-ready devices
22:30 Companies making house calls to fix issues
25:00 When we delay product launches
26:56 Giving up on a product review
30:31 Bad reviews can kill a company
32:36 The secret embargo shell game
39:40 Last minute announcements
42:30 The busiest times of the year
45:15 Accidentally killing unreleased products
49:00 How long to create a review?
53:23 Why is Ray always late?
55:40 Des’s rule of YouTube production time
58:20 Getting blacklisted by companies
1:06:10 How many reviews never get finished?
1:14:00 Why we film each other
1:16:42 The infamous paper bag story
1:19:07 Product release trips
1:22:00 Aren’t we competitors?
1:25:00 Do-over time
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 -
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
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
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