The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
Technology Podcasts
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Garmin Connect 5.0, Stages, and More: The Internet on Fire
5/4/2024
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 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
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
Duration:01:00:19
Are Heart Rate Earbuds The Future?
4/22/2024
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
Duration:00:59:10
The Real Life of a Sports Tech Reviewer
3/31/2024
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
//// Chapters
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
Duration:01:27:20
Polar Grit X2 Pro: Lets talk
3/22/2024
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
Duration:00:49:39
Suunto + UTMB? Garmin vs Apple Ski Apps, Google Pixel Watch Updates, and More SPD Power Meters
3/10/2024
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 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
Duration:01:04:13
The End of MIP Displays? Garmin Forerunner 165 and New Cycling Power Meters
2/28/2024
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
24:13 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
Duration:00:53:54
Apple Vision Pro, Zwift Layoffs, Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One, and Burritos
2/11/2024
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
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
Duration:01:06:15
Wahoo KICKR RUN, Peak Zwift Day, COROS Updates, WearOS in 2024, and Garmin takes a jab at Apple?
2/2/2024
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
//// Chapters
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
Duration:00:59:12
The FIT File is Back! Garmin Connect Updates, Apple Watch Banned Again?, Samsung Galaxy Ring, & More
1/24/2024
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
Duration:00:53:07
FIT104 The Tiger King of Sports Tech
4/3/2020
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 adds Bluetooth Smart HR Broadcasting
- Fitbit Charge 4 Announced: Did they get it right?
Full list of deals: Http://www.dcrainmaker.com/deals
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And on social, you'll find us at:
Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.
Duration:00:51:04
FIT103 Zwift layoffs and yet somehow even more new Strava features
3/26/2020
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 basics
- Zwift Layoffs, what does it really mean?
- DCR 2020 Trainer App Guide!
- Plus mindless chit-chat
Full list of deals: Http://www.dcrainmaker.com/deals
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And on social, you'll find us at:
Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.
Duration:01:02:23
FIT102 Pro cycling teams migrate indoors with cancellations, opportunity for TrainerRoad?
3/13/2020
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?
- Garmin drops price on Edge 1030/130/Varia Radar.
- GoPro Hero 8 charging door test!
Full list of deals: Http://www.dcrainmaker.com/deals
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And on social, you'll find us at:
Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.
Duration:00:41:00
FIT101 The Slow Death Spiral of a Product Review
3/7/2020
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
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And on social, you'll find us at:
Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.
Duration:00:46:36
FIT100 The Impact of Coronavirus on Sports Tech
2/26/2020
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 Review (and a sad story)
- Tacx/Garmin NEO Warranty Fiasco
- Strava’s continued new features (!?!)
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And on social, you'll find us at:
Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.
Duration:00:53:06
FIT99 Live Studio Audience Recording at the Tour Down Under - Ask Anything
2/7/2020
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 – The impact of less accurate power meters in the pro peloton/athletes
15:30 – To Murray: What was the most difficult Wahoo product feature to develop that you thought would be easy?
19:50 – What has surprised us in the last 12 months in sports tech?
26:00 – Do pros and elite athletes use indoor training apps/devices the same way as consumers?
28:00 – Why can’t we just plug our trainers into WiFi?
31:35 – To Wahoo: What’s Wahoo’s power meter plans for Speedplay (since acquisition)?
32:25 – To Neal: As an elite coach, what do his athletes screw up the most?
34:14 – What do we expect with Zwift’s entrance into trainer hardware?
37:35 – Is reliance of tech taking away from riding a bike?
41:30 – To Neal: What does he see with mental health in the pro peloton/elite competitors, and coping with pressures?
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And on social, you'll find us at:
Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.
Duration:00:45:36
FIT98 The mother of all pro cycling data driven teams...and kangaroos.
1/18/2020
Here's what we covered on this weeks special episode of the FIT File:
Team NTT's crazy data-driven analytics and coaching platformLeomo sensor solution for proper bike fitChatter 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 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
Pretty please with a cherry on top remember to rate this podcast on iTunes and leave a review! It's like giving us a tip in the tip jar, unless it's a penny. In which case...not so much.
Duration:00:22:56
FIT97 Testing Nipple Clamps, and other Illuminating Things in The Dark
12/24/2019
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 ShiftGoPro Light Mod goes live (and new magnetic nipple clamp swiveling mount)LVL TheFirst Wearable Hydration Monitorrefunds Kickstarter backers.Merry Christmas all! 1) Support Ray via Best Tech Deals Post: https://dcra.in/TechDeals
2) Support Shane via YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/user/gplama/
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Duration:00:48:29
FIT96 Peloton, and other things that drop during the night
12/13/2019
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
2) Support Shane via YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/user/gplama/
And on social, you'll find us at:
Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
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Duration:00:42:58
FIT95 DCR Open House Studio Audience Special Episode with Q&A!
12/6/2019
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://www.youtube.com/user/gplama/
And on social, you'll find us at:
Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
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Duration:00:53:08
FIT94 Debating how best to carry a GoPro in our mouths, also who needs 25% gradients in trainers?
11/19/2019
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 watch charger...for $10!
Plus all sorts of other fun chatter along the way, as always!
Show links:
1) Support Ray via Best Tech Deals Post: https://dcra.in/TechDeals
2) Support Shane via YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/user/gplama/
And on social, you'll find us at:
Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog
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Duration:00:56:52