The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and GPLAMA

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We chat about everything new with the just-announced WatchOS 26 for Apple Watch. Filmed at Apple's podcast studio at Apple headquarters.

Related videos: Apple WatchOS 26 (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/sAh1aBbPhIQ?si=Ogdoi-A551cL2BET

Apple WatchOS 26 (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/uS5290eont8?si=Thft2FI-IZUYGiLp

Apple WatchOS 26 (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/06/apple-watchos-26-announced-workout-buddy-and-more-explained.html

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// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:

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Ray and Des chat about the new Wahoo TRACKR Radar, ROAM 3, BOLT 3, along with the Garmin Varia Vue headlight camera.

Related videos: Garmin Varia Vue Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/sSZArIrjEpg?si=UUHpYgeaqiB6FLhr

Garmin Varia Vue Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/DojYoLWozzE?si=DgV5Mn4RUGGHGfn6

Garmin Varia Vue Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/garmin-varia-vue-light-camera-review.html

Wahoo TRACKR Radar, ROAM 3, BOLT 3 (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/kCWqaqrGOn4?si=_jsfqcYDET1DUvwL

Wahoo TRACKR Radar, ROAM 3, BOLT 3 Comparison (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/dShvycinwL8?si=VQV-D0ZKpiwyovSc

Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3, BOLT 3 (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/NykFilhFnQA?si=NOvind167pBVTjpS

Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3, BOLT 3 (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/wahoo-bolt3-roam-3-hands-on-details-comparison-to-ace.html

Wahoo TRACKR Radar (Ray - website): https://youtu.be/w_CO0uRyEsk?si=v00nvlyz-BSLQQ0Q

Wahoo TRACKR Radar (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/wahoo-trackr-radar-cycling-details.html

Chapters:

0:00 What's Coming Up 2:03 Garmin Varia Vue 24:18 Prices and Tariffs 30:14 Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 3 and BOLT 3 42:15 Wahoo TRACKR Radar

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// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:

DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit

DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com

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Ray and Des chat about the Whoop 5.0 & MG and subsequent consumer backlash.

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// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews: DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit

DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com

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Another new Garmin, Des rides the Elite Square, new Zwift hardware, and Ray rides to a ball.

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// Related videos //

Garmin Vivoactive 6 Review (Des - Youtube): https://youtu.be/q5tiM-u1OmQ?si=rLvzoXnjHrjPQotd

Garmin Vivoactive 6 Review (Ray - Youtube): https://youtu.be/QPQ0tIiLtwM?si=H-Fe-Xw0FZPp49bF

Garmin Vivoactive 6 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/garmin-connect-plus-fallout-dumpster-fire.html

Zwift Adjustable Cranks/Spring Updates (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/lhqyuE6vDPs?si=pMWlrQrk30OUs4cI

Zwift Adjustable Cranks/Spring Updates (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/kbADBs0Tt_w?si=JnSJPnq71IUHRQUN

Zwift Adjustable Cranks/Spring Updates (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/04/zwift-outdoor-tracking-zwift-ride-adjustable-lengths.html

// For the most in-depth sports tech reviews:

DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit

DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

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We chat the Komoot acquisition and what it's likely to mean, as well as of course, the beginnings of the Garmin Connect+ fallout. An iceberg we're likely only at the tip of.

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// Related videos //

Garmin Connect+ Overview (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/5M96t43sEvY?si=6Lm1yBadMp4fIoKc

Garmin Connect+ Overview (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/6PEXU-TIKuo?si=4tzUaAEdctgUrYlV

Garmin Connect+ Overview (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/03/garmin-connect-plus-subscription-walkthrough.html

Komoot Acquisition (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/03/komoot-acquired-history-says-this-wont-end-well.html

// Chapters //

0:00 What's New? 3:07 Komoot Acquisition 14:56 All things Garmin Connect+

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What's on our wrists right now? Ray and Des chat about fresh new watches from Garmin, OnePlus, Amazfit...as well as the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones with heart rate.

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// Related videos //

Amazfit Active 2 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/erC7YyhVjog?si=0XY0I4ABNoeTE3Rj

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/FutFzd-8Kvw?si=tbilBhJMTeV0IUpO

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/K7Cjf5wIrQc?si=dlDUcPIPvNXSXEpu

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/apple-beats-powerbeats-2-pro-sports-fitness-heart-rate-in-depth-review.html

Garmin Tactix 8 (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/zZA0BK_qsa0?si=ggikdnY1mWN9jlFn

// Chapters //

0:00 What's New? 0:30 Amazfit Active 2 12:38 OnePlus Watch 3 19:08 Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 38:22 Garmin Instinct E 49:56 Garmin Tactix 8 54:18 Garmin Rucking Profile 59:43 Ray getting tossed out of a plane

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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.

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// Related videos //

Elite Avanti Review (DCRAINMAKER): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/elite-avanti-smart-trainer-review.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYfMz-EDQPI

Decathlon Van Rysel D100 Smart Trainer Review (DCRAINMAKER): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/decathlon-van-rysel-d100-smart-trainer-review.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6SRIrY4eGY

Caveworks Rivet Hands-on (DESFIT): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QMeMMXas3xs

Rouvy Integration with Zwift Cog/Click/Ride (DCRAINMAKER): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/rouvy-adds-zwift-cog-click-ride-virtual-shifting-battle-royale-begins.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMUiBqROn4k

TrainerRoad + Zwift Integration (DCRAINMAKER): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/02/trainerroad-zwift-integration-finally-arrives-full-details.html

// Chapters //

0:00 The Game Plan & Catchup 3:07 Elite Avanti Smart Trainers12:25 Decathlon D100 Smart Trainer 29:19 Caveworks Rivet is Now Shipping 33:50 Elite Square Catchup 39:02 Tacx NEO Bike 2? 42:01 Rouvy gets Zwift Cog/Click/Ride Support 51:50 TrainerRoad x Zwift

// 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

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The FIT File Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gQj25QAq3ouGhm2OWhjKg?si=4e36026faeb9468d

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Ray and Des chat about new 2025 CES announcements including the Amazfit Active 2, Garmin HRM 200, and the Garmin Instinct 3.

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// Related videos //

Garmin Instinct 3 - Everything you need to know (Des - YouTube):

https://youtu.be/4VgEeJ0ua8U?si=MIE4W2JyZV20hCT7

Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED vs Solar Comparison (Des - YouTube):

https://youtu.be/oEIpOOxupxg?si=vR4wgO_F3q_YpjdQ

Garmin Instinct 3 Hands-On (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/G9hBxkzYdY8?si=McD_W6JGdLDN__yR

Garmin Instinct 3 Hands-On (Ray - website):

https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-instinct-3-series-hands-on-everything-you-need-to-know.html

Garmin HRM 200 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/RROxvYKlMAE?si=tstBOIdFprFyMA-0

Garmin HRM 200 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/JIZUUGQVfLY?si=UtuxiGGgBDFVBRra

Garmin HRM 200 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/01/garmin-hrm-depth-review.html

Amazfit Active 2 Hands-On (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/01/amazfit-active-2-hands-on-99-sportswatch-with-mapping.html

// Chapters //

0:00 Amazfit Active 2 13:55 Garmin HRM-200 20:02 Garmin Instinct E 27:20 Garmin Instinct 3 Solar 35:06 Garmin Instinct 3 AMOLED

// 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

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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

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Ray and Des chat about the Wahoo's new ELEMNT Ace and the heavily hyped Amazfit T-Rex 3.

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Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan

// Chapters //

0:00 Wahoo ELEMNT Ace 28:43 Gear We're Stoked About 30:40 Amazfit T-Rex 3 43:56 What's Next?

// Related Content //

Amazfit T-Rex 3 Review: https://youtu.be/WY9lG8-VOfc?si=v37n5WTMQ-Fsq6Mt Wahoo ELEMNT Ace Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/7FJ-QNcjjm4?si=-cstC67iW96rdQ3l

Wahoo ELEMNT Ace Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/LPbvpFmFKu4?si=Wfu_hFmPTYRpeSXC

Wahoo ELEMNT Ace Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/12/wahoo-elemnt-ace-in-depth-review-bike-computer.html

2024 Sportswatch Year In Review: https://youtu.be/r1OZXuX0ZQM?si=dqLVLBMRWmAqrsOz

// 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

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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

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Ray and Des chat about the new COROS Pace Pro, Polar Vantage M3, Insta360 Ace Pro 2 action camera, weird sponsorships, and much more.

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// 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?

/ Related Content // Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/_7Vt4XI6kwc Insta360 Ace Pro 2 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/VnHxgPmewZk

Polar Vantage M3 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/qUx8O_D34fw

Polar Vantage M3 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/pfEK1M9xn-M

Polar Vantage M3 Review (Ray - Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/10/polar-vantage-m3-in-depth-review-everything-to-know.html

COROS Pace Pro Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/6iUYgVxdFZk

COROS Pace Pro Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/H972G3dvj4A

COROS Pace Pro Review (Ray - Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/10/coros-review-amoled.html

TrainingPeaks/IndieVelo Acquisition (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/vxKFo0IvWCY

TrainingPeaks/IndieVelo Acquisition (Ray - website):https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/10/trainingpeaks-acquires-indievelo.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

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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

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Ray and Des chat about all things Strava from recent "quirks" on the platform as well as all the new features launched this year.

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// Chapters //

0:00 Strava's Strong Start to 2024 1:54 Routing Issues 11:54 Read-Only Forums 15:50 Removing Links 22:21 Killing FatMap25:14 Quick Edit and Home Page Ordering33:36 Athlete Intelligence38:10 Segment and Leaderboard Clean-Up48:23 Ray's Flashback to 2015

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

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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

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Ray and Des chat about all the new Techtember goodies including Apple Watches, Pixel watches, GoPros, new drones, and more!. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan

// Chapters //

0:00 Where have we been? 1:10 Apple AirPods 4 3:55 Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 5:15 GoPro Hero 13 Black 13:59 GoPro Hero “4K” 24:58 DJI Neo Drone 32:21 Google Pixel Watch 3 46:29 Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black 53:11 Apple Watch Series 10 1:00:29 Apple Watch Sleep Apnea

// Related Content //

Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/LPk_9gPdUog?si=mjajLoJcaLVa7oGP

GoPro Hero 13 Black Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/dYdssKfeRb8?si=Q8qnT-kiWT_BvA28

GoPro Hero 13 Black Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/gguQ8cFVKEo?si=_KSc5qg6kQe1ENO0

GoPro Hero 4K Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/OOrEYU1b6BM?si=si2ACAUxghaoGf2w

DJI Neo (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/KiznlpE18OY?si=m-M4owOZgHzrlWT4

Pixel Watch 3 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/KuGgPv8SnqI?si=1i0OHpJW4aUI0Uav

Pixel Watch 3 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/hRnHBcADgwU?si=G9Q_9dz2FpFqQ1RX

Pixel Watch 3 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/09/google-pixel-watch3-review-sports-fitness.html

Apple Watch Series 10 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/VqQz8ZHCzlU?si=778n4DonGyrM9zTh

Apple Watch Series 10 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/C2Iu2xY0hHo?si=kGiWYf3BjWrMoms2

Apple Watch Series 10 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/09/apple-watch-series-10-in-depth-review.html

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/NePwLq1HkOk?si=dK4vGAG8iTXOCqWY

Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black - What’s Actually Different? (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/ftgXazcuHek?si=odZg4oNJx4TwOFXN

Apple Watch Series 10 / Ultra 2 Roundup (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/d3y6Frxoe1M?si=pr7FnaDZux8RgJ5I

Apple Watch Series 10 / Ultra 2 Roundup (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/ejGzJtr7oZc?si=i3o_fGm_nIztPG9s

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

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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

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Ray and Des have even more thoughts about Garmin's latest flagship Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 sportswatches.

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Related videos: Garmin Enduro 3 Review (Des): https://youtu.be/qlMepLH6EgU?si=yj2uepVEa9LphHNQ

Garmin Enduro 3 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/S36GETR3yE0?si=cZ0Gei8Fk4k_JAHu

Garmin Enduro 3 Review (Ray - Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-enduro-3-in-depth-review-vs-fenix8-solar.html

Garmin Fenix 8 Review (Des - YouTube): https://youtu.be/3aZ6h55LbPY?si=D6V1IFFsb4r7h_oP

Garmin Fenix 8 Review (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/M8kR2A_3n0A?si=_T_Nb8xysS1P89N1

Garmin Fenix 8 Review (Ray - Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-fenix-8-in-depth-review.html

Garmin Fenix 8 Tips & Tricks (Des): https://youtu.be/LIardj0QjmU?si=dSvZz0LJKxWGckhn

Garmin Fenix 8 Tutorial (Ray - YouTube): https://youtu.be/kY7_6Psbt_4?si=7QtWsWLLIcoG4ISc

Garmin Fenix 8 Tutorial (Ray - Website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/08/garmin-fenix-8-complete-beginners-guide.html

// Chapters //

0:00 Epic Testing in Spain 11:13 Garmin Fenix 8 42:33 Garmin Enduro 3 1:01:13 Garmin Fenix E 1:05:29 What's Coming Up?

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

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Ray and Des chat about the new Galaxy Watch Ultra, Apple's Training Load and Vitals features, and the new OnePlus Watch 2R.

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile

Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan

Thanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can get $40 off an order of $200 or more with code 2024FITFILE40

http://www.tpc.bike/thefitfile

// Chapters & Timestamps //

0:00 Where in the world is Ray? 1:11 Apple Watch Training Load 8:24 Apple Watch Vitals 12:46 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 27:03 No external sensor support...still 32:22 What we really think about the looks 36:59 Samsung's Cycling FTP Test 42:07 Samsung Watch 7 44:22 Samsung Ring 49:04 OnePlus Watch 2R 52:31 Is this the year for WearOS?

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

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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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Ray and Des talk about the huge slate of Eurobike announcements from Elite and JetBlack along with the COROS Dura being delayed until Sept. 2024.

Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile

Additionally, check out their free Fuel & Hydration Planner: http://visit.pfandh.com/fitfile-plan

Thanks to The Pros Closet (TPC), where you can get $40 off an order of $200 or more with code 2024FITFILE40

http://www.tpc.bike/thefitfile

// Chapters & Timestamps //

0:00 JetBlack Victory Trainer 7:06 Zwift vs Industry Standards 13:26 Elite Justo 2 & Avanti 22:45 Elite Square Smart Trainer Frame 25:25 Is the Elite Square Ugly Looking? 35:34 Are Smart Bike Frames Under or Overpriced? 39:35 GPLAMA Breaking Ray's KICKR Bike 45:46 The COROS Delay Mess

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

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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.

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// Chapters // 0:00 The Origins of Zwift 8:51 Zwift App Evolution 10:14 Jon Mayfield’s Role at Zwift 12:20 Zwift’s Inflection Point 13:50 Future Plans 16:59 Working with smart trainer companies 18:22 Zwift Tron Bike 21:27 Tron Bike Ideas in the Zwift Ride 22:55 Zwift Ride Concept 28:25 Zwift’s Target Audience 31:24 Thoughts on the Price Increase 34:46 Zwift Family Plan? 39:11 Future of Zwift Run 41:52 What Zwift Level is Eric?

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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

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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.

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0:00 What's Coming Up! 2:48 Zwift Ride: Are Smart Bikes Dead? 15:07 YouTube Music App on Garmin 22:22 COROS Dura: Forever power? 32:48 Garmin Edge 1050: Brilliance or Battery? 47:58 Suunto Race S: Unreal pricing 56:22 Wahoo TRACKR: Finally usable?

// Related Content //

Zwift Ride Review (Des): https://youtu.be/WXjEzLkENCU?si=rD4n6aO2pWpOBF6j

Zwift Ride Review (Des): https://youtu.be/CZ8_2QpNuzM?si=6JpYT56ma0Yk2_Uw

Zwift Ride Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/zwift-ride-indoor-bike-review-future.html

Garmin + YouTube Music (Des): https://youtu.be/_Z576iM6X7Y?si=m__WJUHnc19LbrrF

Garmin + YouTube Music (Ray): https://youtu.be/umSKIcGOzc0?si=jl_Zqr9fUHee1A4O

Garmin + YouTube Music (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/youtube-music-setup-garmin-watches.html

Garmin Edge 1050 Review (Des): https://youtu.be/bPiLzeFi7x0?si=QX0X7FyHRWINseOK

Garmin Edge 1050 Review (Ray): https://youtu.be/Nd11DIFGcZc?si=vVCnjMzEDlf2mM5X

Garmin Edge 1050 Review (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/garmin-edge-1050-in-depth-review-brilliance-battery.html

COROS Dura First Look (Des): https://youtu.be/JnPTWJGtnn8?si=7wQdD_sHstooHAgj

COROS Dura First Look (Ray): https://youtu.be/yyM59ND0SsU?si=BSz4jffbV9kxtRBy

COROS Dura First Look (Ray - website): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/06/coros-dura-cycling-gps-first-look-hands-thoughts.html

Suunto Race S Review (Ray): https://youtu.be/ht0k5_4C3zY?si=SR5tOJv5PAZpPHHh

Suunto Race S Review (Ray - website): https://www.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: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit

Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com

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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!

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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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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.

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// Chapters //

0:00 Des & Ray Adventures 3:50 DC Rainmaker Open house! 7:30 Polar’s Whoop-like Band 18:06 Garmin’s Big Firmware Update 26:05 Fitbit Ace LTE Kids Smartwatch 34:20 Wahoo’s GoPro Control 38:25 CaveWorks Rivet 45:57 Apple WWDC Thoughts & Predictions

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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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// Chapters //

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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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

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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

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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.

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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 products49:00 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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:

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

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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?

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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

And on social, you'll find us at:

Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama
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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!

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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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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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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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Here's what we covered on this weeks special episode of the FIT File:

Team NTT's crazy data-driven analytics and coaching platform
Leomo sensor solution for proper bike fit
Chatter about kangaroos, koalas, snakes, and other Australian things.

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Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File:

Zwift’s Crit City Course
DJI Mavic Mini (DCR & Lama Experiences)
RGT comes out of beta!
Rouvy’s Tour de Suisse partnership, and our ideas on how to make it super cool.
Wahoo KICKR Bike Update: Bike profiles & Di2 Synchro Shift
GoPro Light Mod goes live (and new magnetic nipple clamp swiveling mount)
LVL The First Wearable Hydration Monitor refunds Kickstarter backers.
Merry Christmas all!

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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.

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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

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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!

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Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File:

BKool ditches hardware
Strava's CEO departure
Zwift plans new hardware division
Peloton acquires their Taiwanese hardware manufacturer
Canyon Updates their Indoor Trainer Policy
PowerTap G4 Chit-Chat
Garmin Pace Pro goes to FR945/FR245
Ray’s Tacx NEO 2T Full Review

Plus all sorts of other fun chatter along the way, as always!

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Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File:

VirtuGo goes under
DCR Smart Bike Shootout Post Discussion
Google buys Fitbit
Suunto features firmware update
DJI Mavic Mini: Lama's first drone?!?
IQ2 $25 power meter advert...or not?
Strava mapping change (thumbnails): Does it matter?

Plus all sorts of other fun chatter along the way. Regrettably, this was recorded about two hours prior to Strava's CEO announcing his departure, and before Bkool sold off their hardware business. Always more for next week!

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Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File:

Elite's new 'Upgrado' App: Firmware upgrades with Italian flare
GoPro Max: Do you get Max or the Hero 8? An explainer
Leomo Type-S: Full Android 'Sports Performance Computer'
Hammerhead Karoo gets ANT+/Varia Radar Connectivity!
Garmin Edge 530/830/1030 to inReach and a bunch of other updates
Bowflex bike: A Peloton competitor that works on Zwift?!? (https://www.bowflex.com/bikes/)
The 2019-2020 Trainer Recommendation Guide: So much to discuss!

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Here's what we covered on this weeks meandering episode of the FIT File:

Hiding unreleased devices in the wild!
DCR Open House 2019 Registration Opens
The return of the Strava App news… removing sensor support
Lama's Neo Bike Unboxing: Creating snowglobes
Kona Power Meter Counts - historical Reference: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/insights-ironman-championships.html
New Kinomap Platform Updates
Garmin Swim 2 Released/Announced
Polar Vantage V & M Firmware Updates to add Ignite features
Zone5 Sports Cloud Platform
Yet More Peloton lawsuits - https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-10-08/peloton-sues-cycling-rival-echelon

P.S. - Sorry for the audio issues on the original publish/upload, teaches me (Ray) to upload the podcast before the morning coffee. Thanks for listening...again!

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October has arrived on the sports tech scene full of turbulence, here's what was on tap this week:

The entertaining stories of our smart bike deliveries
Wahoo acquires Speedplay Pedals, what does it mean?
Ray costs Shane more Money: GoPro Hero 8 released
Skydio 2 drone announced: Yet more financial distress for Shane?
InsideRide KICKR E-Flex Accessory Announced
Zwift Mountain Bike Steering released to public
The Zwift/British Cycling Cheating Fiasco
-- Part 1: Technical explainer
-- Part 2: Admission & Penalties
-- Part 3: Debunking excuses
-- Part 4: Punishment worthy of the crime?

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We're hot into the September release festivus, with everything from new wearables to potentially game changing sales of companies. Plus lots of funny stories along the way (for realz this time).

Tacx NEO Bike Review
The Great Wahoo Bike Race
Apple Watch Series 5 Initial Testing
COROS Vertix Firmware Update & COROS APEX Pro
Wahoo / TrainerRoad Workout Sync
Wahoo Chickens and Lamas in Radar Update
Assioma MTB pedal hack - It actually works!
Data security on Strava - why is there a gap?
Strava actually announces a new feature...kinda.
Fitbit's for sale, this has big implications.

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Here's your complete late Summer 2019 watch launch recap. We dive into the key features of each new product - as well as who exactly these companies are targeting, plus, the winners and losers. Here's the full lineup (in order we discuss them):

Garmin Fenix 6 Series
Garmin Vivoactive 4 Series
Garmin Venu
Garmin Connected GPS Feature for Vivomove 3, Vivostyle, Vivosmart 4
Apple Watch 5
Apple Watch Series 3 Price Drop
Fitbit Versa 2
Sigma Watches id.TRI id.FREE
And a few others that we got distracted on as well...

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Here's your complete Eurobike 2019 sports tech recap. We dive into all the new tech found at the show this year, and our thoughts on everything. Here's the full lineup (in order we discuss them):

Smart Trainers:

Tacx (Neo2T)
Elite (DiretoX, Tuo, Suito)
Wahoo (none. But new firmware!)
Saris (H3, Rocker, Desk)
4iiii - Fliiiiiiiiiiiiight
Kinetic - R1 (not new)
Jetblack - Volt and EMS

Smart Bikes:

Tacx
Elite's Price Reduction
Stages
Wahoo
SRM
TrueKinetix
VeloPro

Other Tech/Power Meters:

SRM MTB pedals
Rotor INspider power meter
Zwift steering
Steering devices
Rouvy Apple TV
Kinomap's new layouts

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It may be quiet now, but next week is Eurobike and things are already hitting the hopper!

Here's the full topic list:

Zwift Hacking at DefCon: Is it a real concern?
InsideRide Rollers Review and Discussion
How to listen to PodCasts on Garmin wearables? (Listener question)
Garmin launches Amazon Music
Wahoo adds Varia Radar support (and Ray's x-rated bike filming setup)

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It may be quiet now, but things are starting to brew in both the Lama Lab & DCR Cave. Enjoy the calm before the storm as we dive into a slew of topics.

Here's the full topic list:

Philips sues both Garmin and Fitbit
Kinetic R1 Smart Trainer - Ready for prime time?
MARQ Review - Worth $1,500?
Zwift quietly releases dinosaurs...putting it to the test!
Equinox Bike Announcement...and then it all went to @#$#.
How to load maps on your Garmin devices for free
InPeak Power Meter - Handling feedback to make a better product

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After a week or two of recovery from a crazy early July of travel around the global (and TdF watching) for both DCR & Lama, we're back in action!

Here's the full topic list:

TrainerRoad price increases - twice in under 12 months.
Zwift also increases their price
Favero Assioma Firmware Update: Cycling Dynamics Implemented
The Elite Suito: Trainer to beat for 2019?
LIMITS power meters are back baby!!!
Visit to Giant in Taiwan / Their MY20 Power Meter Preview / CADEX line
Gear I Use Discussion
Body Battery Metrics vs Sleep Deprivation
Peloton sunsetting their older bikes.

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We're back from the Tour de France & Giro Rosa complete with plenty of sports tech tidbits, recorded in front of a complete studio audience at the DCR Open House. Enjoy all sorts of fun!

Here's the full topic list:

Wahoo acquiring Sufferfest - Suffolligans? Walandirans? What this all means.
Strava vs Relive - What the in the API is going on? And why is Spongebob Squarepants involved?
Tour Tech - From the Tour de France and Giro Rosa - Trainers / Power Meters / Head Units
Questions / Q&A from our live audience.

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Sorry for Ray's clipped audio. We were just too excited being all in the same room we didn't triple check it. My bad (My = Ray). On the bright side, we packed a ton of stuff in there this week with lots of good discussion:

The Rivet: A Zwift competitor? Or too soon?
FulGaz and Trainer App Price Bumps
Shimano Based Dual Sided Power Meter Failures
Edge 530/830 firmware updates & recommendations
Unboxing Forerunner 945 to paying for lunch with Garmin Pay timed test
Apple Beddit 3.5 new beta features!
Swimming with the Tekrapod, what's it for?
- Tour de France starts this weekend - We’re off to the Tour!
Questions for DCR Even House

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There was a lot of air this week. Here's all the filler:

Zwift Time Trial Mode, and Group Ride Fence updates
FulGaz: New Training features & ERG mode
Garmin GPS Chipset Rabbit Hole
IQ^2 Never Ending Updates
Polar Ignite GPS Watch
Lama Lab tests of the Crown Rollers
BKool AIR Testing Tidbits
New Stryd Running Power Meter Wind Tunnel Testing
Some fun behind the scenes tidbits

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Here's what you'll get to enjoy this week:

Shady advertisers on the internet re-using our content
The Absolute One Cycling Computer
Kickstarter: Bad rap deserved?
Shimano Di2 Wireless Module Bluetooth Update
Wahoo KICKR CORE Firmware Update, any good?
Wahoo ELMENT ROAM Updates
Garmin Extended Display Mode, what is it?
BKool Air Smart Trainer First Ride (finally!)
Crown Rollers First Ride
Power Meter Rabbit Holes That Go Deep
Beer Stockage Levels at the DCR Cave

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Here's what's on tap this week:

Feedback from the Garmin Issues post
Stages releases new Dash units - First ride!
IQ2 Update (of course!)
TrainerRoad launches planned workout sync for Garmin
DCR Summer Open Cave Event
That time we crashed our bikes hard (or got hit by a car)
Do emergency crash detection beacons work?

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Here's what's on tap this week:

Garmin Live Event Sharing Feature
Giant Power Pro power meter
TrainerRoad new Desktop App beta
Sufferfest SUF Coaching - Customized training plans
- VirtuGO haunts us with Virtual Ghosts to train with!
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM updates - Turn by turn navigation for Strava routes!
Garmin Edge Varia radar tone selection… the beep is back!
Ray’s Garmin Watch Swim fail in triathlon
A Rant on General Garmin stability/buginess
Apple WatchOS 6 Preview

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Hey folks, sorry for the delay this week, we were waiting on something to go live that we had talked about, and finally it did. Enjoy!

Wahoo halts ROAM shipments till July
Zwift ToS Update v2
Suunto 5 Watch Preview
F-16 puts a halt to SIDI orders in the US
GranFondo New York Strava stats overview
Both the WattBike ATOM and Kinetic R1 Trainer lands in Australia this week
SRAM bump the PowerTap G3 hub to US$499
‘Esports bibs’.... Really?
Lost not Found - 4iiii’s Chipolo theft tracking

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Here's the roundup:

Garmin Forums - Down for a week of housekeeping..and hopefully back?
The new DJI OSMO Action (cam)
The COROS Vertix Watch … a Fenix Wannabe?
Details of Ray’s FirstBeat Keynote
Zwift Android quietly out of beta.... kind of.
Pedalling Metrics: Pedal Smoothness & Torque Effectiveness. PS, TE, or just BS?
Big 20% off sale and various other Garmin/Suunto/GoPro/etc

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Here's the roundup for the week:

STAC Performance acquired by 4iiii
Bryton 450 Cycling GPS review discussion
Giant's new crash replacement policy
FulGaz releases Android and iOS apps, what's next?
Zwift's Giro d'Italia Stage 1 course - a success?
Zwift's Terms of Service Controversial Update
Tile vs Chipolo Lost Tracker Test Results!

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Here's the roundup for the week:

New Garmin Forerunner 945/245/45 discussion
New Wahoo ROAM Cycling GPS: Does it miss the mark?
Garmin's new Female Health Tracking Features
Polar's updates and new watch
Suunto's platform updates
Xert iOS Product Release
Samsung Fold debacle, kinda like sports tech
IQ2 changes direction

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Here's the roundup for the week:

Garmin's Edge 530 & 830 Deep-dive
New speed/cadence sensors with party tricks!
Canyon's new trainer ads violate own warranty statements
IQ2's 1st Kickstarter birthday
Peloton's music fiasco continues
What do people actually value on GPS bike computers? And what's the year going to look like?

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Here's the roundup for the week:

Sea Otter Tech Round-Up
Ray’s Visit to Zwift HQ
Our take on the Specialized Roubaix Demo ride
The Wattbike Atom X Smart Bike
Direct force vs Power Estimators Power Meters
Tracking escaping GOATS with a Garmin Watch!

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Here's the roundup for the week, complete with special guest Des from DesFit. Also, check out the rare video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/TdeiHw0Wk0s

Big changes from Garmin at Connect IQ Summit
Optical HR Sensor Shootout post - All you need to know about optical HR sensors.
SRAM buys PowerTap
We talk about Wahoo’s new hardware…. Announced on April 11th
TrainerRoad outdoor workouts (a two part series of announcements)
AroFly (cheap power meter!) launch/re-launch on Kickstarter

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This week we've got the podcast renamed (though, not yet with a fancy new podcast album cover). Plus, we take a look at the the new Road Grand Tours (now called RGT) Apple TV app and splintering of their app platform. We talk about our experiences with Magene's direct drive trainer, and dive into Ray's sports tech industry chat at a Barcelona business school. We chat about the upcoming Sea Otter show, as well as Garmin's Connect IQ Summit next week.

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We dive into what Ray's been doing in Mallorca the past few days including an update on both the Samsung Galaxy Active and Garmin MARQ Athlete watches, plus Shane takes us down the rabbit whole that was two power meter reviews (at opposite ends of the goodness spectrum). Plus we discuss Zwift's big televised event, as well as the latest Apple Watch update rolling out ECG support to a boatload more countries.

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Three's company! For our third revival episode we dive into the not so secret backstory behind Polar's decision to add ANT+. Plus, Tacx kills off their user support forums?!? And Peloton manages to get itself sued for $150 million. Not only that, but what the heck is the deal with the Kinetic R1 trainer - and will Zwift end up in Google Stadia? And Shane tries out the new Trek/Bontrager helmets.

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Two in a row baby, we're officially on a roll! This week we tackle the least expensive new Fitbit, to the most expensive new $2,500 Garmin GPS watch. Plus, how quickly can you lose 8KG for proper Zwift cheating? We also tackle some news out of the Wattbike camp, and the state of the podcast feeds. Oh - and we are most definitely still looking for your suggestions on a new name. Hit up our Twitter's below to lob us ideas!

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Yup folks - Ray is back, this time with Shane Miller of GPLama as we embark on a new podcast adventure. While the topics will be familiar, we've changed up the format a bit and going a bit deeper. Plus, we'll even change the name and podcast image once we get your suggestions, so feel free to hit us up on Twitter with all your suggestions.

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Ben and Ray catch up after a long spring break. They discussed tiny drones, a new trainer, bike computers and they even answered a question from the audience.

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This is a replay of Ray's recent Facebook Live session.

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In this episode, Ray and Ben get right to the listener questions. Among other things, they talked about training software, the Fenix 5, alleged artificial intelligence and the actual future of sports tech.

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In this episode, Ray and Ben discuss the death of Computrainer, Mobile World Congress and why it makes sense to fly to Barcelona just to use the pool. Then they answered questions ranging from 1 week to 4 months in age.

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In this episode, Ray and Ben discuss his Apple Watch review, his new Analyzer software and they answer listener questions related to a stolen heart rate strap, power meter selection and more.

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In this episode, Ray and Ben continue to catch up on past listener questions that accumulated over the break.

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In this episode Ray and Ben catch up after a long break. Ray talks about spending time in Australia, the CES show, ISIS using drones, motor doping and more. They wrapped up with listener questions.

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In this episode, Ray talks about the best holiday deals, great deals still available and other news from November. They also touched on the GoPro drone recall before answering listener questions.

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In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the collapse of Brim Brothers, the annual DCR open house in Paris and a disastrous triathlon watch launch by Suunto. Then they answered a couple of listener questions.

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In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the ANT+ Symposium, trainers and drones. Then they answered questions from the audience. They finished up with a thought provoking conversation about motor doping, if Ray thinks pro cyclists have been cheating, and how motors could be used to improve cycling in certain scenarios.

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In this episode, Ben and Ray take questions from Canadiens ONLY!! But first, they talked about drones and other cool stuff.

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In this episode, Ray talks about his trip to Interbike where an amazing number of product launches DID NOT take place. Ray will tell you everything you need to know about trainers, so that you can make your final fall purchase decision. They also answered a few listener questions.

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In this episode, Ray talks about his RV trip to Eurobike where an amazing number of product launches took place. Ray will tell you everything you need to know about trainers, power meters, bike washing, head units and more. They also took time to discuss the new Apple watch before answering just one question.

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In this episode Ray fills us in on the new $1500 Garmin fashion GPS watch, a new trainer from Cyclops, a swim tracker from Hong Kong and a new Stryd running power meter.

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In this episode, Ray talks to Ben from an outdoor cafe in Ibiza. Because of some excess wind, we had to do some significant noise reduction in post-production and it sounds a bit wonky. We apologize. Nevertheless, it's a great episode that hits all the major notes: Garmin, Strava, drugs, etc. There may or may not be some youtube karaoke.

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After a month long hiatus, Ray and Ben explain why they've been absent before answering all of your sports tech questions.

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Here’s a unique Facebook Live Q&A with DCR, covering a million and one questions. View the video here: https://www.facebook.com/dcrainmaker/videos/1306175926067111/

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In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss the birth of his daughter, some less important sports tech stuff and then they answer all of your terrible sports technology questions.

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In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss the new totally silent Stac trainer. Then, they answer all of your fascinating sports technology questions.

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In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss the new Elite trainers that were launched over the weekend. Then, they answer your sports technology questions.

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In this episode, Ben and Ray answer lots of questions after a discussion about Ironman Texas and bad conditions for racing.

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New product announcements from Garmin and CycleOps, plus lots of amazing and terrible questions.

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In this episode Ray answers hard hitting sports tech and other totally unrelated questions from a hotel room in Venice, Italy.

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This is ladies night, and the feeling's right. This is ladies night, oh what a night. In addition to answering questions from the ladies, Ray and Ben discuss Sea Otter and his visit to UCI headquarters.

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In this episode, Ray and Ben talk about the upcoming Sea Otter show in California before answering all kinds of interesting questions about sports technology and Donald Trump.

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In this episode, Ben and Ray answer 2 questions about Garmin and 2 questions about Scosche Rhythm HR monitors. They also discuss how NOT to die during your first sprint triathlon.

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Ray's tips for your first triathlon.

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In this episode, Ray and Ben answer lots of questions about HR... and other topics.

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In this episode, Ben and Ray answer sports technology questions asked by British men.

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Ted Talk about astronaut heart rate.

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In this episode Ray calls in from the Canary Islands to discuss smart bike lights, the best choice for tracking fitness related to pilates, and questions about Garmin data.

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In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the SRAM Red Etap, the new Power Pod wind based powermeter, Ray's trip to Mallorca and finally they answer all of your questions.

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In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the new addition to the DCR family, power meter price drops, the overwhelming response to the gingerbread man discussion and much, much more.

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YouTube video link of Airdog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9J3q-mRTCE

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In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss the largest sports trade show in the world and we answer all of your sports tech questions about topics like ear buds, training partners and the Timex trainer.

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Jaybird X2’s: http://amzn.to/1SciuKW

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Mpow Swift BT4.0 Headphones: http://amzn.to/1KGcNg1

ISPO General: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/01/ispo2016-finis-kuai.html

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In this episode Ray tells you where to look for the next round of product announcements, then they take lots of questions.

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Trainer App In-depth Guide

1907 Indian $10 Coin

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In this episode Ray and Ben discuss FitBit, 360 degree action cams and then Ray answers all of your questions.

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Ray joins us from Las Vegas where he is covering the annual Consumer Electronics Show. In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss product launches by Garmin, Polar and Under Armour before answering listener questions.

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In this episode Ray and Ben discuss BLack Friday and Cyber Monday as well as the future of treadmills.

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Topics include the ANT+ symposium, Ray's beard, his negative review of the Limits power meter, Black Friday, and a discussion around crowd-sourced projects in the sports tech space.

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Don't quit your day job, unless you're Ray Maker. In this episode, Ray and Ben discuss his retirement from Microsoft. Will he expand the scope of his reviews? How will he fill his free time?

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In this edition, Ben interviews The Girl at Interbike in Las Vegas.

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In this edition, Ben and Ray hit Las Vegas for the Interbike trade show. First Ben and Ray chat about some big news and announcements and then Ben hits the tradeshow floor to bother the vendors.

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Tapirik App

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Book: Power of Habit

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The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business

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Check out Aeroweenie.com. Find out if your TT position is Aeroweenie approved in this thread.

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If you are in the US or Canada, you can get a free pair of xx2i sunglasses by filling out a brief 2 minute survey. Pay for only shipping and processing. Click here to take the survey.

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In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the Tour de France, whether or not Chris Froome is racing clean and Ray's Croatian sailing trip. Then, Ray answers a few listener questions.

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First Ray helps an emailer figure out how to record and store a 90 hour bike ride with his GoPro. Then Ray and Ben discuss the Iron Cowboy and they answer all of your questions.

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In this episode Ray details the new GoPro small camera and the fact that the Garmin VIRB is shipping. Then they answer random questions about sports tech.

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Left only power meters, wearable tech clothing, Gordon Gecko phones, Stryde power meter, athlete tracking to stop drafting in triathlon and baby monitors.

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A big show with lots to discuss. Kickr and Garmin with big product launches before the Tour De France gets started.

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Garmin Varia bike radar and light

Garmin and Strava

Wahoo Kickr Snap

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In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the new Garmin Cycling Computer, Strava versus Training Peaks and whether or not Ray is a con artist.

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Ray and Ben discuss the sale of Recon Jet to Intel and whether or not Ray is an early or late adopter. Other topics include Periscope, the FitBit IPO, and power meters under $400.

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Ray joins us slightly hungover after attending a flash-mob style white party in Paris the night before. Nevertheless, he answered all of your questions with precision and grace.

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Ray joins us from high in the Alps at a Polar product launch for their new cycling computer that will compete with the Garmin Edge 500. We also discussed new GoPro products, SRAM wireless shifting, activity trackers and much more.

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Handheld Gimbal for GoPro.

Automatic Shifting system.

Automatic lap for Garmin.

Feiyu Tech G4 3-Axis Handheld Gimbal for GoPro Hero4/3+/3 and Other Sports Cameras of Similar Size

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Topics for this episode include Ben ruining the show, Android versus Garmin Connect IQ, rollers versus cycling trainers, pricing of power meters, and more. Plus, will Apple put Garmin out of the watch business?

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Drone Fireworks on Lake

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In this episode Ray breaks down the waterproofing of the Apple watch, Garmin and optical heartrate monitoring, and ANT+ versus Bluetooth smart. Then Ray and Ben share their opinion about getting started with running and triathlon for beginners.

Ray also discusses how he likes living in Paris and if he’ll be there forever (his family in the US will definitely want to hear this answer).

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Ray Maker analyzes and solves the 50 Women to Kona issue once and for all. Then, he does the same with the “smart hat”. What should an ultra-runner who runs for 30 hours + use for a watch? What are some inexpensive ways to retrofit a mountain bike with a power meter? Finally, Ray and Ben answer a pointed question about their sexual orientation.

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Does technology cause us to set false limits on ourselves? What is the future of live triathlon coverage? Ben and Ray discuss the differences between the Garmin 920XT and Polar V800 plus more thoughts on the Apple watch and cycling power meters.

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In this episode, Ray discusses his whirlwind US tour of sports tech companies and how he avoids conflicts of interest. Questions from listeners include topics like time management, the Garmin Vivo Fit watch, the future of Ray's business and whether or not he will ever create his own product.

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In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the Apple Watch and then they dive into KICKR vs CompuTrainer, whether or not Garmin will add features to older products (and structured swim workouts?), and whether or not someone should ditch their ultra running partner. Not to mention what Ray would do differently if he were to start DCR all over again, and how he manages travelling and training. Plus, when do I call out companies when they crap the bed on product support?

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