The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit

Ray and Des discuss Eurobike announcements from Elite and JetBlack, the delayed COROS Dura, Zwift standards, Elite's smart trainers, smart bike frames, and challenges with product delays and software updates.

Ray and Des chat with Zwift CEO Eric Min about the platform's origins, evolution, smart trainers, Tron Bike, price increases, family plans, and future of Zwift including Run. They cover audience targeting, app development, and company growth strategies.

Ray and Des chat about the new Zwift Ride "Smart Bike", New Bike Computers from Garmin and COROS, The New Suunto Race S sports watch, and plenty more sports tech goodness. Thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration, where you can get 15% off your first order: https://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: 2024FITFILE40 http://www.tpc.bike/thefitfile Timestamps: 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 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 Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.

Discussion on the new features of Apple Watch and WatchOS 11 from WWDC 2024, including training load, vitals, new sport modes, and safety features. Also, explore Apple's strategy in designing the latest Apple Watch, yearly hardware and software updates, and potential new features for the 10th anniversary.

Polar's Whoop-like band, Garmin's firmware update, Fitbit Ace LTE tracker, Wahoo's GoPro integration, CaveWorks Rivet indoor bike frame, and Apple WWDC predictions are discussed in this episode.

The podcast discusses the Zwift price hike, Strava's new features, the Saga HoloBike, SRAM's new RED AXS groupset, and more. They also explore new technology releases, eBike classifications, and user reactions to price increases

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss Garmin Connect's controversial update, Stages going under, COROS Vertix 2S, and Zwift's software features. They delve into challenges faced by Stages, financial struggles in the bike equipment industry, Chorus Vertex to S watch update, Zwift's innovative features, and Garmin Connect 5.0's user feedback.

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds with HR sensor. They also review the Polar Grit X2 Pro, talk about body temp monitoring during workouts, and trekking with the Grit X2 Pro.

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the life of a sports tech reviewer, covering topics like review processes, earning money, being blacklisted, and the evolution of their content creation. They also touch on challenges with embargoes, NDAs, diversifying income sources, and the complexities of testing cutting-edge tech products.

DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the new Polar Grit X2 Pro, comparing it to Garmin, COROS, and Suunto. They also talk about Strava routes now available on Polar watches, advancements in heart rate algorithm for fitness watches, and pricing strategies in the fitness watch market.