

The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit
DC Rainmaker & DesFit
DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about all the latest sports tech news and product releases along with interviews with sports tech experts and insiders - everything that you need to know to level up your health, fitness, and sports performance.
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Jun 9, 2024 • 59min
Polar's Whoop Competitor, Wahoo GoPro Integration, Apple WWDC Predictions and More!
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.

May 26, 2024 • 1h 9min
Zwift Price Hike, New Strava Features, and Des Goes to Band Camp
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

May 4, 2024 • 1h
Garmin Connect 5.0, Stages, and More: The Internet on Fire
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.

Apr 22, 2024 • 59min
Are Heart Rate Earbuds The Future?
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.

Apr 1, 2024 • 1h 27min
The Real Life of a Sports Tech Reviewer
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.

Mar 22, 2024 • 50min
Polar Grit X2 Pro: Lets talk
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.

Mar 10, 2024 • 1h 4min
Suunto + UTMB? Garmin vs Apple Ski Apps, Google Pixel Watch Updates, and More SPD Power Meters
Topics covered include Google Pixel Watch updates, comparison of skiing apps on Apple and Garmin watches, Look Power Meter Pedals, Suunto's partnership with UTMB, and Supersapiens shutting down. The episode also explores energy monitoring, wearable updates, and the battle of brands in trail running and triathlon watches.

Feb 28, 2024 • 54min
The End of MIP Displays? Garmin Forerunner 165 and New Cycling Power Meters
Discussing the new Garmin Forerunner 165 and the future of MIP displays, exploring new power meters from 4iiii's and Favero, analyzing Garmin's software security updates, and navigating through the confusing naming conventions of Garmin watches with entertaining tangents

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Feb 11, 2024 • 1h 6min
Apple Vision Pro, Zwift Layoffs, Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One, and Burritos
DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss Apple Vision Pro, Zwift Layoffs, Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One, and Strava's burrito competition. Topics include the new VR/AR headset by Apple, the implications of Zwift's layoffs, and the high price and uncertain usefulness of Vision Pro.

Feb 2, 2024 • 59min
Wahoo KICKR RUN, Peak Zwift Day, COROS Updates, WearOS in 2024, and Garmin takes a jab at Apple?
DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the new Wahoo KICKR Run treadmill, Peak Zwift Day, COROS updates, Fossil quitting smartwatches, the whereabouts of WearOS, and Garmin's playful taunt at Apple.