
The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and 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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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.

Jan 24, 2024 • 53min
The FIT File is Back! Garmin Connect Updates, Apple Watch Banned Again?, Samsung Galaxy Ring, & More
DC Rainmaker and DesFit discuss the latest fitness tech updates including Garmin Connect redesign, Apple Watch ban, Samsung Galaxy Ring announcement, and their search for accuracy in measuring track lengths. They also introduce the new podcast format and announce that episodes will now be available on YouTube.

Apr 3, 2020 • 50min
FIT104 The Tiger King of Sports Tech
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 --- 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.

Mar 26, 2020 • 1h 1min
FIT103 Zwift layoffs and yet somehow even more new Strava features
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 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.

Mar 13, 2020 • 40min
FIT102 Pro cycling teams migrate indoors with cancellations, opportunity for TrainerRoad?
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 --- 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.

Mar 7, 2020 • 46min
FIT101 The Slow Death Spiral of a Product Review
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 --- 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.

Feb 26, 2020 • 52min
FIT100 The Impact of Coronavirus on Sports Tech
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 (!?!) --- 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.
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