The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit

Another new Garmin, Des rides the Elite Square, new Zwift hardware, and Ray rides to a ball. 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 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 Also check out https://www.DCRainmaker.com  

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. 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 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+

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. 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 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

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. 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 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 /// 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.  

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

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

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

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

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 /// 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.

Ray and Des have even more thoughts about Garmin's latest flagship Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 sportswatches. 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 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 Videos may contain affiliate links which can help support and grow this channel with no extra cost to you. Thanks for your continued support.

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 /// 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

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 /// 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

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. 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 with code 2024FITFILE40 http://www.tpc.bike/thefitfile // Chapters & Timestamps // 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? 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

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.

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! 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: WWDC WatchOS 11 Overview (Des): https://youtu.be/MQ4HPpNoPLo?si=ANLsXTfMNuiwQ_R5 WWDC WatchOS 11 Overview (Ray): https://youtu.be/kUR7DV_Ek0o?si=xLVTYg7ic3O_g_Jp /// 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

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 Apple WWDC Predictions. 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 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 /// 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

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. 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 1:28 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 /// 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

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

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

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 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 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