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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.

    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 products
    49:00 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

  • 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.

    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
    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

    ////

    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

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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.

    // Chapters

    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

    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 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

    /// More Info

    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

    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 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

    ///

    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 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?

    ////

    Related videos and posts:

    Wahoo KICKR Run First Impressions (DesFit): https://youtu.be/xoQG0peNp8g?si=NJCimqvY2TRf3x1T

    Wahoo KICKR Run First Impressions (DC Rainmaker): https://youtu.be/BbiHG6s6J4M?si=cSAUUOx-AdTwyGKi

    Wahoo KICKR Run FAQ Answered: https://youtu.be/RvtNHu0KB6E?si=mZYHJZYCgv-e_HRj

    Peak Zwift Day: COROS New Features (DesFit): https://youtu.be/xEGytfBBq9Y?si=mfxOncZ9fvdgg13t

    COROS New Features (DC Rainmaker): https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/peak-zwift-always-tuesday.htmlhttps://www.dcrainmaker.com/2024/01/coros-running-form-wellness-metrics-update.html

    //// Chapters

    0:00 Intro
    1:37 Wahoo KICKR Run
    21:40 Peak Zwift Day
    30:30 COROS 2024 Feature Updates
    40:58 Fossil Quits Smartwatches
    44:05 Where is WearOS?
    54:17 Garmin takes a jab at Apple?
    57:26 We hit the Top 20 Tech Podcasts on Spotify!

    ////

    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 the first episode of the FIT File Podcast reboot, DC Rainmaker and DesFit talk about everything new that's happened so far in 2024 including the Garmin Connect redesign, Apple Watch banned again (or not?), Samsung's Galaxy Ring announcement, and more.

    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

    More information and past episodes here: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/podcast

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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?

    ---

    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.

  • 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.

    Watch this episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnTcHkv1EQE

    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.

  • 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!

    1) Support Ray via Best Tech Deals Post: https://dcra.in/TechDeals
    2) Support Shane via YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/user/gplama/

    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.

  • 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.

    Show links:

    1) Support Ray via Best Tech Deals Post: https://dcra.in/TechDeals
    2) Support Shane via YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/user/gplama/

    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.

  • 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

    Show links:

    1) Support Ray via Best Tech Deals Post: https://dcra.in/TechDeals
    2) Support Shane via YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/user/gplama/

    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.

  • 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!

    Show links:

    1) Support Ray via Best Tech Deals Post: https://dcra.in/TechDeals
    2) Support Shane via YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/user/gplama/

    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.

  • 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!

    Podcast Sponsor: Precision Hydration!

    Huge shout-out to our first podcast sponsor - Precision Hydration. They not only supported this episode, but also the entire DCR Cave Summer Open House back in July! You can get 15% off your order using coupon code FITFILE at https://www.precisionhydration.com/

    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.

  • 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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