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09 Sep 2016
DCR52 Eurobike
00:34:07
In this episode, Ray talks about his RV trip to Eurobike where an amazing number of product launches took place. Ray will tell you everything you need to know about trainers, power meters, bike washing, head units and more. They also took time to discuss the new Apple watch before answering just one question.
FIT99 Live Studio Audience Recording at the Tour Down Under - Ask Anything
00:45:22
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.
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?
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25 Sep 2015
DCR21 The Girl
00:31:39
In this edition, Ben interviews The Girl at Interbike in Las Vegas.
It may be quiet now, but things are starting to brew in both the Lama Lab & DCR Cave. Enjoy the calm before the storm as we dive into a slew of topics.
Here's the full topic list:
- Philips sues both Garmin and Fitbit - Kinetic R1 Smart Trainer - Ready for prime time? - MARQ Review - Worth $1,500? - Zwift quietly releases dinosaurs...putting it to the test! - Equinox Bike Announcement...and then it all went to @#$#. - How to load maps on your Garmin devices for free - InPeak Power Meter - Handling feedback to make a better product
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/
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07 May 2015
DCR3 Polar vs. Garmin
00:32:40
Does technology cause us to set false limits on ourselves? What is the future of live triathlon coverage? Ben and Ray discuss the differences between the Garmin 920XT and Polar V800 plus more thoughts on the Apple watch and cycling power meters.
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First Ray helps an emailer figure out how to record and store a 90 hour bike ride with his GoPro. Then Ray and Ben discuss the Iron Cowboy and they answer all of your questions.
- New Garmin Forerunner 945/245/45 discussion - New Wahoo ROAM Cycling GPS: Does it miss the mark? - Garmin's new Female Health Tracking Features - Polar's updates and new watch - Suunto's platform updates - Xert iOS Product Release - Samsung Fold debacle, kinda like sports tech - IQ2 changes direction
Ray and Ben discuss the sale of Recon Jet to Intel and whether or not Ray is an early or late adopter. Other topics include Periscope, the FitBit IPO, and power meters under $400.
Wahoo KICKR RUN, Peak Zwift Day, COROS Updates, WearOS in 2024, and Garmin takes a jab at Apple?
00:59:12
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?
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!
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23 Mar 2019
FIT67 Hell Has Frozen Over
00:46:33
Three's company! For our third revival episode we dive into the not so secret backstory behind Polar's decision to add ANT+. Plus, Tacx kills off their user support forums?!? And Peloton manages to get itself sued for $150 million. Not only that, but what the heck is the deal with the Kinetic R1 trainer - and will Zwift end up in Google Stadia? And Shane tries out the new Trek/Bontrager helmets.
FIT77 The Front Fell Off: Swimming with Garmin watches
00:51:50
Here's what's on tap this week:
- Garmin Live Event Sharing Feature - Giant Power Pro power meter - TrainerRoad new Desktop App beta - Sufferfest SUF Coaching - Customized training plans - VirtuGO haunts us with Virtual Ghosts to train with! - Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM updates - Turn by turn navigation for Strava routes! - Garmin Edge Varia radar tone selection… the beep is back! - Ray’s Garmin Watch Swim fail in triathlon - A Rant on General Garmin stability/buginess - Apple WatchOS 6 Preview
FIT90 Hiding devices in plain sight until caught by the paparazzi [Audio Fixed]
01:06:17
Here's what we covered on this weeks meandering episode of the FIT File:
- Hiding unreleased devices in the wild! - DCR Open House 2019 Registration Opens - The return of the Strava App news… removing sensor support - Lama's Neo Bike Unboxing: Creating snowglobes - Kona Power Meter Counts - historical Reference: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2017/10/insights-ironman-championships.html - New Kinomap Platform Updates - Garmin Swim 2 Released/Announced - Polar Vantage V & M Firmware Updates to add Ignite features - Zone5 Sports Cloud Platform - Yet More Peloton lawsuits - https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2019-10-08/peloton-sues-cycling-rival-echelon
P.S. - Sorry for the audio issues on the original publish/upload, teaches me (Ray) to upload the podcast before the morning coffee. Thanks for listening...again!
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/
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10 Sep 2019
FIT86 Eurobike Recap: Who's gonna buy all these smart indoor bikes?
01:00:40
Here's your complete Eurobike 2019 sports tech recap. We dive into all the new tech found at the show this year, and our thoughts on everything. Here's the full lineup (in order we discuss them):
Smart Trainers:
Tacx (Neo2T)
Elite (DiretoX, Tuo, Suito)
Wahoo (none. But new firmware!)
Saris (H3, Rocker, Desk)
4iiii - Fliiiiiiiiiiiiight
Kinetic - R1 (not new)
Jetblack - Volt and EMS
Smart Bikes:
Tacx
Elite's Price Reduction
Stages
Wahoo
SRM
TrueKinetix
VeloPro
Other Tech/Power Meters:
SRM MTB pedals
Rotor INspider power meter
Zwift steering
Steering devices
Rouvy Apple TV
Kinomap's new layouts
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/
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18 Oct 2016
DCR55 Motor Dopes
00:35:37
In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the ANT+ Symposium, trainers and drones. Then they answered questions from the audience. They finished up with a thought provoking conversation about motor doping, if Ray thinks pro cyclists have been cheating, and how motors could be used to improve cycling in certain scenarios.
Ray joins us from Las Vegas where he is covering the annual Consumer Electronics Show. In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss product launches by Garmin, Polar and Under Armour before answering listener questions.
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25 Feb 2025
Zwift and TrainerRoad Hug It Out?!
01:03:34
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.
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
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11 Jun 2024
Apple WWDC WatchOS 11 New Features Deep Dive & Discussion
00:40:07
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!
In this episode, Ray talks about the best holiday deals, great deals still available and other news from November. They also touched on the GoPro drone recall before answering listener questions.
Suunto + UTMB? Garmin vs Apple Ski Apps, Google Pixel Watch Updates, and More SPD Power Meters
01:04:13
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
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19 Nov 2019
FIT94 Debating how best to carry a GoPro in our mouths, also who needs 25% gradients in trainers?
00:55:30
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!
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31 May 2019
FIT76 Snap, crackle, pop. Sounds bike computers and F-16's make.
00:46:59
Hey folks, sorry for the delay this week, we were waiting on something to go live that we had talked about, and finally it did. Enjoy!
- Wahoo halts ROAM shipments till July - Zwift ToS Update v2 - Suunto 5 Watch Preview - F-16 puts a halt to SIDI orders in the US - GranFondo New York Strava stats overview - Both the WattBike ATOM and Kinetic R1 Trainer lands in Australia this week - SRAM bump the PowerTap G3 hub to US$499 - ‘Esports bibs’.... Really? - Lost not Found - 4iiii’s Chipolo theft tracking
In this episode, Ben and Ray answer 2 questions about Garmin and 2 questions about Scosche Rhythm HR monitors. They also discuss how NOT to die during your first sprint triathlon.
Summer Sports Tech is Heating Up! Zwift Ride, Edge 1050, Suunto Race S, and More
01:09:12
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.
In this episode Ray breaks down the waterproofing of the Apple watch, Garmin and optical heartrate monitoring, and ANT+ versus Bluetooth smart. Then Ray and Ben share their opinion about getting started with running and triathlon for beginners.
Ray also discusses how he likes living in Paris and if he’ll be there forever (his family in the US will definitely want to hear this answer).
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22 Apr 2024
Are Heart Rate Earbuds The Future?
00:59:10
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
DCR62 Artificial Intelligence + Preview of a New Podcast
01:04:09
In this episode, Ray and Ben get right to the listener questions. Among other things, they talked about training software, the Fenix 5, alleged artificial intelligence and the actual future of sports tech.
FIT91 Which smart trainer to get? We dive deep on all things trainers!
01:19:28
Here's what we covered on this weeks episode of the FIT File:
- Elite's new 'Upgrado' App: Firmware upgrades with Italian flare - GoPro Max: Do you get Max or the Hero 8? An explainer - Leomo Type-S: Full Android 'Sports Performance Computer' - Hammerhead Karoo gets ANT+/Varia Radar Connectivity! - Garmin Edge 530/830/1030 to inReach and a bunch of other updates - Bowflex bike: A Peloton competitor that works on Zwift?!? (https://www.bowflex.com/bikes/) - The 2019-2020 Trainer Recommendation Guide: So much to discuss!
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/
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07 Oct 2016
DCR54 Oh Canada
00:29:39
In this episode, Ben and Ray take questions from Canadiens ONLY!! But first, they talked about drones and other cool stuff.
Two in a row baby, we're officially on a roll! This week we tackle the least expensive new Fitbit, to the most expensive new $2,500 Garmin GPS watch. Plus, how quickly can you lose 8KG for proper Zwift cheating? We also tackle some news out of the Wattbike camp, and the state of the podcast feeds. Oh - and we are most definitely still looking for your suggestions on a new name. Hit up our Twitter's below to lob us ideas!
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18 Feb 2016
DCR35 Gingerbreadcrumbs
00:30:26
In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the SRAM Red Etap, the new Power Pod wind based powermeter, Ray's trip to Mallorca and finally they answer all of your questions.
FIT87 Watch This Space: We recap a dozen smartwatches launched this month
00:58:20
Here's your complete late Summer 2019 watch launch recap. We dive into the key features of each new product - as well as who exactly these companies are targeting, plus, the winners and losers. Here's the full lineup (in order we discuss them):
Garmin Fenix 6 Series
Garmin Vivoactive 4 Series
Garmin Venu
Garmin Connected GPS Feature for Vivomove 3, Vivostyle, Vivosmart 4
Apple Watch 5
Apple Watch Series 3 Price Drop
Fitbit Versa 2
Sigma Watches id.TRI id.FREE
And a few others that we got distracted on as well...
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/
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16 Apr 2019
FIT70 Sea Otter Tech, Garmin changes, and Wahoo's big announcement
00:37:30
Here's the roundup for the week, complete with special guest Des from DesFit. Also, check out the rare video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/TdeiHw0Wk0s
- Big changes from Garmin at Connect IQ Summit - Optical HR Sensor Shootout post - All you need to know about optical HR sensors. - SRAM buys PowerTap - We talk about Wahoo’s new hardware…. Announced on April 11th - TrainerRoad outdoor workouts (a two part series of announcements) - AroFly (cheap power meter!) launch/re-launch on Kickstarter
Yup folks - Ray is back, this time with Shane Miller of GPLama as we embark on a new podcast adventure. While the topics will be familiar, we've changed up the format a bit and going a bit deeper. Plus, we'll even change the name and podcast image once we get your suggestions, so feel free to hit us up on Twitter with all your suggestions.
In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the Apple Watch and then they dive into KICKR vs CompuTrainer, whether or not Garmin will add features to older products (and structured swim workouts?), and whether or not someone should ditch their ultra running partner. Not to mention what Ray would do differently if he were to start DCR all over again, and how he manages travelling and training. Plus, when do I call out companies when they crap the bed on product support?
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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 (!?!)
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01 Jul 2015
DCR11 Garmin & Strava in Bed
00:31:05
A big show with lots to discuss. Kickr and Garmin with big product launches before the Tour De France gets started.
In this episode Ray and Ben catch up after a long break. Ray talks about spending time in Australia, the CES show, ISIS using drones, motor doping and more. They wrapped up with listener questions.
The FIT File is Back! Garmin Connect Updates, Apple Watch Banned Again?, Samsung Galaxy Ring, & More
00:53:07
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.
In this episode, Ray talks to Ben from an outdoor cafe in Ibiza. Because of some excess wind, we had to do some significant noise reduction in post-production and it sounds a bit wonky. We apologize. Nevertheless, it's a great episode that hits all the major notes: Garmin, Strava, drugs, etc. There may or may not be some youtube karaoke.
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.
Ray joins us from high in the Alps at a Polar product launch for their new cycling computer that will compete with the Garmin Edge 500. We also discussed new GoPro products, SRAM wireless shifting, activity trackers and much more.
Ray Maker analyzes and solves the 50 Women to Kona issue once and for all. Then, he does the same with the “smart hat”. What should an ultra-runner who runs for 30 hours + use for a watch? What are some inexpensive ways to retrofit a mountain bike with a power meter? Finally, Ray and Ben answer a pointed question about their sexual orientation.
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Watch Overload?! What We’re Testing and What We’re Wearing
01:03:56
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.
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In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the new addition to the DCR family, power meter price drops, the overwhelming response to the gingerbread man discussion and much, much more.
In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss the birth of his daughter, some less important sports tech stuff and then they answer all of your terrible sports technology questions.
- Sea Otter Tech Round-Up - Ray’s Visit to Zwift HQ - Our take on the Specialized Roubaix Demo ride - The Wattbike Atom X Smart Bike - Direct force vs Power Estimators Power Meters - Tracking escaping GOATS with a Garmin Watch!
FIT103 Zwift layoffs and yet somehow even more new Strava features
01:00:56
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
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29 Mar 2019
FIT68 Lefties only, and the final new Podcast name options
00:39:53
We dive into what Ray's been doing in Mallorca the past few days including an update on both the Samsung Galaxy Active and Garmin MARQ Athlete watches, plus Shane takes us down the rabbit whole that was two power meter reviews (at opposite ends of the goodness spectrum). Plus we discuss Zwift's big televised event, as well as the latest Apple Watch update rolling out ECG support to a boatload more countries.
In this edition, Ben and Ray hit Las Vegas for the Interbike trade show. First Ben and Ray chat about some big news and announcements and then Ben hits the tradeshow floor to bother the vendors.
In this episode, Ray talks about his trip to Interbike where an amazing number of product launches DID NOT take place. Ray will tell you everything you need to know about trainers, so that you can make your final fall purchase decision. They also answered a few listener questions.
FIT82 Strava's Relive Nightmare, Tour de France & Giro Rosa Tech
01:05:03
We're back from the Tour de France & Giro Rosa complete with plenty of sports tech tidbits, recorded in front of a complete studio audience at the DCR Open House. Enjoy all sorts of fun!
Here's the full topic list:
- Wahoo acquiring Sufferfest - Suffolligans? Walandirans? What this all means. - Strava vs Relive - What the in the API is going on? And why is Spongebob Squarepants involved? - Tour Tech - From the Tour de France and Giro Rosa - Trainers / Power Meters / Head Units - Questions / Q&A from our live audience.
Podcast Sponsor: Precision Hydration!
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13 Mar 2020
FIT102 Pro cycling teams migrate indoors with cancellations, opportunity for TrainerRoad?
00:40:03
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!
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30 Jun 2019
FIT80 No KOM's in Rental Cars
00:51:11
There was a lot of air this week. Here's all the filler:
- Zwift Time Trial Mode, and Group Ride Fence updates - FulGaz: New Training features & ERG mode - Garmin GPS Chipset Rabbit Hole - IQ^2 Never Ending Updates - Polar Ignite GPS Watch - Lama Lab tests of the Crown Rollers - BKool AIR Testing Tidbits - New Stryd Running Power Meter Wind Tunnel Testing - Some fun behind the scenes tidbits
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01 Apr 2024
The Real Life of a Sports Tech Reviewer
01:27:20
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.
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
Sorry for Ray's clipped audio. We were just too excited being all in the same room we didn't triple check it. My bad (My = Ray). On the bright side, we packed a ton of stuff in there this week with lots of good discussion:
- The Rivet: A Zwift competitor? Or too soon? - FulGaz and Trainer App Price Bumps - Shimano Based Dual Sided Power Meter Failures - Edge 530/830 firmware updates & recommendations - Unboxing Forerunner 945 to paying for lunch with Garmin Pay timed test - Apple Beddit 3.5 new beta features! - Swimming with the Tekrapod, what's it for? - Tour de France starts this weekend - We’re off to the Tour! - Questions for DCR Even House
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12 Nov 2019
FIT93 Zwift Posts Jobs to Build Big Indoor Gear, Strava's CEO got Disconnected
01:00:58
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/
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24 Jun 2019
FIT79 Shady Kickstarter Rabbit Holes
00:45:08
Here's what you'll get to enjoy this week:
- Shady advertisers on the internet re-using our content - The Absolute One Cycling Computer - Kickstarter: Bad rap deserved? - Shimano Di2 Wireless Module Bluetooth Update - Wahoo KICKR CORE Firmware Update, any good? - Wahoo ELMENT ROAM Updates - Garmin Extended Display Mode, what is it? - BKool Air Smart Trainer First Ride (finally!) - Crown Rollers First Ride - Power Meter Rabbit Holes That Go Deep - Beer Stockage Levels at the DCR Cave
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11 Feb 2024
Apple Vision Pro, Zwift Layoffs, Wahoo KICKR CORE Zwift One, and Burritos
01:06:15
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
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05 Nov 2019
FIT92 You had one hand (picking) job: The Year of 2019 Indoor Failures
01:02:21
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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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/
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23 Jun 2016
DCR46 Stac that Cheese
00:32:30
In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss the new totally silent Stac trainer. Then, they answer all of your fascinating sports technology questions.
- Feedback from the Garmin Issues post - Stages releases new Dash units - First ride! - IQ2 Update (of course!) - TrainerRoad launches planned workout sync for Garmin - DCR Summer Open Cave Event - That time we crashed our bikes hard (or got hit by a car) - Do emergency crash detection beacons work?
- Garmin's Edge 530 & 830 Deep-dive - New speed/cadence sensors with party tricks! - Canyon's new trainer ads violate own warranty statements - IQ2's 1st Kickstarter birthday - Peloton's music fiasco continues - What do people actually value on GPS bike computers? And what's the year going to look like?
Ray joins us slightly hungover after attending a flash-mob style white party in Paris the night before. Nevertheless, he answered all of your questions with precision and grace.
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28 Jan 2016
DCR32 Night Riding
00:27:07
In this episode, Ben and Ray discuss the largest sports trade show in the world and we answer all of your sports tech questions about topics like ear buds, training partners and the Timex trainer.
In this episode Ben and Ray discuss the Tour de France, whether or not Chris Froome is racing clean and Ray's Croatian sailing trip. Then, Ray answers a few listener questions.
In this episode, Ray and Ben discuss his Apple Watch review, his new Analyzer software and they answer listener questions related to a stolen heart rate strap, power meter selection and more.
In this episode, Ray and Ben discuss the death of Computrainer, Mobile World Congress and why it makes sense to fly to Barcelona just to use the pool. Then they answered questions ranging from 1 week to 4 months in age.
In this episode Ray and Ben discuss the collapse of Brim Brothers, the annual DCR open house in Paris and a disastrous triathlon watch launch by Suunto. Then they answered a couple of listener questions.
FIT85 Someone had a baby...and now we're late on this podcast
00:36:20
It may be quiet now, but next week is Eurobike and things are already hitting the hopper!
Here's the full topic list:
- Zwift Hacking at DefCon: Is it a real concern? - InsideRide Rollers Review and Discussion - How to listen to PodCasts on Garmin wearables? (Listener question) - Garmin launches Amazon Music - Wahoo adds Varia Radar support (and Ray's x-rated bike filming setup)
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/
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12 Nov 2015
DCR26 Mind Bottling
00:32:55
Topics include the ANT+ symposium, Ray's beard, his negative review of the Limits power meter, Black Friday, and a discussion around crowd-sourced projects in the sports tech space.
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FIT95 DCR Open House Studio Audience Special Episode with Q&A!
00:52:48
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
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18 Mar 2016
DCR37 British Men
00:32:43
In this episode, Ben and Ray answer sports technology questions asked by British men.
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?
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08 Jul 2017
DCR64 We're Back
00:30:50
Ben and Ray catch up after a long spring break. They discussed tiny drones, a new trainer, bike computers and they even answered a question from the audience.
DCR2 Garmin Vivo Fit & Questions about Ray's Future
00:32:40
In this episode, Ray discusses his whirlwind US tour of sports tech companies and how he avoids conflicts of interest. Questions from listeners include topics like time management, the Garmin Vivo Fit watch, the future of Ray's business and whether or not he will ever create his own product.
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26 Aug 2016
DCR51 Pump Up the Base
00:35:53
In this episode Ray fills us in on the new $1500 Garmin fashion GPS watch, a new trainer from Cyclops, a swim tracker from Hong Kong and a new Stryd running power meter.
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