The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and GPLAMA

FIT104 The Tiger King of Sports Tech Apr 03, 2020

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

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FIT103 Zwift layoffs and yet somehow even more new Strava features Mar 26, 2020

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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FIT102 Pro cycling teams migrate indoors with cancellations, opportunity for TrainerRoad? Mar 13, 2020

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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FIT101 The Slow Death Spiral of a Product Review Mar 07, 2020

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

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FIT100 The Impact of Coronavirus on Sports Tech Feb 26, 2020

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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FIT99 Live Studio Audience Recording at the Tour Down Under - Ask Anything Feb 07, 2020

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?

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FIT98 The mother of all pro cycling data driven teams...and kangaroos. Jan 19, 2020

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

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FIT97 Testing Nipple Clamps, and other Illuminating Things in The Dark Dec 24, 2019

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/

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FIT96 Peloton, and other things that drop during the night Dec 13, 2019

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/

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FIT95 DCR Open House Studio Audience Special Episode with Q&A! Dec 06, 2019

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:

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FIT94 Debating how best to carry a GoPro in our mouths, also who needs 25% gradients in trainers? Nov 19, 2019

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/

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FIT93 Zwift Posts Jobs to Build Big Indoor Gear, Strava's CEO got Disconnected Nov 12, 2019

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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FIT92 You had one hand (picking) job: The Year of 2019 Indoor Failures Nov 05, 2019

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!

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

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FIT91 Which smart trainer to get? We dive deep on all things trainers! Oct 26, 2019

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/

Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog

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FIT90 Hiding devices in plain sight until caught by the paparazzi [Audio Fixed] Oct 20, 2019

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/

Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog

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FIT89 Ride it like you stole it: The Zwift/British Cycling Cheating Scandal Explainer Oct 07, 2019

October has arrived on the sports tech scene full of turbulence, here's what was on tap this week:

- The entertaining stories of our smart bike deliveries - Wahoo acquires Speedplay Pedals, what does it mean? - Ray costs Shane more Money: GoPro Hero 8 released - Skydio 2 drone announced: Yet more financial distress for Shane? - InsideRide KICKR E-Flex Accessory Announced - Zwift Mountain Bike Steering released to public - The Zwift/British Cycling Cheating Fiasco -- Part 1: Technical explainer -- Part 2: Admission & Penalties -- Part 3: Debunking excuses -- Part 4: Punishment worthy of the crime?

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

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FIT88 Stop press! Strava actually announced a new feature?!? Sep 25, 2019

We're hot into the September release festivus, with everything from new wearables to potentially game changing sales of companies. Plus lots of funny stories along the way (for realz this time).

- Tacx NEO Bike Review - The Great Wahoo Bike Race - Apple Watch Series 5 Initial Testing - COROS Vertix Firmware Update & COROS APEX Pro - Wahoo / TrainerRoad Workout Sync - Wahoo Chickens and Lamas in Radar Update - Assioma MTB pedal hack - It actually works! - Data security on Strava - why is there a gap? - Strava actually announces a new feature...kinda. - Fitbit's for sale, this has big implications.

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/

Check back weekly for new episodes!

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FIT87 Watch This Space: We recap a dozen smartwatches launched this month Sep 17, 2019

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/

Check back weekly for new episodes!

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FIT86 Eurobike Recap: Who's gonna buy all these smart indoor bikes? Sep 10, 2019

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/

Check back weekly for new episodes!

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FIT85 Someone had a baby...and now we're late on this podcast Aug 29, 2019

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/

Check back weekly for new episodes!

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FIT84 Garmin got sued by Philips, say what? Aug 09, 2019

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/

Check back weekly for new episodes!

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FIT83 The Worst Crowd Funded Power Meter Company Revival! Aug 02, 2019

After a week or two of recovery from a crazy early July of travel around the global (and TdF watching) for both DCR & Lama, we're back in action!

Here's the full topic list:

- TrainerRoad price increases - twice in under 12 months. - Zwift also increases their price - Favero Assioma Firmware Update: Cycling Dynamics Implemented - The Elite Suito: Trainer to beat for 2019? - LIMITS power meters are back baby!!! - Visit to Giant in Taiwan / Their MY20 Power Meter Preview / CADEX line - Gear I Use Discussion - Body Battery Metrics vs Sleep Deprivation - Peloton sunsetting their older bikes.

Podcast Sponsor: Precision Hydration!

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

Check back weekly for new episodes!

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FIT82 Strava's Relive Nightmare, Tour de France & Giro Rosa Tech Jul 18, 2019

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!

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

Check back weekly for new episodes!

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FIT81 Eleven Ways Shimano-Based Power Meters Fail Jul 06, 2019

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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FIT80 No KOM's in Rental Cars Jun 30, 2019

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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FIT79 Shady Kickstarter Rabbit Holes Jun 24, 2019

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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FIT78 That time we crashed hard Jun 17, 2019

Here's what's on tap this week:

- 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?

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FIT77 The Front Fell Off: Swimming with Garmin watches Jun 09, 2019

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

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FIT76 Snap, crackle, pop. Sounds bike computers and F-16's make. May 31, 2019

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

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FIT75 Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Sorta. May 19, 2019

Here's the roundup:

- Garmin Forums - Down for a week of housekeeping..and hopefully back? - The new DJI OSMO Action (cam) - The COROS Vertix Watch … a Fenix Wannabe? - Details of Ray’s FirstBeat Keynote - Zwift Android quietly out of beta.... kind of. - Pedalling Metrics: Pedal Smoothness & Torque Effectiveness. PS, TE, or just BS? - Big 20% off sale and various other Garmin/Suunto/GoPro/etc

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FIT74 Are we in violation of the Terms of Service? May 12, 2019

Here's the roundup for the week:

- STAC Performance acquired by 4iiii - Bryton 450 Cycling GPS review discussion - Giant's new crash replacement policy - FulGaz releases Android and iOS apps, what's next? - Zwift's Giro d'Italia Stage 1 course - a success? - Zwift's Terms of Service Controversial Update - Tile vs Chipolo Lost Tracker Test Results!

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FIT73 Bezelgate, and new products extravaganza! May 04, 2019

Here's the roundup for the week:

- 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

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FIT72 Do As I Say Not As I Do Apr 27, 2019

Here's the roundup for the week:

- 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?

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FIT71 Goats With Garmin Running Watches Apr 22, 2019

Here's the roundup for the week:

- 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!

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FIT70 Sea Otter Tech, Garmin changes, and Wahoo's big announcement Apr 16, 2019

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

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FIT69 New podcast name, plus new Road Grand Tours Apple TV app! Apr 06, 2019

This week we've got the podcast renamed (though, not yet with a fancy new podcast album cover). Plus, we take a look at the the new Road Grand Tours (now called RGT) Apple TV app and splintering of their app platform. We talk about our experiences with Magene's direct drive trainer, and dive into Ray's sports tech industry chat at a Barcelona business school. We chat about the upcoming Sea Otter show, as well as Garmin's Connect IQ Summit next week.

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FIT68 Lefties only, and the final new Podcast name options Mar 29, 2019

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.

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Visit Shane's YouTube channel for sports technology goodness.

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FIT67 Hell Has Frozen Over Mar 23, 2019

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.

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FIT66 Private Yachts and Weight eDoping Mar 15, 2019

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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Visit Ray's site for written in-depth product reviews.

Visit Shane's YouTube channel for sports technology goodness.

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FIT65 The Revival Show! Mar 10, 2019

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.

Check back weekly for new episodes!

Visit Ray's site for written in-depth product reviews.

Visit Shane's YouTube channel for sports technology goodness.

Ray's Twitter: https://twitter.com/dcrainmakerblog

Shane's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gplama

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DCR64 We're Back Jul 08, 2017

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.

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