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

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// 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.