The FIT File with DC Rainmaker and DesFit – Details, episodes & analysis

Ray and Des have even more thoughts about Garmin's latest flagship Fenix 8 and Enduro 3 sportswatches.

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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?

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DC Rainmaker on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dcrainmakerblog

DesFit on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/desfit

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Ray and Des chat about the new Galaxy Watch Ultra, Apple's Training Load and Vitals features, and the new OnePlus Watch 2R.

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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 with code 2024FITFILE40

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// 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

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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.

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// 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 

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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 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. 

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Tapirik App

Ray's Review of Bike Fit/Measurement Apps

Book: Power of Habit

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Check out Aeroweenie.com. Find out if your TT position is Aeroweenie approved in this thread. 

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Nike Story Ray talked about.

Article about Bahrain 13 Endurance.

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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.

Links:

Strava Plugin: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/02/stravaplus-extension-plugin.html

Giveaway Extravaganza: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/07/in-just-7-days-2.html

Power Meter detail: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/07/power-meters-pro-cycling.html

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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.

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