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.
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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
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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 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?
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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!
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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