DC Rainmaker
@dcrainmaker
I write about sports tech and endurance sports. I also put together some pretty detailed product reviews along the way...stop by the site to check it out. Once DC, then Paris, Amsterdam, and now Mallorca.
Garmin has acquired TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic. Here's some thoughts on what that might mean, for consumers, coaches, Garmin, and the industry alike: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/07/garm...
Boom, it's finally here! My full hands-on post on everything you need to know about the new Garmin Cirqa, from how daily tracking features, to automatic workout detection, the button, and plenty more. The good, the bad, and everything in between! www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/07/garm...
Suunto has just announced its Summer 2026 feature updates, including both on-watch firmware updates, as well as app/platform updates. Here's the run-down of all the new bits: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/07/suun...
It's up! My massive Oura Ring 5 In-Depth Review. After nearly a month of wearing it, I dive into how well it works in real life, and whether it's worth the upgrade. Yes, it's far smaller...but does it still have a clear purpose in 2026? www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/07/oura...
Zwift made a $1,200 watch. I poked at it a bit. So here's my quick hands-on thoughts on the watch I don't plan to review, and why: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/zwif...
The Eurobike show is all but dead. Here are my thoughts from what I suspect will probably be the last edition of the famed bike show that's had an astonishingly fast freefall. There's a whole slate of reasons for this: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/the-...
Here's your complete Amazon Prime Days 2026 Sports Tech Gear Guide, covering 100+ sports tech product deals! I go through what to buy, and what to skip, with it being constantly updated. Dive in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/summ...
Eurobike begins tomorrow! Here's some quick thoughts on what I'm expecting in sports-tech, as well as a simple place to leave anything you hear about that you want me to go find on the show floor! www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/euro...
It's time for another rabbit hole curiosity post: Which has better battery life - the COROS Dura (with Solar), or the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar? While I have tons of data over the years, I went out for a clean ride with the latest updates to see the results: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/rabb...
Wahoo's bike computers have gotten a firmware update which adds a slate of new/expanded sensor integrations, including CORE, FlowBio, Tymewear, and hDrop. I go out riding at the spiciest-hot part of the day, to see how it works: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/waho...
Some COROS devices are seemingly getting bricked after the latest update - but is it a widespread issue, and if so, what's been COROS's response (or, lack thereof?). I dive into it all: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/bric...
Apple has just announced WatchOS27 (as well as iOS27/etc...), and with it a slate of new features that'll be coming later this year. I dive into everything that's new, including a big change in which devices are compatible this time: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/appl...
The UCI has announced a new set of rules targeting the maximum size of cycling GPS units (for real). I dig into why, why it's (mostly) dumb, and what it means for today's units: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/maxi...
Neat! Google releases Fitbit Air CAD drawings & specs: Bicep bands (and plenty more) welcomed! Here's the details: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/goog...
Garmin has just announced a big change to inReach devices, which will allow free SOS on suspended/paused subscription accounts. Here's all the details on how that works, and what it means: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/06/garm...
The Fitbit Air In-Depth Review is up! Is this $99 device a good Whoop alternative? And what if you don't subscribe to Google Health Premium? Both my wife and I tested the Fitbit Air side-by-side to see how it does in both a Free & Premium app setting: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/fitb...
Garmin has just announced a massive price drop (MSRP/list/permanent) on their newest power meter pedals. For the first time in nearly a decade, it's actually price-competitive to Favero. I dive into what it means, how they compare, and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/garm...
Here's every single one of the 27 differences between the Forerunner 70 and 170 compared, hands-on, with real-world usage. Do the differences actually matter? I dive into it: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/garm...
It's up! Everything you need to know about the new Garmin Forerunner 70! From all the feature upgrades, to the new Quick Workout Creator, to how it performs in real life, and tons more. This might be Garmin's most impressively priced watch in years: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/fore...
The $99 Fitbit Air is finally announced! This head-to-head competitor against Whoop doesn't require a subscription. Here's everything you need to know about the hardware, app, and platform changes: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/fitb...
Tech Tuesday Tidbits: A spicy update on the ever-expanding Suunto-Garmin lawsuit, FORM Swim introduces a new, less-expensive heads-up display goggle, and thoughts on the expanded Peloton-Spotify integration: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/05/tidb...
New FIT File Episode is up! We dive into our thoughts on the watch we wanted to love. Available now on Apple Podcast, Spotify, YouTube, and more! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eFHN...
Polar Street X In-Depth Review is up! Priced at just $249, and with a legit flashlight, it's an entirely different watch design for Polar. But what's the catch? After nearly a month of usage, I dive into whether or not it's worth considering. www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/04/pola...
Zwift has just announced the acquisition of Rouvy & FulGaz. I dive into all your questions on what it means, whether it's good for consumers (and the sports tech industry), and much more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/04/zwif...
Wahoo Fitness & COROS have hooked up. The two companies have started a partnership that will link their products and platforms together. Here's what's changing, and what you need to know: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/04/coro...
Sports Tech Tidbits: New Pace COROS Black Crystal smartwatch, Garmin adds Strength Dashboards to Garmin Connect+, and Zwift starts their increased Level 100+ rollouts. Full details: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/04/tidb...
Suunto's just dropped a massive update for their watches, including some 40+ new features across firmware, mobile app, and watch apps. This includes broadcasting HR from the wrist, Garmin Varia support, and more. Dive in for all the details: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/04/suun...
COROS has just dropped a huge software update for their watches, including a ClimbPro-like feature, a PacePro-like feature, and a ton more handy features. Plus, a small update for the COROS Dura. Dive in for all the hands-on details: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/03/soft...
Zwift's just announced a slate of new features, including new roads, new routes, beyond Level 100, updated recommendations, and incoming Garmin Weight scale sync. And a bunch more! Full details: www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/03/zwif...
Tech Tidbits! A look at new unannounced Amazfit products coming, newly released GoPro GP3 Footage, thoughts on using the HoverAir Aqua, and some thinking on the DJI Avata 360 drone. www.dcrainmaker.com/2026/03/hove...