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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Stages launches their new SB200 smart bike with a completely new design, insane amounts of customization, and a new drivetrain system which isn’t like anything I’ve ridden before. Is it good? Here’s all the details! youtu.be/L4m7Xox8Hco?...

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NEW Stages SB200 In-Depth Review // This Smart Bike Hits Different…

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

The NEW COROS Pace 4 Pro is here! This may be the best COROS yet with a bigger and brighter display, premium materials, a new HR sensor, but it also comes with a bump in price. Is it worth it? Here’s everything you need to know! youtu.be/muj4ZgQ625Y?...

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COROS Pace 4 Pro In-Depth Review // The BEST COROS Yet?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The Apple Watch Ultra 4 review is up! I put Apple’s claims of having the most accurate heart rate sensor to the test. Check it out! youtu.be/2tSA3nkdl98?...

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 In-Depth Review // ULTRA Accurate?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

The new Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 may have the most significant health and fitness upgrades ever for Apple Watch, with a new HR/health sensor with more frequent HR and HRV and a long-awaited Readiness feature. Here’s everything new! youtu.be/xlNl8HBCGPA?...

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Apple Watch Ultra 4 & Series 12! Everything New In Just 7 Minutes

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Zwift updates their Ride Smart Bike with updated frame geometry and more adjustability for an even broader range of riders. Here’s everything new with the Ride V2! www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Hvw...

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NEW Zwift Ride V2 Is Here! What's Changed?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Suunto launches their new Run 2 with a big bump in features but also a bit of a bump in price. But one more thing…it has an updated HR sensor 🤔 Here’s how it performs! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lomj...

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Suunto Run 2 In-Depth Review // BIG Upgrades...But Worth It?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

COROS is dropping a huge update for the Pace 4 with offline map functionality, giving nearly the same map experience as their Pace Pro. Here’s how it works and how to get it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ3y...

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HUGE COROS Update...Pace 4 Gets Maps!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Trying to decide on which Fenix 9 to get? I’ve got ya covered 🫡 Here’s your complete Garmin Fenix 9 comparison guide! youtu.be/CyTBBfxNfB8?...

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Garmin Fenix 9 Ultimate Comparison // Every Difference Explained!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The Garmin Fenix 9 is here! Here’s your first, up-close look at Garmin’s latest flagship watch (Pro AMOLED and Solar unboxing): youtu.be/tBN9_28uyHA?...

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Garmin Fenix 9 First Look // Unboxing and Up-Close Details

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

Pixel Watch 5 In-Depth Review is up! This year was all about new software and making it more accurate with GPS improvements, updates to health tracking, as well as some handy features like one-handed gestures during workouts. Here’s all the details! youtu.be/leLZoXjVdlk

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Pixel Watch 5 In-Depth Review for Sports and Fitness // Accurate?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The new Pixel Watch 5 is here with 2X better GPS accuracy than before which is supposed to be even more accurate than Apple Watch or Garmin. I already got to put this to the test in the streets of NYC…how did it do? www.youtube.com/watch?v=2GtZ...

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Google Pixel Watch 5 First Look! The Most Accurate GPS Watch Yet?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Here we go…the Garmin CIRQA In-Depth Review is up! This may be my most in depth review ever covering health stats, sports features, heart rate accuracy, activity detection, battery life, and tons more. Grab your popcorn and tune in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=xawI...

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Garmin CIRQA In-Depth Review // The ONE We’ve Been Waiting For?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

There were hundreds of great questions about the Garmin CIRQA from what it can do, how it works with other Garmins, Connect+, and if you really need it. Here’s some answers to some of your top questions about the CIRQA! youtu.be/N8YqGlYyg_I?...

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Garmin CIRQA FAQ - Your Questions Answered and Big Updates!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

It’s been a year since the Garmin Forerunner 970 came out and this watch has spent a lot of time on my wrist. Here’s my long-term thoughts about the 970 with over a year of training and daily use! youtu.be/hgYIO80yDmE?...

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Garmin Forerunner 970 Long-Term Review // One Year Later...

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Here it is - the Fitbit Air In-Depth Review is up! Is it accurate? Is the AI feedback good? Is the premium subscription worth it? Here’s all the details: youtu.be/e_uSpR_4hmg

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Fitbit Air In-Depth Review // Beyond The Hype...

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Garmin’s new Forerunner 70 and 170 are heating up the best budget sports watch category with advanced features like Training Readiness - now being available on their latest entry-level Forerunners. Here’s all the details! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDrU...

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Garmin Forerunner 70 & 170 Music // Premium Features at a Budget Price?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The new Polar Street X brings G-Shock style and a built-in flashlight for just $249. On paper it offers a lot for the money but how does it actually perform? Here’s all the details! youtu.be/uNif0vGfozc?...

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Polar Street X Review // A New Direction For Polar?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

BREAKING: COROS and Wahoo announce a new partnership with exclusive product and ecosystem integration. I sat down with the CEOs of both companies to get all the details. youtu.be/jZqg8Tltzys?...

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EXCLUSIVE: Wahoo & COROS Announce New Partnership // CEO Interview With Full Details

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 23/04/2026

ZIPP launches their lightest wheels yet. The NEW 202 NSW is here bringing back an ultra-lightweight option to Zipp’s lineup of carbon wheels. But are they actually faster? Here’s all the details: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEnh...

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NEW 2026 ZIPP 202 NSW // Ultra-Lightweight is Back…Actually Faster?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

COROS just dropped a huge software update with highly requested features including advanced pacing strategies, hill alerts (a la Garmin ClimbPro), HYROX-style workouts, and more. Here’s all the details! www.youtube.com/watch?v=WP_V...

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BIG COROS Feature Drop! Spring 2026 Software Update Details

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 25/02/2026

Garmin Forerunner 970 and 570 feature alert 🚨 New widgets, new sounds, and new sports features! Here’s a video going over everything new for your watches 👍 youtu.be/pQAWmiahrG0?...

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Garmin Forerunner 970 / 570 New Feature Alert 🚨 New Widgets, Sports Features, and More!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

Garmin launches their new Race Course Planner with cutoff timers as well as rest periods. It seemed simple at first but this could be incredibly useful for ultra endurance events and it’s really well done! Full details: youtu.be/3gO3fNCq8BA?...

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NEW Garmin Race Course Planner with Cutoff Times // How It Works!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

Over 20 New Garmin Fenix 8 Features are here with their latest software update (v21.25). Here’s a full rundown of every new feature they added! youtu.be/WutVgEJ7hLk?...

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NEW Garmin Fenix 8/Fenix 8 Pro Features Are Officially Here! v21.25 Full Walkthrough

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

Amazfit launches their most premium sportswatch yet. The T-Rex Ultra brings premium materials, insane battery life, and a premium price tag. Is this ready to compete with Garmin, COROS, and Suunto? Here’s all the details: youtu.be/bzP9QALmmsY?...

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Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 In-Depth Review // ULTRA Premium = ULTRA Performance?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

The new Garmin Varia RearVue 820 is a big leap in cycling radar tech. With advanced vehicle detection including size and position, longer range, and better battery life, this is my new go-to cycling radar. Here’s all the details! youtu.be/8cUFRk21v5U?...

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Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Review // Is The Best Cycling Radar Worth It?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Here it is - the long-term review of the Polar Loop! After 4 months, I’ve gathered lots of data and lots thoughts. Is this the Whoop alternative we’ve been waiting for? youtu.be/lkx7YF8iyBE?...

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Polar Loop Long-Term Review // Expectations vs Reality

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

New Apple Watch Maps and Navigation: Komoot launches their new Apple Watch app with offline maps and routing with turn-by-turn directions for phone-free navigation. Here’s how it works! youtu.be/MY1IuxPZEo0?...

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NEW Apple Watch Offline Maps and Navigation with Komoot!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

Finally here! After 3 months, 1500 miles, and almost 100K of climbing, here are my long-term thoughts on the Suunto Vertical 2. Is this still the best Suunto you can get? youtu.be/DnFj7Bf2DYk?...

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Suunto Vertical 2 Long-Term Review // Change Is Good?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

Garmin’s new nutrition and food logging feature is here where we can now track both calories burned and calories consumed throughout the day. Is it actually useful? Here’s a full rundown of how it actually works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sel6...

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NEW Garmin Nutrition and Food Tracking // Actually Useful?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

It’s that time of the year! The 2025 Sportswatch Year In Review is here where @dcrainmaker.com and I cover all the major smartwatch and sports watch releases of the year from Garmin, Apple, COROS, Suunto, Whoop, Polar, and more. Over 30 new things! youtu.be/OzN2eDeL21c?...

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2025 Sportswatch Year In Review with DC Rainmaker // Over 30 New Wearables!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

2025 was a great year for sports tech with tons of smartwatches, bike gear, wearables, as well as brand new devices we’ve never seen before. Here’s my top picks of some of the coolest sports tech of 2025! youtu.be/omYqmcrvrl0?...

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2025 Gear Of The Year // The Best Sports Tech Of 2025!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Long-term review of the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 is up! I’ve put in over 2500km over the last 3 months - how has it fared and is it still accurate? Here’s all the details! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z3wa...

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Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 In-Depth Review // 2500 km Later...Still Accurate?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Along with the new Pace 4, COROS also dropped the price of the Pace Pro with just a $50 difference between the two. Which one is the best bang for the buck? Here’s all the details! youtu.be/SM7Gzc-awGE?...

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COROS Pace 4 vs Pace Pro In-Depth Comparison // An Easy Choice?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

The new COROS Pace 4 is here! With an AMOLED display, a new microphone, and updated hardware, is it still the best budget sportswatch? Full details here! youtu.be/yKtG9MqzvWY?...

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COROS PACE 4 In-Depth Review // The Best Budget Sportswatch Just Got Better

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

NEW Zwift NYC Routes Just Dropped! Zwift’s 2025 NYC map update adds 31km of new roads with 12 new cycling routes, 3 new running routes, as well as new Power Segment sprints - plenty to keep us busy as we head into trainer season. Here’s all the details! getdesfit.com/zwift-2025-n...

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Zwift's Massive 2025 NYC Route Expansion - DesFit

Zwift’s latest map expansion adds 31km of new roads to their NYC map with 12 new cycling routes and 3 running routes making it their biggest map expansion in over 5 years. How big? From my estimates, ...

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

The Oakley Meta Vanguard smart glasses took me by surprise. I didn’t think I’d need AI-powered glasses but these may be my new favorite piece of sports tech next to my watch. Here’s all the details! youtu.be/HxZAD_g4I7w?...

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Oakley Meta Vanguard In-Depth Review // Action-Packed AI

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

After nearly 3 years, the new COROS APEX 4 is here and it comes with a big surprise: no AMOLED and they chose to use an MIP display. Was it the right choice? Here’s your in-depth look at their latest premium level sportswatch: youtu.be/F2bORMcdGT0?...

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COROS APEX 4 In-Depth Review // MIP Isn't Dead!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

The new Garmin Venu 4 packs in tons of new health and training features and is now extremely close to the Forerunner 570 in terms of features and makes it a very capable smartwatch. But there’s some differences…here’s your in-depth look! youtu.be/-CEwpFZYHr8

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Garmin Venu 4 First Impressions // Huge New Features!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Garmin launches their new Instinct 3 Crossover AMOLED - long name, very interesting watch! They gave the Instinct 3 the hybrid smartwatch treatment with real, analog watch hands on top of an AMOLED display, creating a different kind of Instinct altogether. Here’s the details! youtu.be/z4hEbxFY73c

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Garmin Instinct 3 Crossover AMOLED Review // A Different Kind Of Beast!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 Review is up! Now with off-grid, satellite messaging, it has one of the best blends of sports, smarts, and connectivity that you can get. Can it really do it all? Here’s the full details! youtu.be/FNfJUYdd2yc

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Apple Watch Ultra 3 In-Depth Review // Sports, Smarts, Satellites...Can We Have It All?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

The new AirPods Pro 3 add tons of workout-specific features including a more secure fit, increased water resistance, as well as built-in heart rate sensors…and the accuracy blew me away. Here’s everything you need to know about Apple’s new earbuds! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp0p...

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Apple AirPods Pro 3 In-Depth Review // Workout Winners?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

Wahoo launches their new KICKR BIKE PRO smart bike adding virtual game controls as well as premium touches throughout. Does it deserve the “Pro” name? Here’s all the details: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyrC...

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Wahoo KICKR BIKE PRO Review // The Smartest Smart Bike Gets An Upgrade

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

The new Garmin Edge 850 and 550 are finally here. These next-gen bike computers now have a bigger, brighter display and all the features from their 1050, just in a smaller form factor. Have they been worth the wait? Here’s everything you need to know! youtu.be/WPDUhxM4ujA?...

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Garmin Edge 850/550 Review - The Bike Computers To Beat?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Garmin launches their new Rally 110/210 power meters with new cycling metrics, increased durability, and an easier way to switch between road and mountain. Here’s all the details on Garmin’s latest pedals! youtu.be/5pp30cd06fM?...

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Garmin Rally 110/210 Next-Gen Power Meters // Worth The Wait?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

The new Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro has an unbelievable list of features for the money including dual band GNSS, offline maps, and an LED flashlight. The most notable feature though are offline, on-demand routing. Does it work? Here’s all the details! www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGO8...

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Amazfit T-Rex 3 PRO In-Depth Review // Too Good To Be True?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Zwift’s New CLICK Dual Controllers are here - bringing all the functionality of their Play Controllers into two, small Clicks...for just $49. These are awesome…here’s all the details! youtu.be/_xKYDzwiqF0

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NEW Zwift Click DUAL Controllers // Play + Click...All-In-One!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

The New Garmin Fenix 8 Pro is out! Here’s your first look at Garmin’s new LTE and satellite connected outdoor-focused sportswatches with both MicroLED and AMOLED display options. www.youtube.com/watch?v=shOh...

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Garmin Fenix 8 Pro First Look // Every Fenix 8 Pro Unboxed!

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Polar officially announces (really this time) their new screen-less health activity tracker - the new Polar Loop. With no subscription and some killer looks, is this the Whoop replacement we’ve been looking for? Here’s all the details: www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHIA...

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Polar Loop Band Revealed! The Whoop Replacement We’ve Been Waiting For?

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Des Yap // DesFit @desfit.bsky.social · 27/08/2025

The New Suunto Race 2 is here! With improvements all around as well as a brand new heart rate sensor, is this Suuntos best watch yet? Here’s everything you need to know: www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0An...

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Suunto Race 2 In-Depth Review // Finally Good Heart Rate Accuracy?

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