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I’m DC RAINMAKER…
I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products!
Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
- Which trainer should I buy?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
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- What kind of camera do you use?
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In Depth Product Reviews
You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2023 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
Ciaoo
RCX5 with G5 GPS, please?
Cool
Once more, yes please :)
Swimming hr…very cool
Thanks.
Sweet!
In!
Rich from Jensen
cause when you dis dre you dis yourself
PIck me!
Thanks again for your work!
TerenceK
Neat!
Hello
Very cool, fun contest.Av8rtx
looks good!
For Narnia! Or.. That watch.
I could really use this.
in for another one
was here
Yessir!
Pick.meeeeeee!
This watch is awesome
Thanks
just one please
thanks you
Yes please!
I knew it will come :)
Hello!
Looks great!
Run run run
narlly
Cool, dc rules
Nice! Thank you!
Yes, please. :)
Ciaoo
uh huh
count me in
Looks great!
uh huh
This would get me to drag out the old Polar accessories I have in the bike cupboard.
Sure!
Oh Yes!
Another great giveaway. You are too good to us.
I like the newest Polar a lot :).
Otka
ot.k@seznam.cz
Duh duh da daaahhh…I’m Lovin’ it
You made a lot of people hopeful today…
Nice watch!
Thanks
Another good one!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
sign me up!
I’d like to enter my name for this piece!
One more
Great!
Luv it!
nice
Sweet, thanks
In – somewhere nicely in the middle
I will take one :)
What a glorious day!
Thanks for your support and dedication to the Tri Community.
M
Yes please.
sweet!
In!
ooh! Polar! Please?
This has been fun, Thanks
Another great looking watch
no wammies!
You know, for sailing, I think a GPS watch would be much more useful and less likely to fall over board then my edge500.
I am going for as many as I can
I’m in.
Yes please!
Am I first, second???
Randomly in the middle somewhere?
Pick me!
I’m in
over here…in the corner….
winner winner chicken dinner
Yes, Yes, Yes!
3245th? or whatever? I’m in :)
ok this might work
Nice, want it!!!
Oh, why not? :)
Wow, even more!
Ooh nice
Me please?
Yup!
Very nice.
Great giveaway, don’t how can you part with it but you can certainly add me to the hat.
Please please…
I love it…
Today is so much fun!
Tres cool
Thanks again for the contest and great blog
Please please ….
yes pls.
Looks great!
thanks!
Looks great!
Fantastic!
Show me the prizes!
Yes please!
please please please please:)