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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?
- I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training?
- I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ?
- 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.
Oh Ya
Huzaah
I’m in Ray
Works for me!! Thanks Ray!
I am in.
Please me
Yahoo, it’s Wahoo!
Last chance!
One more shot
Thanks Ray!
I like this one!
why must this ever end :)
Para mi cuniado!
I have no idea what these things are but I want them anyway!
I got this!
“I” want them.
Yes, please
The Grand Finale! Thanks Ray.
iGadgets!
iPhone warrior
I’m feeling lucky this time!
awesome
Dcrainmaker rocks!
Trying my luck!
Last Call!!! Here we go . . .
Last chance!
They keep coming and coming.
Very cool!
Oh, wouldn’t it be grand!
Ray you give people hope :-). Thank you
hell yeah…count me in…
Road Bling!
Pick me!
Goodieeessss ;)
Wow! Makes my iPod much better!
Wish me luck!
Second chance…
Thanks
GET EM
iWANT!
Thanks for the great giveaways today!!!
wahoo!
Rflk me
Awesome!
oooooooohhhhhhhhhhh Margaritas!!!!!
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keep writing Ray!
Oo oo oo love all these giveaways!
Love me some rflkt stff
Nice goodies!
I’d love this!
Thx for the 24 hours of fun, kind of like a LeMans of giveaways!
wahoo woohoo!
I’m feeling lucky!
I wish it goes to the one that most needs it can’t afford to (if not, that it goes to me :P)
…..and the winner is…..
Yey!!
Got to be in to win
Yesssss! Thanks Ray
Thanks for the giveaway
Hey 6/6 I think. Thanks for this Ray!
Me me meeeee!!! :-)
one more try
Dibs.
Weeeee
I want this too!! Thanks!
Bring it
This is a great one. Thanks for all the cool products and reviews.
Android guy m’self, but the g/f is all about the Mac and iPhone. ;)
Jep jep
I think it’s my turn
woohoo for wahoo!
Good luck to all
Love it!
thanks!
This looks like a good combination for keeping track of your level of fitness.
Last one. Thanks!
Thanks!!!
Pls pls pls :)
Cool
Great package deal!
Today should be called the Cra-Cra Giveaway. Crazy but very awesome you are doing this. Frustrated I couldn’t get into the other ones at the time limits. Thanks and looking forward to more.
nd the last one.. not the best of the lot but a good one..
Awesome prize pack!
Thanks!
One more chance. Thanks for doing this. It’s been fun.
Hook me up please!
Thanks
Pick me!
Go wahoo!
That would rock! Yes please!
Looks good!
I’ll take it!
Yahoo fun
Would be nice to have…
Yes please
Count me in
yippee!
Pick me!
Awesome products
Sweet!
yes, please!
Last chance
What a day!
Not an iphone fan…
Wahoo!!!