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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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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.
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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.
Yes I want this one too. Can’t I get them all?
TomTom
Hoping I win!
So cool
Mount this on a shark and you might be on to something!
I’m in.
that’s classy looking.
Pick me, please…
Liek the red band
Tom tom something new to me
Thanks Ray
Thanks for this RM, would really love this one.
Go Ray
will the lasers blind me?
In
wish me luck
Time to ditch the old strap.
Sharks or otherwise, I would love to have one of this.
awesome
I would love the opportunity to win this.
Yes please
Fingers crossed!
Win!
Yes please.
This looks good
This is rather extravagant.
Awesome Ray!
Would love to give this thing a try!
This would be great to own!
In bocca al lupo
Sweet watch
Love this
I’m your huckleberry!
เจ๋งจุงเบย
อยากได้ๆ
Right here!
Zip it
This would be nice to get because my 310xt is crapping out.
Me wants it !
Give me give me
Pick me.
+1
Optical heart rate – ohhh
yes please
Boom.
Pretty creative! Thanks for the chance to win!
In!
Thanks!
I will prevail
This is One id’t love to have! :D
Show me the money
Wow. I’m just getting serious about running and this would be a huge coup.
I love it
GREAT WATCH!!!
Love this!
Count me in.
I have a good feeling about this one!
nice!
Need need need need need need pleeeease???
Winner winner chicken dinner!!
Very nice !
A ver si hay suerte.
Wooooo
Aww, tom tom
Sleek.
IronJaw!!!
In!
Thanks for the opportunity
Thanks
I need to lose weight!!!
Wanted the shark, but lasers could still be fun!
No shark but got Ray
cool
Would be cool to have this!
Love this watch!
I’m in yet again
free.99
Pretty please!
I certainly wouldn’t mind one of these!!
Woke up in the middle of the night by thunder.
Winner winner
I keep missing the tri stuff! Here’s hoping.
I’d love to win this one!
Well……..
you da man! thanks for the chance to win great prizes!
I hope I win!!!
I’m in!
Count me IN, please!
laser beam, Yes .
pretty cool
want an optic hr detector
Hook a brother up!
Nice toy + nice guy (me :) ) = nice results
Dibs!
I love lasers!
Great site
Sweet
Feeling lucky !
I like this.
Tom tom tom tom tom tom… Tom…
This!
Thanks for all the research and reviews. This is the first place I send anyone who says they are considering purchasing a watch.