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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?
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- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
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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.
Love your posts Ray!
Me please!
Give it to me bro choco libre.
I’m in!
Please… I need that HR monitor!!!
Yes please
Im in!!!
Yay!
Just in time!
Seriously doubting to buy a Garmin Forerunner 15. So… make it easy for me, give me one for free.
This sound good !
I’m in
Please!
Let’s spin the wheel of probably-not :)
Thank you for the opportunity!
Oh I love that Scosche
Once more for good luck.
I super duper want this one !!!
:-)
Yes please
Pick me!
Please?
nice gift
Would love to win that!
Ok, will take these too. Tks
I am not going to lie.
I want it!
Looks good!
good one
Would love one! Thanks for all your great reviews!
I could definitely put this to use!
i want to try the optical thingy :)
Boo yah! Just what I need!
Pick me!
I want it!!
This HR looks super.
Nutella and anything
pls::)”:)
Pick me! Pick me!
New watch is always nice!
count me in
Time? Hope fir the best…
Looks awesome
We love DCRainmaker
Yes!
:)
I will get this watch and you`ll get 3 Pts. for your US Team in Brazil ;)
Cool, my son was wanting one of these…
Gunga galunga.
nice package.
Please please PLEASE!!!
Good luck to all!
Ooo.
Yea please
hopefully this time I´m lucky.
Me please!
Lots of reading but have never posted. First post!
Thanks Ray!
Yes
Why not?
Yes please!
Earlobe!!
Love it
Im in!!!
comments comments comments
Thank you
Can’t wait…
Yep.
me like cookies! and training too!
Send one my way
Fun contest!
Looks great!
I want the optical HR for my girl
Awesome giveaway!
This would be a neat first gps watch for my 9yo
Yes absolutely!
Whoop whoop!
That one would love my girl… :-)
Me please!
I’d love one of those!
Nice pair!
Great!!!
I’m in!
Great watch!
Definitely need a HRM upgrade!
this would be in good use with me!:)
next!
!!!!!
Yes please. Thank you.
Here I am.
I.
In
Would love to win this one
Thanks Ray!
:D
Nice, I’m in!
Monkey
I’d love to try out that scosche band.
Yes for sure
Bring on the light (HRM)!
Nice
Dcr is pretty neat.