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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!
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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.
Its also winter in Denmark
Thanks for all you do!
This would improve my winter training
I’m still awake downunder! :-)
Hi Ray!
I have no idea where I’d put it, but why not!
Yes, please!
………..
I am in too
If I win this, can I be as fast as Rainmaker?
Love the tech.
Looks cool!
her we go again !
Go raymaker
I’m feeling luckiest!
Power up!
Definitely need a new one!
Oh yeah! Keep em coming. :)
I want to roll with these one!
Winter is coming :)
For the pain cave…
Very good for trainning!!!
This might actually make me look forward to trainer sessions
+1
CycleOps FTW!
winter time
Want it!!!
Yes please
Thank you DCR!
Basement Intervals!
That would come in handy.
Neat. I want it.
My My My!
Please :)
Great stuff for winter training!
I could definitely use one of these!
Hell yeah
over here !
Trainer trainer trainer! Get me some! Yee ha DC!
In again
I need DIS!
Well, I know where it will be usefull : my place!!!
Bring it to me! :-)
Also convenient on those hot summer lazy days!
LOOKS AWESOME! So trainer, much sweat.
Trainer time is efficient time. Fingers crossed.
According to my gf most of the year counts as indoor season over here ….
Really want this !
Suffer Fest I up!!!!
Greetings from Estonia, where we have cold winters too :)
whew!!
A must have for this winter :)
I could use a trainer… It’s really cold in Rio right now, like 20 degrees Celsius :)
Please!
I’ll be competing against the noise of the washing machine spinning with this setup in the Kitchen!
I could use a new trainer to replace my old, entry-level trainer that is aging.
Love the reviews!
Or for me
Would be nice when it rains. Keep it rolling!
Definitely need one
Fingers crossed.
desperately need one
Maybe I’ll finally start training on the bike…
hello!
Sign me up please
me!
Was just eyeing this Last weekend at the store
I need one
I want this as well!… :-)
Me me me me please
Awesome!
don’t have to ask me twice. thanks.
:)
Just what I was looking for :)
I want it, please!
I like cycling.
even useful in the dutch summers
Nice!
And this thing! I really need
I could use a trainer, no excuses!
ironman training knows no limits when it comes to hot, humidity, cold, snow, or darkness…
A cycling trainer would work here in Alabama as well come winter. You ever see southerners drive when it is cold and/or icy? SCARY! Share the road? Um no. I will stay on a trainer thankyouverymuch! :)
want
Have a roller trainer for the Velomobile, but this would be nice for the diamond frame!!!
I need this in my life so quick.
Again it’s something I don’t need but why not!
My chances aren’t good, but my spirits are high.
Want!
You earn it in the winter.
A golden ticket
No sleep for tonight i guess
Awesome
Yes please :)
Cool! I want one!
Love one
Me, me, me
Nice!
yes please
An upgrade would be nice!
winner, winner??
I’d like one, please