This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.
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 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 2024 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.
cant wait to try out the live strava segments!!!
Coolio
Entering!
Pick this non-wimp!
Me please
One of the two things on my “to buy next” list. Count me in!
in
Crossing my fingers!
Yes please!
I’m ready for this!
YES PLEASE
This is what I need
Saweeet! Would love one!
Yes please.
Awesomeness!
Oh so…
Need this sooooo bad
Need to pass on the 510 to the wife.
Edge
Thanks ??
Cheers!!
Sure I will take one of these too
Yes please!
Woo hop, free stuff (good stuff too)
Oh yeah. I would love this thing!
Pick ME!
That’s better than my RFLKT+
Pick me!
love it!
This just goes on and on. Could not be happier.
Heck ya.
For real? that would be a great prize to win
Could use this!
Yes please
I guess I could live on the Edge :-)
Awesome, thanks!
Yes please Mr Rainmaker!
I could use this – I really, REALLY could!
Would love this!
Yes!
bicycles
Get me some strava love!
Somewhere over the rainbow
Presente and ready to win!
Me!
I’d love one, Ray!
This will take the Edge of me…
would LOVE it
I’m in!
I’ll take it for free ninety nine
That would perfectly fit my bike :p
Awesome giveaway. I would love a dedicated computer to replace my 910 when I’m not doing triathlons.
Pick me, pick me!!!
Want!
Yes, yes, yes
Want!
Whoop Whoop would love to have this little baby :)
Count me in!
I could replace my old Joule!
Me likey!!!
Wow. You’re going all in with the giveaways today!
Would love one of these!
I’m in. I need all the help on the bike I can get.
This would fit perfectly on my bike :D
Great!
Yes please!
Yes, please!
da
This would go well with my bike.
Nice!
Yes please
Nice gadget
I need this one! Thanks Ray!
Never give up
Yes please!
thanks Ray
Winner
This would be great.
Pick me, please !
Another awesome giveaway! Thanks!
Me!!
Thanks Ray and Clever!
count me in
Yes please :)
Meanwhile, it’s 2.30am in Western Australia
Ohhh yeah!
520 for FE-C control!
Clever!
Strava notifications would be awesome!!
Need those Strava segments!
Nice!
Yes!
Would really like one of these.
Yes please!
Fits my bike perfectly!
Pick me
Would love to win a 520 for my bicycle training.
make my husband jealous!
yes please
Woot woot!