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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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 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.
Pick me!
Sounds good!
Yoohoooo
Perfect for the TT bike I just took delivery of :)
It would be awesome to have one of these on my bike.
Edgetastic
Me please :)
Gotta have one of them Edges!
I’ve been in the market for a good bike computer for awhile now!
I’ll take 1, or two.
But of course!
Need for my wife’s bike
Please :)
Enter me!
Yeah! I’m waiting for it :)
Yes please :)
would love this
Winner!
520! Thanks
Down the rabbit hole!
Yatzee!
Oh, please!
Very nice!
To replace my Edge800 ?
Sure I’m not the only one, but I want it SO BAD
Awesome
me me me
Thank you!
Awesome giveaway, these keep getting better and better :)
Awesome!!!!!
I will get a bettrer headunit than my boyfriend
Oh yes pick me please Ray!
Good replacement for my Joule!!!
Yes, please!
Love me some giveaways!
nice addition
Awesome
This is the one I have been waiting for!
Random comment
Yeah
Sweeet
Yes please
Another great product – sign me up!
Yes please!
Yes! Need one on my Bianchi :)
Please!
Awesome!
Pick me Ray!
The 520 is defently in my scope. Got the fetures a triathlete needs!
Count me in!
:-)
God save The edge!!! :)
Yes, please!!
Yay!
i want this
I promise to use it for the powers of good!
Thanks Ray!
My winner email hasn’t arrived yet. It is still my birthday, though.
Yay
Yes please
This certainly would be the perfect upgrade for my aging 510…
Nice
Beats my phone, that’s for sure
Yes please
You know you want to pick meeee, RNG xx
Yes please
Yes.
I’m late, but I’m in!!
This would be nice!
this is a comment
Waiting for this one!
Please!
I have long been looking towards the nice edge series. Would be really nice.
If you insist
That would look awesome on my new bike!
I need this so I quit missing the turns when I try to ride ahead of the ride leader.
Yes! I need a new Garmin!
to replace my 510
Yepper!
Liking the look of the new Garmin.
I would like a new bike computer.
Mine!
In it to win it!
Yes please!
How generous of you.
Me 3!
Would go perfectly on my empty bars.
This. Would. Be. Sweet.
Let’s try it
great
Like it
The edge I’m seeking.
Do want!
DC Rainmaker Day > Amazon Prime Day
Hook me up!
Amazing!
Please let me bring this one on my bike to not get lost anymore (or at least be able to find a good route) :)
Like I need more Strava addiction…
I do need more Strava addiction
me!!
Can’t say no to this beauty, cheers mate!
I’m just getting started in cycling, massively unfit, so this would be hugely useful to track my progress!
Another great item. Thanks for doing this!