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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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!
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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.
Yes!
You are awesome Ray! Keep up the good work :D
Haps
Yes please.
OMG OMG OMG OMG
Fantastic piece of gear
Thank you
Winner, winner, chicken dinner!
Hello, Edge 520!!!
You know, I’m a big fan ;)
Another “to die for” giveaway!
Nice little gadget !
Thanks!!!
1212121212
Pancakes taste good!
Fatigue? I’m just getting started! Ray, if you can power through the day giving away schwag right and left, I can hang right on your wheel.
want want want….. i mean i need
thanks!!
Starting training for my first Century ride! This would be a huge assist!
I’ve been wanting one of these since I read your review of it! Woohoo
Yo Yo YO
Yep! Being it on!
Just what I was looking for!
wpuld love to win for my husband
Nice
Oh please oh please
Oh man! This would be a great upgrade from the 500. Keeping my fingers crossed!
Just took it up a level. HELLO! I like this push to the end.
Yes
Cheers
like it!
Please count me in.
I need a new Garmin toy…
Guten Tag!
Will this fit on my bmx?
like it
:)
Thank you
with or without giveaway this will be my next GPS
Where am I???
Thanks Ray.
for me :)
I can has garmin?
This would be great!!!!
Yes please
This could show me how much slower I am than my rather less ample friends!
Want one
Thanks
You are the man!!! :)
Big bucks…No whammy
Me! Me!
Fingers crossed.
Bring it on!
Been on my shopping list since your review.
Daddy want. Please.
I NEED THIS TOO
GIMME! Please.
I need it
looks like a great tool for training. i would love to have a new bike computer!
I’m still here
yes please
yes
me too
Supernice!
Now, that´s a bike computer
Thanks for doing this
Yup! Me!
Get the edge!
What a great prize!!!
I’d be a great winner
I want new QOM
love it!
Pick me! Pick me!
:o)
i need to track how slow i go…
Never lost again.
pick me
This is a great unit!
I really need a garmin.
This would come in handy
sweet
Thank you sir
looks nice
Thank you, more deals pleaes :D :D
Very cool.
Me me me! :)
I am the one who takes you there.
Looks good!
I’d love one, thanks.
Beauty.
My wife’s bike computer just went bad. This would be the ideal present!
I would like to have this
I’d take one!
Yes please!
Thanks!
I’d love it!
Yes, please!
Oooh, a nice new bike computer would do me!
Yes please
Need this!