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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.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.
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.
Pick me!
yes!
Awesome!
Pick me please!!
Ready to the new edge!
Mimi mi mi !!
Pick me pick me!!!!!
I’ll take that
Is good
Ready to switch to ANT ….
Awesome!
I’m in :-)
Missed the last comp, so fingers crossed on this one. Thanks!
I’ll take it!
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Next time I’m in Paris I promise I won’t run out of time and skip visiting Bertie’s CupCakery. It was either that or rent a car and drive up to Flanders…
yep yep yep
That would be lovely
This guy
I want it
Sweet!!! Real-time KOMS
Thanks!
I want it !
suweet
Bet the server is getting hot.
Please and thank you!
Definetly!
Yahtzee!
Pair up all the freebies
pick me please
Bring it on. I could always use another edge computer.
Would love to have one!
Very nice
Thanks
thanks!
lets go!
Yes please, I am in he market for a new GPS after crashing last week!
this would be awesome!
Hi random!
Yes please!
I’m in
I need an upgrade!
Upgrade for my polar 720 hrm
Want ine
Taco time!
Yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Oh, but ain’t that America
For you and me
Ain’t that America
Something to see, baby
Ain’t that America
Home of the free, yeah
Little pink houses
For you and me
Oooh
Ooooh, yeah…
Strava live yess!!
IN like Flynn!
Count me in
Nice gadget!
Slightly bigger is better!
Yes please!
First of the giveaway items I’m actually planning to purchase (if I don’t win).
Hi Ray! Thanks for doing these giveaways – always really great stuff. Hope I finally win one!
If you keep offering things I’m interested in (most things) I’m going to keep replying…
Thanks Ray!
Yes please!
Better than my old odometer
just what I am looking for
This would be nice to pair with the pedals I hope to win. ?
-Guillermo
I need an upgrade!
I love edge
…ridin the ragged edge!!
This would just be perfect!
My dream!
Can I have one?
Thanks!
i think i’d quite like this
I won?
I need a new cycle computer. Yes Please!
Oh this one will be popular!
I like this!
Thanks Dc rainmaker
Nice!
This would be awesome to win! Yes please!
I am in
It’s now or never!
Coolio!
Love Clever Training!
Random Numbers GO!
Yess!
i want
I’d love one!
huhu
Please
Mine please… Love my 920 but would love this as a dedicated computer.
Yes please!
Yet another great giveaway!
Could it be Christmas in August? Great work Ray!
Yeah! I’m really on edge!
bonjour !
I’m a dcr believer :)
Right now!!!
Awesome
Hodor
Yes please
Cool stuff
That’s great!!
it would be nice….