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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.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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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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In Depth Product Reviews
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.
I’m in!
Yay comments!
Live segments GO!
Hopefully!!
I wanna win
Make it mine :)
Yay
Yes!
Yes Please
For the (bike) watch!
Yeah, it really doesn’t work, does it?
Fortune smile upon me. :)
Wow! this one just out and already on the giveaway!!! Wish me luck! ;)
i lost a KOM yesterday.
Update my old 405…
You’re still trying to make me buy a new bike… I’m game…
Awesome stuff!
This would be great!
Tthat’ll do nicely
I’m in
More data! Yes, please!
I can haz please?
I would like one of those.
Love reading your reviews! Hope to support you through Clever training or Amazon soon!
Awesome!
Please pick me?
I want it!
That would be awesome. ???
I sure could use that!
I’m in!
Nice giveaway!
one more
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In
please!
This would be great to win.
In
Yes please
Navigation guiding me to where I gotta be at.
Hello upgrade!
Oh yes!
yes
yes yes yes
Gimme please
why not ?
because you can never have enough Garmin’s!
Great site
Grrrrgrrr!!!!
Please pick my number for this one!
THANKS!!
It’s got strava segments! It’s a nice bike accessory or as they say…a good bike needs some nice bling
Pick me! :)
The Edge 520 looks so cool!
I want this one
Yes please
Yes please!
Some great stuff DC! Keep up the good work
Like the Garmin brand..
Me..me..me. Pick Me!
Keep it up buddy!!!
This would be great!
Wohoo! Would really like a 520 :)
Oh this is the one I’ve been waiting for!!! Please!
Thx
Guaranteed KOM’s, right?
This is wonderful! Thank you Ray!
Yes, please!
Please!!! Thank you!!!
Awesome!
I need this
Nice Garmin
Yes please :)
Hello. Like it
I’ll go for my intervals now and when im back the Edge is mine. ?
count me in
pick me, pick me!!!
I need a new bike computer!
Yes please! I need new gadgets to motivate me for IM NOLA 70.3!
Pick me :)
I need this
Nice! Please let me win!
In it to win it!
Please
yeah…..
Me please
That looks like something I would buy if I had some spare cash. :-)
This would be the best prize ever!
Cannot wait to live track and get live segments!
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner!
Very cool! Have an aging 800 that this would be a great replacement for.
Cool!
pick me!
Super giveaway Ray!
Please DC, one for me?!
hi!!
Count me in!
Wee
This will go really nice with the PowerTap pedals I’m going to win!
Bueno!
like
Ok I’m up and ready to win!!
Yes please!
why not this one ;)
This would make my day.