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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 2023 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.
Oh yes, awesome!
Quarq Quarq!
For the student in me.
Quack quack!
I want one!
randomness
It would be nice
Would love one.
Go Seahawks!
me pls ;)
Bingo!
Good luck guys
Me?
Want it!
This would be just great! I got the power!!
Oh yeah!!
Sticking with road bike for IM Canada 2016 and need new power meter (please please please). Will be my first full IM.
More power!!
I need this!!!
In!
Wikid, yes please!
Maybe this time
This would be cool, too.
Thanks!
thats awesome
Can’t decide which prize I want to win the most!
Power UP!
OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.
OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.
OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.
OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.OMG.
Please pick me!
I would totally give this to my girlfriend.
Power. Q. Power Up.
I need the power!
Pick me! :)
The awesomeness continues…
Just Watt I need
Do I need it? We will see…
I love the little descriptions you’re writing on these posts. This one is, by far, the funniest!
Yes please
Free power meter? Wait watt?? :)
I am slow but this is nice
Good luck to all
More power!!
Thanks Ray!
More Power!
Power!
need a power meter for my new bike
Please enter me – thx
Power!!
Fiery the angels fell, and as they rose deep thunder roll’d. Around their shores
YES PLZ.
kthxbai.
Pick me! Pick me!
My cycling really needs help!
?? May the power be with me!!!
Don’t pick me my sparrow legs couldn’t turn this crank
? lie
I’ll pay you a fiver though ;)
In it for the power.
Great power meter!
Want!
Would be really nice!!!
Ohh yes…
I’d take one
I’m cool with dat
Looking forward for this PM
Please!!
I want that!
I need that poder meter :-)
No quacking here
Quack quack
I will give a review about the discrepancies between this one and the Powertap pedals I undoubtedly have won as well earlier on… :-)
It matches the colour scheme on my new bike!
surewhynot
Let there be power!
Does being nice make any difference to randomness? Karma and those things… ?
This can be the best birthday gift ever!
Power!
One of the best looking powermeters on the market, I would like one!
Sign me up!
Power… overwhelming!!!
One for me please. Thank you!
yay yay yay
Would love to have it
“Yeah baby, Yeah!” – Austin Powers
Let’s do it! :-)
Yes, powermeter please!
Waaaaatttt?
Dibs
count me in
Quarki quark
Yes please!
Power meter ftw!
I was thinking of the immortal words of Socrates, who said, “… I drank what?”
Yes. Thank you!
Cook poter meter!!!
i will try it..??
yes please
Best of luck to all the other entrants :)
Yes please!
Watt oh watt would I do with this great powermeter?!?!?!?
Yeeeesss
Moar Power!
yes please
In it to win it!!