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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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You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products!
Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
- Which trainer should I buy?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
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- What kind of camera do you use?
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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 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.
I’m sleepy, Ray!
turbo jam
Love your reviews!!
Heavy, man !
I’m in!
I want it!
It’s raining!
Interested in the activity tracking experience :-)
I’m in
SOLD
Good to keep check on my prey level of activity. Be wary of the fit sasquatch.
Looks awesome. Thanks for a great blog. Count me in! *fingers crossed*
Thanks fore a great site / blog :-).
Could use one plz
Might help to remove a few kilos
if you don’t mind the wife might like this one
Essai 1 ;-)
Ray, can you tell me if I will look big in that watch? I want to slim down for summer Ray!
Not sure my wifi network will cope with the bandwidth of broadcasting my waistband!
fancy
Needing to lose weight, and liking watches; this sounds great!
really hoping here!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Now here is an activity tracker that my GF finds atractive :-)
I’m in!!
Me please! :)
Yes please
Beautiful watch, love, love :)
Yes please
Sign me up!
Yeah baby!
Weight!! I want to win!
I’m in
Why not me?
Wow, this is getting crazy popular. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Need to losse som kg aftherr the hollidays maybe this will help?
Best sports gear for geeks blog!
Fingers crossed…
GO for it.
I would love one of these!
I can’t see it on the watch jet, but it really is time to pick me!
Yes again!
Excellent, I could use a new watch… :)
Dinner time. Lentil soup. Yum!
Im in!
Me!
Maybe now?
Entry for me please
I love it!
Would be nice :)
Uh, yes please – thanks (for this rodeo, win or not :)!
dream come true!
please please please :-)
Yeah, I won ;-)
Nice!
My scale needs an upgrade. And the watch wil give me some extra style
Giev!
Yes Please
This would be a great thing for me
Cheer
Thanks Ray
Hi, Ray.. :-) Thanks for the opportunity.. ;-)
Yes please.
Regards from a sunny Island
Posting this comment when the counter says #1228. wondering what number this will be…
Yes please!
Hubby says I could do with this!!!!
How awesome does this watch look!!!
Wooo!
Enter me to win please.
Yes!
And please talk to Garmin and Withings for automatic weight syncing :-)
Thanks
very nice!
Yes please!
Another chance
I’m in!
Fingers crossed
Fancy watch!
Yes please :-)
No whammy no whammy no whammy….STOP!
Great prize!!
ok!
Going once, going twice, …
a cute comment
Great watch
“One at a time please!”
Nice watch.
that would be lovely
wow. nice!
Giveaway extravaganzaaaaaa!
Very nice indeed!
:D It’s one of the things that i want!
Yes please Ray.
Pick me!
Hello!
me please :)
test test test ;)
Yes please!
Hoping!
i see what you did there.