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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
Garmin 920xt would be nice to replace my 310xt
A Garmin 520.
Garmin Fenix 3 to replace my old running watch would be great!
I would put it towards a powermeter so I can use my new race wheels with power
I would love the GoPro Hero4 DC Rainmaker set!
Power Tap P1 Power Meter. I would love a pair to be used on my roadie and my triathlon bike.
Definitely a trainer! Or else maybe the Forerunner 635… the wrist HRM is tempting!
I’d get the new Garmin fenix
Ambit 3 with a HR monitor if that’s available. Why? Have had my ambit 1 for many years and could use an upgrade. Love your site btw, DCR!
It’s a toss up! I would love to get a new bike rack. But I could also use a cycling computer or a wet suit. There’s a lot to choose from on the Clever Training site!
I would love a BSX Insight so that I can take my bike gadget geekiness to the next level…oh, and accurately measure my lactate threshold too I guess.
Santa didn’t bring a power meter :(
4iiii’s Power meter…because power
I’d upgrade to a Fenix 3 or acquire a trainer.
I’d like a power meter!! Have to look thru your recommendations to decide
I’d put it toward a power meter so I can get off limits of zpower in zwift! And to train with of course.
Fenix 3 or maybe Garmin Edge, sadly the Virbs have gone the way of the Dodo or am I wrong?
I would get a new garmin. Probably the 920xt my old 310xt is soon ready for retirement
I’d go for a Powertap P1 to help me on my way to 70.3 Austin in October!
maybe a forerunner and some epic cold weather gear. Because it’s cold!
Forerunner 920 or Fenix 3 for my wife and I to share! Her for triathlons, me for marathon training!!
I would love to have the Garmin Forerunner 920XT if I can. The multisports function, together with its long battery life, would help me track my training for 2016 and beyond perfectly. In addition, the activity tracker function can also remind me not to be a couch potato and get up to move every once in a while.
I would get the new garmin 235. Looking to get my first GPS watch and the review was great. The built in HR monitor is what sold me.
Fenix3, because my 910XT is old news :)
power meter for my race bike! so I can see just how the race was lost… preferably a quarq, but wow those powertap chainrings are tempting! Thanks for the giveaway!
Powermeter or an indoor smart trainer to get me through the winter and beyond.
Amy of the powertap models or a new Garmin edge 520! I need to replace the power meter and Garmin that were on my bike stolen thanksgiving AM this year.
Garmin 920xt! Need to update my tri watch
I’d totally go for a new Garmin multisport watch. Maybe a 920xt. Thanks for this!
I’d get a Tacx smart trainer, as my trainer is on its last legs and in need of replacement.
A Garmin 920XT. I plan on doing more tris this year and that would be awesome for training all three sports.
I would love to get the Garmin Fenix 3 to use it for my running and swimming training and also for my hikes in the summer :).
Thank you!!
BSX gen 2 to measure something else that I won’t understand!
So many things to pick from. Either a dual side power meter, a swim mp3 player, or perhaps a dedicated bike computer.
I’d love to have a watch that doesn’t require me to plug into my computer to sync. First world problem, right?
Powermeter -so i can pace myself better in triathlons
A Fenix3 so I can finally start leading (and tracking) the outdoor life I’d like to have!
I think I’d go for the Wahoo Kickr. Winter season is (usually) long and cold up here North. ;-)
Thanks again Ray.
Garmin Fenix 3 Sapphire or a FR630 because my old 610 is beginning to flake-out on me!
I would get power tap p1 pedals. They’ll help me optimize my training better.
Hi, I would probably pickup some gear for my swimming, goggles, new suits, caps, etc. But, barring that, a new bike trainer! (Tacx)
I would get a Powertap C1 to bump up my winter training and get ready for next season.
I’d get a Wahoo Kickr to replace my loud current trainer. Although I might change my mind if I win!
Garmin Edge 810, to relieve the wear & tear on my cell phone!
The Suunto Ambit 3 Run. No, wait The Garmin 235. No. The Polar M450 for my bike. I can’t decide, Ray! I can’t decide!
I would get a garmin footpod for my dreaded treadmill runs, and some new running tights for my dreaded outdoor runs :P
Garmin 630 w/HR!!!! Because my Suunto Ambit2 is getting outdated!!!!
I’d get an FR920xt so that my pool segments would be accurate in the 20y pool I use for laps.
Power meter to take training out on to the road
I would get a Fenix 3 sapphire to use as a training watch and everyday watch.
Kuat 2 Bike NV Rack because I just bought a new carbon bike and need to get it from place to place safely!
What: Garmin 6xx. Why: Gotta play with the optical HR, arm-based cadence, etc.
Wahoo Kickr. Why not
Garmin Forerunner 920XT
For my daughter as she rides runs and swims, she Turing 13 and I’d like to to encourage her to train more and I can’t afford it. Living in NZ
Would love a power meter cuz I don’t have one!!
power meter or perhaps the 920XT?
Wahoo kickr for my wife…
The new p1 power pedals. Great review by dcr.
Dear DCR Santa, PowerTap P1 pedals to accompany my awesome new TT bike…
Would love to have a power meter (the 4iiii would be great). Or some new gear, need to add and start replacing mine soon. Didn’t get anything for the bike this Christmas.
Hmmmm, I think the Fenix 3 would be my choice because I like the feature set even if it is overkill for me. Ooorrrr, maybe the Suunto Ambit 3 Peak because I can never decide which of the 2 I like better. Decisions, decisions…lol
I have been wanting a garmin 810 or 520 for cycling since my garmin 610 watch just doesn’t last long enough for cycling!!
Garmin 230 for the hubby because he wants it but won’t buy it for himself
I’ll wait for the Fenix4, because shortly before Fenix3 came out, I bought the Fenix2.
I would buy a new trainer and a pair of socks. I really love socks.
Would love to get for my wife some tools to help her to stay motivated in weight loss and getting fit :)
Withings Activité POP with scales would be great :)
Or may be Garmin Vivosmart HR with scales.
Good luck everybody!
Looking at the P1 pedals to geek out on extra data
Power Meter for sure. #trainsmarternotharder
Definitely the Garmin Fenix 3 since I am starting to dabble in multiple sports.
A wahoo kickr for sure. So I can get ready to go further and faster next season ?
I’d put it toward a Normatech system because I demoed one right after Ironman Chattanooga and wasn’t ever sore afterwards.
Garmin Fenix3 or 4iiii power meter
I would start off with a garmin 520. A bike computer would be nice to have
Normatec recovery boots for my tired aching legs!
Power Meter, no doubt…
I would love a Fenix 3. I got a Fenix 2 right before the three came out, and I love it for running, swimming, and hiking. But the color screen and activity tracking would be a great bonus.
I think an Edge 520 would be handy for my bike.
Garmin 920 triathlon bundle for my next and first full ?
I’d like a sweet bike trainer. Thanks for the awesome contest!
A new trainer…the smart kind!
I would love a new power meter!
A controllable trainer to replace my old but trusty Cycleops Fluid would be a helpful thing as I head into the winter
Got to be a Garmin 235 because I gots to know how slowly I’m trundling around snowy Chicago!
A “smart trainer”
Handlebars since I crashed my bike (twice) last summer and already paid for one carbon repair.
Would love to upgrade my triathlon watch to the Fenix 3!
Fenix 3 sapphire, because I hike and ski and do triathlons.
I would get a garmin edge 25 so I can use the heart rate strap I bought without realizing I couldn’t use it with my phone. Maybe it will give me some extra motivation to burn off the holiday pounds.
Why the garmin fenix 3 sapphire of course. Need it to train (and cross train) for my first century. Need something to track progress on the bike, on the hills, and on the slopes. One watch to rule them all. Ps – I’m over the hill you know.
Fenix3 – because I’m due for a new triathlon watch!!
I’d love to have a power meter!!
Well I guess I’d get the Wahoo Desk!
I’d like an indoor trainer.
Fenix3 to help jump start my 2016 tri training!
Although my 14 yr old tacx trainer is still plugging along I’d love to upgrade to a kickr snap smart trainer
P1 pedals! I’ve been riding awhile now and I’m looking forward to taking the next step and getting a power meter!
a polar A360 for my wife. We just had a baby and she can’t wait to get back to her workout routine. This would be a lovely gift.
I would get a Garmin Vector or some other kind of power meter. I really need to start training with power.
I would buy a suunto ambit 3 for my ultras!!
I would get a Garmin Forerunner 235 for to data with