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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 scales as my tanita scales are no longer supported
Hope to receive either a forerunner 920xt or fenix 3 as present as my trusty forerunner 620 is breaking down after using for 2 years.
I’d DEFINITELY get a smart trainer!! I’m on an old dumb trainer but really want to train in ERG mode with TrainerRoad and Zwift.
Would definitely get a power meter!
A garmin 920 would be a very nice upgrade !
A brand spanking new Fenix 3 cuz I am tired of waiting 10+ minutes for a forerunner 210 to find a satellite resulting in me running with a phone in my hand.
Garmin 520 GPS you must give…
The balance in the galaxy must be brought back to be normal..
Thankyou I must…
Power meter To chart my power and progress throughout the season
A garmin 235 would be a fantastic give for my wife! Would definetly motivate her to run more! Also clever training is a very responsible site to shop as I have bought 2 tom tom cardio from them. :)
I would get the Garmin 500 bike computer because my old 235 won’t hold a charge any more.
Need a bit of bling so it would be the Fenix 3 for me
A Garmin GPS watch would be awesome, aero bottle and some socks.
Definitely going for the p1 pedals so I can easily swap power meters between my road and tri bikes!
One of the Farmin 2265 or 235 with optical heart rate as the chest strap is annoying.
a new trainer
Garmin Fenix 3…it’s simply awesome as well as work life friendly. Thank you for picking up the slack on the big guy in the red suit. Cheers!
I would completely go for the Garmin 630.
A new Garmin run/bike watch. Not sur which though. Or a power meter.
I wanted the garmin index scale and did not get.
looking to finally get a trainer for the long winter months where riding is a pain, or hoping big time for a fenix 3!!!
Something power-y for the bike after I figured out the reynolds/powertap solution was below my weight class.
Garmin 920XT or fēnix 3…
Microsoft Band 2 for wife
Definitely would get a power meater of some sort, or possibly a trainer for those rainy days.
I would love the 4iiii power meter. I need a power meter for my tri bike, but have been unable to afford one.
a fenix 3 would be a great upgrade.
Smart trainer, so I can…train…smarter!
Vivoactive – because you can never have enough data…
I really wanted a power meter for my Tri bike so I can train and race on the road with a more insight.
DC rainmaker bouy. Always wanted one
Garmin fenix! My old trusty orange 310 died after all these years
Power meter so no more Watts guessing!
Either a FR630 or a 920XT since I need a running watch, yet still not sure if I want to get a multisport watch just yet.
Power meter!
i want to get my hand on a garmin edge 520! as i just got started on biking and want to give it a go… if there is still some over.. i will get a fenix3 as running is my standard thing so far..
A new Garmin Vivoactive for starts to replace my dying vivofit, and then some bike accessories for next year’s tri season.
Power meter to dial in my training!
4iii power meter. Why? bc more numbers the better.
Garmin 920xt as my 910xt in on the fritz.
Perhaps a new trainer – I’d really need to take a good look around the CT website to see what they carry. But I’m sure I could a $500 credit to very good use!
Powertap P1 power pedals! Because I’ve been secretly training hard to kick my boyfriend’s ass whenever we race together and this would really help!
Garmin Forerunner 920XT. Finger’s crossed.
I’d go through your power meter and head unit guides and pick the one that suited me best for $500 or less, because I don’t use my bike nearly enough.
I would upgrade to the 920xt or Felix 3, thanks!
I would *love* to get a bike trainer. I keep waffling but think it would really help train for that 70.3!
with the advent of a new vehicle and not breaking my bike down to fit in my car… I’m going with the Kuat 2 Bike NV Rack Gunmetal Gray bike rack… I know it is a tad over $500 but with DC Rainmaker 10% it is covered ;-)
Power meter. I don’t have one, so it would be the best choice.
Garmin 630 with HRM Bundle. It would be a nice upgrade from what I am using now with all the new added functionality.
Garmin forerunner 235. Time for an upgrade.
I would love to get the Fenix 3, I’m training for my first triathlon and I’ve been looking to pick one up but this would be so much better!
New trainer please
Garmin FR920xt. Best Triathlon watch there is for my 2016 Tri race
World peace would do me
A power meter cause I need one.
pedal power meter for training
A new trainer. Because I’m a single dad bringing up two daughters on my own and I can’t get out on the bike as often as I would like.
I would be all over a Garmin Fenix3 because I need a multi sport watch! Maybe a new scale would be nice also.
New Garmin… Maybe the 235!
I’d probably get a Garmin Epix for the mapping functionality on long bike rides. Ideally I’d also use it as a replacement for my 310XT but I’ll have to wait for your review to know if it’s up to that task.
GoPro or VIRB for fat bike adventures, or that BSX Insight looks pretty cool too :)
Garmin bike computer…because I don’t have one.
I’d get the new Wahoo ELEMNT because my RFLKT+ is a piece of poo and i just can’t bring myself to go into the Garmin ecosystem. That or a down payment on a new Quarq.
I’d get the Garmin Forerunner 920xt with HRM. Getting into triathlons and there’s not a better watch to have for training.
I would get a GoPro HERO4 Silver DCRainmaker Bundle, and a pair of spare rechargeable batteries. All so I could record my adventures!
Since everything I got for Christmas was edible, I need to do more running and I need to upgrade to a GLONASS Forerunner 235 for more accuracy on the wooded trails.
I would definitely like to try the Garmin FR 235, I love the reviews and want to give a chance to something other than Polar. I also wouldn’t mind having a new trainer ;)
Cheers!!
a power meter is the only thing missing on my bike!
Would get the other pedal for my Garmin Vector 2S
A power meter, for sure! It’s my next big bike purchase.
Thanks for everything, Have a great 2016, Ray.
Thanks,
Jay
Powertap C1 power meter because I dumped my stages.
I hope to win a Garmin 920XT with HR monitoring, to replace my problematic Fenix 2.
Thank you.
I’d use the funds to by a Wahoo Kickr because I really want to use Zwift
Garmin FR630 because my 610 bit the dust.
Need a bike trainer so that I can do secret training to catch to the rest of my mates at my riding club. Plus also to balance riding time with my wifey time.
A lot of GU gels. Well maybe not that many….
I like The garmin radar and other stuff, to complete my bike!
Garmin FR235 – perfect blend of activity watch and fitness tracker. Can’t get much better for someone wanting to more motivated.
I would def get some new Garmin bike electronics, a 520 and the vari safety lighting.
I wish I wish for a Garmin 235. Love optical HR, Running dynamics are a gimmick with no real value
Gotta go Fenix 3 because it can do just about everything
Power Tap hub because I don’t have power meter on my bike and I think that it’s important to train using power and heart rate in conjunction with each other.
Most likely a power meter. Maybe. Not sure I’d know what to do if I had one though.
Garmin 520, want to ditch the touchscreen 510
I am definitely needing a power meter. The 4iiii Precision power meter would be awesome!
A Wahoo Kickr to work kicking up that FTP
I want the Garmin FR 920 because I’m a triathlete, damn it, and I need a triathlon watch!
Garmin 920XT Because it does everything and more
I’d get the precision power meter because I want to train with power this season and can’t pull the trigger on buying one myself with a new baby on the way!
Powertap pedals
Not sure actually—let’s see what happens at CES!
A Fenix3 to track my runs.
Power Meter please DCR!!
Thanks, a power meter would be excellent
I would get a bunch of great stuff. You can get a lot with $500!
I had pretty bad bike crash this year.. would hope to receive a wahoo kickr bike trainer… to ride safetly and train smartly…
Would look at the Forerunner 235, my 210 is on its last legs.
Some powertap pedals to show me how weak my right leg really is when compared to my left leg
Power tap p1 pedals so I can get more serious about training
I’d buy a FitBit with HR for my wife since she wants one but won’t spend the money on it. Then I’d get something nice for myself.
Fenix 3, had the 1 and loved it but it took a dirt nap.
I’d love to get a Garmin 235 to help me get back into running after a bout of plantar fasciitis!