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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.
A new garmin!
I would get the Scosche Rhythm+ heart rate monitor and beyond this, just hang onto the credit until the successor to the Garmin FR235 comes out, because I already have one and it would look silly to be wearing two of them.
Kckr…this would mean I have no more excuses for indoor riding!
I’d get something to replace this garbage fenix2!
I would get the powermeter. I’m planning on doing an ironman next year.
Nothing wrong for wanting the Fenix 3 for myself and a vivo fit for my wife
I would LOVE to be able to get the “Elite Qubo Digital-ANT+/Bluetooth Smart Wireless Indoor Cycling Home Trainer” I am a stay at home mom that loves to cycle!!
I’d love to get an Ambit 3 Peak.
I would use it to get a power meter. I want to be able to train/race with power.
happy holidays, and all the best in 2016!
The Fenix 3 Or the forerunner 630 will be a nice replacement for my forerunner 205 which is getting old and mad sometimes with battery and vanishing memory
If chosen as the winner, I’d get a powermeter or WahooKickr. Need to improve my bike to get an IM PR!!!
I am in dire need of triathlon gear. I would be so grateful for a new pair of tri shorts and maybe even a new wetsuit! Thanks to you and clever training for your generosity!
A Garmin 920xt to track all those pool laps this winter
A 520 or maybe a new indoor trainer.
Forerunner 235 – so i don’t have to hit pause/start every time i get stopped at a traffic light like i do with my current watch.
A direct drive Indoor Trainer, because I’m so tired of slipping wheels when doing intervals indoors
Suunto Ambit3 Peak Black. I currently have the Ambit2 Sports HR, but would like to move up to the Ambit3 but cannot justify the cost. This would make that decision sooo much easier. Thanks Ray and CleverTraining.
I would love a fenix 3, don’t really “NEED” but definitely want
hmm, probably a cycling power meter, because so many people claim that it had the biggest effect on their training.
I would get the Garmin 235 so I could finally ditch my always sliding HR strap.
I would get garmin forerunner 630 to replace my old forerunner 220.
Really could do with a powermeter please Ray.
I’d probably get a 4iii to replace my less than stellar Stages
I’d get a Fenix 3 for my husband. Thanks.
I want the P1. I really would love a powermeter at this point. It’s the last thing I can do to my bike before I need to get a new frame.
I would get a polar m400, maybe some more running socks
I would love a spanking new Fenix 3 to run the shit out of it! :)
The Fenix3. Simply put, it would change my life.
Garmin 235, because I don’t like heart rate straps
Something to replace my fenix2… Fenix3 maybe?
I’d love to get a Garmin Forerunner 920xt for my girlfriend for our triathlon training together :)
I would take the Garmin Fenix 3 and if possible the isohf swimsafe about. This would be a perfect start to my inaugural triathlon racing season
Thanks for offering this giveaway! If I won, I would close a new Garmin forerunner (model tbd) and/or a bike trainer.
I don’t know. Something to shut my husband up.
Wish I have ANY powermeter on my road bike.
I would probably put the money towards a new trainer. Because you know its cold out or at least in some parts of the world it is and riding a bike in the cold and snow isn’t cool, well actually it is cool, but you get the idea. Thanks Ray! Happy Holidays!
i would get a fenix3 to complet my day to day workouts
a awsome gadget to have
I didn’t get a new smart turbo trainer as the wife has pinched the old one !
Definitely a kicker!
Hmmm… This is tough. Likely a power meter, or an Edge 5 or 8 series.
I’d get the 920xt to replace my aging forerunner! Thanks!
4iiii Power meter.
4iiii’s precision power meter so I can really need out after rides :)
I will definitely wait for the Fenix 4.
Would like a Garmin Weight Scale, but didn’t buy it for myself because I didn’t want to explain why I “needed” it to my wife.
I need new garmin bike computer!
Tacx Vortex Smart to replace my 15 year old Nashbar trainer. Thanks Ray!
I think I would replace my Garmin 910 with the 235, or maybe a set of gear I need
Powertap P1 so I can pace myself during races.
I would put the money towards a Garmin edge 1000 as my old 800 has said “no more”
Garmin Edge 520. The trusty 500 has become buggy and not pairing with my peripherals anymore.
I would get garmin or polar bike computer
I’d put it towards a power meter, probably a pedal based one…
4iiii precision to finally see the numbers :)
Fenix 3 HRM cause a Garmin 500 doesn’t do everything
I would get a fenix watch, or a power meter
Thanks for the contest
TS
Would be great to upgrade to a Garmin 920!
I’d love a new Garmin 520, because it’s a great computer for training and racing. But, in reality I’m sure I can afford to but my own so maybe best to give back to someone more deserving if I should win.
I do all my indoor training on a Concept 2 erg at the moment and although I feel there’s cross over I do always wonder whether training for cycling on an indoor bike would actually be better.
So I guess an indoor trainer, I’d love a watt bike.
I would get a Garmin fenix 3 bc I want the connectivity, everyday usage, and increased battery life over my 910t
4iiii power meter!
I would wait until after the CES to pre-order something new :)
I would go for the polar a360 for my wife and the m450 for myself :-) great giveaway !
dear Santa, I wanted a power meter this year so I could be the KOM in my strava “neighborhood “. Maybe the powertap pedals or hub.
I’d get myself a garmin 630, a nice replacement for my 610
Well I’m not even sure what I’d want to get, but I’m sure I would find something clever. See what I did there?
I would like a power meter to train smarter and also use my indoor dumb trainee better with Zwft.
A 4iii’s power meter for “the girl” in my household
A Wahoo Ticker because my Garmin Strap has started to go crazy !
Could use a power meeter for my CX
I’d upgrade to a Garmin 630 or Fenix, or maybe go down the GoPro route. I could do with a crapton of socks though…
Garmin Edge 520 to use it with a smart trainer
I would like to get the Garmin Edge 520 for my upcoming 2-week training camp on Mallorca and the Gopro Hero 4 Session because those two products would smoothly add up to the 500 bucks giveaway. Cheers and Happy New Year!
I will get a Fenix 3 because of the look and to use it everyday.
I would definitely get a GPS running watch like the Garmin 630 so that I can finally replace my phone/run keeper ap on my phone!
I want to step up training – looking for power meter … 4iiii
Garmin 520 als my old one sucks
Hi, I never win anything, but keep trying…
I would love the new Garmin Fenix to help me kill the Ironman Barcelona
Jason
Powermeter!
Would like the Garmin tri and swim HRM or maybe a new scale
FR920xt, for improved running training.
4iiii power meter. That’s it!
Wahoo ELEMNT, because I currently own Polar V650 and have been somewhat disappointed with that.
KICKR trainer so I could give it to my friend so we could ride in Zwift Island together even though we live in different states
I think I would like to get a go-pro or garmin varia for my commute to work.
I would love the Garmin 520. Need something to replace my 500.
Powermeter
Garmin fr235 please!
garmin 520 for log my rides instead of my phone
A Garmin Forerunner 920XT for triathlons.
Since I never owned a GPS watch I would wish for a Garmin Fenix 3 based on an all-inclusive sports watch that I also can have at my job.
I’d probably go for a FR230 for my wife, or Fenix 3 for myself.
Why? Why not?!
I’d go for a 4iiii’s power meter! Now that I got a pair of race wheels, I’ve been wanting to switch from my powertap to crank-based power so that I can still have a power meter when racing.
Vivosmart HR, because Santa ignored all my hints
I would love the Garmin 630 . I am a gadget fan!
An Edge 520 and a Saris rack so that I could go exploring a little further afield.
I would most likely get myself a 920xt
I’ll top it up to buy powertap P1.
I would get a power meter, probably the powertap pedals.
Garmin Forerunner 920XT Multisport Fitness Watch
– Starting to get big into my running and having the ability to accurately track my training would be great.