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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.
I would pick either Edge 520 or Wahoo ELEMNT as I dont really own real bike computer (using Ambit2 now). And some clothes/accessories for what would be left of the $500 :-P
A Garmin Edge 1000 would be a great addition to my bike and be able to replace my very old Garmin.
I would go for a Garmin Forerunner 230, a good looking running watch with decent specs fit for a better runner :)
Can’t find my HRM strap. Scosche Rythm not available in Norway so need to order online abroad unless I win here.
I’d get a Pioneer power meter. I currently have a Stages which works fine but would like to dig more into data. I’m a geek and I think that the Pioneer is just the one providing more data!
I would get a garmin forerunner 630 or a Fenix 3 to give to my brother so that my brother can have one to train with and benefit from. I would get him one, but I don’t have enough money to.
i’ve been anxious to get a power meter – this would help to make that happen. probably the 4iiii since the review got me excited. thanks ray!
Fenix3 because it’s time to change my 305 bought in 2006!!!
I would buy a Garmin Fenix 3 as I smashed my current one in a mountain bike accident.
I would probably get the Garmin fenix3 to replace my worn-out 310xt. I’ve been wanting a watch with both the ability to download a course to the watch and get accurate elevation. The fenix does both and has a long battery life too!
I’d like the Kickr Snap so that my wife can use my KK Road Master at the same time and we can train together. Also, I’m dying for the ERG resistance! I’ll pay for the difference :) Happy Holidays!
I’d like a Fenix3 as it looks the most badass of all the Garmin watches!
The BSX Gen2 Insight will make me faster!
I would get a garmin forerunner 630 or a fenix 3 if I won this giveaway so that I could give it to my brother. That way, he could train and benefit from it. I want to get him one, but they cost too much for me to buy.
Probably try out the Garmin Forerunner 235 because…..optical HR is everything, right?!
Powertap P1 pedals for me – already bought my Fenix3 through Clever.Training.com.
One of the high-end Garmin watches for my fiancee (Fenix 3 or 9XX); her choice.
I think I’d go for the Garmin 920XT. It’d be pretty great for all my tri needs.
Polar V800 because I don’t have the green for it myself!
In the netherlands we have sinterklaas. We did not ask for presents, still we got some. Mine was rapped in used paper. The box had already been opened and inside i found a Bluetooth selfy stick, which is kinda nice. Only my (oldisch) smartphone could not connect to the bluetooth. Not very usefull eh!
My brothers smartphone connected with no problems so i swapped it with his present, 3 disposable shavers.
But he, when i go swimming i won’t worry about drag. My body has never been so free of hair.
I would get the garmin epix for going out on activities (running, biking) with the cartography capacity being useful to find your way back.
Dual leg power meter!!
I’d get new underpants, you can never have enough underpants….oh and maybe a Garmin HRM raise the odds of finding one when I am ready to head out and just cannot locate where I put it.
I’d get a 920xt watch for my tri training
Power meter please :-)
I would love to buy a good Tacx or similar so I can beet my friends on Zwift this winter! :)
The 235. I hate HR straps…
A power meter? I would to start training with power for the upcoming road season.
Hi DC,
I would like to get 4iiii to get more from bire from bike trainings.
Thanks.
I would get the new Fenix3 because I want a watch that will do everything.
A new FR920XT would really go a long way in my tri training for next year … Happy New Year!
I’d upgrade my running watch to the Garmin 630 or get the Vivoactive or Vivosmart HR (depending on Ray’s review of the VSHR).
Fenix 3. Been after one for ages!
i would go for a fenix 3
My wife gave me a book about Mr. Zatopek. Very nice. With this credit I can replace my Fenix 2 with something new :-)
I’ll go a new Fenix3. Need an upgrade form my 910XT. Or a new Edge 520.
Fenix 3 baby!
I think I’d get a Garmin Edge 520 cycling computer. My Cateye Solar, cc-2000 is getting a little long in the tooth.
I would like à new gps watch, cause my old disappeared Wien i ran trail last week.
Forruneer 920XT
for running.
Garmin 630 because i will run my firt marathon on 2016.
I’m training for my first Ironman and would love a Cyclops Fluid trainer
New bike trainer, avoiding the ice and snow.
I’d get a 520 as my first bike computer
Garmin 630. I only run and I have a mental kick about not having the newest and coolest item, even when I don’t understand everything it is telling me. WIth the leftover change I might get the wife the vivosmart HR since I can now preorder it there.
A Garmin 920xt because my 310xt has bit the dust.
The Garmin Fenix 3 would be great / zou fantastisch zijn!
Of course Garmin Fenix 3. I would like to renew my only-for-running FR220!
I’d like the Garmin Varia bike lights for my friend. He is an avid cyclist who bikes in southwest PA and is a rare breed there. The lights will make him much more visible while he trains for the New England Classic Tour de Cure 7 day ride he does every year for the American Diabetes Association.
No sport gadget for me this year, hence the fact that I try to win this giveaway!
4iiii power meter. I would love to start trainning with power and get stronger/faster.
Thanks!!
If chosen, I would go with the Fenix 3. An all-in-one that I can wear at work? Yes Please. Thank You!
Garmin Vector, trying to move to the next level in my bicycling on the way to qualifying for Kona one day.
Forerunner 630 for me! Sadly my much older model has reached the end of its life and I could definitely do with the boost to improve my times!
I would like a new 920XT to replace to one I destroyed on a bike crash.
Fenix 3 seems to be the gadget of the year, particularly when it comes with the new white option.
I want a Garmin Epix!
Hey… I have a Garmin Forerunner question…First… Your indepth reviews help me tremendously !!! Thank you so much. I am about ready to purchase a Forerunner 235. I am pretty set on the model, due to my focus on endurance running… Love 1/2 marathons and 10ks… I noticed your sponsor store has it in stock along with Amazon… I want to support your cause, but I also would like quick shipping… Will Clever Training ship quickly…? And would that help your review process …etc
Thank you so much!!!
CMG
Lisbon Falls, Maine
I would get the 4iiii Precision Power Meter, living in NYC makes it very difficult to cycle outdoors in the winter, a power meter would elevate my training in preparation for my first Tri (Syracuse 70.3)
I would like the Garmin 630 and a Scosche Ryhthm+ HRM to help me train better for my next Marathon in May…
I’d like to have a GoPro camera.
I’d get a Fenix 3 or a Gamin Edge 1000
Fenix 3 for the new triathlon season!
Yeah, the Wahoo KICKER or perhaps a nice power meter for the bike, neither of which made it under my tree this year. Happy new year everyone.
I’d be adding something to my trainer collection. Tacx Vortex Smart comes to mind or Elite Muin… something that makes spinning the legs a bit more interesting
Got the Garmin Forerunner 920 XT while the Fenix 3 was originally on my mind
I would go for a Garmin Forerunner 235. I’ve been using a Garmin Forerunner 305 for many years (biking and running) and like it a lot. I went on a run with a friend a couple of days ago, he let me try his Forerunner 220. I’m sold…definitely time for an upgrade.
I would like to get a power meter for my bike. This will be great for training in 2016!
I would buy a power meter
4iii power meter would be great!
I would go fo Tacx Vortex Smart. Bike trainer is something I miss a lot currently And Vortex is probably something right for me.
A Garmin 1000 because I’ve bought a polar V650 and I’m tired to wait for the tracking update
it’s about time for a new edge 1000 or some other toy!
Garmin Edge 1000 would be great for next season.
I’d take an HRM-Swim and HRM-Tri bundle, because I need new HR straps… Beyond that, a few random pieces of apparel possibly.
A fenix 3 for trailrunning and biking
I would get some powertap chainrings because I am building up a new ride and need a great powermeter to go with it.
Tacx Vortex!
I surely would get one of those watches with integrated HR, either Garmin or tomtom.
I would get a Fenix 3, so I can compare with my current Polar V800
I’ll get a Garmin fenix 3 to replace my Garmin Forerunner 305, because it’s time to renew !! 2015 this year alone has accompanied me in 6 UltraTrails of 100km .
A garming edge 1000 for my new merida reacto
A Garmin FR630 is tops on my list. Interested in the new features v. my FR610 (which has served well for over 3 years).
I’d love to get Fenix 3 :)
Looking to get a replacement for my Motoactv, which I still love.
Pedal power meter so I can switch between bikes
Forerunner 225 so I can finally ditch the HR straps!!!!
Cycling GPS from Garmin as I don’t have any :)
If I were selected for the $500 giveaway I would get the Garmin Forerunner 920XT Multisport Fitness Watch with the swimming HR monitor!
I have signed up for the 1/2 Ironman Chattanooga in May and would love to be able to use this during the event.
I participated in it last year and used a different brand device and it cost me valuable minutes during transition from swim to bike and bike to run.
Oh well, fingers crossed i guess!
Jeff Lofgren
I would up my game with a power meter for outdoor power training.
The Garmin 630 or 920 would be very nice. Good luck!
I’d like to have a FR 630 because it is just amazing for me based on your review.
I would love a help towards the 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter. Just started working with power on the hometrainer and I am loveing it so far. Hope a powermeter will give me the same joy outdoors.
Think I would use it for bike computer or a Fenix
I’d go for the Mio Alpha 2 or even their new products they will announce at the CES2016.
I’d fancy the Swimovate PoolMate 2 or PoolMate Live or HR :D
Thank you for all your hard work.
Fenix 3 would be nice, so I could retire my (very) old watch :)
well Ray, that’s not very difficult: a new forerunner or fenix3 as my current one is a Forerunner 305 from 2009 or so..
best wishes!
Daniel
I’d totally get a 920XT ‘cuz I need something that isn’t ridiculous to wear 24/7.
Assuming it’s possible to deliver to Canada, that is :)
Bought a Fenix 3 from Clever Training during their black friday sale…..with a $500 gift card i would surely add a powermeter.
Thank you for the site!!!
4iiii, I think. Need to get into the power world for better details on training.
I would get a garmin 920xt because I don’t have a watch to track my workouts. Go big or go home :)