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5 Easy Steps To The Site
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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 get a Fenix 3. Been hoping to get one for a long time, but just can’t spare the cash.
I’d get the Garmin scale so I can start loosing weight and track it in the new year (my wife would like it too).
I would get Garmin Vector 2s Pedals because Zwift has got me hooked on power.
I would get the Garmin Forerunner 235. I like that it doesn’t have a heart rate chest strap.
I’d get the Powertap C1. I broke a spoke 6 months ago on my powertap wheel and have been powerless ever since.
I wanted a new tri bike.That did not work out.
Phoenix3 Sapphire!!!!!
I just signed up for my second marathon and want to upgrade from my current Forerunner 10 to either the Forerunner 230 or 235. I’ve never had an activity tracker and think it could be a good option.
Definitely want a Kickr.
Hi, I would buy a Garmin footpod for my Forerunner 15, in order to see my cadence data
A Forerunner 630 because it is time to move beyond my Adidas Micoach Pacer and enter the next age of running devices
The Garmin Fenix was on my wish list and hubby didn’t come through. Right now while training I use my Note 4 with Endomondo to keep track of workouts. I’d prefer a less bulky alternative and something I can also use for swimming. I LOVE the rose gold Fenix and if I don’t win this, I’ll have to wait until the Fenix goes on sale.
I think I would purchase a Fitbit Aria scale. I’m a data junkie but my scale is far from reliable, so this would be a great daily use purchase!
Garmin Edge 520, an upgrade to my bike.
fenix3 to have a new toy to use!!!
fenix3 to have a new toy to use!!!
I’d buy Garmin Vector pedals so I could train with power for my next season.
I’d use it to go towards a power meter, you can never have enough data!
I would love the Fenix 3, my birthday is coming up!
I’d get a gopro hero 4! Do it so I can video cycling and just for any and all adventures
Garmin scales so I can get lean.
I would purchase a Fenix 3. I could then gift my Ambit2 to my wife. I appreciate your hard work, Ray.
4iiii power meter. I need to see the power!
I’d get a new fluid or smart trainer. My magnetic trainer is soooooo loud!
I would get a kurt kinetic road machine because it’s so much easier to watch kids and train while in one spot than while moving.
Rose Gold Fenix3!
Garmin 635 because I like to review lots of data.
Forerunner 235. I’ve been waiting to upgrade from my Forerunner 15 for a while now. The wrist HRM is so enticing, and it would also make it somewhat easier to record my bike rides.
More than likely a nice new Fenix 3 which would mean an old hand me down used and sweaty fenix 2 for my wife :)
I’d really like a smart trainer (500 is half way to a kicker), mainly because I am getting a bit tubby after all this holiday food
A good heart rate monitor, some new shoes, LED light for early morning running…basic stuff that I can’t seem to find the extra money for!
Well, I’d really like a 4iiiii power meter. But I have a diving trip coming up in the spring, and a GoPro hero has always seemed like an indulgence…
I would get the Tacx Vortex Cycle Trainer.
I don’t have a trainer now so this would be a massive upgrade!
I would go for the Quarq Sram XX1 power meter, just to give my training that extra boost.
I would get a forerunner 235 to replace my ancient forerunner 205!
definitely a BSX Gen2 Insight because everyone needs one
Hoping to get a GPS watch!!
Honestly I would just get gear. Shoes, socks, jerseys, stuff like that. OK, maybe a GPS Watch.
I would nab a fenix 3 and take some sweet hikes with my two and a half year old daughter! Daddy daughter dates!
Brad
For me a nice isuunto ambit 3
Or a running equipment
Thanks
I would apply that money to a smart trainer.
I’d use the generous gift to travel the world. Spend a year traveling to visit all the shrinking glaciers. But in all seriousness, I’d get some new CrankBrothers pedals and a new pair of road and mountain cycling shoes. It would be a festivus miracle!
I would get a Garmin 320 for my wife and a Vivosmart HR for myself. Wife needs a new running watch and I need a 24/7 HR tracker that’s actually waterproof.
Definitely a Garmin 235. Everything I want in a running watch, and nothing I don’t
I would use the gift certificate for a new Garmin Fenix 3 or a Garmin Forerunner 235. I need it to replace my Garmin 310X that I lost while hiking.
I’d get a Polar M400 to replace my old Forerunner 110.
GoPro
I would purchase the new 4iiii power meter – right side to enjoy both left and right side power.
Tacx Vortex Smart – that will motivate me train on my bike more often than my current sub-$100 trainer :)
I would get a Kickr just bc you never can have enough trainers in an apartment.
A power meter would be a sweet upgrade to my bike and my riding.
First, I’d buy a Clever Training T-shirt because my husband got one for free and won’t give it to me. Then I would probably have to buy some fun toys for him too
I’d appreciate a running watch. Thanks for the opportunity.
BSX Gen2 Insight. Need to train better at threshold pace
4iii precision power meter because I want power
The Garmin Forerunner 225. I’d go for this over the 235 because like you talked about in their reviews, the 225 has great optical HR monitoring, which is really important to me.
Dollars towards powertap P1 pedals. Thx. for a great site Ray!
I would get a Withings Smart Body Analyzer, a Polar Smart speed and Cadence sensor and a pair of running shoes.:)
A GoPro for my sailing adventures!
A Suunto Ambit 3 to replace the aging Garmin 310XT workhorse :) Thanks Ray!
Maybe the 4iiii’s Precision – definitely it’s going to be a power meter
I guess, I’d have to go with the 4iiii Precision Power Meter.
thanks!
I would debate on upgrading from my polar m400 to something newer or just get a Scocshe Rhythm+ and a second pair of shoes.
I would buy and use the living shit out of the garmin fenix 3. I am a collegiate xc runner and competitive swimmer and training everyday. it would take my training to the next level. it also is a badass looking accessory and lifestyle gadget. maybe it sounds cliche but it would change my life. fingers crossed.
920 XT. Because I “need” one.
I’d love the new fenix 3
I want a SRAM Red Quarq powermeter to measure my efforts
Probably get a new garmin watch (to replace the one that died on me) and the Wahoo trainer desk if available and able to ship to Canada.
Perhaps a Garmin FR630 for the upcoming marathon season
i wanted a Fenix3 Sapphire to replace my aging 910XT
I would get the Garmin fr235 to help me train for the next Melbourne OxFam 100km event.
Possibly a TomTom Spark Cardio with Music to cut down on one extra piece of stuff to carry
Then I would need a good pair of wireless headphones to match
Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year
a new garmin, my old 310xt starts to fail
garmin 920xt because my 310 is looking pretty bulky and takes too long to GPS lock!
the new garmin 3 to replace my old 310xt
Garmin Edge 520,
because I’ve been biking for a year but still haven’t picked up a cycling computer yet
I’d get a wahoo kickr because having a 2 year old really cuts down my riding time outdoors!
A Garmin 920xt! For my upcoming year of giving triathlon a go!
I’d love an activity tracker with smart notifications. And some new headphones to listen to serial!
I need the latest optical CupCakery’s i7 power meter for my bluetooth neon shoes otherwise my life will be ruined.
Awesome reviews Ray!! I look to you for all the insights on the latest sport tech (aka toys).
I’m looking for a power meter setup and keen to give the 4iiii-precision kit a go so $500 would be a great contribution to those for me. Happy new year mate.
Garmin Fenix 3 , YES YES YES , Love it
I’d love to get my hands on a fenix3 so that my girlfriend can have my forerrunner 220 ;-)
I would go for the Edge 520 or is a “+” version with more memory for maps just around the corner?
I do need new socks.
I would go for a power meter or an action camera
A fénix 3 for sure, or not?
Bike computer for my new bike…wahoo or garmin 520!
Garmin Forerunner 235 – it’s time to switch from phone to real running device
The Garmin 520 because the 510 is just too big!
i’ll get a Fenix3 than, like the looks and would love it for hikes
garmin Fenix 3, for hiking and some tri’s
got a nice pair of running shoes from my girlfriend as a combined gift for birthday, christmas and new year. Not going to lie, happy with it. :)
I would go for a new trainer, to improve my bike riding indoors.
That will most likely be a power meter.
A garmin fr230, need it to get back to running!
DCR,
I enjoy your in-depth product reviews and comparisons. I would like to win the Garmin Fenix 3 sapphire because I think it’s currently the most extensive training / activity tracker available. I regret getting multiple devices that don’t work with each other. The Fenix 3 will allow me to tie in cycling with my other workout activities.
Why do I want a stages power meter? So that I can train more efficiently using the latest technology of power meters without bursting my budget
I could really do with a new GPS watch since my FR230 has already spent more time with Garmin than it has spent on my wrist…
I will use in the Francigena path and for replace the 910xt
My bike need the super electronic Garmin Edge 1000 ;-) Thx dcrainmaker !