Last Day – Today Friday! Deals end today, here’s your massive list of sports tech deals on Amazon Prime Days 2025! This includes the Garmin Epix for just $459, and the Fenix 8 for $100 off. The Apple Watch Ultra 2 Titanium for $645, the GoPro Hero 13 Black for $329, smart trainers, drones, action cams, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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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 2024 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 910xt for me, so I can do ultras with just 1 watch.
I want a Garmin 520 to replace my old bike computer.
Oh boy! I wanna win a Garmin Fenix 3!!!! I hate my plastic garbage gps they I have right now!
I would very much like to get a power meter, it is really missing on my new bike..
I would get a Garmin Phenix 3 to replace my Forunner 210 with broken lap button.
I’ll get the Polar V800 to upgrade from the M400. Thanks!
Quarq Road Power Meter Crankset to improve my time trialling abilities.
I would go for the BSX Insight, as I try to optimize my run performance for the next tri season :)
Merry Christmas. Would love a Wahoo Kickr!
With the addition of foot pod support, I would most likely purchase a Fenix 3 sapphire.
I would get Garmin FR630, This would be an upgrade for running from my Garmin triathlon watch.
I would get a 4iiii precision power meter. Why? I would like to take my training to the next level. I ride a Kurt kinetic with virtual power during winter, but I would like to have comparable numbers during summer as well.
I’d get a PowerMeter for my MTB to train by watts as on my roadbikes…
A GoPro HERO4 Black link to clevertraining.com
A GoPro hero 4 silver to document my ride across Europe.
Fenix3 would look wonderful on my wrist
I’d love to pick up a power meter to go with my new Edge 520.
I really wanted the Garmin 520, but didn’t get it.
Some power meter, but I don’t know which one … :-)
i want the Garmin 235 and some socks, probably a lot of socks
4iiii power meter. I want in 2016 start training with a power meter!
If I were to win I would choose the 4iiii power meter! To help me in my training for my first Ironman at Mont Tremblant this summer.
I would probably use it to offset the cost of a wahoo kicker. I’m tired of my kinetic road machine!
Running shoes. Lots of shoes. I go through these like through candy :-)
Garmin Fenix 3 for me. Really need to upgrade from my women’s Ambit (an auction site bargain!).
Although the new power meter pedals are tempting too…
The Fenix 3. I’m a thriathlete wannabe and I think this watch would be great for me training.
I’d take a Virb XE to record my runs and rides, and a pair of Oakley Holbrook shades to look good while doing so!
What to choose, what to choose?
More than likely the Garmin Forerunner 630 or the BSX Insight.
I would get a garmin virb xx in order to film my various activities.
A new GPS running watch, something like fenix 3 would be cool i guess ..
Garmin 920XT
I’ve been thinking of getting a bike trainer but I should be saving money. This could be the solution
Garmin fr630 because I want more numbers from my running watch.
A Power meter so I can improve my bike. And because I am part number-loving engineer geek…
I would like an FR 630 as a replacement for my 610
I would pick up a new Garmin or Polar GPS watch.
I’d love me some Forerunner!
Looking at the 235 myself but I’m guessing 500$ would get me more towards the 620 :D
Would love to have a power meter for my CX bike :)
I’d get the Garmin Forerunner 630.
I’ve just got back into running regularly after a year or so off. I want to get back into the swing of things and qualify for Boston in the next few years.
Garmin Fenix 3!!
A new garmin watch of some type TBD.
My choice would be the 4iiii Precision power meter. I recently transferred my SRM from my race bike to another as I wanted to try shorter crank arms. The change was a good one but I have been left with no PM on the race bike.
I’d get the Garmin Edge 1000. My girls gets annoyed that I’m stealing her Mio when she’s not looking :).
stages power meter, to feed the data nerd in me!
Simple…. The Fenix 3
Thanks Santa!
I’d get two Garmin 500 – for me and my husband. Or, maybe, one Garmin 500 and two Scosche RHYTHM+
I’ll get myself a a Kinetic Road trainer!
Either a forerunner 235 or an Edge 520. I can’t decide! I mainly cycle and have a very capable 500 but the option of local maps is very tempting for the odd time I get lost. I also run now and again so a watch would be better than running with my Edge 500 in my hand!
Would either put it towards a Wahoo KICKR or maybe an edge 520 to replace my 800. Final decision will depend on the weather that day – it’s been too nice to think about riding indoors.
I would probably upgrade from the Garmin 225 to the 235 or 630.
Thanks for the opportunity!
Fenix 3 or other multisport watch. To track my skiing, bike and gym workouts. I could use an activity tracker with an optical hr monitor (to track my resting HR).
Woooooooooooow!! I’m sport gadget addicted and a new power meter ll be amazing!!
Edge 520 so I can replace the lashed up forerunner that is strapped to my handlebars.
Wahoo elemnt bike computer
A Garmin fenix3 would definitely be nice !!
I’d purchase a Garmin Forerunner 235 and an Edge 520. Right now I’m using a Forerunner 410 for running and cycling….and it is not an optimal solution.
Would take fenix3 because it’s the badest!
Felix 3 to help train for a half marathon and kick my brothers-in-law’s butts
A Garmin Fenix 3 for me.
A power meter for my Domane! I will look over your reviews again to choose which one.
I would like to get the Garmin Fenix 3. That is finally a device that you can wear as a “normal” watch.
A bicycle computer from Garmin. Need to decide which one though. Still some time to think between now and my name is drawn :)
A dual leg power meter – it is about time!
One of the cool new Fenixs for my husband. I know he is keeping an eye on those ones.
just a garmin 520, that;s all
The Forerunner 920, so I can track my competition.
Got enough gadgets to swing a cat at but my winter lights are a bit on the dim side. So that is probably what I’d go for.
The Garmin Fenix 3 would be very nice. It is à bautifull watch, The reason why …. :) my wive was not confinced that I really neem one. I can live without one (which of course is true). ;-)
I was looking forward a power meter. Instead I got a pair of socks and a jersey.
I would get a Garmin 920xt to replace my 310xt!
I’d get a Garmin 235 because I’m a sports tech junkie who wants to have the latest cool gear. I would fill out the rest of the money with a ton of running socks, because I’m too cheap to buy nice ones on my own.
I’d love a Forerunner 630 with HRM, because I’m fat and need to get back into running. The running metrics on the 630 would really help, cuz I love my metrics!
Garmin Vector 2S powermeter right pedal upgrade, because I have the left pedal already.
It has to be a new shiny power meter. I’d plump for a Stages pls.
I need a power meter for my TT bike. This would REALLY help. Thanks
A Tack Neo. I desperately need a new trainer ;)
Garmin Fenix 3 for use with training and running in obstacle course races. In addition, calculation of recovery would be a nice, added bonus.
Would probably buy a Stages for my CX-bike (which is used a lot during winter training).
Powertap P1s
After having started using the Wahoo Kickr at my local cycling studio and seeing the resultant increase in FTP and overall form due to its use with Sufferfest videos, riding without power is out of the question now!
I would get the Fenix 3. One can never have too many watches
I’d get an Edge 520 because my old computer is basically shot.
Fenix3 – Realised this holiday how powerful a barometric altimeter is
I’d like a cycling power meter to improve my training.
This is easy, bike trainer. Which one would depend on how deep my pockets are after the first $500.
I would go for a new garmin forerunner, my bulky forerunner 350 is old enough to retire :)
Garmin FR630, because tired running with my phone ;)
Watteam PowerBeat to run on my tri-bike, with my Fenix 3.
I would choose a Suunto Ambit 3!!! of course!!
The 920xt would be super sweet. Swim HR is still on the desired list!
Thanks Ray
Fenix 3. To finally upgrade from 310XT.
I’d get a Garmin 520 to go along with my winter roadie clothes, and then actually be able to navigate the back roads of Flanders!
The BSX! Basically because I’m courious about it but don’t really need it in real life so this is the only chance to get one. :)
An ambit Traverse graphite
Garmin Index Smart Scale. Hopefully it’ll be the post Christmas kickstart I need!
powertap pedals and I would figure out how to get zwift to stop dropping connection.
A Fenix3 would cover all my sport and outdoor activities, and would be a worthy replacement for my aging FR305.
Powertap P1 Pedals, no reason needed :)
Tacx Vortex Smart. I would like to train at night.
BSX Gen 2 looks very interesting :)
I’d have to replace my old Soleus GPS watch. Get something a little more new, I believe!