This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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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!
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.
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!
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.
Yes please ?
Very Nice! :)
Winter (training) is coming.
New apartment, new trainer!
This would help me a lot…. thanks Ray!
Tie Fighter or bike trainer? Either way, very cool.
Super nice trainer there.
yes Please
Yes!!!
Que!
Almost as expensive as the bike that would be going on it!
I need to upgrade my trainer !!
Me me me!!!!
I could use a new trainer.
Sweet stuff!
I love the star wars design
Yes please!
pick me pick me pick me hehehe
This would be awesome
Perfect Item for the current Bad wheather cobditions in Germany.
Yes please.
Amazing give-away, fingers crossed!
As good as a kickr?
I soooooo want this… This is the droid I’m looking for.
I need one of these … PLEASE!
ohh nice
Easy for training while staying at home with two small childern
Fantastic review, thanks for giving us all a chance to own this!
POWER!!
I really like this .
Want it but I hope it is pet and child safe.
No whammies!
I can’t believe that it’s possible ?
I’m totally in for this giveaway. Thank you.
How awesome
Totally awesome
Super!
this would go well in my basement!
You had me at Star Wars!!!
Si
Wow yes please.. ?
Need a new trainer!
Could be mine :D
Yes!
Me love you long time Ray!
Yay! Now I can play with my Husband
Ride On…
Nice birthday present.
i like it!
My room is ready and waiting for this baby.
Riding inside is boring.
Training, working, staying fit
Yeah, I need a new trainer :)
Yay!
Thanks
“I’ve got a bad feeling about this…”
Great Giveaways!!!!
Wow! so many people watching these pages
Good luck to everyone
OH WOW I WANT ONE!!! :)
And things are getting hotter as the website is getting slooooower.
winter power fun..
Don’t mind if I do…
Thanks for the giveaway
Astonishing
Spintastic!
Wow, That’s a lot of prize! All of our training is starting to pay off.
This is the greatest site on the internet.
What a great present!
I could really do with this, with two young kids!
Getting even better – fantastic!
I would like to have this.
Looks fun!
bring on the winter trainer blues
I had a black cat named Neo once. He was beautiful. Didn’t have no wings tho.
I want
It will definitively make me a better cyclist, especially for the winter season :-)
Uhhh, this would be nice!
Sweet site son
Yes please!
Looks pretty cool.
Wow!
Hope it will work with MTB othervise I have to buy a road bike…
Yes
I’d love one of these! It’s freezing cold and raining in New Zealand at the moment so this would be amazing
Heck yes! This is awesome! Although I guess it would kill all my good excuses for why I’m in terrible shape.
WOW
It’s winter here and I don’t really want to train outside!
Very nice.. would work well in my paincave. Riding by the clever training store with some friends on our weekly wing ride (to the red lion) around 6PM as well :)
I want this more than a power meter!
Omg, this would be the best will ever!!!
I’m waiting for it :)
Nice!
I have needs, Ray-bob…
WOW !! Perfect for a good training.
Et après l’effort, le réconfort …
… plus de honte à se faire une petite halte gourmande chez “Bertie’s” \(*-*)/
Pick me!
No whammies, no whammies, no whammies….
My neighbors will be very thankful!
This would be perfect for maintaining my summer form (still to come) through the misery of winter!
Please!! Pick me
Yes please!
Oh I would love this for my early morning winter trip training!