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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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!
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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!
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.. I need this!
No hiding with a Smart trainer….
Mmmmm wintertraining mmmm
Thank you Ray for these giveaways!
I want it!
Much appreciated, Ray
Yahooo!!
It would be cool to have one.
Because the GF will love to have me riding on the living room :)
Does it fly?
Thanks!
Here it is! I was hoping you’d be giving one of these away! I’d REALLY like to win this!
Ray you da man!
This is the best gift ever. Yes please.
Nice!
I want it so badly…
Please God, please!
Furry hare?
That’s gonna make my bike look like a Jawa junkyard.
This is a great trainer!!!
It’s gonna be a long Night!
Pick me!
“Never tell me the odds”
Awesome trainer
I would really like to win this and use it in the cold and wet Netherlands
cool
ok that’s cool (and expensive)
Haha ? prefer the fries
DC you’re the man! Cheers!
A star wars aircraft for traîner… Well of course I want it !
I had to sleep!
Finally no more excuses during winter.
Let’s do this!
Simple. Got a Kickr. Got divorced. Got a new girlfriend. She needs a trainer for the winter, so we can Zwift together. *crosses fingers.
Awesome!
I don’t even own a bike… but I guess it would be a good motivation to buy one…
who doesn’t want a new trainer
I would be happy to help you with that ;)
Love giveaway extravganza!!
Wow Thanks!!!
Eight times a charm!
I’d love this for Ironman training
Wow, that had be awesome for my training!
Please, please please.
May the Force be with you!
What a Giveaway!
That would be perfect for my bike !
please let me win this
Very nice!
This is the big kahuna!!
Wow!!
I need this, but then I’ve needed everything you have posted so far.
Imagine you win all the giveaways ?
Awesome bit of kit
Will fit exellent into my basement, eh… training studio :)
OMG. Yes please.
This is what I need for my winter training.
Would be great to replace my old tacx
That one would be very nice!
There is a very slim chance of me winning this!
Wowser
In!
Looks good!
Ohhh fancy
winter is coming
magical is my middle name
Why not?
Yay yay awesome giveaway!
WOW! I don’t know what to say O_O
Luck, come to me.
A dream would come true.
Me please
cool deal
Nice one!
That would be nice!
Aw… this will make me so happy it will make me smile a lot and give friendly gestures to unhappy people
Sweet
Cool. My bike has a flat, so this solves that!
Oh yeah!
Would love to ride indoors during the cold winter months.
That is top banana
Oh, yes. Please
Very nice
Nice….#9…thanks Ray!
This would be fantastic, all my noise problems solved!
Woo hoo!
Never hurts to try!
Fingers crossed!
I need this in my life!
Sweet trainer!
would love to win this
I wonder what the odds are of winning multiple giveaways?
Yes Please!
So need this!
If anyone needs a trainer it is overweight me!
This is the trainer I need to improve my performance. Thanks Ray.
Tacx neo gives me wings!
Awesome.
Thanks for offering tbis
Ohh – so much suffering can be had on this beast! Please pick me!