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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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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Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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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.
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!
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.
Great
Yes please!
Wahoooo
neo
In like Flynn
I need a trainer
Awesome trainer!
Have the old one, replacement would be great!
This could make me fast
DCR rocks!
Hang on! Lionel Sanders i’m coming for you
I need it!!!
Nice!
Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far away…
We’ll have to do a diapers giveaway for you and the Girl!
Yes please :)
This one is for me, please!
I volunteer as tribute, don’t hurt these good people I will take the pain of indoor session I will sacrifice myself. But don’t hurt these people with you torture device
I need it!
I could take it without problems, ;)
I need this in my life :)
I live in the Netherlands. Calculating the time difference, I think now is the right time to leave a message.
Yes yes me
Please let it be me!
Yeeees, I need one!
Go on, go on, go on
Will ich.
Its fantastic gift :-)
Nice
I’m feeling LUCKY!
Yes! Again, thanks for doing this.
hells yea
*Drooling*
Awesome! :-D
Great gear.
Me pleeeeeeeeeaaaasssse
Wow great giveaway!
I need something that is quiet!!
Looks incredible! As always, thanks for all you do, DCR!
Yeah baby!
winter training would be saved in cold Germany, please, would love it
Please please please!
The force is strong with this one.
Wow!
This is awesome!!!
Great job – thanks!
Sure beats the heck out of my dumb trainer. Would love to have a smart one.
Me me me!! p.s. keep up the good work!
Tacx, tacx, tacx :)
Want!!
Thanks!
Yes, please!
Just sitting here spinning my wheels and going nowhere fast!
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The pain cave would really look nice with this
Yes please!
This looks excellent. Would love one!
It`s getting better and better. Thanks
Me please!
That would come in handy for the winter!!
Winner winner chicken dinner :-)
That looks awesome.
cool
Extravaganza!
I want wings on my trainer!
This would be fun!
With all the rain over here riding indoors for the change would be nice
Replacement for my rollers? :)
Big want!
Woooweeeee…..
This looks so much better than any other trainer!
ooooooh… shiny!
I am in!
Yes please!
I would like to win
so late to the giveaway this year
Hope ill be the winner
Best Extravaganza evr!
This could come in handy.
Waauw
Very cool
This would be great for the winter!
yes please
Woot!
Woop
Amazing giveaway. One of these would be awesome.
Súper
Awesome
Nice!
Love cycling
Wahoooox2
Nice and quiet…
So much awesomeness!
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Please
I’m in
need
my kickr is too loud
Star wars fan! please choose meee
bombastic giveaway!