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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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.
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.
Stealthy ride.
Not bad :)
Nep… follow the white rabbit.
My wife and my newborn would be happy
Yeahhhh
One of these please
My trainer is dumb. Need this.
This would be perfect for winter training!
Wow! I could use this quiet trainer…
This would be an excellent bday gift
Smarter at training than I.
Maybe this would make riding the trainer more enjoyable?
I need a trainer!
I like the “you can get on it” part!
Ideal as winter is coming :)
Holy cow!!!
This is my entry :-)
would love to win this
Winter is coming…
Me me me me me
Would love to have this!!
Lovely!
Sounds great!
I want one!
Definitely yes please.
Hello Ray :)
Smart!
I can feel it, I’m gonna win!
Pick me! Pick me!
Oooh, shiny!
I’m still here!
Thanks!!
I’d love to win this one! It seems I’ve been entering these contests forever, it’s my turn to win now, right?
“It’s Magical!” :)
I’ve got nowhere to put it, but if I won, I’d find a way
Me me me!
if i am going to win something today I want it to be this!
Must have…
Oh wow. How’d you know what I wanted?! Please?!
yes
yes please.
whoop whoop
Not sure what I would do with it.. but sure, why not.
Please!
SWEET trainer!! Love!!
Please!!!!
oooohhhh Shinnyyyyy :-)
lets pray for luck
Yo – I love that Star Wars trainer!
Yes yes yeah ?
Winter is coming…. I need something to my mancave
No back tire???
Awesome!
This looks awesome
Need a trainer
This would be good for my basement.
WoW, amazing ! Really would love to win this one!
Thanks for the giveaway Ray. Have a great day!
Thanks for putting this together.
World of pain – yes please!
You won’t confuse me with this pro-fries anti-fries Empire style propaganda.. If Skywalker can put on 20 pounds without anyone complaining, so can I! Tell ‘m, Twiki!
Me me me!!!
I would love to have this
In it to win
Please, Please, Please
One Please!
Cool stuff!
This. Yes this!
nice!
I. Want. It. So. Badly.
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need to awaken my pedalling force
The best trainer !
The Force is strong with this giveaway!
Want it
But does it make margaritas?? I’ll take it! Thank you!!!
I would love this!
This would be a great addition to my arsenal!
No, for me !
Oh my goodness. Yes please.
Now that’s an amazing trainer!
Yes, please.
Nice!
generous of you, DC…
Awesome trainer. It would be a game changer for the winter training
This is the trainer I’m looking for!
Wow! A really true extravaganza!
Noicee!!!
I’m in! Thank you!
Training!!
Awesome
Winner winner chicken dinner
If I could win any of these, this would be my first choice!
Now this I can use!
Why not!
A little less spin and a little more real bike time.
looks good!
This is exactly what I need in my life!!!
Been looking to buy this trainer.
I’ll train with you if I win.