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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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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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.
This would be amazeballs!
Beautiful machine
Yes!
want one of these!
Yes please!
Yes please
Eager to win.
Looks smart
OMG!! I want this so bad!
Thanks in advance :)
Yes please ?
Wow… that would suit in my cave, after relocating to DC!
Trainer me Ray!
I want that Star Wars thingy!
Yes please!!!
I want this!!! ;-)
summertime and trainers can go together
Tac one on me
love the trainer
Pick me!!
Cool stuff dude
Quiero uno!
Great one
Cheese. Pizza with cheese.
Nice! Thank you for a great site.
me! me!
Awesome trainer!
It is dam cold down here near the Southern Alps of New Zeland. This is something I could use so I can put my mates to the sword.
Seriously need!
I can use this :)
Hello from Vancouver
Winter in Canada are long ! !!
absolutely want this!!
ride, ride, ride
totally need this
On a trainer Far, far, away
Winter is upon.
Yes please
Holly Mother of cows! Awesome beast!
Yes please!
I might not be such a fatty if I had this
Winter is coming ;-)
Woohoo!
Ah just like the lotto! Thanks for the reviews!
Thanks for all!
Spinning!
Time for some spinning!
I look forward to donning the lycra and riding that baby
Yes please
Now this is nice!
Yes please! This sounds awesome.
Yes!!
Yes please!! Have been dying for a smart trainer but haven’t been able to justify the cost with a baby on the way. (Also considering it’s a bit difficult to ride with my current protruding midsection.) But it will make getting back in shape without needing a babysitter so much more fun!
One of the best!
Yes I’m ready for star wars!
Ok
Nice.
Awesome!
Sweet
ooohhh… winter rides
PLEASE
Please i want it!
dammmmm
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Great!
Oooooooooooh purty! :D
Wow! Would be wounderful for my training!!
This is awesome. Love it
Cool stuff. Nice for in the winter
i need this so Elijah ( my 8year old) and I can train on zwift together
It’s a beautiful day!
Upgrade from my kickr!!!
Suweeeeeeeet!
Yes please I would love a trainer
To infinity and beyond
It’s impressive how quickly the comment counts climbs on these posts
wow. just wow.
Me me me
This is awesome!
win win win!
Yes please!
Omg!
OMG! Yes
You’re the best!!!
My lucky day
I need this!!!
I am going to start setting an alarm for this…
Nice, definitely an upgrade if I win!
Yes please
I tried it at a demo session and it is awesome :-)
Yes please :-)
yes please!
Very very nice
Amazing
Would love to win this….
guess my neighbors would appreciate a bit less noise…
Please me! please me! please me!
Pick me!
Sign me up!
So you’re saying there’s a chance??
Got to love the pain of a turbo!