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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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
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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.
Woot!
This has got my interest ;-)
ohhhh yes.
Train me
Yes please!!
Ray, thanks for all you do. I could go for one of these too.
Even more goodness!
Cool Stuff do you have here!
Getting on a Tacx would make these southern hemisphere winters easier!
Whoa this one is exciting! Although I wish there was a device that forced me to get out of bed in the morning!
Looks good!
Yay!
Tacx Neo? Send one to me please:)
I’m getting fat. I need to train!
Extravaganza!!!!!
I guess you can give this prize to me…
I’m goo goo for the Tacx Neo!!!!!
Would love to have this for the long Canadian Rocky Mountain winters!
top level trainer
Yeah!
Zwift here I come
I’m in!
Would love to replace my rustbucket
If I can have it maybe I’ll start training myself.
Give away time, I’d love this!!!
Tacx me!
I need a new turbo… ?
Please!
That would be a nice addition to my living room!
I need to up my indoor ride!
would love to have this one!
Love this giveaway idea. Just one more reason why DC Rainmaker is my go to site before i buy ANYTHING.
I would love to win this – I could not bring myself to spend the money to buy one. But really wanted one !
Would be great for the winter season
What a prize!
Love it
Yes please!
Looks cool. Can’t wait to try it?!
Ohh yes ;)
Hoping to pull out a Win for Winter training.
Hola… i’d love to … ah you know what to do :D
Awesome
W.O.W. This would really help with winter training for my ironman.
bonne chance à tous!
Yes please
Would allow me to train at home whilst looking after my ill child and giving my wife some respite she needs!
That would make zwift so much better…
Love your work!
Thats cool
yes please.
Neo for me please!
Awesome trainer
Entry.
Yes please. That looks lovely.
DCR to the rescue!!
Yep, another lucky shot.
My bike would look great on that. Thx Ray.
Must have :)
Sweet
Must have must-have must have must have
MIAO!
This one is mine!
oh boy I could use a new trainer….
Don’t know how you do it ray, but great site and giveaway!
Train all day :-)
Nice
Me please!
Spin spin spin the black circle!
Yes please!
I would be nice to be win this lottery:)
I shall call it, the Tri-Fighter!
This is my dream trainer
Perfect for the pain cave
Tacx Neo, yes please!
Stronger and faster!
New trainer for the win!
Imagine how far I could go with this Tacx Neo, I’ve gone from 17stone 18months ago to 13 stone using a manual turbo trainer. This would turbo charge my weight loss and improve my performance.
Nice.
One for me please!
C’est fantastique :)
thanks for the chance!
A nice upgrade for the winter months!
Very nice trainer there!
This would be epic! Myself and my husband could use it—sign me up!!
yes please
I really want it in my living room
Ready to take off with this machine !
This is the one I want!
Yes pplease !
Hot device for cold weather!
I’m in.
Now that’s what I need
I need this. My cycleops trainer is leaking all over the place.
I want to try this.
Vote me
Need a trainer!
Lady first!
Oh my…
yes.
all right!
I would love that trainer
Please please please! ;)
Ready to spin!
Gimme Gimme Gimme