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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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.
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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.
Give it to me,please.
Yes please
Bring it on!
Come on, baby!
Omg omg omg id do anything for this one
Ooooo. Gimme. :)
Will look good in my #wattageCottage
Yes
Hi
Fancy! I’ll take it.
This one has been on the top of my when-I-get-rich-list ever since its release!
Yessssss
I’m in
Oh yes, Please pick Me !
Cool
Yes!! Please!!
Only the best!
I’d like some peace and quiet while I train.
Pick me!
Lovely!
Yay!
woot!
I would like to win this.
I spent more on a fan than my trainer! Time for an upgrade?
Happy give a way day!
Would love to take my training to the next level!
Can always use a trainer
Hello,
I want to win that.
Jurgen
want one!
That would be a nice start to a quality pain cave…
Me please.
I want it
I live in an area with winters. I need this
Whew! Can’t beat that!
this makes me think to next winter!
Yessssss please!!
Yeah
Absolutely, I do
Pretty little thing
Need this to make it burn!!
May the force be with me…
Yes please!
Would be amazing to have one of these and to also not have to share our one trainer between four family members any longer!
So much Zwifting
I’d love a tuuuuurbo!!!
I covet this.
I’m in too
Yes why not.
Poland for the win!
Ohh that would be nice
Wow, please please please be me
This would be nice!
My Zwift friends are trembling at the possibility my trainer will be online.
In
Heeeey!
On my wishlist
Count me in please.
It would be perfect for me, since I can not ride and won’t be able to ride for the next 6 month due to a very bad fractured elbow.
So pleeeeeeaaaaase make me a winner !
Wow. Could really use one of these
Need a new trainer.
Yes, please.
Pretty, pretty please.
I never win anything, pick me!
Time to get zwifty!
Count me in!
I hope I win, I think my power would be 25 watts higher on this trainer!
OH YEAH, I could use this trainer for big improvements!!!
Yes please
Ooh a Neo
I’d love to win please! Tacx You :-)
Looks just like what my winter training needs!
me me me
Me me me
Free stuff.
Yes please!
Me :)
Try to be best ’cause you’re only a man, and a man’s gotta learn to take it…
You’re awesome!
Shiny!
I need this
En ook deze zou ik heel graag willen hebben.
I really need one of these!!!
DC. ..perfect for the Dutch weather conditions??
This is the droid I’m looking for.
Wow! what a prize.
Banana pants! Does the comment need to be long?
Would love to have this. I would be able to Zwift with my brother!
I could DEFINITELY use this!!!
Me me me :)
trainer for the win?!?
I would have needed a trainer this winter, now Im paying for that when biking to work…
Ride, ride, ride. Hitchin’ a ride!
I’m in
Too late!?
Happy to take it off your hands of you need the room.
I take this One too it’s better than the free one I picked up from the trash can in the city
Yes Please
I would love this!!
I could handle some cross training on a bike :)
I would like to fly in that ship
Yes, please!!!