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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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.
One more try
Neeeeoooo
I need this to start my cycling training!
Yes please and thank you
Yes please – I’d really love to win this to use on Zwift. Thanks Ray
Yes sir
Yes please…. need the extra help ?
Great Giveaway! Your site is my go to for any trainer or computer needs.
In.
Love the reviews! keep up the great work.
This would be cool :)
You are litteraly the man for doing these giveaways. Inspiring people and helping them with gear. Keep going man!
Neat-o! A new trainer would be awfully nice.
Don’t stop
Finally can get rid of my dinosaur trainer
Would love to win this!
Looks like a fun toy.
moop
Not bad
#MakeTRSBenGreatAgain
In again.
me me me
Bring it on!
Keep up the great work…
This would be much easier than riding my bike around my condo!
Oh yes please, this is awesome
Pick me! Trainer for me!
an upgrade from my Vortex
worth a shot
Love the reviews!
Trainertastic
always wondered if I should bought the Neo instead of Kickr. Love to try
Yes please!!!
that will help indoor training in canada’s cold winters
I need a trainer for the cold Chicago winters.
Never had a home trainer. With this one, I would be able to watch tv while cycling ;-)
Yay, I want a Star Wars aircraft!
Would like to have this! :-)
Oh heck yes, please and thank you.
Could use a trainer.
Would be great to win this one!
I so need an indoor trainer.
Feels like my cycle isn’t getting anywhere!
I really could use one of these.
I would love to win the nationals (Holland) speedskating by training on the tacx
Jet black Star Wars magic, yes please :)
Fietsen
This one I really want!
Wow. That’s big
I’ll take it
Completely lost track of the time, but who knows?
I Want This Please!
“it’s not an eyesore in the middle of the living room! It’s a piece of art!”
Just what I need for those cold winter months! Thanks Ray for the giveaway.
Looks like a very nice training tool fot Challenge Roth
I’m in :-)
Really really need this one
Train, train, train… I need this trainer, so I hope I’ll not loose this train…
Winter in the cave would be so much more fun with this !
Thanks!
Ok, I’m in..
WOOOOOOO
I need a better bike for this for sure!
That’s awesome
Yes please
Wow!!!
Oh boy! Late in the day and bringing the big guns…
Yes please !
Last chance before I go to bed
The best of the best, I needs it!
This one would be awesome!:)
I dream about it !!!
Sploosh!
Holy moly, great giveaway Ray
Pick me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
hello good evening
Would be great to win something!
I need a trainer.
Perfect for me :-)
I need a new trainer!!!
Oh yes please
would love this!
Thanks Ray!
Fantastic!
cool device
Moi!
This is great. I wish I could participate in the fenix 3 hr giveaway.
That would be awesome.
Please :)
Need a smart trainer!
So big so cool
Love DCR
Too hot to be outside
Just what I need
Wow this looks awesome!
I need a trainer! Well, and a new bike too…
hello again
A very nice trainer indeed :)
Old people next door would be happy ?
pick me
As a member of the 501st this would be pretty sweet to fight those rebels with!