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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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
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.
Would be awesome for this winter!!!
New trainer!
Not winter yet…but will be soon.
This would be great for Chicago winters!
Thank you sir
The best draw from extravaganza.
Me, me, me…please:)
Me?
Great fro indoor training!
My wife would appreciate my having a quieter trainer
I’d love this
I’d like to upgrade from my old fluid trainer
Probably not gonna win
Taco: Terrible drink bottles, but good trainers (I hear)
I’m sexy and I want it
Pick me
It’s winter here, and a smart trainer would be just the ticket!
A big upgrade from my old rollers…
YES!! Please….?
Devils machine!
Would make my year!
Comment!
The fiancé would love for me to have this so he can have his back!
I need a trainer so bad I can taste it. Thanks Ray!
\o/
I want one
Thanks, Ray and Clever Training!
Like it! Give it to me!
Just keep spinning spinning spinning
Cheers from austria!
Have an old Fortius. NEED a Neo!!
Cool, the best one, I hope I get this :)
Gimme gimme, please
I hope this makes me faster!
Thanks, DCR.
Ohhh this is a really nice one… Would love to win…
Would love a new trainer!!
Par ici, s.v.p.
That looks kind of nice.
Awesome!
Comment? Not too late hope?
Comment
Please come to me!
Yes, please!
Christmas in July?
One last try :)
Count me in :)
I would love to put my bike on it next winter
OMG, yes!
Im feelin lucky
KUTGW :)
Giving it a try.
Yes!
Yes please, I’ve always wanted a Star Wars turbo trainer.
Love to have it!
I need one!
I’ve always wanted a trainer that was smarter than me.
Want
Right here!
Me Me Me!
finally i could have a trainer…
Boy would I love one of these!
Trainer!
I have a funny feeling I’m going to win this trainer….and the P1 pedals!
I need another Tacx trainer
Woot!
S’il vous plait!
Thanks!
Yes!
Hey, it’s me over here!
I want it
Nice prize!
Thanks for the great reviews!
Nice
Please please please :)
It would be “tacxing” if I didn’t get this…
choose me
nice trainer
I actually enjoy riding a trainer
Yes! What a beauty!
Yesss please
Wow!
DCR you are inspiring me!
The ultimate cure for my noisy trainer !
This might help me get back to training
Damn, this one would be great!
Yes!
Valio!
Hopeful!
Awesome piece of kit
This trainer would be so awesome to iwn
This would be cool
Me wanty turbo trainer
Sweet addition to IM CDA ’17 training setup!
This would be like having an early Christmas!
*witty and clever comment*
Ohhhh I would like a new trainer like this !!! ?
It’s a no brainer to enter.
Who doesn’t want a Star Wars Trainer?
Think my neighbours would be huge fans of me having a Neo..!