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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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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In Depth Product Reviews
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.
I need it
Would love this
Great
Pick me, pick me!
I want one, give me one Ray, please
Would love to have this!
Winner!
yes
OOOOO!!!! Forget what I said before about that other one being the one – this one really is definitely the one! For now…
Hola!
Much better to train with than wet weather gear
Come on, run to me
This would be awesome. My wife and I have wanted a second trainer but haven’t been able to afford it.
OOOO I want this!!
Sweet!!
Count me in
This would look great in my pain cave. Winning would mean not having to justify another new purchase.
Wow that’s hot stuff….
Your website is chocked full of info. Thanks.
Help me
Yes please
This time I might be lucky
This would be perfect for the pain cave.. extraterrestrial looking
Perfect training machine!
It’s seem to be big! Lol
Thanks Ray!
Count me in for this tasty treat. The weather seems to be getting worse already…
Awesome this would work perfectly!
Be kind mr Maker
Don’t know what the time is but if its still going I am in
Just one.
Slick. I could use this in my basement. :)
Brum brum….
Nice!
Definitely could use this to get back on the bike again after the incident
Please!!!
This one looks nice!
Yes please!
it’s been a rainy summer so far, this would help out :)
need it!
Yes please :-)
Time to win
Everyone needs more implements of torture!
Awesome
Thanks for this! :)
Fantastic Website – Thanks for all your work!
Perfect for the winter!
I could use a new better trainer
Pick me!
Would love one
i’m in
Yes please
Go Ray!
Oh man, so cool…
No better way to boost fitness than a smart trainer!
Yes, please!
This would make a great addition to our pain cave
The last one for me before going to sleep !
I want plz
If I’m going to spend hours on the trainer each week then this is the trainer I would like to do it on.
Yes please :0
Holy shlamolee! What a great item!
This would be sa-weeeet!
Why not??Rollerstravaganza!!
I’ll take it
If DCRainmaker likes it, I want it!
DO WANT
Oh my word, yes!
Pick me please.
I am in
Pick me!
X-wing or Tie fighter?
Pick me!
Get me one!
alright!
Winter in Finland is so looooong that trainer is a must…
Good idea for my indoor training
Come on lady luck
Would love love love this!
Let me get my jaw off the floor.
Going nowhere fast, I hope!
Me like star wars
I’m in
Yes please!
Yay
Tacx for the win!
This would be great for Zwift …. and for the neighbours (noise level currently trainer).
This would fit nicely in the pain cave. Please please please….
This is a serious upgrade from my trainer
Yassssss!!!!!
Need that.
Wow… I remembered the review, but not the cost. Wonder what this would work like connected to VR goggles?
This one would be amazing!
I miss the previous one :o( This one is for me :o)
Would be Nice in my basement
Fingers crossed! I need to up my trainer game.
maybe?
If you insist
I’m in!
Indoor fun:)