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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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.
Yes please
Don’t need, but want!
I can pick this up from paris :)
This would be great.
Yay! Pick me, please.
Tak
Winning this would be awesome!
I thought the giveaways had peaked. I was very wrong!
This would be a sweet upgrade
Lets play!
wow yes please!
yes yes yes
I need it!
Keep up the nice reviews.
Perfect !!
Would be good to compare with Elite digital
Need this
Enter me please!
I’m in!
Please
I will use my chewbacca mask training on this!
Yeah
Thanks!
Portugal just one the ticket for the semi-finals and I’ll win this trainer.
Pure awesomeness!!
please
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Me please ! :-)
Very cool.
Yes Please! :-)
Love it
It’s wet wet wet
I need a tacxxx
Thank you
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Here I am! Portugaaaal!!!!!!!
Great prize
Thank you!
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Yummy!
My husband would love this.
I’d like that trainer
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Me, me, me!
thank you Ray
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This would be awesome to win!
Sweeeeet
Oh please pick me!
The weather is pretty nice for a trainer
Love the Tacx Neo, would go great with my bike:)
Eggstravaganza!
I hate rain so I’ll love this
Coooolll!!
Please, I want this one very bad!! :) Super generous of you!
This way no more excuses for my husband to go out on a ride. ;-)
A big upgrade!!
Pleeeeaaase.
That + SWIFT = <3
My dream training tool
‘Gotta have it!’
Let’s do this…
That would be awesome!
Pick me pick me! Time to upgrade my kurt kinetic!
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I feel the need for speed!
I’d love a smart trainer!
Is this what Kienle uses?
*crickets*
My legs told me they need this!
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I need a trainer!!!
Please
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Yes please!
Motivation to get back on the bike.
Me please
Sweat everywhere
Please be me
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This would be gamechanging….
Cheers!
I don’t know what it is but I need it.
A useful tool.
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Yes yes
What a turbo!
Would be nice!
Nice
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A new trainer
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Mine ?
wow almost missed this one.
Yes please!
I would like one of these.