Heads up! The Garmin Enduro 3 is down to $829, some $70 off. That’s the lowest price to date on this new device. The Enduro 3 is notable though because it’s basically a Fenix 8 Solar minus the dive/voice features (and the Fenix 8 Solar/MIP starts at $1,099). Everything else is there, and it gets all Fenix 8 software features (and, insane battery life). Meanwhile, the Fenix 7 down to $429! Or Epix at $429. There’s a bunch more sports tech deals listed here too!
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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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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 2024 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.
Want it!!
Yeah!
I’d appreciate winning this. Especially since I missed out on the power meter. Boo.
Hoping….
Yeay cycling!
Wow! I need this!!!
Nice
me!
This is mine!
This is great. Thanks Ray.
Pretty please ?
:)
Thanks
cool little head unit!
That would be quite awesome, but good luck to everyone
Me please!
Hello!
Pick me!
Love it!
Thanks
pretty please???
Yay!
Maybe they’ll introduce the follow on accessories: the WSHR and NUT.
Here’s my entry.
Woot woot
Could definitely use this.
I like riding on my bike
Wahoo Bolt would be a good thing on my bike…
Me me me me meeeee
I might need to cycle more if I win this :)
I don’t have a bike computer. This would be great!
Woohaa
Sounds good!
This would be a great upgrade to my garmin 500 ?
Would love to have one for my daily commute!
wibble
This would look good on my bike!
Wooo, could use one of these!
I’m in
Yeaaahh
I’d love a bolt
yes please!
Another nice one!
Comment.
Looks good!
exactly what i need!
Wahoo!! Yes, please!
Me me me!
Hit me!
Would love this too. My bike computer is getting a little long in the tooth.
Hello Ray :-)
I would give it a try
Feeling lucky again
Hiya!
Please and thank you!
Great!
Need to upgrade my ROX10 at some point…
Bolt it on!
Woohoo! I need and want a Wahoo Bolt! Pleaseeeee….
It’s my turn to win.
Wahoo Bolt is great!!
I’m in
like a bolt from the Wahoo….
I’ll take it DC!
I would love this!
I hope to win!
This is wonderful!
Just in time!
Please
Bolt it on
Thank you
I’d go like Bolt with this
Mine mine ??
Great gift for the hubby!
Nice
Either bolt will do ;)
Is this even working?
That’s a wicked wahoo
This is what I want to buy if the Karoo won’t arrive soon ;)
pick me
A Wahoo Element Bolt! Another super item! I want it bad.
Love it!
Would fit great on my bike :)
I’m in!
I want one
WOW
Yes please!
Better than the Karoo because it exists right now!
great deal
Perfect for my bike!!
This would be awesome
Hopefully this is the random number selected
Woo hoo!
Dangit I missed the assioma! Well maybe a bolt instead?
I don’t even have a bicycle, but who doesn’t like free stuff!
Please
Love this every year!!!
Hi!
Wahoo I’m in.
this is great!
Yeah man!