Heads up! Here’s your massive list of sports tech deals! This includes the Garmin Forerunner 965 for just $499, Garmin Epix for $449, the Apple Watch Ultra 2 Black Titanium for $735, the GoPro Hero 12 Black for $299, and plenty more! Go check out the full list here!
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.
You'll support the site, and get ad-free DCR! Plus, you'll be more awesome. Click above for all the details. Oh, and you can sign-up for the newsletter here!
Here’s how to save!
Wanna save some cash and support the site? These companies help support the site! With Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with either the coupon code DCRAINMAKER for first time users saving 15% on applicable products.
You can also pick-up tons of gear at REI via these links, which is a long-time supporter as well:Alternatively, for everything else on the planet, simply buy your goods from Amazon via the link below and I get a tiny bit back as an Amazon Associate. No cost to you, easy as pie!
You can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products!
Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
-
Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
Get all your awesome DC Rainmaker gear here!
FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
- Which trainer should I buy?
- Which GPS watch should I buy?
- I’m headed to Paris – what do you recommend for training or sightseeing?
- I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training?
- I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ?
- What kind of camera do you use?
-
5 Easy Steps To The Site
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.
Yes please. :)
For the wife
happy
Well been debating over the Fenix X or 935. This may make my choice for me!! Thanks for the great reviews. They’ve helped make smarter decisions. Keep up the great work!
Pleases and thanks yous!
Please pick me. Today is my anniversary!
I would love to have it!
So Many Goodies! Thanks Ray!
This was great. Thanks for hosting!
935 times “Yes!”
The end is near – so please let me win this Garmin!
Top level stuff
This is it. I feel it.
It was quite the ride. Would love to win this one
Nice
Not feeling lucky, but there’s always hope.
The wining comment
Considering my Fenix 3’s Barometric Altimiter is officially pooched and Garmin will give me a refurbished one for $190 bucks…… which is a touch steep for a 3-4-year-old refurbished device, this would replace it very nicely!
Yes please!
I would love to have it!
What would I do if I won this? I won’t worry about it (much).
Like a moth to a candle…
935 , pls come to your motha
In!
Great watch
Thanks for giving away all these gadgets! Love the blog! Very objective!
Wrist candy!
Please and thanks
Sweeeet!
It’s all awesome!
Nice, I’m in
Thank you for the extravaganza, Ray!
Make it rain
Yes, please!
still hopeful
Me!
Is this the forerunner of a good year?
Last one lucky?
Pls pls plsplsplspls
Nice, yellow
in
am i too late ?
If I won this I might actually take running back up. (No, not really.)
Yay!!
My Fenix 2 is gonna be so jealous!
This is a great watch! Love it !
This will get me into running!
So youre sayin there’s a chance?
Would be great to get to use a smart activity watch
Would love to upgrade to this watch!!
Been wanting one of these since it became available.
Thanks for the gifts and more importantly, thanks for what you do for the world of sports electronics. You’re always my go to for any sage advice I’m looking for when investing hundreds of dollars on the next must have electronic device.
Me
Yeah, this one please!!
Looking to upgrade not only my sports watch but my activity & fitness level with the Garmin Forerunner 935. love the fluorescent color
Finish line…
Please!
Crossing my fingers
yesss
yes
Need to run
Nice watch, would compliment my Garmin Edge very well.
Perfect watch for next seasons triathlon training!
Your review of this garmin watch convinced me it was the right one for my activities, and aspirational activities. Throwing my hat in the ring!
Comment
Gimme, gimme, gimme a 935 after midnight…
Please toys
I’ll take one off your hands AND buy myself an ice-cream or ten too.
The cheese is old and moldy
Yes please
nice watch!!
Please give me give me give me ?
Thank you!
Last Chance
thanks!
Just for me
I’m feeling pretty good about this!
Literally just ordered a 935 today, but make me send it back! Btw, the Clever Training discount code does not work on the watches. :'(
Would look good on my wrist!
Comment
Good morning
Cool
Please please please
Last try.
Need sum dat ‘mericone dream
Be mine, please
Yes!
The last but not least. Such a wonderful prize!
Thanks for the giveaways!
In a world….. where that thing ends up on my wrist!!
Hello there!
Yes please ?
Yes please!
Ray is awesome
Love it DC!!
Thanks Ray for all the content you prepare and publish on your website!
Yay. Nice way to finish
I’ve been coveting one of these!!! So pretty!
Love the look of this, count me in!
Maybe this one