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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.
Ooo, so many shiny power things!
Ladies first!
But I’ve only just bought new pedals :-(
HOVERBOARDS DON’T WORK ON WATER!!!!!
Would love to have these!
Would love some power!
That would be an amazing addition to my equipment, id be pumping out all the power :-)
Thank you DCR for the opportunity
Please oh please….
More POWER Scotty!
Feel the power
Yes, please.
Power up! Thanks!
Everything crossed!
Morrre POWERRR, Cap’n!
I’d spend my luck mojo here instead of the bepros.
My bike would love these
Please send those to me
I’d buy that for a dollar.
Definitely need this too! :)
one for me please :)
would love a set of these
For more pwr!
Nice Pedals!
Yes sir!!
Nice pedals
More power…!
Woot Woot another power meter! I’ve always wanted one of these thanks Ray!
Yes please. Thanks Ray
Niiice
More power to the pedals.
POWER!
I’m in
Power to the people
Power!!!
Give me the power!
More power! I’d love these :-)
Me please!
Yes please. ??
Woot!
Maybe I will win one of these giveaways!
Wanted new cycling shoes – this can be a good reason ;-)
Nice stuff!
I haven’t ridden in about a year but maybe these would help?
Absolutely!
I need it!!!
Hope I win.
Yes
PowerUP
I’ve been needing a power meter!
Nice
Always easier to ride with two pedals than one!!
I want..
Would be nice to start riding!
I’m not sure if my entry was accepted so I’m trying again.
yay power meter!!!
Nice. would look good on my bike
Yes please
Me please
I’ll take that, thank you
Ohhhh, yes please
Somehow missed a power meter giveaway earlier – not this time though!
Yes, please.
Tap tap tap…
tap tap…
Tap…
Thanks!
I’ve got the power!
Lama told me these were great!
I’m in!
Always in for more power!
I guess I’d have to switch away from SPD finally….
More power!
Pedal power
it is for me :))
Pick me!
More power…
Comment
You spin me right round, baby right round…
Doubling up!
Power to the peoples!
Pretty please – awesome deal – thanks!
Tap-me-in
Looks good :)
Really kicking it up Ray!!
All the swag
all your powerz meter belongz to me.
Yes
would like to win these!
I’m in!
Power meter pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaase!!!!
Yes yes yes
more power!
I need this! As my 2yo would say…
Quäl dich, du Sau!
I would love to win these.
That would be a cool addition to my gear!
Power to the people !!!
I have the power!
Thank you.
Need more power
P1P1P1 please!