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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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More POWER is always a good idea
I could use these on my road bike.
More power!
No luck yet!
Currently, there are 4,872 comments. I being one of them, I have a .000205 percent chance of winning. That said, my eyeballs are on these pedals! Have a wonderful day everyone, and remember: be nice to people, and do good things.
Brett
I would take my training to another level with these!
Yes, I want
More POWER!
I’ve been wanting some of these for sooo long!
great giveaway :) Thanks Ray
Tap-tap-tap!
I need new pedals and power meter would be amazing!
Power me up
Saweet pedals
Ayah
Power meters – then tech I read about but are too expensive to fit in the budget :)
Yes
Yes please!!
Bring on the power
Smart and witty comment for when I’ll be picked.
even better powermeter pedals
I would like this
HOW YEAH powertape me :D
Nice! Even better than the Favero’s
Yes please
Yea, I’d like a pair.
Powerrrr
Powaaaaaah!
Could use this one :)
Ohh would love this as an upgrade over my Stages!!!
Yes please
I want one!
Me want power meter!
Power to the people!
These are needed!
Boom!
awesome
Would definitely like to utilize these in the training.
En ook dit is een mooie kans om te gaan fietsen met een Powermeter!
Great site, Ray! Thanks.
Hope I win so I can train with power.
Me me
Me please
Wattpower !!!
need those!
Power to the People!
Consider this an entry.
I’ll join this contest too.
Thank you
yes please :)
I like power
It’s good experience for using P1 power meter.
Good suggestions!
This one I would definitely would like to have.
Please pick me!!!! I want these pedals!!!!
One set for me
Yes
Me me thanks
Would love to have these!
I’ve wanted these for a very long time.
Pick me.
The pedals would look good on my bike.
Me, Me, Me!
Competition
oh yes !
What a nice power pedals !!! I want them exactly~
Feel the power, and measure it too.
I need this!
Boom
Want ’em!
Power meter!
Totally needed as I start my structured training!
I’d love them
In
Count me in!!!
CRAP I FORGOT!!!
Awsome!!!
Powertap for the bike would be awesome!
Sweet!
Fun.
Power!
yes please
Already have stages but would sell it definitely and buy better wheels
I’ll give it to my fiance!
Power!
I would love these pedals
Power tap pedals will change my life!! Pick me!!
fantastic
Pedal Power ?
Perfect for training and upcoming IM
Pedals needed here!
Me please!! I so want these but just can’t afford them :(
I have a stages power meter, so only getting data from one side. Would love to have these pedals and see how lop-sided I am.
hoping to win
Awesome!!!
Fingers crossed
Me, yep pick me
Woo hoo!
Everyone should be using Power Meters!!!
Hi. Yes I like this
Cool Stuff ~