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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.
Maybe me? :=)
A great gift
Ray thanks for this. Looking forward to using power in my next training cycle.
Carlos
I’m in
I like me some power pedals!!
Been looking at these for a while!
Ooh, yes please.
I want those pedals!
Yes please :-)
This would be pretty dope to get
This is me leaving a comment. This is me waiting to see someone else’s name listed as the winner but still hoping for a miracle.
Power to the people
Another chance to add some power to my bike
These look awesome
I’ ve got the power!!! :)
Nice!!
I want power meter.
Thanks DC Rainmaker.
Ugh twist my arm
I want these babies!!!!
Still on time…
please pick me :-)
Yes please
Sure, I guess if I won’t win the other power prize, I’m sure these will go well on my – yet to order – bike as well :D.
I’m in and winning
Sweet. These look awesome.
give me the power … lol
I’m in!
Oooh yes please!
Lucky
Would love to win them, thanks!
Pick me!
Love these, yes please!
awesome
Oh myyyyy!
Thanks DCR
Time to advance my training with power!
More POWER!!
Please fate I really need this!
Me please!
Would be awesome to win these
Would love to have some of these for my bike.
Even more power!?
Early Christmas present? Yes please!
Thanks for the unique chance!
I’m in!
Pedal Power
Power!
Poooowwwwweeeerrrr!!!
Nice Equipment!
I need these to power my bike … it’s way too slow.
Risk it for the biscuit
Was just reading your review of these over the weekend.
I would love to have a pair of these pedals!
Fantastic!
Excited to finally have a power meter.
What a great price! Would really like to win it!
gimme gimme gimme!
Thank you!
Yes please.
Still wants power ;-)
Once I have those, I’ll just need a real bike! Maybe later in the day?!
Please?
Powerful
How much power can you get if a wood chop chops ? I am sure the pedals can measure.
Good luck everyone!
right here!
Hello, don’t forget me :-)))
Me please
Power to the people!
P O W E R !
These look great, would be a great set to take into the mountains…
Superb price! would love them!
Yes please, so I can train smarter to kick ass!
cool toys ?
I want it
Thank you for doing this giveaway! Hopefully I win!
Thanks for this great website. Would not buy anything without checking here first.
Would love to Tap into that Power!
Power!!!
Sign me up!
These would be sweet on my new Madone……
More power to me please
Please pick me!
Also nice ?
Please Please Please let it be me
Power up!
good
It would be great to have these. Thx :)
I’d love some new pedals!
more power!
PICK ME!!
Suffering @ 250 watts
Wahoo
Joya
I like the price for this power meter.
Yes please Mr Rainmaker!
Thanks for all the work you do.
Please
Crackin’
Upgrade.
mine Mike