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!
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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 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.
Yes, this would be awesome!
Yes!
Wow
This will make the winter great again
Awsome trainer! Thanks Ray
A birthday present for my husband
Yes please
I’m in.
awesome Thanks
Ready for some power training!
Thanks in advance for picking me!
Yea buddy
Yes I! Next major purchase, if I don’t win!
Would be cool indeed.
I want to ride
It’s time I replaced my tacx rollers.
so many cool prizes
Would love this for the summer months. Thank you for the opportunity
Neeeeeeoooooo that’s how fast I’ll go in it!
I want to train like you!
Love this!
Yummy… a Tack Neo trainer :-)
I’d like one of those.
I like pasta too and it seems the best way to burn calories.
Ohh need a silent trainer
Would be amazing to help me through winter training.
Keep up the good work Ray
I’m in!
Very interested.
More trainer than I need. But not more than I want!
Me
Fingers crossed!
Nice! Trainer!!
This looks great, thanks!!
This would be a complete game-changer!
Thanks and good luck to all!
yess that would be awesome!
This would do me good!
That would be nice.
Anything to quiet down the trainer rides.
I’d rather the pasta!
Great turbo.
Choose your way Neo
I waaaannnntttt it !!! Ok I also like the kickr but this one only would make me a real cyclist..
Would suit me!
I want it, thanks
Please let me try a trainer!
Turbo!!
All the toys!
Good for the winter!
Awesome giveaway! Thanks.
This is what I’ve been waiting for! Yes!
you spin me right round baby, right round
I, for one, would love this for winter. And Dutch summers.
Me Please
OMG I’d leave so many comments for a chance to win a smart trainer!
This would be awesome
Yeeeeah
Best one in my opinion. Love to win one.
Need one
But my cheap magnetic trainer will be so jealous:(
Nice!
Sign me in, Swift here I come
Yes yes
Winter is coming!
Thanks.
Hit me, baby, one more time.
This would be great!
Yes please
Superb
I’m due. Gotta win this one.
Some silence would be nice
Would be perfect for winter time training!I am in!
Is this a dream?
WOW.. I need one just like this
This would help with the Cornish winters!
One thing that I’m really missing, need to get myself a turbo trainer
Wow, thanks
This would take my year round training to a new level!
Wow!
Wow – getting super special now Ray
Kansas is due for a terrible weather winter and I need a trainer upgrade to help me stay entertained on the trainer for longer than an hour.
Pick me
When it’s as wet as today indoors sounds good to me.
Follow the white rabbit
that would work for me….
Indeed.
Yes please
If you’ve got to train indoors, this would be a great way to do it.
Wow spoiling us with all these goodies
yo quiero uno
Yes lease DC!
Go ahead and put it in the mail. :)
Really want this!
Finally, something to get out of this terrible California weather!
CUPCAKES!!!
Pour moi ça ! :p
Thanks!
So smart…
This would be awesome!
This would be good for the British summer we are enjoying.