This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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
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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.
Fingers Crossed!
Fingers crossed, please!
This is definitely an item on my list! I need an indoor training boost.
Yes please
Want
I wouldn’t mind that one!
That is so cool, would be great as my cheap one broke last winter.
Neo would be great for the winter.
for winter trainings ;)
Need this so I can do winter workouts with my wife and gas her out
Oh yeah
Hi
Boner time!
so generous
Oh yes please
Pretty pretty please with sprinkles on top
This would fit perfectly in my trainer-cave!
This would look great in my pain cave, thanks!
Yes please
Count me in :)
Nice!
Yes! Cupcakes and pasta!
I like it!
I live in Vermont aka necessary
Looking good, I hope I win!
Me!!!
Choose me!
Sleepless night for DCR today.
I find the Zwift cobbles a little jarring. How much would you recommend dropping rear tire pressure while using the Tacz Neo? It’s hard to find that happy medium between virtual pinch flats and virtual comfort.
I’m in.
Looks great
Sounds good to me!
I am going to need a Swift-account ;)
Please, please, give it to me.
Perfect for my winter trainer
Wow
link to strava.com. No futher comment needed I hope! I love to ride my bike in & outside!
Would love to own this.
Present
I’ll be zwifting the night away.
Neeeeeeeed!!!
Me! I want to train like you!
Tacx me please
Praise, Lord Rainmaker!
Would love one of these
Very nice trainer, it would be nice stuff in my room ;)
this would be nice.
Yup, thinking ahead to winter training!
Awesome! Count me in!
Fingers crossed!
Yes please!
Looks great…
This would be great.
Yes please!
Perfect for the husband
Something for the winter
My precious!
Comment
Time to train smarter and quieter.
What!! No way!!! That would be tha bomb!!
Pain cave
Yes please!!
I want to win!
Quiet, I hear!
Yo Ray, hook it up!
Lo quiero!!
Cupcakes and smart training win power, please!
Great!
This will whip me into shape in no time! Tacx – Perfect for my Tmax intervals – my coach will be happy!
One day
Need a replacement for my Computrainer.
Omg! Trainer !!
I would like to train on this trainer
Over here!
Yes please!
I’d love to win any of your giveaways, but especially this!
Fast!
Spin’n my wheels!
The weather has been horrible lately, so I could definitely use this.
This would be perfect for winter training.
Please, pretty please!
Ray, my trainer is from 1986, please help me upgrade!!
Yeeehaa
that would be ab awesome trainer to have!
I love cupcakes!
sign me up…!
Me me me
Yea buddy
Yes, please! :-)
Yes please! ?
Thanks
Love Tacx Products!
Yiihaaaa !!!
Sure. I enjoy pain.
Please 2
Choo Choo….hop on the train…er….
Would love one of these
Fingers crossed!
Top of the world! Here I come.
bring on winter