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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.
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I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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Read My Sports Gadget Recommendations.
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!
Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
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.
This would be great to have!
[insert your favorite Matrix reference]
Training for days!
So I’ll buy the bike…
Drooooooool
Yes Please
Want!
??????????
This would take my biking to the next level!
train like a champ!
great product!
Brill
This would look great in my basement this winter.
ooooh nice
J’en suis depuis Paris ?? !
Indoor training just went up a few notches
Oh yeah!
I need a trainer for my new cellar.
Off season here I come!
I wonder what it feels like to feel the cobbles on Zwift
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Every year I want one of these and I’ll try again!
Really time for me to upgrade to a quieter trainer. I’m sure my downstairs neighbours feel the same.
Yes please!!!
Need this!
I need this for winter training
The one day of the year, that you don’t want to end.
Indoor Cycling Sufferfest
Me, please!!!
This is something I absolutely need!
I need that! The snow will be flying soon!
Oooooh yeah!
yes please!!
Yes, please! Silent trainer ftw!
I would be super happy if I won since I need a new quiet trainer since always my girl and her son hates it when I ride my current trainer.
Insert random comment here….Want!
i hope
I need this!
I’ve got the cupcakes and pasta so I’m nearly ready to go!
Very usefull! No excuses anymore for me to skip a training.
I love smart trainers
Oh baby!
Oh yeah trainer lust. Would love to have a Neo when I find excuses to not get on the road
I want one!!
I need a new turbo
I totally need this to get ready for Ironman
A trainer would be great
Pasta and cupcakes sound like a good idea for tonight’s dinner.
Mmm
Pick me!
Perfect winter trainer for ny basement
Yes please!
Awesomeness ?????? :-)
Me want. Me want.
Awesome.
Upgraded trainer -> upgraded FTP!
I want!
No trainer, no gainer!
Always wanted a trainer so this would be great.
I want it
Smart prize :)
and justice for all
Yes please!
Nice!
Always wanted this one. :)
Yes, please
My Dream Is Coming True, Finally!
If I don’t win, I’ll settle for the cupcakes
Very nice!
Sur un malentendu ça pourrait être moi ?
Excellent
Throwing my hat into the ring!
gimme gimme
A neo would make winter training less sucky!
So need this
Best investment here in the UK for the winter…
Winter is coming
What a great prize!
Winter is coming
Wow! I need this so much!!!
Yes please!
My husband needs this!
Training needs to be done.
Nice trainer…
I’m in the market for a new trainer before winter.
Would be awesome now that the British summer has come and gone!
Here’s my comment!
Yes — Please!
NeoNeoNeoNow!
Winter is coming!!!
How nice for training during rainy days.
One more time
Could put this bad boy to work in the home office
I promise I’ve been good all year.
I would love this one
Thanks again Ray!
How about training and eating cupcakes at the same time?
Yes please
I’m in.
Wouldn’t mind it