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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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.
Kylie Minogue – You Spin Me Around.
Can’t start with cupcakes, they lead to an addiction.
Pick me.
Been waiting for this one to pop up! Would love to have this!
Virtual reality…. Neo… you can see The Matrix.
Yes please
I really would like this for the winter.
Oh, yes!!!
Am I commenting in the right place?!?!
So quiet – my family will love it!
Yes please
This is probably for winter rainy days.
Please pick me!! I want this one so badly ?
Great trainer! I need one, too :)
Words cannot express how badly I NEED this.
Wow! Sweet trainer!
Count me in.
Ah go on
Count me in!
Need this!!!
This could help me train this winter and get those upgrade points!!!
This one is for me
This is INCREDIBLE – Thank you for offering these items for giveaway.
Happy to pay shipping if I win this.
Love it
Hope i get this
Good for me
Stopped raining now :)
Yep!
Yes please :)
Please.
YAS!
???????????????????? it rains a lot in the Netherlands….would be soooooooo great for my hubby…
Justin Burt is the man and really wants to own the Tacx Neo Trainer. He said it is off the charts! :)
Fun fact: it’s not pronounced “tack-ex”. Whoops
Would love the Neo!
Ooh nice!
This would be a nice, expensive piece to cross off my wishlist!
Then I could catch up on my Soaps.
Karma?
Oh yeah, definitely need to increase my training time on simulated ice!
Ooh oob
Yes, please!
Yes.plz..ill take it !
Me!
Neat Neo
Woww!
Aa-että
How super…yes please!
Love cupcakes but this would be better!
In! I want a smart trainer so bad! Thanks DC.
Sign me up!
I’ve been thinking about picking up a trainer but have not made the commitment yet. Would love to win!!!
This would be awesome ?
spin spin spin
Yes please- this is great
I want to feel the cobblestones!
We get some pretty unpleasant weather in Scotland sometimes. This would come in handy. :)
You had me at cupcakes.
My neighbors will appreciate this! #switzerlandisquiet
yes pleease
Canadian winters need smart trainers! The smarter the better?
will not win, but …
Smart trainer would be awesome!
I’ve been looking at trainers for this winter season. This would be perfect!
This would be cool!
Count me in please
So Awesome! Must! Have! It!
I need help burning off the pasta and cupcakes!!!
Would love to have a trainer like this!
Cool trainer.
Cool
Perfect replacement for my Kurt
That’s a great trainer
My wahoo kickr has been disappointing. :(
I have an old wind trainer that sounds like an airplane is taking off! Makes it impossible to get a workout in the the early AM without waking the house up. On top of that, it falls apart weekly ?
Me, me, me, me! Pick me!
Dang, yo!
Thanks for all you’re doing
OFY! I’m in
Want!!
DC Rainmaker just keeps giving
Yes please
Yes please!
Nice training tool !
I need as many woots as possible next year.
Holy crap. I want that!
ooh i want that one badly!
just want!
Suffer machine
Exactly what i was looking for
I need a trainer!!!!!
Ooh gotta get me some of that tacx neo action. And cupcakes of course
Give it to me
Yeaaah
Yes please
Thanks for this
Well here’s another item I really really need…
Yes, I want to train like you.
So much power
Wow! What a beautiful piece of equipment. Sue would make the winter trainer sessions more joyful!
This trainer would be amazing to train on. :)