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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.
I’m DC RAINMAKER…
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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You probably stumbled upon here looking for a review of a sports gadget. If you’re trying to decide which unit to buy – check out my in-depth reviews section. Some reviews are over 60 pages long when printed out, with hundreds of photos! I aim to leave no stone unturned.
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.
Ooh yes
Whoa! Heart eyeballs.
New smart trainer
Nice addition to pain-cave!
I’ve been wanting one of these for quite some time…
I could put that to good use year round.
Oh yes please
Here we go!
count me in
Great job Ray.
Comment.
Prize winner right here.
Come on Ray – let me win this. This is the one I was waiting for. Cheers!
New trainer!
This would be awesome! Fingers are crossed?
This is what I have been waiting for…
GIMMIE GIMMIE GIMMIE
OK, I’m in.
tx
Still the best trainer on the market:)
How can one even train w/o virtual road feel?
I like to bike
My trainer needs replacement urgently!!
This could be helpful in the 8 months it rains here
Yes!
Train all the things!
Oh this would make my day !’nn
This is awesome! I’d love one of these!
I love this game!
This just gets better and better! Thanks Ray! ?
Yes, please!
You’re the best!
A sweet update to a road machine
silent but deadly
One time dealer!
A trainer quiet enough to use in my apartment would be great!
Best blog ever!
Smart Turbo
Really really want!!!
Round and round
Thanks
Great idea! Thanks for the opportunity.
My trainer is a decade old! I could definitely use an upgrade!
YEAH juuuuuhuu memememme
woot
Being able to train at home is key! Sign me up!
Hoping to get lucky for once!
This for me
I need a trainer……gracias
Nice replacement for my KK Road Machine
Brilliant, would love it!
And the winner is…
Bring on winter training
But where am I going to store all that stuff?
I need this one
Something’s got to get me fit for next year
Winter training ?
Yes!
I’m trainerless
Tx for giveaway
Please, pick me ?
Yoho
Yes please!
Woot!
These giveaways have been on point today!
Quite useful in a few months!
Another great contest!
Batman!
That looks like an awesome trainer
In for cobbles!
Piace!
Awesome! Would be great
I am in for some smart training!
Winter ist coming :-D
I’ll need one of these when I go underway!
Yes
Drool….
This is so niiiiiice. Can I have one?!
Oh yes please!! ?
I neeeeeeeeed a smart trainer pleeeease
Please & Thank You!
I could use this!
Fingers crossed!
I lost my previous trainer to my son. I am due for one now.
PLEASE…PLEASE pick me. Trainer season is around the corner and I would love this.
Please can I win, it’ll keep me cycling through the winter whilst also being able to look after my kids
Yes please
I love it
Always wanted one!
Love it. Would go great on Zwift!
Yo!
Winner, winner, chicken dinner.
I need this for rehab!
Please let me win!
Tacxtastic
Yes please :0)
Best trainer
Ohhh, that would be cool!
Me me!
I won I won!!!
Really the trainer will be awesome, thanks..