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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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
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.
I could really use this.
new dad who would love a smart trainer :)
Oh wow!
This one’s for me. ??
Mon rêve pour cet hiver ! Merci
I’ve been thinking about getting a trainer, why not go for the best, can I have it please?
Would be great to improve my ranking on strava ?
Let’s train!
Comment for Giveaway Extravaganza: Tacx Neo Smart Trainer
Yes please.
Thanks
Quiet is good!
Would love a new trainer!
Oh yes, a second Neo in my garage would be really cool for Zwifting w/ family & friends!
Looks nicer than the Wahoo I now have!
I would like to have this trainer please.
Woohoo!
I want cupcakes!
Neo, the Oracle told you exactly what you needed to hear.
Yes please, I need to start training with power
Lucky one!
I wanna train with it!!!!
Please let me win
Pick me
Yes please!
Mmmm Tacx Neo
I still use a Nashbar fluid trainer…talk about an upgrade!
Oh yes, a turbo!
A beautiful instrument of torture
Slick, it does look smart.
Cobblestoned
this looks amazing!
Let’s rock it
very nice :)
I’d like to win
Epic, that’s what I call extravaganza!
That would be awesome.
Must…train…harder!
I’m in
I want to train, yes!
Yes please!
Ok, I’ll take it off you hands
I want to be smart too.
I’ll take that please.
Yes!
Damn, I really want this one.
Looking forward to finish the tacx free part of my life :)
Hello from Azores.
Could be a super good first smart trainer for frisky Canadian winter.
It’s raining in Amsterdam, so please bring it on!
Wohooo want it :)
In the words of Lil’Jon, “TACX! TACX! TACX! TACX! TACX!” or something like that…
Wow what a prize! How exciting!
wow what a give away
Another great offering – thanks!
Deluding myself about my chances of winning.
wow. you are pulling out all the stops today
Yes please!
Dcr addict
This is a great show
Thanks for the opportunity to win this.
cupcakes – check, pasta – check, Tacx Neo trainer – oh no…..could do with one of these!!!!
Nice
Yes please!
Yes, please!
Now this I need!!! Please pick me.
I’ve been wanting a direct drive turbo trainer like the Tacx Neo so I can still ride my bike on rainy days. I live in the U.K. so this happens a lot!
yes, please!
Mayo for Sam
Yes please
I feel the need, the need for speed
Why the heck not!
Oh, I really, really, really would like this
His name is Neo…
Train despite rain!
In my city rains most of.the time. I need this!
A turbo trainer would be amazing, Ireland ain’t exactly known for its good weather :-)
Always wanted to try zwift
I needz a new trainer!
It might help
Me me
I’d love a neo to replace my aging kickr
Yes please especially with the rain the UK this week
Yes, please
Winner winner chicken dinner
Yes please!!!
Yes, could use a new trainer for the cold winters in WNY.
This would make Winterpeg tolerable!
Fingers crossed
Winter is coming !
Boom!!
Put me in Coach…I mean Ray!
Well, did not try it – maybe its time to train off-road, ahm at home :)
Yes please
Imagine not having to dodge rain and ice.
Oh pick me! Pick me! :)
Nice one Ray
Holy >expletives< this is going to cost a fortune to ship to the UK if I'm lucky enough to win.
But imagine the possibilities with this.
I think this is probably what I was wishing…please choose me. Thanks Ray for this.
This would really boost my cold weather training!
Oh yeah! Please put me in. Trainer is my biggest need coming up.
I like cupcakes