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 It's been replaced by the Tacx NEO 2T Smart, you may want to check out that review instead.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.
Me me me
need onee!
Memememememememe
Yes please ?
Would love to get rid of my old CT.
Hope to be lucky this time!
I need structured indoor training, this would be the best tool to do it in. Come to papa NEO …. :)
Great stuff!
Total game changer
Winter is coming. Got to keep training. Fingers crossed.
My man is always trying to get me to train with him…this would be the perfect way to start! What a great prize!
I hope!
Great trainer! would love one
One for me, thank you!
Oui s’il vous plaît!
In
Yes please
Perfect!
Would love to have this.
As I like indoor training very much here in Belgium and my current Tacx trainer is pretty basic it would be fantastic to win tis trainer…
This will fit in just perfect in the pain cave!
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
OK, I could really use one of these
I need to train smarter, this would be helpful!
Yes, yes indeed
Pick. Me
My bike would look sooo good on the Tacx.
Iiiiiiiii nnneeeeeeedddddd thiiisssssss!!!!!!!!
Now THIS would up my winter game for sure!
Oh this would make indoor training much more exciting ???
I would love one of these.
I have the perfect spot for it.
Yes please !
Dcrainmaker ftw
Yes please, very nice.
I need a new trainer.
This is tacxing
Ironman WI 2018….Need it for this winter!!!
Can’t wait to dominate. Thank you.
Yes!
Go Trainer Go!
it’s getting even better ..
Infinite powerrrrr!
This would be great because my wife and I could work out at the same time!
Love this trainer! This would be the greatest prize ever!!!
Time to start Zwift island :)
Yes please!
I have to train me smarts… need thuis device!
Yes please – that would be awesome!
Taking training to the next level!
I’ve been wanting one of these.
Want
Time for a ride!
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
I need this!!
I really need this!
Awesome!
It’s for my boyfriend! He needs one! ?
Now that’s a prize
This would be great in my lounge
This would be an awesome tool for the pain cave! Already feeling the burn
Finally upgrade from my ageing Tacx trainer?
Dear DC Rain Gods, please make it rain a Tacx NEO on me! *chants in foreign primitive language* omnmmnom nommmonmmm…..
Wowwwwww!!!!
It’s trainer time!!!?
i need a trainer!!!
Thanks!
Meme meme mememem meme me
Awesome
I need that!
Well, a Trainer is always useful in the house…
OMG please please please please please please please please please please!!!!!!!!
I would love to keep up my training through winter with this awesome trainer
Great contest!!
Mine?
Ok, so this would be even More excellent!
Yep
Neo trainer for me!
A trainer! What could be better :)
Now this is an extravaganza!
Pick me, pick me!
Winning this would be like getting a ride on a unicorn!
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos
Young kid+new job = I need a new trainer so I actually ride.
Awesome
This followed by cupcakes. Life is all about balance.
Ooh yes!
I need this for the same reason I need cycling computer. To avoid getting a speeding ticket when I’m on my bike
One ticket in the lottery, winter season is coming.
Pick me!!!
Cool!
Would be awesome in the paincave!
Really need one. Cannot buy one cuz of high tax rates in my country.
It would really let me smash my training
OMG!
now this is really what I want
Yes please
You get a trainer, you get a trainer, everyone gets a trainer!!!!
I hope I win something this year!!
Pain cave!