Heads up! The Garmin Enduro 3 is down to $829, some $70 off. That’s the lowest price to date on this new device. The Enduro 3 is notable though because it’s basically a Fenix 8 Solar minus the dive/voice features (and the Fenix 8 Solar/MIP starts at $1,099). Everything else is there, and it gets all Fenix 8 software features (and, insane battery life). Meanwhile, the Fenix 7 down to $429!
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Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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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.
I want this
I’ll take it!
Yes please!
I would like one!
Somehow I’m still living without a smart trainer. Please help me fix this
Cool
Yes!
nice trainer
Yes please
YES! I need this for my fatness recovery!
Fingers crossed!
Love the blog
This would make my Sufferfest sessions greater! ;)
great trainer
That would be so nice …
Thanks !!!
yes, that will work.
Yeeeeees ?????
me me
Love it
Thanks Ray!
This would help the training over the winter!
Yes please!
I want to be like mike
We’re on a road to nowhere…
Would love to move on from my fluid trainer…
New neo
I most certainly need this!!!!!
Not too late for this one!
Indoor spinning bliss.
It keeps getting better …
This one is mine :)
Cool machine
Here please! Pick me!
Although my husband doesn’t like surprises, I know he would love this. :-)
Keep up the gratis reviews by the way!
Would love to give this a spin!
Maybe I’ll wise-up with this one
Winter is coming!
Awesome
No more excuses for skipping training sessions in winter!
Thanks
My comment
Giddy up! Yes, please!
Thanks for giving away!
riding to stay still
Thanks, Ray.
That’s the one!!!!!
I wish upon a star…
With crappy weather…
That would make training in the heat easier
Going nowhere… fast!
Yes please :)
Third time’s a charm?
Wow
My trainer is getting very old. This can be the new one.
Thanks for all of the great reviews! It makes shopping for tech so much easier!
Cool!
Yes, please
new trainer!
Please, please, please, let me be lucky on this one. This is the best prize fest ever. Amazing DCR. Simply amazing.
Pick me, please!
I almost bought one today. Getting one for free is better :)
yes, please!
I’m riding a 12 year-old trainer. Might be time to upgrade.
Winter is coming
Wow! I could definitely eat some cupcakes to burn them off on this!
Seems like this would be a great birthday gift for my wife!
This would prove most useful! :)
Yes please!!
Definately would like this one, my old trainer is now 30 yrs old.
I’ll spin like a hamster!
I’d be very smart on this trainer
I hope I win
I like trainers
Cupcakes = check
Pasta = check
Tacx Neo Trainer = ?
Please help!
Entered.
I am not sure I have the room to store it, but can’t say no to that anyway.
Uhh the I would do everything for this thing.
Winter is coming…
This would be amazing to ride!
woohoo!
These are getting better and better!
Yes please!
It will soon be winter
Oh yes please!
Bring it, cobblestones and all!
This must be it!
Please please!
Dibs?
Train like you, sounds good
Well alrighty then…
I could really use one of those.
This would really make my day
This would help with training.
I’m in!
Oh sweet baby Jesus, yes please!
Nice!
Nice trainer.
A fantastic addition to the pain cave… Hopefully
I need it :)