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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 can use the above link for any Amazon country and it (should) automatically redirect to your local Amazon site.Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products!
Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? No problem, here's the platform I use - you can too!
Think my written reviews are deep? You should check out my videos. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth!
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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Check out my weekly podcast - with DesFit, which is packed with both gadget and non-gadget goodness!
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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
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In Depth Product Reviews
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 2023 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.
Love your work Ray!
Mega cool!
Just in case I don’t win one of the power meters this’ll be great :)
Fantastic! Thanks for all the detailed reviews
Yes please!
All the yes!
Yay!
I never won but. Need to enter to win
Neo is the one.
Dcrainmaker meticulous reviews.
I want it!
Can finally join my mates on Zwift with one of these
I will take the cupcakes :p
It would really be an upgrade!!
need this trainer please!
I so need this
I know it’s gimmicky, but I want to experience the Zwift cobbles…
Need it for winter
Hi
This would be a nice upgrade!
Oh yeah!
Pick Me! Pick Me!
Thanks Ray!
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Pick me!
Yes
i so need this :-)
My trainer literally just went down. This prize could possibly change my life. Thanks for all the fun today DC.
Great contest
Yo!
I’m definitely need training..
I could really use one of this to train indoors during our snow and ice filled New England winters!
Beauty, tacx free right? Haha, I’m terrible…
nice
This would be awesome. Thanks DCR!
Thanks
This is the big one!
Yes please DC!
A Dream come true with this tacx Neo!
Thanks DCR!
This is a wonderful trainer. Thank you for including this in the giveaway.
I would love to have this, whoever wins this is very fortunate.
To train at home while watching Netflix :)
Wahoooooo! Oh, no, wait…..
need one of this!
Awesome site!
I could use a new trainer
I am the One!
This would make the winters more active. Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, what a giveaway
A bit tacky, but I will get excited for this!
PERFECT TIMING… my mag training literally crumbled with all my power today!!! Upgrade time!!!
If there’s no wattbike up for grabs, I’ll make do with this! Please!!
Muy bueno
Hi
Yes Please :)
Yes, that would be fantastic!
Yes please.
This would be ace.
Perfect instrument for my pain cave
Love your blog and would love a new trainer.
Nice
A smart trainer is at the top of my list of most needed items to train for my first ironman next year
Dream trainer, please be mine!
I’d smoke the back wheel of that ??
I want one!!
Awesome.
Winter is coming
Awesome prize!
Oh, yes!
Would be great for the green winter in Denmark
And another nice upgrade!
Thanks !
Yeah
Thanks for all the helpful product reviews!
Yes please!
WOW :P
Bring it on
New trainer please!
I need to train smarter.
Need a trainer!
Pick me please :) Pretty please :)
Need an upgrade!
Mine!!!!!
I’m planning to buy a trainer so this would save me a fortune…and I could even buy some cupcakes!
Upgrade to the Bushido
OMG I’m ready for winter season!
Could use a trainer
Mine mine mine!
Oh yes it will be mine.
Send me to Zwift-Landia!!!!
Thanks DC, for all of your great content!
J en veux un!
Awesome for rainy washington winters!
Daddy needs a new trainer
I’m in!
Pick me! ?
I’ll take it! :-)
I’m not lucky enough to win this.
Yes please :-)
The one I was waiting for! Perfect replacement for my Vortex.
Okay! Let’s see
Whoa!