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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!
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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.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- 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?
- Which trainer should I buy?
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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.
I would love to win!
This would be awesome!
Yesss!!! Perfect prize to gift by hubby! *fingers and toes crossed*
Yes!
Neo is the one.
Dropped this bomb
Would do wonders for my cave.
I need more power!!
Thanks Ray!
Spin me!
Yes please
Trainer! Trainer! Trainer!
DIBS!
No excuse not to exercise.
I fell it
Always time to train
yeah, I could totally use this!
This would be cool
Burn the inside oil!
I need a new trainer
Shake me
So quiet!
Wow, dreamed of having one of these. Supposed to make Zwift awesome.
If only I could be lucky…
I would love a second of these for the partner.
This is like Christmas in August!
turbo
Hep, count me in!
yes please!
I need This to drop the lbs.!
Trainer time!
’cause babies need to sleep.
My trainer is dumb… need a smart one!
This is one hell of a prize
Going nowhere fast.
Love this.
Woot
No, pick me!
Good luck! This is definitely one ive had my eye on!
Let’s go!
luck!
Would love to win this one :)
Yes!
Love to train
May the force be with you.
Good luck
20min to go!
Ohhhh so need this ….
Oh please pick me! Bought the wife a smart trainer over 12 months ago, I never get a chance to use it :(
Always wanted one of them “smart” trainers
Need this :) do send it my Way
Yeah buddddday
Yessss!
If I win this, I will name my next dog dcrainmaker.com
a good excuse to get a bigger tv
Goodies all around :)
They’re numb.
Trainer upgrade!
Spinning wheels
Yay
I was thinking of buying a Flux, but this will do
Woohoo!
I am a big fan of TACX products, everysingle one of them high quality.
I would love to get one of this to train for my IronMan, it is hard to try to train commuting 43 hrs for work or when you have to stay at home taking care of your kids.
Yes please:)
Not thrilled about being on a trainer but if I have to it might as well be this one!!
Would like to get it.
I want one!
Bushido
I could finally get rid of my old mag trainer
Nice!
I love indoor training!!
aaah, I would love to get this one
This would kick my crappy mag turbo’s ass!
Love that one!
Good luck everyone!
Yeah buddy
Hope it doesn’t break!
So much want
Winter training? Bring it.
i need a new trainer…
boogie!!
Yes!!!
win, win, win
What a great giveaway! I’ve always enjoyed your site and especially the gear reviews. Good luck all!
Oh, please. I hate my dumb trainer so much!
Gotta be in it to win it right?!
That would be awesome
Nice! Perfect for the fast approaching indoor season!
Ready to win!
Great machine!
Please!
Woot!!!
Make me spin..
perfect for winter training
Yes please!
Comment… simply left.
I love my Tacx Vortex, but this would even nicer!
Me! Me!
Oh! Yes, please!! ?
Yes please