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I would most definitely get a power meter. Thanks!
Hola, mi ilusión garmin 935
Mi ilusión garmin fenix 5s
Hi Ray, I’d love to win the Garmin Vector power meter pedals. I’m in Brisbane and have used a HRM for most of my cycling in the past, but have always wanted to get accurate power readings. Have fun in Oz!
A new head unit for my bike – maybe the Wahoo or maybe the Garmin…..
I guess it will be a smart trainer
Hi Ray, last august I decided to have cycling as my main sport. I bought a new Giant bike and a Tacx Neo. I can’t wait to go outside with the bike for the first time. It would be great to have the Garmin Edge 1030 with me for navigation and useful stats to make rides more enjoyable. I ordered a Karoo in august but got pushed to cancel that order eventually in january. Now I’m waiting for a price drop on the Garmin Edge 1030. It would be great if I could be a winner and have the Garmin Edge 1030 on the handlebar on my first Tour of Arnhem, The Netherlands ride on the 8th of april. I’ll be happy to send you a picture of a wall filled with start numbers like yourself in the future!
Kind regards, Floris K
I would get the GoPro Hero6 and the Ameo Power Breather- so yeah send that my way
I would use the credit toward Vector 3 pedals. I have been training indoors with power using my trainer but don’t currently have power when riding outside.
Super cool. I’m excited. I’ll be clever training dreaming all weekend. I have been looking at garmins vector pedals. That 500$ would be a good down payment. Yiipppeeee?
I’d love to get the Garmin Vector 3 power meter my trainer has power meter but i am suspicious that it is not accurate. I’d love to check it and i’d love to have power data on my outdoor rides also.
Does clever training sell drones? I would apply the credit towards one if they did. If not, maybe a garmin 935
Would get the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt – to help keep me motivated with my 2018 goal of cycling twice as much as 2017 :)
Garmin Forerunner 935!!!
Garmin Vector 3 – So I can get all the chicks
I’ll be boring and get what already got a lot of mentions: a set of Garmin Vector 3 pedals.
Garmin Fenix because I want a gps watch that also looks good as an everyday watch!
I would probably choose the latest garmin bike computer
New Scosche Heart Rate monitor and Garmin 1030. Cool stuff!
Great! It’s time for my first smart trainer, isn’t it?!?
Garmin watch. Oh yes, new garmin watch :D
Either a GoPro Hero Black, or a replcacement for my FR910X which is just about counting lengths, but not much else! time for an updgradee please Ray!!!
I’ll be picking up Garmin Vector 3 pedals, as my 4iiii Precision has just given up the ghost :(
Garmin vector 3 or maybe a 935. Tough to pick
I need a garmin. Because I don’t have one
935 to replace my 220
Garmin Vector 3 is what I would get
I’d like a nice running gps watch. Mine is a bit too old and beaten.
Fénix 5. I want all the new features and the ability the record runnning power.
I’m wanting to upgrade to Garmin vector 3 to replace my power tap wheel which is currently held together with loose spikes and sticky tape
Garmin Vector 3……replacement for my Stages.
A new action cam as my virb is on the way out.
Garmin 935 to replace dying 910
Looking for a new direct drive trainer
I would love to have the Fenix 5!!
Fenix 5 for my friend.
Probably any smart trainer so I can see what all the fuss is about Zwift, and my old Kurt Kinetic probably needs an upgrade!
Don’t know specifically WHICH bike GPS I’d grab – but it is about time to upgrade…
Thanks Ray!
If I won I would use the $500 credit towards Garmin Vector 3 power meter or to a new trainer.
It’s gotta be the new 645
Garmin 645
GoPro – my coach is two states away and could use some video of my swim. And, I have my first century coming up and the GoPro would be useful for documenting it.
The new Garmin Dive watch
If I’m fortunate enough to win $500 from DCRainmaker and Clever Training, I would love to put the money towards a smart trainer. Probably the Dorito ?
Possibly a new bike computer.
GoPro!
Tacx Neo!
I’d get the fenix as I venture into triathalons.
Gopro for family vids
It would be a Garmin Fenix 5. I have had my Fenix 2 for years but integrated HR, Bluetooth notifications and customised apps allowing for new ideas such a running power make this a real game changer. Oh and they look so damn good …
Garmin Vector 3 pedals to get a power meter !!! Please :)
I kinda need a go pro
I’d get a crank-based power meter of some sort
I need a new smart trainer soooooo badly
Wow ! Vector3 for me :))
GoPro Hero6 Black, to take a vid of this amazing spider
Need a new trainer, Ive registered for my first century race!!
Garmin watch for triathlete, because I have an old 310XT and hopefully new one will provide some much needed motivation.
Definitely a GoPro.
And socks.
:)
I would love a powermeter for my Felt road bike!
Forerunner 935 because I need a new triathlon watch
Garmin 645. Would love all the Garmin goodness with music too!
Some sort of power meter!
Would buy a new Garmin product!!
That garmin 645m sounds great if I’m the lucky winner
A power meter for my new used Cannondale Slice.
Fenix 5…would be looking good at my triathlons!
Wahoo Elemnt Bolt. Why? Coz I need to save as many Watts as possible and would like to see exactly how many I’m actually saving.
I’d get a power meter. I’ve been meaning to for years and procrastinating / saving my money until they are cheaper.
I’ll get the new Garmin 1020. Need a bigger screen.
I need a power meter, must have the power!!
A new multi sport watch. Probably 935.
I would like a smart trainer to get on Zwift.
Power tap p1 pedals. Cause I need power!
Garmin 935
Tough choice but probably a power meter for the road bike
Ahh the Vector 3’s for me mate haha hapoy post Australia day strewth that went quick
I’d get the Forerunner 645 music, because it’s about time I have a good looking Garmin that doesn’t look weird at work, and that allows me to drop EVERYTHING and go for a run.
Hi :). I’d definitely get the Fenix 5. My old Garmin has my elevation stuck on 19,999m & it’s messing with my Virgo perfectionist ways.
Hero 6, so I can record all my family adventures.
I could go for a new garmin head unit. 820 would be nice.
Smart Trainer for me! A friend recently got a Neo and I’m so jealous! I want to be part of the cool crowd! Appreciate the give-always! Thank the Rainmaker! ?
GoPro Hero 6 Black, because I need another camera pointing to the rear during my rides!
Would love the new Wahoo Kickr Climb :)
I would buy garmin vectors
I would get the Garmin 920xt because I’m going to try out my first triathlon this year and would love to get a watch to help me train for it!
The GoPro, or a Fenix, or Suunto. No definitely the GoPro. Or erm, are you sure i can change my mind?
I would get Stages Power Meter Stages Carbon to continue my indoor training with my smart trainer outdoors when the time comes.
GoPro Hero 6, or the Garmin 645. or any other really.
The Fenix 5, to use it in my next adventure in South America as I hike the Inca trail and run in Easter Island
I want a Fenix 5x to replace my Epix.
I think I’d get an FR935 to replace my 910XT.
I’d get the new Spartan Trainer Sport in Amber. Liking the look of it!
Definitely would go towards a new trainer.
Garmin 935 – my 310xt still works, but I’ve recently come down with a case of upgraditius.
Easy, Vector 3s!!!! Need bike switching flexibility and accuracy!
Garmin V3, need to up my train game.
Hi,
i think i would go for a Suunto Spartan Ultra.
Allways running with Garmin i am realky curious what they can do.
Keep up your great reviews.
Regards,
Jörg
A new kickr. I’m borrowing a cousin’s and he’ll eventually want it back… which means I need to be ready to pull the trigger!
I’d go for one of the pedal based power meters for the ease of swapping between multiple bikes. Or maybe just some random socks. I dunno.