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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
Garmin vector 3 to solve all my problems.
It’s time for a new FR
GOPRO Hero, yes!!!
Garmin Vector 3 – Need some reliable data to improve power and speed.
One Cycleops Hammer Direct Drive trainer since I’m tired of falling from my bike when training on basic rollers :)
I would go for a wahoo element bolt. I need a good cycle computer to log my rides.
Tacx neo, cause my current trainer sounds like a jet engine.
I’d pull the trigger on the new Garmin 645 music…been waiting forever for it to come out and would love to ditch the phone/watch combo I’ve been running with for far too long.
For sure vector 3.
Garmin 520 is what I’d get!
I think it’s time to train with power, Garmin Vector 3’s please
I would probably get a gopro because I lost mine in Bend :/
PowerTap P1 pedals because I need a power meter for my first Ironman!
Dear Ray, a gopro 6 which I can never afford to buy myself ps ! thx peter
I would get a new sport watch or my first power meter. I am still sporting the Ambit 2 which has been great but yeah it may be time.
Any power meter because I’ve never trained with one and hear it helps.
Gopro would be great, fingers crossed!!
Wahoo Elemnt
I would like to get a Garmin 645. I want to run and listen to music without bringing an extra music player.
This is my chance!!
It will be a difficult decision between the fenix 5, the Forerunner 935 and the Forerunner 645 Music… but I think I’ll be okay no matter which one ;)
I would like the Garmin vector power meter to measure performance as I look towards a first race season!
I would get the Garmin 935 tri bundle. My FR 310XT takes too long time to find satellites and the syncing is horrible. I would also like a watch that can be used while not training.
A direct drive trainer. I don’t have one.
I’m bere for the Suunto Spartan because i want to change my opinion about Suunto and becouse i like so much Suunto esthetically!
I’d probably put it toward a Gopro Hero6 and a strap or two for my Fenix 5x!
I’d get Vector 3s pedals.
Well you can never really have enough socks!
An Elite Director trainer please
A new power meter… Maybe powertap chain ring. Maybe a 4iiii… Hard to choose.
I would get a new Garmin watch
I think a 500$ credit would convince me to get a power meter. Or a new running watch. Or head unit… Don’t know yet. I hope I will have to make the decision..
I’d like Garmin Varia Radar, and a new head unit
Something cycling related for sure, just not sure what
I would love to get a tacx smart trainer!
I’d buy the latest forerunner 935… I have the 735x and kinda felt robbed when the replacement came out so soon afterwards. :)
I would lean towards getting a Garmin 820 or maybe use it down for a 1000 or 1030.
I’d probably get a 930xt. My 910 is about to breathe its last breath….
I would definitely get a Forerunner 935 because it feels like my 920XT is getting a little bit outdated :)
I’d probably get the Garmin 935, because it’s newer and better than what I have.
I would like to put in for the Apple Watch 3! Curious to compare this with my Fenix 3 HR for daily use.
I would go for the Garmin vector 3 as I’m looking at matching my power training indoors with being able to race to power outdoors.
Either a power meter for my “outside bike” or a smart trainer for inside – basically I just need a toy to make me ride more.
I would have to go with the Wahoo Climb if the rumored release dates are true.
I get a trainer or the Vector 3. Thanks
I’m looking forward to the new scosche HR monitor.
Towards fat wheels and tyres to soak up the cobbles of the Roubaix!
Ant hear rate monitor and Garmin bike attachment to connect with Fénix 5.
I would love a multisport watch. I have a forerunner 220 and I’ve been doing occasional swimming so a multisport would be awesome.
yes! I would get a power meter and probably the vector 3s to help winter training!
Hi Ray – Fenix 5 would come great now!
Garmin 520 would be nice
I’d use my winnings to buy a Fenix 5.
I want a Suunto Spartan Ultra!!!
Thanks..
Garmin vector pedals or garmin 935
Definitely would go for a trainer, or maybe most definitely a power meter…
I would try the GoPro Hero 6 so I could record my rides and become a YouTube star (disclosure, I would need 1000 subscribers and 1 billion hours of views to qualify for stardom).
i’d get a Garmin Edge 1030, because new stuff makes me go faster and unlike Ray, I don’t mind the color. :)
I would buy a power meter as i am moving up from age group to road racing this year and it would help with both training and racing. Plus, I have always wanted one!
Lezyne Super GPS Cycling Computer and handlebar mount
Plus a fr 620
Yup all total well under 500. Because I love electronics but only have a way old Garmin vivoactive and no bike computer.
FR935 – so damn svelte!
A new cycling computer because I gave my hubby a new one for Xmas and now I want to steal it for myself.
I would go for a Garmin Fenix watch. Thanks
I’d be happy to get the feather light Garmin Forerunner 935 and use the navigation with new routes around the world, while managing the effort properly, checking all the geeky stats!
Oh man, the choices!! I’d love a power meter for my road bike, but would probably spice up my daughter’s bike so she’ll ride with me more often!!
Garmin’s Vivomove HR, new version. It’s simple enough for daily use, and have certain fitness and wellness feature for indoor exercise (although fitness function is not very visible in the sunshine ; )
Really want to get gopro hero 6 to record activity with my son or get replacement for my Fenix 3 HR
Good luck everyone, thanks DCR and clevertraining.com for giveaway
Likely a power meter of some type – I would have to study up to choose. (Do you know of any resources on the subject?)
Des bottes de 7 lieus ;-)
I would like a FR935 to check if can survive more than 6 months
Thanks Ray (Y)
A pair of sunglasses. Because I could use a good pair of cycling sunglasses.
I would get a power meter — long overdue!!
My brother is tired of me coming over to “visit” and use his Wahoo Kickr for Zwift. So I would finally buy my own
A power meter, I’m curious how close trainer road is at guessing
Can’t say no to a Favero Assioma, one sided will do nicely!
I’d get the Garmin Vector 3 Power Meter, always wanted a power meter but it never fit into the budget.
A Wahoo Bolt to replace my broken Garmin 820 would be great!
I would get a Fenix 5, because it is time to upgrade from the F3.
Forerunner 645 because it’s exactly as much as I need
I would get the new Fenix
New trainer to get through the long Alaska winter.
The Karoo if it ever sees real light of day….
I will get a Garmin Fenix 5 because I need a reliable GPS device for my Tri training.
I would definitely opt for a newer watch, my Fenix 2 is on its last leg!
I’d go for a refresh on my GoPro Hero to get some better footage while capturing my sports adventures
Probably an edge unit to compliment my 935
The new Scosche Rhythm and one of the GoPros.
$500 Gadget Giveaway: I would like to get the Scosche Rhythm 24 Optical HR Monitor, as using the Garmin Swim HR strap with my Forerunner 735XT is pretty annoying, but the information is useful and helped me improve my swimming. I’ve used the Scosche+ cycling an it was very good, so looking forward to using the Scosche Rhythm 24 for HR monitoring of my swimming
I’ll probably get the Garmin vector 3!
Hi, I would like a Suunto Spartan Ultra,
Thanks
Smart trainer dreaming
A power meter of some type.
I would like a tacx neo to train with my husband!
A watch with music and Gps would be nice
Bonjour à tous, un Edge 1030 bien sûr ! pour quoi bien sûr d’ailleurs…..
I would get a Garmin Edge
Garmin Vector pedals or some type power meter
A Fenix 5S… although what I really want is something about that size, with the same/updated features and music…
Very keen to get the Garmin 645 for running with music
New sneakers for my first marathon.