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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.
I’d get a bike trainer, mainly because my current one is so outdated WRT all the tech DCR tells me about!
I would love to have a Garmin Vector 3 power meter. I want to improve myself and structure my training.
I’d love a wahoo elemnt bolt cause my mio cyclo 500 is dying!
Garmin Varia rearview radar is at the top of my list. It will be nice to have warnings as cars are approaching
I need the GoPro Hero 6 to make good videos
I’d put this towards a new trainer I think or maybe a power meter… hmmm, can’t decide, would be a nice problem to have
Definitely a new PM; second bike needs a second set of gadgets!
I’d get a Wahoo Bolt
Id like to get spartan watch ultra!
Thanks again,
Bob in CA
Time to power, and get the leg strength imbalance sorted out.
I’d get three different heart rate monitors and two Garmin Edge 520s, so I can ride like Ray!
A GoPro would be nice!
I would get the Fitbit Ionic Smartwatch because I am trying to track my fitness progress in the new year.
I would get the Garmin Fenix 5 in order to save my wife some money on my anniversary gift.
I’d live to get my hands on the Cycliq Fly12 CE
The Garmin Fenix…because a new running watch is always a good idea!
Time for me to get a proper cycling computer instead of strapping my iPhone to my handlebars!
Peloton bike for wife. Or hopefully the WattBike if they start shipping to US.
My wife has a Garmin Fenix 5S and since I am still on a FR735XT I have been very envious — the money would most certainly go towards my own Fenix 5!
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music – Because it’s time to run without your phone…
I record runs with my phone, but have been looking at running watches for a while. I like the look of the Garmin Forerunner 645. :-)
This will help fulfill my lust for a power meter
Fenix 5. Because my 910XT is not anymore waterproof altgough it works fine for cycling and running
Scosche Rhythm 24, maybe another trainer…
I’d love a new Garmin, possibly the Garmin FR935.
Well, I would take all of them but I am in need of either a bike computer or a power meter.
Rhythm 24, who doesn’t want to exercise for 24hr +
i would get the garmin vector 3. i want to upgrade from the orginal vectors to get rid of the pods.
I would probably get some road cycling shoes, with several pairs of socks and gloves. That would refresh what I use now as its been some years with the shoes and such I use.
Power tap p1’s
I’d love to get the new garmin 935 so I can track my full ironman!!
Would love the GoPro Hero6 to capture some upcoming trips!
The new forerunner with music would be pretty sweet….
Garmin Forerunner 645 (no music). Possibly the best-in-class running watch now. :)
I would pickup another trainer for the wife. I would be looking at another Kickr or maybe Cycleops.
Would be looking for a Garmin Forerunner 645 to replace my aging MotoACTV!
Power meter.
I think I would go for the Garmin 935 or the 645M. Or maybe a power meter…
GoPro Hero6 action cam for experimenting with training runs.
GoPro6 please. Because 2 GoPros are better than 1
A power meter!
I would get a Wahoo ELMNT bolt head Unit. I am growing tired of only riding locally. I would like to get out and explore the beauty of the USA. Riding predominantly in the same county always is a bit to predictable. At the end of last year, I begin doing some rides in the catskills NY region. If I was not with a group, I would have to stop and pull out the phone for a map check every so often. Worrying If I was going the wrong direction always takes you out of the ride. Stopping for a map check on a cell phone absolutely takes you out of a ride. It would be nice to experience the modern technology of GPS. lots of data = longer, faster, harder (bike rides).
Been eyeing the Garmin 935xt…
Garmin Forerunner 935
I need a Garmin FR 935 to replace my current combo of 910xt + original Vivoactive.
I would like to have the Suunto Spartan Ultra!
I would get a pair of aftershokz trekz headphones so I can listen to podcasts on a run while still listening for cars. Plus some new running leggings and shoes because I’m in need of them.
Any cycling power meter to train in right zones
Most likely either a power meter or a new GoPro!
A GoPro please DCR & CleverTraining.com!!
Time to upgrade the running watch! Fenix 5 please (some hiking to be done here West of YYC as well)
Definitely a set of Garmin Vector 3 pedals.
If I win I would order the vector 3 power meter
Forerunner 935
If I won, I think I’d go with a new GoPro, I’d love a new one to take running with me.
I would order a Fenix 5s. My forerunner 235 has been freezing and powering off lately when it is low on battery and really cold outside.
A GoPro would be great for recording my longer runs/rides!
Though it’s tempting to select a big-ticket item like a smartwatch or power meter, I think this would be an ideal opportunity to stock up on accessories that I wouldn’t normally purchase for myself, such as compression clothing, bike tools, camping gear, etc.
Garmin Vector 3, as i do not have any powermeter on my bike!!!
I would like a fenix 5 please to upgrade my 920xt
I would get a GoPro Hero 6. I want to film my cycling adventures.
The fenix 5x since my fenix 3 is still usable and it would be a free upgrade.
Thanks Ray, nice to see the family growing!
Hero 6. I could really use a waterproof camera in the rainy Seattle weather.
I’ve been wanting a power meter like the Garmin Vector 3 for the past 2 years to make my Zwift rides more accurate!
Kickr Snap to step up my indoor training.
Forerunner 645, because I can’t seem to get any data of my 350 anymore.
GoPro…my other one broke. :(
I’ve started to use the openwater swimming function on my Garmin 935 & it could be nice to pair it with a HRM Swim Strap, also upgrading to a gopro hero 6 or garmin VIRB could be nice to make my snorkelling videos 4K
Garmin forerunner 935.
I am going to take part in an ultra marathon, and the battery of my old Tomtom cardio runner is not good enough for that.
Garmin vector 3 to replace my vector 2.
Been using Polar watches for a while and I lately need a watch with barometric option. I’m still undecided but Fenix 5 might be it.
I just browsed through the site….. that’s a lot of socks one could buy if that person had an unhealthy obsession with great socks. I’d need to buy a whole new dresser to store them
very much in need of a Wahoo bolt and a power meter cant hurt.
Hmm, the Spartan Ultra.
Ahhh, so much to choose from… but a new smart trainer would top the list!
Garmin Vector 3 pedals. Since I was hit in a bicycle vs car on Nov 29th and broke the bicycle (along with my hyoid, laryngeal cartilage, jaw and 20 other bones in my face and pelvis — while dislocating my hip) I’ll want a new PM when I get a new bike once I can walk and then ride again!
GoPro Hero6 Black. I guess they need support…
I would use the gift card to purchase a stages dual leg power meter so it can prepare for the 2018 hotter n hell 100.
I’d get the FR935 because I cracked the glass on my Fenix 3. It’s also thinner and lighter which would be nice.
I’d like to get a pedal-based power meter to simplify training while staying in a hotel.
Straight to the Neo fund! …or maybe the Assioma pedals! Fingers crossed :)
I would like to get my first running watch!
Give-aways are always fun to watch, and even better to participate in…
If I’d win, I would go for a Fenix5 or 5X most likely. I need the long running battery for the ultra runs…
Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt – Got curious after seeing positive reviews.. and my Garmin 810 is starting to get glitchy =/
I’d really like to try the Polar OH1 Optical Heart Rate Sensor. I always dread putting on the cold chest strap before a cold morning ride. No worse feeling.
A power meter of some kind. I want to focus on my cycling this year.
Garmin Vector 3 would be great
Garmin Vector 3 as I’m a little underpowered..
Forerunner 935 will be great!:)
Like buy a Garmin 645 m for no need to running with phone.
Garmin Vector 3. Power would be fun!
Garmin F5X. Best watch
Probably a Garmin Vector
Garmin Vector 3 for some power training or Optical heart strap for some swimming heart rate
I’d most definitely get the new Garmin 645. I have four other Garmin watches (235, 630, 735xt, and Fenix 3HR) because each does something another doesn’t have (metronome, swimming, barometer or some other feature). The 645 has all the best running features plus music and can be used for swimming. Just what I need!
Suunto Spartan Sport watch. My last 2 Garmins were Garbage and I need a new one. Gotta get that run data!
CycleOps Magnus trainer, to get ready for Spring.
Suunto Spartan Ultra – my old watch is giving up
I definitly want a Fenix 5
or a Power meter
or a Drone !
It’s about time I upgraded my Garmin Edge 500.
I would get a Garmin watch to track my training :)