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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 would get a smart trainer so I could train in the winter insides.
I’d probably go for either a Fenix 5x or a 945.
If I win, I’d buy a pioneeer dual sided dura ace r9100 power meter.
This is a touch call really… probably a power meter but I could see checking out a quark crank, too!!
I’d get the Hero 7 Black! Happy Friday & Fathers day Ray!
Garmin Forerunner 945 bc I need a new running watch and that one is awesome.
I’d like to get the Garmin Forerunner 945, mainly to track my HR and sleep habits.
I would likely shop for a new tri watch since the elevation is broken on mine.
I’d like to have one of Garmin edge devices to my bike.
As I’m fresh and happy father of two, so it would be great to get FR945 for father’s day;)!
Defintely a trainer, for next winter’s Amsterdam real foul weather days
I’d Get a new walking GPS for my dad!
Power meter for my TT bike, or an upgrade to my creaky garmin!
Moving back to the NL from Canada and looking for a comeback in style
Garmin 945 ?
A multisport watch for triathlon
Power meter pedals!
Garmin Vector 3 – My Powerbeats are now discontinued and I’m concerned about their accuracy.
I’d like to get whatever Garmin that can actually do Open Water Swims better than my current 910XT. It wants to retire
I would like to choose GoPro Hero 7 Black for taking pictures and video when I’m on training and in the mountains.
I would like to select the Favero Assioma pedals to have a check against my Kickr 18 power meter reading.
Upgrade my Fenix 5x to a 5x plus – cos its my birthday!
I’m torn between GoPro or Garmin 820
Am Garmin gadget which supports me at next Megamarsch (100km/24h).
I would love to get a power meter, not sure what brand but will think of I will get lucky…
GoPro Hero 7 Black. I would film my little hero (1.5 old son) actions and me on my weekend bike rides.
Power meter, because i’d like to do wattage based training.
I’d love the FR945.
I would get a GoPro
sweating in 30°C heat makes me think of next winter training season – therefore I need a new Tacx or Kickr
I would love the new Fenix 5x to replace my old one :-)
Probably a Go Pro hero 7
I really want to upgrade my headset and bottom bracket to King, and maybe add some matchy bar tape.
Could use a new GoPro. Still have and use a hero 3.
Probably something bicycle related; maybe even power meter pedals, which I can’t justify if I have to pay hundreds for them myself!
Just finished an interesting article about the fall of SpeedX on CT.
I’m thinking something to replace my 235. A fenix? A 945? Hmmmm…
Garmin fr945 so i’ll stop getting lost during trailruns.
I’d go with the Edge 830, and kickstart my somewhat dormant cyclist life (or join the cool kids and get a mountain bike).
Wahoo Core, since my current one lies about power numbers…
Forerunner 945 because there is not enough free Forerunners 945 from CleverTraining/DCR :-)
A garmin 945 would be nice for this hot summer
A lovely set of Assioma pedals pleaseeeee!! :-)
I’d get a GoPro Hero 7 black because my Hero 3 white isn’t really cutting it any more.
A Garmin Edge 830 as my old 800 is getting a little long in the tooth.
Powermeter pedals what else
My much loved, old Garmin910xt finally died this past winter and I’m eyeing either the new Garmin FR945 or Instinct watch to be my new endurance partner.
Has to be a power meter, or maybe a lovely go pro!
I need a new watch, my (new) garmin viviofit is a bust in the water. Not sure what I want now.
Garmin Forerunner 945. More data to geek out on.
NG ECO power meter, i would do structured training with this power meter
Gopro hero 7. Broke my shimano cn1000 recently. Been eying the hero ever since.
Probably get some sort of waterproof backpack and some lights to start off with
I could use a GoPro for some
Backpacking trips this summer.
Power meter to help focus my training and measure some sick gains
Go pro hero 7
I’d love to get an Elemnt Roam, as my Bolt has given up on me!
I would use the $ on a Fenix 5 as I only have a fenix 3 and my running partner has fenix 5 :-(
Garmin fenix 5 to upgrade my old vivoactive
Garmin 945!
I wouldn’t get anything…I’d ask you to choose a veteran to give the credit. Therefore, no F945 for me, no wheels, no power meter. Just send my thanks along.
Feeling the love for a GoPro maybe ?
Smart trainer probably!
New garmin fenix would be perfect fit :)
… some bike gadget. Not sure which one yet but I’m sure I can come up with something :)
I would get a smart trainer
I’d love a power meter, just to see what the fuss is all about and check if I can actually power my house by pedaling o_O
Thanks Ray!
I’d probably get a Garmin Fenix 5 or at least pay towards one.
Likely a Fenix series watch for trail running.
I would likely upgrade my watch to a FR945.
I don’t know what I would do with all the features, but I’ll find a way to use them!
My first power meter.
Garmn Fenix – need the longer battery life for ultramarathons.
Garmin Fenix
FR945. Spotify playlists !
Garmin forerunner 935 because my previous garmin 925 is almost end of life and I am looking forward to an upgrade
Garmin 945 ??
Hi Ray – Wishin’ I was Lucky
Nick
Would need an incentive to go back to tri after my newly born child – some Fenix plus would do the trick !
Would upgrade to a garmin edge 830 or 1030. Loads of new features compared to my old 810 :D
A nice new Fenix would be great!
Garmin 945. My fenix 3 is a bit worn off now
Not sure exactly what, but when does a triathlete not have an extensive list of wants. Just too many right now.
Maybe new Garmin? :)
Hey Ho let’s go.
Update my Fenix 5 to plus Variant to be to listen to music without taking my mobile with me.
I would seriously enjoy a gopro
Father’s Day self gift of a Pioneer or Stages dual sided power meter for my road bike crank.
I’d love to get my hands on a wahoo kickr, as we’ve had rain of biblical proportions non stop for 3 weeks here and I’m waterlogged.
I would look at a complete velocomp power meter system so that I can switch between bikes easily. I ride with speedplay pedals and my bikes have different group sets. So something that can readily move between bikes would be ince.
It may be summer in the UK but the last few weeks have been terrible weather, need a kickr climb to go with my kickr!
My Fenix 2 is growing rather old of tooth, so I’d like a 945 or 935+optical HR band to replace it.
FR945 so I can start my journey with triathlon. I’ve got a new bike, time for a new watch!
Wish me luck- new running shoes, and cycling accessories!
Enter
I’d love to get a Garmin FR945, to replace my Fenix 3 HR! I’m especially looking forward to the upgraded analytics (training score split in aerobic and anaerobic, training tracking per intensity, …).
GoPro Hero 7 Black. Soon, I am going bike touring. It would be nice to have it to record some videos from the trip.
I would get assioma duo pedals. I’ve been trying to decide which pm would be most practical and I think this takes the cake.
Nathan
I would get a Fenix 5 as an update to my Fenix 3, time for upgrades…
Thanks for the generosity. I think an action cam would be a fun addition to my collection of toys.
FR945…for the tunes :).
I would finally get a powermeter for my road racing bike