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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.
My father would appreciate any Edge to motivate him. Maybe the 1030?
My 935 is starting to let me down, a 945 would be amazing!
I just ordered me a power meter this week, which might have been premature… But if I win this, I’d probably splurge to get a direct drive trainer.
I would choose the Garmin 945. Better company in purchasing new personal records in a marathon and Ironman can’t be thought of.
I think I’d put it towards a power metre because nobody believes my Strava watts!
My dad won’t use a super fancy watch, but I’d like to get him something with heart rate monitoring for his long bike rides. Maybe some other biking accessory.
Would love a power meter! To see how I can improve and be a better cyclist
I would love some power tap pedals for the bike or a Wahoo Kicker trainer.
My dad is 80, with 2 replaced knees, a replaced hip, and 2 hearing aides (other than that, nothing prevents him from Ironman training). Does Clever Trianing sell a computer that reads his mind?? Either that or I’d get him a new Garmin for his bike that he can re-gift to me.
I think that I’d go for a GoPro Hero 7 Black, if only to see how it stacks up versus a traditional camera in terms of documenting runs and races. The telemetry overlay from a GPS watch is intriguing, but I don’t know if it’s worth the price of admission.
I would get a Fenix Marq to go with my Garmin 830 I just got from CT.
I want to buy a fénix 5!
I’m in desperate need of a power meter. Please help me out!
I would get a power meter for sure! Happy Fathers Day!
I would choose the Garmin 945. Better company in purchasing new personal records in a marathon and Ironman can’t be thought of.
Maybe a new bike computer. But then I would need a new bike also… ;)
I would like to buy a sigma rox, after seeing your review it looks like the bike computer I have been looking for.
Torn between the Garmin 530 (with $ left over for the new BT capable sensors) and a power meter for my new ride.
I’d get a Garmin FR945. Want those advanced running metrics, songs on my wrist, and a replacement for my now badly cracked sports watch.
Would really love to get Garmin Fenix 5x or something similar, with Garmin pay, because my Fenix 3 is already falling apart, plus paying with watch is really neat ?
I’ll go for the Hero 7 to get some footage of me on my new MTB :)
Garmin 830… would cycle threw europe
I am a victim of Cardiac Drift. I need a power meter to train,.
I would get Fenix 5S Plus. The best feature set in small body.
I’d like to give a try at the new Garmin 245 Music. I’m back in running. Thanks.
Suunto 9. Sorry Garmin, it’s time for a breakup.
I would probably go for a gopro or a power meter. Or maybe upgrade my garmin fenix 3…
Would love to get some Favero Assioma pedals so that I no longer have to wait for those iq2s that may never come!
Replacement for my 935
Fenix, I have been eyeing one up for some time.
GoPro Hero 7 Black would be cool ✌?
GoPro!
I would get a Fenix 5plus so I can gift my 5x to my son!
I’d get a GoPro as I’m more and more convinced that video footage is an essential safety feature for cyclists (aside from being fun).
I would get garmin fr945
A new Power Meter would be the choice for me because training with power is so much better!
I would choose the Hero 7 to record and document my two wee journey up the Yukon River this fall.
Love the reviews and I’d love to put the money towards a Garmin 945.
Keep up the great work.
Cheers
Probably the new Stages Dash because….new
I’d get a Garmin 945!
It’s time for a new running GPS watch. My Garmin 310 is just a little ungainly.
I’d go for Favero Assioma Duos to finally carry over the FTP madness from Zwift also to Outdoor riding
Garmin 245 music is enough for me….and maybe a footpod since there’s money left over. :)
I’m in the market for a new bike helmet and of course I want the most expensive high tech one they offer. I’m sure I can find a use for any left over;)
Thanks DC!
I’d probably get a Garmin Edge 530, tired of using my old fr630 as a cyclocomputer, I want maps!
I would pick a FR945 in order to replace my already worn FR735…
I would get a powermeter in order to boost my cycling training!
I would get myself a Wahoo Kickr Climb for Father’s Day.
This is a good question! Not sure what I’d get. Probably an Edge 830 as my wife is currently running an 810 and could use an upgrade.
So many options.. but do I see a DJI Spark.. why not go for something I can play with rather than tell me how hard I am working! :-)
Definitely a Suunto Spartan 5. Like the article says…looks like a nice upgrade from my Spartan Trainer!
Some hrm for my son. Polar oh1 for myself.
After training on a KickR Core all winter, I would have to make the jump for a 4iii power meter for my bike. I prefer my power numbers to be a little more accurate than the Strava estimates.
A fenix 5+ would be a nice upgrade for my fr735.
Definitely in need of a new saddle.
I would like the GoPro Hero 7 because, as a Father, I would love the opportunity to film my children’s activities and share them with family and friends.
I would definitely get a new bike computer, probably a Garmin 530
I would get a Fenix 5plus And give my forerunner 235 to my dad !
I would surely go for a power meter to beef up my cycling stats! And get some cycling motivation to keep the beef of my ribs..
Fenix 5+ as fed up with chest strap.
Polak vintage v.
I finally want to start running decently.
I would love to upgrade my power meter to the Garmin vector 3
I would love to upgrade my Garmin FR 920xt to the Garmin FR 945. But there is also a big part leaning toward a bike computer either the Garmin 530 or 830. It is really hard to choose.
I would love to buy the newest Garmin Edge, oh heck, let’s make it a Wahoo.
Either a Garmin 530 or a new Fenix!
Powertap P2 pedals for sure! Need to swap powermeter between bikes.
I’d love a new Garmin. The plastic holding a pin broke on my old school model!
I would like a Power meter of some sort
Well, a Fenix 5+ would be perfect…
I’ll take the GoPro HERO7 Action Camera since I just bought an Edge 530 from Clever Training
I want a fenix 945 or fenix plus
A power meter
With winter approaching in Brazil, having a brand new turbo trainer, like Wahoo KICKR 2018 Smart Traimer, would be awesome. But with a $500 budget, I would definitely get the Garmin Edge 530 bundle for my outdoor rides!
I would get the GoPro 7 because of the stabilization. It’s much easier to go biking without a gimbal.
Coros Vertix because I love my Coros Apex.
I would definitely got a 945. My Garmin 920 is starting to get a little long on the tooth. Or I would get the Edge 830. So many choices!!
I should get a PM! Sold my Stages and I’m after a Quarq/P2M spider…
Would go a stages cannondale si in 172.5 to add power to my training data.
I’d buy some nice socks and shoes… :]
I’d look for a power meter. Probably a pedal based system to swap between bikes. Planning on doing a long sponsored multi day ride next year so would be useful to have power information to pace myself
It’s more like, what wouldn’t I buy? I could get a power meter! A cycling computer for my husband! A new saddle! A sweet new Garmin sport watch to replace my aging Fitbit!
Definitely a Garmin Edge 830 … love my 520, but its time for an upgrade!
A powermeter crank for my recently restored Mondia road bike from 1987.
An Edge 830 because the screen on my 820 drives me bonkers!
Fr 945 for the dad!
I would like to try out the 4iiii’s dual sided power meter.
I would get a bike computer, probably the Garmin 530. Having spent all (Vermont) winter on a Wahoo bike trainer instead of running outside, I’m getting back into biking, and would like to attack some gap climbs
New Garmin 945 for Iron Man Lake Placid
Probably a new bike computer or power meter. Thanks
My FR645M is over a year old, but that FR945 checks all the boxes for me.
[Working on my victory speech right now…”First I want to thank Clever Training, and this most excellent blog. My mom up in heaven! Dad – hope you’re proud…]
Not father’s Day here, but I’d love to upgrade to a Garmin 530 and maybe add a a varia radar. Few too many close calls lately.
I’d like a new Garmin for me and my dad
Great I will get an add-on for my home trainer, like the Kickr Headwind or the Kickr Climb !
That 945 looks like the ticket, the ponds here just hit 12 degrees and it’s nearly time to do some OWS
Garmin Vector 3 for me as I’ve a strong desire to see just how little power I put out.
I think the Garmin Forerunner 945. I have the 935 but all the shiny has gone. Promise to gift the 935 on, should I win!
A Fenix 5+ – like the maps and an update to my Epix would be nice.
I’d love a power meter so I could ride with power outdoors as well as indoors.
I would get a Garmin 830 as my 810 is on its last legs!
I’d love to go for the Wahoo KICKR SNAP Smart Power Trainer. I have an old Tacx and really look forward to start training on a smart training and join the DCRainmaker rides ;-)