Heads up! The Garmin Enduro 3 is down to $849, some $50 off. That’s the lowest price to date on this new device. The Enduro 3 is notable though because it’s basically a Fenix 8 Solar minus the dive/voice features (and the Fenix 8 Solar/MIP starts at $1,099). Everything else is there, and it gets all Fenix 8 software features (and, insane battery life). Meanwhile, the Fenix 7 down to $429! Or Epix at $409. There’s a bunch more sports tech deals listed here too!
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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 2024 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.
Fenix 6 Sapphire – Need to replace my aging Fenix 3 sapphire that has served me well but is looking a little tired.
Suunto 9 Baron Titanium.
a garmin fenix 5 please!
Fenix 6
I would definitely get the assioma power meter so I can finally have watts out on the road and not just my trainer
A new Garmin to get back in the marathon game in 2020!
A new smart trainer, something a little quieter than my old one. (I know, First World problems).
A new neo would be great.
Hi! I will have to upgrade my running watch, maybe Fenix6…
Cheers!
Saving up for power meter, but couldn’t afford it this year. Vector 3S.
I would love a new wahoo computer
Maybe I’d get a direct drive trainer like an Elite Suito
An actually good upgrade for my girlfriend’s mi band 2!
Garmin Vector 3 pedals, so I can feel the power on any bike!
It would be a power meter for me as I see too much inconsistency with my current setup.
id love to win the gopro because i love traveling and going to adventures so it would be very useful for me!
hopefully grab another powermeter
It would be a Garmin 945! Need a new watch for my next PR!
Wahoo KICKR Headwind fan and Garmin Edge 530.
Garmin so that I can crush an Ironman.
A swift compatible indoortraining bike would be fun ?
The GoPro Hero 8 would be amazing for my trip to the Grand Canyon in 2020.
Garmin Fenix 6 Watch because I need consistent tracking for workouts and marathon training plan.
Garmin F6 to track heart rate variability or Gopro
Assioma DUO power meter
Hey !
I started running and I would love a running watch ;)
Thanks
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Hey Ray!
Love the site! I’d probably wish for a GoPro Hero 8. I’d love to start documenting cool runs/rides/sights, and based on your reviews that’d be a good place to start.
Insta 360 go so I could passively capture my activities
Would like to upgrade my Fenix 3 (not HR) to one of the more modern Fenix 6 as my battery is starting to show signs of its age. Time to shake the post-deployment funk and get back out there!
I would love to get the Garmin vector 3s to start training with Power.
I got everything I wanted for xmas – Tacx Neo 2 from myself and Pioneer Power meter from hubby. Maybe I’ll get something nice for someone else.
Probably a Neo 2T once the issues are ironed out.
I would get the wahoo kickr to complete my winter set up for the upcoming Iowa winter and prepare for ragbrai.
Hi Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Would love the Garmin Fenix
Signed up for a 6 day staged trial run 2020 need altimeter
Good Luck
Everyone
For my wife, I would buy her the Garmin 945. She loves music and it would be the perfect device for her to listen to Spotify while running or rowing. Being able to measure her heart rate while swimming would be an added bonus.
looking for a Garmin edge to help with cycling
I would want a DJI Mavic Mini! They seem like a lot of fun!!!
Merry Christmas from himmelspforten! I’d get some Garmin vector pedals. I def need power meter.
I would love any drone you could throw or even fly my way.
Wahoo kickr to upgrade my Snap for Zwift
Probably a power meter
Probably get a power meter for the bike
Santa did not give me Vector pedals. So thats what I would get?
Garmin 945! Total overkill for me but look at that data!
I would get a power meter so I can start training with power!!! more power!!!!!!!!
Assioma pedals FTW!!
A new garmin forerunner! Need to start up running again.
The Favero Assioma Uno or any other power meter would be nice to boost my current setup :-)
I’d like to buy myself a new running/workout/activity tracker watch. I’ve bought a suunto 5 this year, but it seems to be a work in progress so far. (should have read the dc rainmaker review better ;))
Garmin phoenix
I’d get a Garmin Edge 1030. Note: Replying to messages without a full on pit stop during rides would be brilliant!
I’d love to get the Garmin 645 music watch!
I would definitely get another Vector pedal to keep company to the one I have already! This will show me at last which leg does the job!
A Garmin Venu or Fenix 6 to help with training.
Favero Assiomas! Because my trainer is so inaccurate.
A new bike trainer would be awesome. Mine just gave out
A Wahoo kicker, didn’t get because of money tight due to being in nursing school. The need is that school does not allow outdoor rides and looking to do outside training with the convenience of being indoors.
Garmin 530 would be great as my element bolt is on its last legs
Don’t know for sure, but a pedal power meter would be very welcome! (since I’m still waiting for iq2 :-)).
Thanks for all the hard work, the DCR open house and great reviews this year!
Garmin vector pedals. I would love to be able to see my power output for my training.
New gamin edge, old one getting old
I guess go pro8 or max…
I’d love a new Watch to replace my old 920xt!
A Garmin Forerunner 945 TRI Bundle would really help to take my training to the next level.
I’d like to get an indoor trainer, the ELITE SUITO looks pretty good. I have to increase training load but only have time for riding on weekends.
New Garmin 945. It would motivate me to get back into marathon shape…maybe.
New GoPro!
I really want a new gopro to record my rides.
Wahoo Climb would be a nice addition to the new pain cave, and my wife thinks it is “cool”. Maybe would entice her to try indoor training.
Mavic Mini to feed my drone obsession
I am gunning for an indoor trainer! I have not worked out which one yet… Better quickly read that trainer recommendation post you did, brb!
Garmin Fenix 5S probably, because my Fenix 3 is moody lately. Thanks :-)
Wahoo roam
I need a power meter for the wife!
A Garmin VENU please! And a second one for me :)
I would want a new watch a Garmin Fenix 6x or a suunto 9
Tacx neo 2 to prepare my first triathlon
got to be a di2 upgrade! Cant beat electronic shifting
I would order some favero pedals to complement a new bike!
I would buy a Favero Assioma power meter for my future N+1 bike
Bought a second hand P5 but without pedals, so Vector 3 (and also because I spend all my money on the bike ;)
Definitely some power meters, problem the power tap P2, simply because I don’t have any power meters of any sort :)
Definitely the Forerunner 945.
Love an upgrade to a Fenix 6 watch
I’d treat myself to a new set of Garmin Vector pedals! I have a set of used Vector 2’s…which have issues. (Left side reports zeros sometimes throwing off the L/R balance. Right side works perfectly)
Stages Ultrega L power meter
I would love to have a set of rollers. Why? To become a better cyclist in 2020 and especially to improve my balance on the bike (and my core)!!
The new Garmin Vivoactive 4 would be a great companion for a New Year (and the very first smart/ftiness watch on my hand)! Or a new Garmin Edge, as the old one becomes really old (and even don’t know how to talk to a smart trainer).
Any smart trainer please! I don’t have a smart trainer, and could really use one for when I am on babysitting duty or those late work nights to keep up my weekly mileage goal. Thank you for the chance!
I would get a Garmin 945 because I already have a 235 (for the last few years) and would be happy to upgrade.
Adam Rodman
Fenix 6 I guess
Forerunner 945 yum..
I would like to have the trainer.
New trainer!!! Burned out the resistance on the old one.
I would definitely go for a Wahoo Kickr Climb. To get a total simulation experience in Zwift without paying almost the same price than my Kickr Core for an add-on.
I would get Favero Assioma Duos to go with my new bike.
Hi Ray, the Wahoo KICKR SNAP Power trainer would help’prepare my first triathlon :-)
Wahoo Bolt
id like a KICKR Core
Wahoo bike