Heads up! The Garmin Enduro 3 is down to $829, some $70 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 $429. There’s a bunch more sports tech deals listed here too!
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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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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.
My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
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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.
Assioma pedals. would love to have power data outside to keep the information consistent from indoor and outdoor training.
I would buy my husband a Garmin 1030.
Would like a Garmin Forerunner 945 to update my current 935.
I’d buy some new running shoes (old ones need retirement), some Garmin HRM band with running dynamics (old one doesn’t have it) and some Garmin Varia lights for my bike
Favero Assimo Duo to be converted to SPD for the gravel bike
I would get a Fenix. Looking to hit the trails and get in touch with nature a lot more next year.
A new GPS watch! And cake.
Element Roam
An Apple iWatch within the amount stated
Love to have a faverio assioma. I want to see my power from left to right. I have a weakness on the right side which needs to be confirmed.
A new Fenix watch because my daily worn 3HR randomly tells me I’m at 65000+ ft elevation.
A powermeter would be good.
Saris MTR bike rack!
Hmm a toss-up between Favero pedals and a new trainer…
A powermeter, as I’ve never trained with power.
I would love to try the Karoo Hammerhead. I have read all the negatives but still feel like it has such potential.
I’d get a fenix 6s pro to replace my forerunner 935
Garmin 945. Time to replace the ole Fenix 3.
Need new bike shoes, want Wahoo bike computer.
Probably a wahoo climb for a bit of fun.
I would have liked a Fenix. I have the old 225 and it works. Most of the time. I would like to know detailed stats and I fear getting lost on trails and roads and there are so many bells and whistles on the all newer watches. Ps. My hubby got an Instinct. I got a robe.
A pedal base power meter for geeking on the data.
I want Favero Assioma duo for my bike ?
I would choose a wahoo kickr core, time to switch to direct drive!
I am trying to get back into running and would love to complete a 5/10K in 2020. I would love a forerunner 245 with music, although if I won u found find something a little fancier lol.
A smart trainer (as riding a dumb trainer isn’t any fun)
A new watch would be in order for me.
The Garmin Vivomove Luxe! I’m so deeply entrenched in the Garmin ecosystem and they have finally made a watch that will look great at work and out in the evening, fits under the cuff of my shirts, and still have a bunch of activity and sport capabilities that will get me through when I don’t have my Fenix with me! Thanks DCR for your always great work.
I’d like a new garmin fenix to replace my old fenix 3. Thanks
Fitness tracker for my husband and the rest towards
Smart trainer
I would like the favero assioma pedals. I don’t currently have a power meter and I ride two different bikes so seems like a good choice for a power meter.
I’ll probably get the Forerunner 945, thanks for the opportunity.
I’d go for a Garmin Venu watch, so that I can listen to music during workouts without bringing my phone along!
I’d turn the coal into a new trainer, I’m starting to outgrow the Fisher Price trainer.
I would like a stand up paddle board or a stryd power meter. A Spot would also help keep me safe on my trips. Thank you for your reviews. I really appreciate all the information you concisely provide.
Fr 945, because it’s light and has all the features
A running watch for me and a fitness tracker for my S.O.
A Garmin multi sport watch!
I will get Favero Asioma pedals.
A smart trainer so I can keep up on spring group rides! Without one I feel like I’m losing the fitness arms race…
Favero Assioma Duo because I’m so annoyed at the battery connectivity issues with my Garmin Vector 3.
A million nutrition gels and a Garmin pod- just because those are things I need now
Garmin Forerunner 945, mostly because my Ambit 2 is on its last legs
I would love a Pioneer power meter!
I have to say, a SUP is pretty tempting.
I would like to win something something something, because I like gadgets
A Fenix 6x solar, so I can give mine to my wife, or maybe a Vivoactive Star Wars.
500 fidget spinners?
Garmin Edge 1030 because my Wahoo Bolt’s battery died
I’d get a Fenix 6 for my daughter who could use it in ROTC.
i think i’d go with a Hero8
A new garmin watch
I will order the bike trainer.
New power meter
Either a running watch or GoPro
I am dreaming of a Garmin Fenix 6 …
GoPro Hero 8 Black, to record some inspirational short bikepacking features
Coros Apex Pro – need the long battery life for ultras
A Garmin Fenix would be nice please Ray!
I’d really like to get a Wahoo Kickr…or maybe a Garmin Varia light? Thanks for hosting the giveaway!
I’d love a set of Favero Assioma Uno pedals, partially so I can nerd out over power readings on Zwift, but really mostly so I can stick them on the Schwinn AC stationary bikes at my local (DC area) gym’s spin class and see exactly how inaccurate their power readings are (and crush my ego accordingly).
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all
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I could use a Garmin Varia radar
A forerunner 945
Why, the longer battery life for ultra running and I’m a Garmin person.
I’d like to get a Garmin Forerunner 945 for replacing my current watch and giving it to a friend. Fingers crossed, thank you Ray and family!
Definitely Garmin 945 for swimming, running, cycling, listening to the music, paying for the coffee and croissant and navigating around.
I think I would need to get a power meter.
I really need a Headwind fan, as any indoor session is a sweatfest.
Drone or power meter.
The new Garmin Venu!
Wahoo kickr. Time to start training for my 1st Triathlon!
A Garmin forerunner 945 may be good for replacing my old Tomtom cardio runner
I would love a Garmin Fenex Saphire
Obviously, instead of a Stages power meter, I only got a sweater for Xmas.
Wahoo kickr. It’s time to extend the cycling season for the whole year
A bluetooth capable power meter would be awesome!
I could really use a GoPro.
I’d probably get a pedal based powermeter
Garmin 945 to take my training up a notch
I’d get a varia rear tail light.
Hmm maybe a rocker board!
A set of Favero Assioma for more power metrics.
Hi
I would like a go pro to do video of my gravel tour :)
tks for the web site
Ben
A new turbo trainer would be great
Saris trainer rocker. Have had tendonopathy in my hamstring and adductor muscles. My thought is that this has been related to the static nature of indoor training and the quick increases in wattage during intervals (compared to outdoor riding). Interested to see if increasing dynamics of positioning while indoor riding will help.
Garmin fenix so I can track my multi sport activities.
Definately a fenix or other high level garmin watch
Favero Assiomo power meter because I don’t have one and signed up for my first half Ironman and need to start somw serious training
I got a new bike, and I can’t transfer my DZero (different BCD), so I’d like a Favero Assioma Duo. A new Fenix 6 would be nice too.
i’ve been eyeing a new bike computer? maybe a garmin edge?
This is a comment. Because the autor asked to place a comment. I like reading reviews here and now it is the time to get something interesting and it sould be some universal stuff suitable for both – running and cycling. But nit limited to.
So. Garmin Fenix. I think it is good gift.
why not. new Feinix
I love you so much
My wish is for a Suunto Spartan Sport Wrist Heart Rate + Baro. In desperate need of a new watch as my old Garmin 310xt has taken on some water and is temperamental on a good day.
Garmin Venu to replace my aging gen 1 Garmin Vivoactive HR.
I’d totally get a wahoo climb!
If not too late I’ll go for an Edge I think. Thanks a lot Ray!
Yay, extravaganza time! Thanks CT!
For whatever reason, cycling dynamics from Assioma is unavailable for the old good 520, can we upgrade this?
Upgrade my watch to a Garmin something….
I think my wife could use a new watch since her vivoactive hr has carked it. Obviously something i could probably pinch while she is not looking……
I need a watch upgrade. Help me out, please, would ya?