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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.
New set of rollers
Ready for all new power meter! My G3 hub is holding back my wheel choices!
Still waiting on the new power meter!
New forerunner 945 for my brother!
I think i would get a new watch!
Garmin Venu, for my wife’s B-day.
I need a new watch so I would get a Fenix 6.
I would like a Fenix 5x because battery life
I got an ice-cube tray and massage ball…I really wanted a Garmin 945! Oh well, it’s hot here in South Australia, the ice-cubes will come in handy!
A Tacx Neo 2 or 2T…santa said it was out of his price range this year ?
Last year I got a KICKR trainer, so now I need a power meter to use power for racing and training outdoors.
I would love to get the gopro hero 8
I would probably get a power meter.
I would defiantly start with the gadget shirt. But then move on to picking a new trainer. I’ve been using a fluid/mag trainer from back in 2007. The things got to go. I think a new Wahoo kicker would be great.
I desperately need a smart trainer, Tacx Neo 2T, so that I can train smarter not harder. ;)
I’d love a Hyperice Hypervolt Plus to help with recovery as I plan to increase my mileage quite a bit next year.
I’d probably try the Sidi Men’s Shot Air Cycling Shoe!
I would love to upgrade to a Fenix 6 from my Fenix 3!
Probably a GoPro8 or an Osmo Pocket to play around with video.
I’d probably get a power meter of some description. Probably a pedal based one to make for easy swapping between bikes.
Garmin F945 … it’s finally time to upgrade the trusty old vivoactive 2!
A new powermeter
Getting my comment in just under the wire!
I need some accessories for my trainer, so it’s always ready to go, and I have less excuses to skip. Sigh
I’d love a pair of favero assiomas so I can get more accurate data from my outdoor rides
I’d go for the Wahoo trainer!
Fenix 6, no new gadgets this holiday, credit would be great towards putting a dent in the F6 cost.
I’ve always wanted to get an SUP
I’d love to get a Garmin Venu.
A trainer to get me through the winter.
Varia or maybe a gopro. Likely something I don’t really need but definitely want!!
Kickr Trainer… because why not?
Forerunner
I’d love a gopro as I want to film stuff but can’t justify the cost
Upgrade my watch
Favero Assioma Power meter pedals. Didn’t purchase them during the sale at Clever training and keep kicking myself.
My current Garmin is so old!! I would love a Fenix 6 :-)
Thank you !!
Garmin 530 for my new bike commute
Easily a Garmin Fenix 6. I know it costs more than $500 but I can justify buying it with a $500 discount??
I would get a Garmin Fenix , for my next thriatlon
…. Long distance maybe .
need a new trainer for building my shape
Time for a new bike computer (Garmin 530) since the old one is running out of battery endurance!
I’d like the new Bryton 860 when it is released. Time to upgrade my Bryton 330.
I’d get an FR-945. Time to upgrade my very old watch…
Would have to be a Fenix 6S
Feedback Sport Omnium Trainer for me!
New bike computer would be in order.
I’d probably get a new Fenix to replace my aging Fenix 3 HR
i’ll take gopro hero8
I would like a Fenix 6 to replace my Fenix 3.
I need to get a trainer, as its too hard to bike here in Singapore
I was hoping for a drone (from the DJI Mavic line), but the mini’s were all sold out by the 25th.
i would take a Power Meter
I’d go for a new trainer, so I can be ‘at home’ more often. The typical triathlete’s struggle..
A new smartwatch. My old VA3 is on its way out.
I would get the new gopro or a powermeter if i decide to commit my self in a training plan
I did get a Vivoactive 3, but I still lack a bike trainer…
Probably buy a Garmin 945, as my 935 is starting to look like it’s had a hard life
I’d go for new Apple Watch series 5
I’d like to get a Wahoo KICKR CORE, since I wont benefit from higher tier KICKR 2000+ watts? not in near future). A trainer? So that it could be more regular training as not always I’m able to go outside for coupe hours…
Getting a Garmin Edge 830 or a Garmin Fenix!
I would like a Garmin 945.
I want a Tacx Neo 2T to get rid of my Christmas fatness!
I’d go for a Garmin Fenix S (6 or 5 plus) for my wife.
a second Wahoo KICKR CORE so i can train together with my girlfriend
This is ayesha from Pakistan, I have purchased one Garmin etrex 10 from a website w11stop in Pakistan and the problem I’m facing is that I’m not able to connect its Bluetooth. The error I’m getting is this ” Can not find the bluetooth serial port, please contact your nearest product distributor/reseller for further assistance”?
As I have called the store back and they said me to search online,that is what I’m typing here.
Appreciate your response
Thanks
I’d go for the Garmin Varia backlight. I’m tackling 1000 mile solo bike ride – Lands End to John O’Groats – in April (at 74 yrs old) and would value the radar safety feature.
I would be very happy with the Garmin Fenix (6)!
I’d buy a decent fan to push through summer indoor training!
I’d go for a power meter of some description, not sure which one yet though
I’d love to get the Fenix 6 as it’s got everything I’d ever need.
I think I missed the game window. Would have like so much the Fenix 6s Pro cause I have small wrist and love the size of my FR645 (lacking the maps)
Some new shoes because the ones I have need replacing.
Likely a favero assioma single or dual
A new sports watch, mine is getting outdated
Smart trainer, not sure which yet.
I’d love a new smart trainer for when I get back to training after our new baby
I like a Garmin Fenix 6 for my running
Love to have a new watch!!
Garmin Forerunner 645 Music please.
Definitely a new trainer (Wahoo Kickr Core) since my current wheel on trainer is slipping (regardless of tension or tyre) and thus preventing proper sprint training to hold me back.
I’d go for garmin Fenix 6S
Garmin Edge 1030 for me!
A new Garmin Fenix would be awesome!
A Garmin Fenix for location tracking so I don’t have to carry my phone and the built in HR sensor/stats (have a old garmin with not HR sensor or strap)
Garmin Edge 530
Only just seen this and fear I am too late however, I really wanted a Garmin Venu to support my training from being a non runner to my first marathon (London 2020) where I am trying to raise some money for three cancer charities here in the UK.
I’d put it towards an Elite Suito!
A power meter that doesn’t stop working in the rain would be great
I would like a new garmin edge computer!
I am not really sure right now about what I would get. Perhaps some bone conducting earphones, so I can listen to music on my bike. Thank you.
I would go for GoPro Hero 8 Black.
I’d love to try the Venu out – or perhaps the Captain America version the Vivoactive 4!
Am I too late??
I’d get myself a wahoo roam
new fenix 6
Garmin 945 would be nice.
Some gadget for my Garmin 645 :)
Een nieuwe Garmin fenix zou supergaaf zijn! Op naar meer km’s in 2020 dan in 2019
I would prefer Garmin Forerunner 945 to track my runs and hikings in the woods.
I don’t want to be catch by the filters :) …. but I really want a fenix 6, its time to upgrade my old watch