I’m DC RAINMAKER…
I swim, bike and run. Then, I come here and write about my adventures. It’s as simple as that. Most of the time. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story.
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FAQ’s
I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
- Do you have a privacy policy posted?
- Why haven’t you yet released a review for XYZ product you mentioned months ago?
- Will you test our product before release?
- Are you willing to review or test beta products?
- Which trainer should I buy?
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Recent Posts in “The Queue”
Delorme inReach 2-Way Satellite Communicator
I picked up this unit as my singular Black Friday purchase, at about 35% off. The inReach is a two-way satellite communication device that you pair to a smartphone, and can message back in forth … Read More Here
Withings WS-30 WiFi and Bluetooth Scale
A quick preview gallery of the WS-30 WiFi and Bluetooth Smart Scale. Read More Here
Soleus FIT GPS Watch
I’ve reviewed both the Soleus 1.0 and 2.0 GPS watches, and while the basic watch functionality is good, I found the 2.0 software horrible. Thus, I only agreed to review the new downloable Soleus FIT … Read More Here
Ultra TwoNav GPS Cycling Computer
Just before heading out of town I unboxed and took a quick spin around town doing errands with the Ultra TwoNav computer. This unit by CompGPS includes a touch screen, and mapping. Plus ANT+ capabilities. … Read More Here
Kurt Kinetic inRide
Here’s a couple quick shots of the Kurt Kinetic inRide in action with a Kurt Kinetic Road Trainer. This Bluetooth Smart accessory outputs power, speed and cadence and attaches to some of the Kurt Kinetic … Read More Here