This product has been discontinued by the manufacturer. It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.
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In Depth Product Reviews
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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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My Photography Gear: The Cameras and Equipment 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! 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.
I think I would choose the Garmin 810! It would be a nice upgrade from my edge 500.
Wow!
Would fit nicely on my CAAD9
Cmon bday boy needs some presents!!!!
I would love one of these!
Another round! Another chance!
I’m in!!!
Would have to be the 810!
This is crazy, way to go Ray!
Mmmmm. Yes please.
Me
Let’s do this!
Sweet!
Along with your instructions for downloading free maps…
Here’s my entry!
510 for me! thanks!
I’m in!
Yes please!
Last one for me, off to bed now! Good luck everybody!
Wow those are cool!!!!
I’ll take a shot
good night
810 all the way
Nice one bro!
Love my 500 – an 810 would be awesome for trips away from home so I don’t get lost!
Cheers!
I want one!
Nothing would make this year sweeter
Yezz pliiiise!
/Richard from Sweden
Yes, please!
I’m in!
GL everyone
Yes please!
Nice!
I’m on this one! : )
I’ll try another contest
Ooh, can’t decide! I’ll wait until I win…
510 is awesome!
Definitely the 810, I’ve gotten lost often enough in the suburbs of NYC to really benefit from this!
I never win your contests, but worth a shot!
I don’t like getting lost
Me, me, me!
what about the vector
Third time’s the charm?
thx dc
i’ll take the 810 thanks
Keep on trying…
Thanks Ray!!
Sick prize!
i’d have to get a bike i can ride on the road!
I’m in
Sounds good, yes please
Love it.
nice
Very cool – thanks!!
Count me in!
Would love to have this!
Gotta be the 810 for me. Thank you Rainmaker!
Count me in again 🙂
YES!
Difficult decision! I’d probably go with the smaller 510 but woud have to think about it.
Name in the hat.
Would love a 510. Cheers
I’m in!
any of them would be great 🙂
In again. 🙂
yes om yes
uhhh…yes!
Crazy? No! Insane? Yes!
I would love an 810
Take me to the Edge!
Nice touch Ray…. Great products
This one would be great
Missing Bluetooth on my current Garmin 🙂
want one
Looks great!
Pick me!
I want one of these…. definetively!!!!! give me, give me, give me one please!! hehehe
Yes please.
Hmm, hopefully this didn’t get posted twice… but I missed the kicker!
Nice! Fingers crossed!
Hi
It just won’t stop. Thanks for all of this.
Does it come with a cupcake?
That would be great
I love giveaways! It’s like Oprah’s favourite things but for tri geeks.
Thanks man!
Love this site!
woot
another one
So which one is better then…? 🙂
Trying again.
please me
810 for me please
Can I choose both?!
I would really like the 810.
Count me in!
Cool, I might finally do the switch to a GPS cycling computer ; )
Yeahhh was really waiting for this one
I would absolutely love one of these! Thanks a ton Ray!
I’m in!