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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.
The way you said Chipotle bike shorts, it sounded like you were riding in a burrito!!! lol!
Thank you for sharing your weapons of choice!
cool post.I was wondering what bike computer you used and what your wore on your wrist during a race.
Now I’m just imagining how you reconcile the post race data and what type of analysis you do.
Blog is Fantastic, as always.
How about a race day tri-suit? Did I miss that in there somewhere?
Cheers Ray – That was way more detail then I asked for – but that was expected.
Tim in Vancouver
Thanks for posting the list, it was helpful, especially since I’ve started looking at bike travel cases.
Thank you so much for this beautiful Article
What is so awesome about the balega socks? Is there something special about them?
How hard is it to take a bike apart and put it in a bag? How long does it take to put back together? Is it difficult? Thanks
How hard is it to take a bike apart and put it in a bag? How long does it take to put back together? Is it difficult? Thanks
Bike Bag-
It’s super easy, I can do it in about 5-7 minutes…but I’m also pretty quick at it because I do it so often. Most folks about 10-15 minutes though.
Tri Suit-
Good point, need to add it. I use a 2XU both one piece, and also have a two-piece. I also have a long sleeve white one for really hot long races, similiar to what you see some folks at Kona doing. Works rather well for hot long races.
Balega socks-
To me, I just love that they are soft and squishy, but not too much. And they last forever. Years of pounding, thousands and thousands of miles of running and cycling.
Thanks for the update!
FYI – when looking at the running shorts on Amazon, the list of “Customers who viewed this item also viewed” is all items right off your list here. Looks like you’re sending some traffic their way!
Hey Ray – Just curious, since I have the same bike shoes, do you really wear socks with them? Wasn’t a selling point that you don’t need socks?
One other question: why not use an aero bar hydration system instead of the HydroTails? I’m new to aero, so looking for for advice.
Thanks!
Hey Ironump-
RE: Socks
I do wear socks, only because I put them on then instead of pre-run. I need them on the run, so it’s really half a dozen either way. I find that since I’m already spending more time in transition anyway in T1, I might as well get it over with then. Plus, protects my feet a bit more during the run in T1.
RE: Hydration
I use the Hydrotail for just holding bottles. Though, this year with doing sprints/oly’s, I’ve actually removed those cages (well, technically, I broke them off on accident). I’m currently using the Speedfil system on the downtube, which has a straw up to the aerobars. I’m mixed on it right now. Previous to that I used the Podium Quest Bottle – which works great. I may go back to that due to some frustration with the Speedfil.
Went back to look at this and realized you must be riding a bike with no saddle you don’t mention it haha.
DC Rainmaker,
Hey one quick question. I am in the market for new race wheels for triathlons (short course up to ironman). What would you recommend as the best aerowheel (clincher)?
Thanks,
Ricky
Possibly a simple question but here goes:
Which Tacx Trainers can be used (upgraded) with the Tacx Trainer Software, and which (if any) include the software and dongle ?
Hi just wondering if you have an update to this? Curious mainly on what devices your using. Thanks for all the in depth review have been invaluable.
Maybe the “The 2015 Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List” is what you’re looking for?
link to dcrainmaker.com