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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.
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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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!
Have some fun in the travel section.
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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!
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.
I’ll take it
As an IT guy myself, I know that the proper number of computers, like the proper number of bikes, is n+1.
For me. Thank you, kind Sir!
If I had a Garmin, I’d come home on time and my wife wouldn’t be mad at me. Please save my marriage!!
Time to replace the 500!
Yes please, thank you!
You shall be mine
If I could win this it would prevent me secretly buying it and eventually getting in trouble with the big boss
I’ll take it!
would be great!
Garmin fanboy. Lol
Me me me me!!!!!! :-)
Yes please!!!!
Very nice.
Oooo Garmin, yes please!
This time it’s me =)!
I “need” to replace my 310XT. This is just the thing.
Gimme gimme gimme
Awesome.. Thank you Ray!
Replaced my Edge 800 last year with a Fenix. While it tracks just as well, I do miss the visual convenience of the bike mount!
Garmin!
In!
Super useful!
Chicken dinner
Yes PLEASE!
These are the best giveaways ever!
Pretty please!
will my dream come true?
WANT!
thanks!
Can’t win if I don’t enter…
Still available?
yes. please!
ALL OF THE BIKE COMPUTERS.
quiero mas
would be perfect for my new bike!
This would be so great for my hubbie!
In!
Very nice
Pick me! Pick me!!
Woohoow i realy could use it ;-)
Pick me!
In!
Ohh I would love to have this!
Yes, please!
Please.
Oh, yes
OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH!!! OOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHH!!! pick me pick me
Would love this!
I want to upgrade my current edge! Give me the strava segments! haha
Thanks for all the giveaways, pretty awesome!
random comment
Very cool!
Chance in a million, but at least it’s a chance!
Perfect to use with Strava
Yes please!
Time to upgrade the garmin 500!
I’ll try my luck!
i hope I win!
im’in !
Nice
Wooh!
Been looking for one of these. Crossing fingers!
Hello :-)
Love Garmin!
Thanks for giving all this good stuff away!
oh yes
I’m in
<– needs this
Christmas time, courtesy Ray :)
This is what I need
Yes Please.
Hey yah!!!!
Garmin powerrrrrrrrrrrrr !
In
yes please
No idea what us eastern time is but would love one of them.
Can it be me this time?
could use this for track bike
Alright
New toys!
Garmin garmin garmin, woooooo.
Looks like a great device to help ramp up the training program.
No whimpering allowed…
This would really help with IM training!
Yay for Strava integration!!
Love to ride with the 520
Yea! All take all your KOMs now!!
I skipped the polar giveaway earlier since i’m such a garmin fanboy :)
this one is great!
Thanks!
I’m in
oh yes.
Give it to me!
I’d love to have one. Already thought about getting one for a while now…
For my hubbie to be xx
Yes please.
that’ll be a nice upgrade to my edge 500. Need them strava segments!
Yes please
My 305 broke, so this would be a great replacement!
Want!
Another great price – and i can easily make space on the handlebars for it :-)