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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.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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Smart Trainers Buyers Guide: Looking at a smart trainer this winter? I cover all the units to buy (and avoid) for indoor training. The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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I have built an extensive list of my most frequently asked questions. Below are the most popular.
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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.
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!
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.
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.
This would be the perfect new addition for my road bike!!!
THX come at greece to run or bike or swim
Fine, lets continue…
Yes please
I need it to make me KOM on every climb. It does that right?
Looking good.
Yes please!!!
This is the item that i love
Bicycle! Bicycle!
I neeeed this
Oh, I was gonna et this already, but maybe I’ll luck out on the draw :)
here we gooooo!
This blog is a great service. Thanks for keeping up with it.
Shiny!
would love it :)
Let the garmin come to the netherlands
I want it!!
If I win will put to good use!
Looks great!
Nice!
I’m a Garmin family guy!
yabba dabba doo
Me, me (-;
YEA!
I love!
Pick me!
Me!
I love you Ray!
I’m needing a new Garmin!
Thanks
I could use an upgrade to my 500!
Count me in.
Will be a massive upgrade from old Edge 500.
I hope I win this!!
I can always use another cycling computer…
Please hubby wants one
One for me please
Bring on cycling dynamics and live segments.
Yay
I hope I hope
Would come to good use!
Thanks, DCR, for your great product reviews and for this giveaway!
Real time Stravarama
Yes, pls!
Would love the new model – my 500 just died
The most interesting comment…in the world.
Oh yes I need a new garmin!
Garmin FTW!
Je love cupcakes ! …and powermeters.
Strava!
Great!
Would be handy…
Would gladly want this.
Please, please, please my Edge 500 is breaking
I want a bike computer but can’t justify buying one.
I hope I can win this.
Ping!
What a device
I could use this!
Pick me :)
Looks good to me
pick me :)
It’s nice to see all this biking gear. Cool. Yes, please. And how about some run gear coming up? Or some vivofit action? I really love your site, by the way. I have learned so much. I still have my “little red” Garmin 305 and just got an FR15 mainly on your in-depth review. Keep up the great work.
For realsies? FOR REALSIES
Yes please!
Ooh.. a new bike computer that can do live tracking would be nice!
Living on the edge ;-)
Pick me oh great random generator.
To replace my old 500
i neeeed this!!
Want it!!! Mexico!!!
Please :)
Pretty please pick me!
Yes please
Give it to me!
this will go great on my huffy
Another one I would love to have. Great giveaway Ray.
This would be awesome!!
Yay, more stuff!
Oh Yeah.. Yes, please
Me, me, me!
Great bit of kit
Yes please!!
It’s true what they say: Cops and women don’t mix. It’s like eating a spoonful of Drano; sure, it’ll clean you out, but it’ll leave you hollow inside.
I’ll take one of these too. They look sweet!
Oh, me me me! Pick me, oh random generator!
This would be really great!!! :)
YES please
Yes please!
Wow, great!
that is cool
Come to daddy :)
Might be neat.
Comment.
Keep em coming, hopefully my way
I need one!
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Nice
Nice!
Yabba da ba dooo