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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.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!
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My Photography Gear: The Cameras and Equipment I Use Daily
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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.
agreed, keeping up with all the free stuff is tough indeed.
i could use one!
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Pick me!
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Just what I need !
It’s a nice one!
Would love one
Me!!
Very cool.
Nice one ☺
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I would love a bike computer
Yes pls
thanks!
Lovely, just lovely 🙂
SWEET
I need this!!
Need this one for my youngest son, the budding endurance athlete!
Could use this for sure!
Awesome!
Woot! Edge 520
That would be a great upgrade over my current computer.
🙂
Thank you for doing this!
Yes please!
Got in fairly quick this time!
I really do need one of these…..
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Please DC!
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You’re
Nice
520! Wow
Please!?
Want
Another great upgrade
yippy
It is mine.
me?
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KOM!
One more before hitting the sack
In
Merlin’s beard!
please, I love this unit!
I need one of those!
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Much better than my phone!
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WOW!
hooray!
I need this for my MTB
Count me in
Livin on the Edge!
Yeah!
Gimme
Please, please let this be mine?!
Let’s go KOM-Hunting.
So fun. Good luck Everyone ?
that would look great on my bike
Oh yes please.
Yes please! 🙂
I’m in… I need this!
Computer!!!
ooooh yeah!
I’m on board – fingers crossed!
This could be mine 🙂
Would love to have one.
Please!!
paying attention this time, a top 1000 post….
oh i need it badly
Thanks for the chance!
Enter 🙂
want!
So much nicer than my edge 500!
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Yes, please!
This would be perfect since my old one is broken.
Thanks!
Ill take one!!
if i win this i’m for sure putting my v650 in a giveaway
I WOULD HAVE MOST AWESOMEST BIKE WID ALL DIS
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why not!
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Fo realz yo!
Thanks!
I’m in!
Yeyyyyyy, the best of lot 😀
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