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 It's been replaced by the Garmin Edge 530, you may want to check out that review instead.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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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.
Prost!
Yes Please!
Mmmmm 520
Me!!!
In
Greetings from Sardinia!!!
Don’t squeeze the Garmin
finally, I’m in!
Count me in :)
Cool!
On the…..
Supercalifragilisticoespialidoso
Yes, please!
Perfect for the new bike I finally pick.
hopefully on time :D
DCRainmaker Rocks!
What’s your PayPal address so I can stuff the ballot to “win” this thing!
Hi
Yup
Awesome!
been thinking about buying one….
Upgrade, please!?
This must be mine…. :D Pick me pick me pick me!!
I won!!!! Right?!
I know my odds of winning aren’t good but this is fun anyway.
That would be nice as well.
Yah bike computers!
Boom!
Would love to play with one of these.
+1…I can’t type my response fast enough to enter…
Yes, please.
I’m ready for this! ?
I would love this
One time
Finally Garmin reverses its trend to clunkier, heavier head units.
I would love it. My 705 is almost falling apart
Nice!
I am in
Count me in
yes please and thank you
yes please
Count me in…
Awesome
Crossing my fingers! :)
Count me in!
It gets better every two hours
Upgrade time!
excuse to get back on my bike!
Yes.
Fingers crossed
Give it up DC…..must have Edge 520!!
I could use that
Yes, please!
Hi Ray,
kudos for running the comp,
Nathan
520 nice!
Please!
Must have
I’m in need of a new Garmin!
my husband will be jealous
Yay
Thank you!
yes, please
Yes, please!!!
Go.
Count me in!
its go go garmin time!
Awesome! Really enjoy my forerunner 220, so this will fit perfectly on my bike!
Good luck everyone! :)
In!
Sometimes I wish Ray were single….
For me, why don’t mind if I do
500 wants to retire!
If it’s not on Garmin, it didn’t happen!
I’d love one of these.
Yes please!
Meow, Bok, meow!
Looks great!
YES PLEASE
Ooo, an update to my 510!
thanks
I luv Garmin
I have the space reserved on my bike!
Put me in :)
Yes, please!!!
Please pick me!!
Sweet!
Perfect timing, just as my old GPS needs replacing
I’m in
Would love the maps functionality, 510 is missing.
To me :-)
Yes please!
I’m in!
Would love this!
Perfect replacement for my trusty Edge 500.
I want one of these to replace my flaky Wahoo RFLKT+.
Do want!
Fingers crossed! Would love one of these.
Yes please. Thanks.
Sweet !
Yes please! Garmin rocks.