Heads up! There’s some pretty substantial sales that just started. For watches, the Garmin Epix is down to $499, and the Fenix 7 to $449, with the Pro editions also $200 off! Meanwhile the top-end Edge 1040 cycling GPS is down to $499, and both the Edge 540 & Edge 840 are also on sale. As is Varia radar for $149. Some incredible deals, and ll the deals are here!
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Here’s how to save!
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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 and Equipment 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! 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.
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Think your server is struggling to cope with the load. Missed out on the Garmin Swim because the page took over 10min to load.
Need a new scale anyway!
Looks good on a suit.
i luv wearables
I want it
Stephie Helloooo
yes, please!
in
In!
I like Withings products – hope I win this combo!
I’d like the whole world to know about my early morning weighing experiences. Please make this happen.
I’m up for it.
Yes Please!
Yes please!!
Wow!! Very nice!
Oooo I Like
Beautiful!!
Yes
Never trust a scale that is not connected
Want it!!
Yes Please. Much needed I’m afraid!
let’s see ..
Great giveaways Ray!!!
Hurray!
Here.
Nice intro text.
Nice watch…
Me please
Would work well for my weight loss program and get me out of the Clydesdale category.
I’ve been eyeing these this summer, I really, really, want them!
Guess what? I got a fever, and the only prescription is more cowbell!
Woohoo
Thanks!
looks like nice combo!
I’d love that !
So stylish!
Who is fat? – maybe the scale, not me!
Count with me :-) I’m in!
Thanks for this!
Yes please!
as it’s extravaganza time, I feel greedy for everything! more for the scale than a watch….
definitely not at race weight for CX!
Always track my weight
Good looking tracker!
don’t mind if I do
Yee
Wow, that’s a nice piece of gadget! :)
Already lost 11 kg, but I’m still 7 kg removed from my goal weight. This would help a lot.
this is required to help me control my waist line….. along with the Garmin 920!
nice watch
You can never BBQ to much!
What a cool!
gimmeee!!
Can use a new watch!
Also an awesome giveaway, thanks.
That is one clever watch!
looks cool
Cool
Curious
Yes please!
very nice
I totally need that!
In
Surprisingly, I’m more excited about the scale then the watch.
Yes please
Thanks Ray!
Self inflicted Mocking? sounds like a plan
The perfect timepiece
Another one for my dad!
Mine, Mine, Mine…feel like a seagull in Nemo
Yes please
Oh, I could use this…
I like it
Yes
Winner winner chicken dinner
I’d sure love this bundle!
(bought a new bbq this summer and it sure starts to show…)
Nice!
So let me i-i-in!
Pick me
beautiful!
Being a watchmaker, winning this watch would be nice!
The watch!!
very nice watch
Thanks Ray!
Maybe I will start using a scale when I own this one!
Awesome
nice watch
Activité looks good!
Hakuna matata
very elegant
Pick me!!!
Yes, please.
Yes please.
Let’s try again
Scale it up!! Thanks!!!
Great giveaway Ray
Pick me please :-)
Good way to see how much weight I gained because I didn’t adjust my diet when injuries hampered my training.
You calling me fat?