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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In Depth Product Reviews
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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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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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You are too good for us readers!
This would double the value of my bike!
Anything is nicer than my Cateye stealth 50
That’s mine!
Please!
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Bolt me up baby!
Cool giveway !!
I’m all in on this one!
Yes please!
Yes please, thanks Ray
Love your work Ray!!!!
Yes please
A new bike computer would be wonderful.
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I want it! :)
In!
Would love to bolt one to my tarmac!
This would be a nice prize. Thank you
Need that aero advantage to save time! Thank you Ray!
Yes, please!
This would be a great birthday present for my hubby
Quero!
Amazing device. This looks so cool. I want it! :)
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please
I would love to have that!
And I’m looking for a bike computer!
Here goes!
All in!
Winning would be great!
Will go nicely with my Snap.
Would be great on my bike
My Edge 500 is in need of a (well deserved) retirement.
That’s a great giveaway!
Yay for not staring at my wrist on the bike!
Yes please.
Replacement for my Edge 1000?
Pick me :)
Looks good to me. Waiting for my bolt as i need to hang something from my ceiling.
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
perfect for my new bike
I would be in my element if I won this. The news would come as a bolt out of the blue….
Would be soo happy.
Yes Please
Time to lose the old 500
This would be great for the power meter I don’t have YET ;-)
Would probably rather a wait for a Garmin 830 but what the heck…
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?
Almost bought this recently, would be nice to get it for free!
Wow, that one would look great on my bike
Yes please!
Yes please
I’m in.
Sweet
BOLT!
Yes yes!
Lightning bolt!
Wish I ride lightning fast…
Cycling time…
Wahoo!
Me too please.
Turtles beware. I’ll be jumping around green pipes like Mario, yelling Wahoo through my thick plumber stache if I win.
Note: Will grow plumber mustache if recipient of this product.
Nice bolt die bike
Please
Pick me!!!!!!!
It seems we are in the bike period. this equipment will perfectly fit on one of my bikes… Great.
Something tells me I’m gonna win this time.
Thank you
Wahoo!
Hi! Need it.
Must. Stay. Awake..
Keep them coming, Ray. We’re hungry for more stuff.
I want it!
Wahoo, new bike computer always handy :)
Need to replace my current, cracked GPS
Great blog Ray !
Pick me
Sweet!
Some more info on the bike wouldn’t be bad. May the gladness with the luckiest.
Woohoo! Wahoo!
Ants in my pants
This is the one prize I really want to win.
Awesome giveaway, your the best!!
Wahoooooo fan
Bolt!
Love to win this!
Anxiously waiting ;-)
Amazing, I want one!
Eager to try this one out!
Gær og mel
Wahoo me up!
Gimme gimme gimme… Please! :)
Cool!
There’s always money in the banana stand.
Yes please!!
awesome!
I would like one
Hello there!
yes please