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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/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!
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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.
I would get a Garmin Fenix 5x plus because I realized that I enjoy it more then the Edge ones.
I need a new Garmin Tri watch, please?
A Stryd power sensor / stages power meter to workout with power.
A Garmin Edge 520 plus and a garmin forerunner 645 music maybe haha to my husband!
Having acquired a 935, I would kit out the Garmin experience with an HRM-Run, a wifi scale, and some Altra shoes…escalante?
My old 310xt is almost dead and not waterproof anymore. No way to count my swims. I would also love sleep tracking functionality. So I’d definitely order a new Fenix 5 (slate grey/black) which is on a discount on clevertraining.com. Thanks DC.
A brighter set of commuter bike lights
A nice Wahoo blowing fan and stand!
I would use the credit toward a kickr core.
A new trainer and powertap dual powercap for my wheels
Garmin fenix 5 plus please
Garmin’s fenix 5+ for me. My 920xt needs upgrade
Garmin Fênix 5 Plus, because I can run and listen music.
wahoo elemnt – integrate with all the other stuff!
I’d put the credit towards a new tri watch. Garmin 935 or maybe even the 5x Plus
I’d like to get a Kuat Sherpa 2.0 to transport my bike more securely.
I would love a Garmin Bike Radar so I don’t get ran over in 2019. ☺️?
Hero 7 Black. I’m really curious what it would do for snowboarding videos (my off triathalon season diversion!).
I need a new bike computer. maybe a 520 plus or wahoo bolt….too many choices!
The Favero Assioma power meter would be great!
I would get a set of Cycliq front and rear cameras.
A Garmin Fenix 5 or Forerunner 935
Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy….
A nice set of the Favero’s for me also please:)
And some new shorts, (boy do I need some new shorts)!
GoPro 7 black edition, to record my ride :)
Can certainly use a smart bike trainer
Did not get anything yet
hmmm…trainer or power meter….decisions decisions ?
Would get a gopro hero 7 black
A power meter. I do not have one and would like one.
I’d get a power meter – whichever you recommend!
A saddle and some cycling shoes to better enjoy my husband’s old tri bike I sneakily seized over the month of December. Maybe some tri shorts.
There’s no link to ENTER the “didn’t get what you wanted giveaway”. Link only goes to the article, but nowhere to leave the short description!
A fenix 5s plus would do nicely!
Power meter or Trainer!
Either a new watch or some new running shoes
I’d get a power meter so I can focus my training.
I’m pretty sure Santa wanted me to have a Garmin 935.
Garmin edge 1030. Too expensive.
Power meter pedals, perhaps Assioma, to better train in my bike for incoming triathlons in 2p19.
I’d get a MIPs helmet, either the specialized evade 2 or giro aether, and the Shimano wireless di2 adapter.
Definitely a new trainer!
So desperately need a bike trainer. Here’s hoping!
Looking to get a bike computer, possibly garmin 520 plus.
Kickr trainer. It’s too cold in Canada.
Power tap pedals, so I can get a better aero wheel!
I’d love a fenix five to start the new year
ETap for my Domane.
the Fenix 5X will do it , nice to have :)
Garmin 520 Plus. Because mine current bike computer has a cracked screen.
I’m upgrading to the favero pedals next
Because i have two many knee operations, y need de Polar Vantage M, (with running power meter) so y can control my runs.
Daddy needs cycling shoes! My pair are older than at least 3 of my 4 kids!
I need the Polar Vantage. so i xan control my knees (two surgeries)
New Garmin toys.
I’d get a fenix 5! To replace the one I bought and returned (because it wasn’t a super responsible purchase), but then went missing in the mail…and that I didn’t buy insurance for :(
I’ll use this to help buy a new the Kickr for my husband. He’s on his own for the Climb!
I’d love some assioma pedals!
The Garmin vivo smart 4 for me!
A new go pro since mine has started to develop issues.
Perhaps the Suunto 9 or the Garmin Fenix 5 Plus? I would also think about a computer geared at cycling like the Edge 520 or maybe an option from Wahoo. Too many gadgets to choose just one.
I’d get a Forerunner 945 Music.
I want to upgrade my garmin 510 with a garmin 820 plus
I would get a Fenix 5! Awesome motivation to take my running to the next level.
Trainer! Need a trainer in this cold cold weather.
New tri shorts. The current ones are see through!
A GoPro hero 7 black to record my epic mountain bike crashes
Shoes, lots of shoes.
I would probably go for a Fenix 5
Power meter please! Cheers
I’d get a new trainer – a Wahoo Kickr Core for example.
I didn’t get any bike gear for Christmas. Except for some socks! I need this :)
Apply it towards a bike power meter that my son wants
Hi, great blog – Fenix 5 was on my list.
I would get a new power meter!
Smart roller to keep indoor training more interesting.
I would probably get a new garmin triathlon watch or maybe the Garmin 1030 edge cycling computer.
Definitely a Fenix 5… or maybe a Suunto. Decisions…
I’d love a Wahoo Kickr!
I am hoping for a new Garmin…the one with music in the watch!
New running watch.
I would get a go pro to record some of our epic adventures!