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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 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.
I need a Garmin Fenix 5S so that I don’t have to worry about charging my Apple Watch on multi day events!
No sport gadgets whatsoever.Would get a new garmin watch
I’d get a Forerunner 645 Music, so I can listen to my favorite tunes while running
A Go Pro Hero 7 black would be perfect to make more memories of our outdoor family adventures.
I would go for a bike trainer as it is a little bit to cold for longer bike tours on my rr. I just don’t know which one I should go for. Maybe one of the wahoo trainers.
Im going to need new dual sided power pedals so I can tell how much of a slacker I am
I would love to win the Garmin fenix 5 Plus Series watch because it would be total overkill on my daily runs and I think that’s awesome. ;)
I would like to purchase a Suunto Baro 9 in white because I’ve had a Fenix 3 that has worked well but is due to be replaced.
I think if go for a decent (non tacx) smart trainer after all the issues with my original flux I’ve been put off getting another.
It got to be Fenix 5plus as it is time to retire my old Suunto :)
I would like to add a bike computer to my stable of tech!
Nice one, that $500 goes a long way towards a Fenix 5 Plus :-)
I would like to upgrade my watch to latest Garmin Fenix model to have an optical HR.
I have a Fenix 3 and while it is OK, I occasionally take part in longer competitions HR strap is not that comfortable for 24hours straight. Then again I might not even care about that data so maybe it is time to finally get a GoPro camera to capture those rare moments of beauty.
A Wahoo Kickr Core would be seriously awesome!
New multisport watch, definitely, for replacing Garmin Swim (not sure they will last another year or two)
Some sort of direct drive trainer. My downstairs neighbors don’t enjoy it when I’m use my current trainer at 6 am.
GoPro Hero 7 Black. Been thinking about an action cam for a while but other issues came up that took priority.
Definitely a Garmin GPS unit, please!
My wife just doesn’t understand why a power meter would help my training. At least I got a new helmet ;)
Have to be the move to wrist-based integrated HR for me, moving on from my trusty Fenix 3 (technically my 2nd) to something a little more modern…
Or maybe a decent turbo…
I’d love to add a Wahoo Kickr to my pain cave! I love rollers but am looking to add some power training to my regimen. It might make it more likely for my wife train at home too cause she’s scared to death of the rollers.
I want to take more pictures/videos of my activities so I’d get a GoPro
I’d put it toward some Garmin Vector 3 pedals.
If I’m lucky to win I will use the prize towards a Favero Assioma Duo powermeter as I want to completely change the way I train on my bike !!!
Crossing my fingers xxx
I’d love to upgrade to a smart bike trainer!
Powertap P1’s
Some sort of power meters for my bike
The favero assioma pedals, time tomspomsor the Italian economy a bit!
I was really hoping I would open up a gift and find a Wahoo Elemnt Bolt… My wife gets so frustrated that my Garmin Live-track doesn’t work most of the time…
What a great initiative! My trusty 920xt from early 2012 is starting to become a little geeky on the wrist, so a replacement would be very welcome.
Stages power meter to confirm I have a fraction of the power my Tacx says I do.
The why is simple. Today is my birthday and I accept this most gracious gift in recognition of it!
:)
Wow. Would be great to get an “almost” free GoPro Hero7 Black or perhaps a Fitbit Versa smartwatch for my wife. I already have a Fenix 5 watch and an Edge 1030.
Love the newsletter. The recent picture of two kids smiling from the front basket with the tree leading the way is wonderful. Great moments are a mixture of luck and being ready!
I’m leaning towards a smart trainer. Probably a Wahoo Kickr Snap.
I’m needing a power meter for my mountain bike!
for sure the fenix 5s plus bronze
need a power meter
Probably a new running/tri watch like the Fenix 5 Plus.
Definitely a new Garmin GPS watch that can tell me the time when I am not running :-)
I did not get the latest virb.
A laptop or TV that will run Zwift. My new years resolution is to stop cursing. That won’t happen with my current setup so I’m bound for failure.
I would get a power meter to finally start training with something a bit more accurate than heart rate.
Would love to upgrade my Fenix 3HR
First thought is for a garmin 520 plus. Although the Hero 7 black looks good too.
A bike stand like the Feedback Sports Sprint Work Stand would really help actually cleaning and maintaining my bike. I sometimes skip the cleaning session because without a stand, it is so much harder to get every square inch clean again.
I would get a trainer, not sure which one maybe wahoo.
I didn’t get a smart trainer for Christmas. Why? I can only assume it is because Santa wants to make himself look better by keeping everyone else fat. If I win I’ll write to the north pole and tell the big man he is welcome to pop down my chimney anytime and use the trainer. By Christmas 2019, Santa and I could both have a totally new look.
A power meter would be perfect.
Would get (part of the way to) a Mavic Air!
A Fenix 5+. My old watch just broke.. =(
A Fenix 5 would be lovely
I’d get something touted as solid by DC Rainmaker of course. It will be a surprise for the recipient I am sure!
New watch, my Fenix 3’s screen is degrading.
Would love a wahoo element
I would get myself a Fenix 5 Plus. We got a little baby girl 6 weeks ago and I melted the gadget savings for baby equipment to get something a little bit „over budget“.
I didn’t get an indoor trainer for Christmas! I would love to get one from DC RainSanta
A power meter of course! Thanks Ray!
A watch that can do heart rate…any would do!
I would get a powermeter for my road bike
Either aero helmet or heads up display sunglasses.
I’ve been lusting after the Fenix 5 plus
Was hoping for some reasonable power meter. Santa said my new trainer and wetsuit are enough this year and to be good next year and ask then. Powertap P1 or 4 i pedals would be great. Just because I didn’t get what I wanted, I hope that everyone else did! There is no limit of spending on your health!
A gopro 7 would be awesome. Thanks for the chance to win.
CLIMB new heights with my Wahoo Kickr 2017.
I’d like to get a Garmin Forerunner 735XT. My old running watch doesn’t make it through a run anymore.
A Garmin GPS watch for trail running!
A pedal base power meter. Time to upgrade to dual side power.
I’m looking to upgrade from my Ambit3, but a smart trainer wouldn’t be a bad idea too.
Stages LR. Good enough for DCR, good enough for me.
Probably the Solos Smart Multisport glasses since the Eversight Raptor and Garmin Varia Vision aren’t available through the Clever Training site. I actually tried the Solos at an IM expo though I didn’t ride with them. I hadn’t investigated others before that and so also looked at the other two. Though expensive, I thought the Raptor might work better since it was reverse hud display vs an arm on the lens. Almost bought it too, but decided to wait for technology to perhaps improve after reading DCR’s review. Still, for this giveaway, think the Solos would work to provide a heads up display of my riding and running stats, especially running since I wouldn’t have to look down at my Garmin to see my pace or power.
I’d probably go with a power meter. Last bit of sports tech I’m missing!
As a runner I would like to do more cycling… but with no gear at all those $500 come in handy! Thanks Ray, CleverTraining.com!
I would get a new Garmin Edge 1030 with longer battery life and a screen large enough to view all my data with these aging eyes.
I’d get the Elite Nero rollers, because I’m always looking for more ways to make riding indoors not suck!
A Park Tool toolkit
I guess it would have to go towards a Tacx NEO, really need to keep the training up during the winter months but it’s tough with the idiot drivers out in the Bucks countryside. (or possibly a Polar Vantage V, the V800 is looking a tad tired!)
Happy new year to everyone and an injury-free, fun season 2019!
I’d get a Vector 3 set, so that I can leave my P1 on my trainer bike and don’t need to swap them between indoor and outdoor riding. Marginal time gains!
I would love a GoPro Hero 7 Black for my biking adventures :-)
Thanks!
Stefan
I actually like spam, but I’d get a new running watch.
Would love a swim watch
Wahoo kickr climb. Thanks!
Would get a few things for my upcoming Ironman like a new aero helmet!
I’d love to try out a Wahoo Element.
Suunto 9 Baro I think.
A 645 Music will help me getting motivated to run and move . Thanks DC Santa.
I would get GoPro HERO7 Action Camera as I’m going to Italy soon
Powermeter, because i want to have powerdata outside too.
I would love a power meter for my bike. I use power on my trainer and my cycling improved so much this past year.
I would get a direct-drive smart trainer! My poor family is tired of all the loud squealing from my current trainer.
I’d love to get a new trainer. My old Cycleops Fluid 2 has been solid for the years I’ve used it, but a smart trainer would be a great upgrade for this year’s indoor winter riding.
I’d get a Gopro Hero 7… because mine it’s too old ;)
Gear to help that new year’s resolution stick!
Would love a set of Garmin Vector 3’s. Perfect for the new year to enhance my training and dial in those intervals!
The newest fenix as an update for my current one. Or a powermeter…
$500 would definitely help make a dent in the cost of a new smart trainer!
Garmin Edge 520
I would like either a Garmin 5X Plus or possibly an indoor trainer!
Cadence meter for Kickr Snap
Would love a Gopro 7 Black! That way I can film my Amsterdam adventures next week
Just got myself a Fenix 5 Plus, so not,really sure what I want…