DC Rainmaker
@dcrainmaker.com
I write about sports tech and endurance sports. I also put together some pretty detailed product reviews along the way...stop by the site to check it out. Once DC, then Paris, Amsterdam, and now Mallorca.
Http://www.dcrainmaker.com
Http://www.dcrainmaker.com
It's that time of year again! The annual 'Getting the Christmas Tree home by Bike' post, where we (attempt) to get not just the tree home, but all three kids in there as well. Enjoy! www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/chri...
December 24, 2025 at 2:28 PM
It's that time of year again! The annual 'Getting the Christmas Tree home by Bike' post, where we (attempt) to get not just the tree home, but all three kids in there as well. Enjoy! www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/chri...
Big Garmin Public Beta Update Adds 25 New Features to 2025 Watches. From new sports scores widgets, to a new battery burn widget, to added sleep features, and tons more. Dive in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F-_...
December 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Big Garmin Public Beta Update Adds 25 New Features to 2025 Watches. From new sports scores widgets, to a new battery burn widget, to added sleep features, and tons more. Dive in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F-_...
DJI has just dropped a massive update for the Action 6. Sure, it adds 8K support (out of nowhere), but *FAR* more interesting is that it adds upload of footage to Google Drive, OneDrive, or any NAS unit you have (no subscription required!). How it works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7pa...
DJI Action 6 New 8K Update: Comparison Footage & NAS How-To Guide!
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December 22, 2025 at 5:08 PM
DJI has just dropped a massive update for the Action 6. Sure, it adds 8K support (out of nowhere), but *FAR* more interesting is that it adds upload of footage to Google Drive, OneDrive, or any NAS unit you have (no subscription required!). How it works: www.youtube.com/watch?v=E7pa...
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison! Here's everything you need to know about how these two units compare while doing automatic skier following/tracking, including so...many...crashes. Jump in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WASK...
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison!
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December 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison! Here's everything you need to know about how these two units compare while doing automatic skier following/tracking, including so...many...crashes. Jump in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WASK...
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison! Here's everything you need to know about how these two units compare while doing automatic skier following/tracking, including so...many...crashes. Jump in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WASK...
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison!
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December 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
DJI NEO 2 vs HoverAir X1 Pro Max: Skiing Mode Test & Comparison! Here's everything you need to know about how these two units compare while doing automatic skier following/tracking, including so...many...crashes. Jump in: www.youtube.com/watch?v=WASK...
Very solid deal just popped up on Garmin Edge 840 for $249 (almost 50% off!). This is probably the best cycling tech deal this holiday season! Might be a mistake, but either way, live now: alnk.to/6bY1WoZ
December 16, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Very solid deal just popped up on Garmin Edge 840 for $249 (almost 50% off!). This is probably the best cycling tech deal this holiday season! Might be a mistake, but either way, live now: alnk.to/6bY1WoZ
Many of you have asked for thoughts on some products that I've been testing, but haven't finished reviews on. Thus, here's a huge list of products, and an even bigger list of thoughts (good, bad, and ugly). Dive in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/back...
December 8, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Many of you have asked for thoughts on some products that I've been testing, but haven't finished reviews on. Thus, here's a huge list of products, and an even bigger list of thoughts (good, bad, and ugly). Dive in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/back...
Many of you have asked for thoughts on some products that I've been testing, but haven't finished reviews on. Thus, here's a huge list of products, and an even bigger list of thoughts (good, bad, and ugly). Dive in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/back...
December 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Many of you have asked for thoughts on some products that I've been testing, but haven't finished reviews on. Thus, here's a huge list of products, and an even bigger list of thoughts (good, bad, and ugly). Dive in: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/back...
Garmin adds support for multiple inReach devices on the same account (notable for Fenix 8 Pro users in particular). Plus, some updates around LiveTrack, custom LiveTrack URL's, and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/inre...
December 3, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Garmin adds support for multiple inReach devices on the same account (notable for Fenix 8 Pro users in particular). Plus, some updates around LiveTrack, custom LiveTrack URL's, and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/12/inre...
Just a heads up that a number of the best deals will end tonight. Notably, things like the Wahoo KICKR deals, the Garmin Forerunner 570/970/Venu 4 deals, and more. Full current list below (and a few new/better deals): www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
December 1, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Just a heads up that a number of the best deals will end tonight. Notably, things like the Wahoo KICKR deals, the Garmin Forerunner 570/970/Venu 4 deals, and more. Full current list below (and a few new/better deals): www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
DJI NEO 2 Active Track Ultimate Follow-Me Test: The Gauntlet! From tight tree environments to high-speed tracking, and plenty more - pushing the limits of what the DJI NEO 2 can actually follow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC6X...
DJI NEO 2 Tracking Ultimate Test! The Gauntlet!
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December 1, 2025 at 6:17 PM
DJI NEO 2 Active Track Ultimate Follow-Me Test: The Gauntlet! From tight tree environments to high-speed tracking, and plenty more - pushing the limits of what the DJI NEO 2 can actually follow: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sC6X...
Here's your constantly updated Black Friday deals list with some 150 sports tech deals, including a boatload of new ones today. Watches, bike tech, action cams, drones, and plenty more: www.dcrainmaker.com/deals
November 28, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Here's your constantly updated Black Friday deals list with some 150 sports tech deals, including a boatload of new ones today. Watches, bike tech, action cams, drones, and plenty more: www.dcrainmaker.com/deals
One of the best deals of Black Friday, the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 is down to $399/399EUR, in either Zwift Cog/Click or 11sp cassette version. Full details/thoughts: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/hot-...
November 28, 2025 at 12:16 PM
One of the best deals of Black Friday, the Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 is down to $399/399EUR, in either Zwift Cog/Click or 11sp cassette version. Full details/thoughts: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/hot-...
Here's your massive sports tech Black Friday deals list, with more than 100 deals already, and plenty more being added constantly. Garmin, Apple, GoPro, DJI, Samsung, Wahoo, Polar, Suunto, Whoop, Oura, Insta360, and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
November 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Here's your massive sports tech Black Friday deals list, with more than 100 deals already, and plenty more being added constantly. Garmin, Apple, GoPro, DJI, Samsung, Wahoo, Polar, Suunto, Whoop, Oura, Insta360, and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/blac...
DJI NEO 2 High-Wind Test over the ocean! Plus, a bit of an ActiveTrack test into the winds while cycling downhill. Oh, and plenty more flying and tracking goodness. Dive in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP8n...
DJI NEO 2 High Wind Test! (+Bonus ActiveTrack Test!)
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November 24, 2025 at 5:54 PM
DJI NEO 2 High-Wind Test over the ocean! Plus, a bit of an ActiveTrack test into the winds while cycling downhill. Oh, and plenty more flying and tracking goodness. Dive in! www.youtube.com/watch?v=yP8n...
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro (w/flashlight, ECG, etc...) has dropped even lower, down to $439USD, which is nuts (geni.us/tMqhut). And the AMOLED display variant, the Epix Pro is $455: geni.us/rAidf Functionally speaking, impossible to beat at this price. (Amazon Links)
November 22, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Garmin Fenix 7 Pro (w/flashlight, ECG, etc...) has dropped even lower, down to $439USD, which is nuts (geni.us/tMqhut). And the AMOLED display variant, the Epix Pro is $455: geni.us/rAidf Functionally speaking, impossible to beat at this price. (Amazon Links)
Here's your complete list of the best action cam & drones deals! This includes GoPro, DJI, and Insta360. I cover which deals to get, which ones to skip, and everything you need to know (especially for US folks looking at DJI products): www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/best...
November 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
Here's your complete list of the best action cam & drones deals! This includes GoPro, DJI, and Insta360. I cover which deals to get, which ones to skip, and everything you need to know (especially for US folks looking at DJI products): www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/best...
Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 In-Depth Review is out! After two months of riding, across multiple riders, multiple units, and multiple apps, I dive into what works, and what doesn't, on Wahoo's newest smart trainer: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/waho...
November 19, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Wahoo KICKR CORE 2 In-Depth Review is out! After two months of riding, across multiple riders, multiple units, and multiple apps, I dive into what works, and what doesn't, on Wahoo's newest smart trainer: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/waho...
It's up! After two months of usage, my super-detailed Apple Watch Ultra 3 In-Depth Review is out. From a deep look at the satellite pieces, to Workout Buddy, the new Sleep Score and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/appl...
November 17, 2025 at 6:57 PM
It's up! After two months of usage, my super-detailed Apple Watch Ultra 3 In-Depth Review is out. From a deep look at the satellite pieces, to Workout Buddy, the new Sleep Score and more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/appl...
It's out! The complete list of Garmin deals for the 2025 holidays. The Fenix 8 at $250 off, the Forerunner's on sale, inReach Mini 2 is down to $249, and tons more deals. Here's my full analysis of what to buy, what to know, and what to skip: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/garm...
November 14, 2025 at 7:05 PM
It's out! The complete list of Garmin deals for the 2025 holidays. The Fenix 8 at $250 off, the Forerunner's on sale, inReach Mini 2 is down to $249, and tons more deals. Here's my full analysis of what to buy, what to know, and what to skip: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/garm...
Garmin News Tidbits: Peloton Integration, Earnings Miss, Sleep Mode Controversy, MicroLED interview, and plenty more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/garm...
November 12, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Garmin News Tidbits: Peloton Integration, Earnings Miss, Sleep Mode Controversy, MicroLED interview, and plenty more: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/garm...
For the first time ever, an AI support chatbot didn't suck. In fact, it was astonishingly good. Here's a super-quick story of my failed Oura ring, and some impressive support tech: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/bogg...
November 11, 2025 at 2:56 PM
For the first time ever, an AI support chatbot didn't suck. In fact, it was astonishingly good. Here's a super-quick story of my failed Oura ring, and some impressive support tech: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/11/bogg...
Zwift just got a big expansion of new pavement in New York City, including a new Power Segments feature, F-Zero-style escalators, and more! I gave it a few rides, here are my thoughts: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/zwif...
October 27, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Zwift just got a big expansion of new pavement in New York City, including a new Power Segments feature, F-Zero-style escalators, and more! I gave it a few rides, here are my thoughts: www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/zwif...
Strava just "voluntarily dismissed" its huge lawsuit against Garmin for patent infringement. The question is, why, and what happens next? www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/stra...
Strava Voluntarily Drops Lawsuit Against Garmin
Strava’s multifaceted legal (and social media) attack on Garmin was short-lived. Just 21 days after filing the original patent infringement case, alongside a Reddit post from their executive team at...
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October 22, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Strava just "voluntarily dismissed" its huge lawsuit against Garmin for patent infringement. The question is, why, and what happens next? www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/stra...
It's up! The Oakley-Meta Vanguard In-Depth Review, which are smart glasses (with a 3K camera) that integrate with Garmin, Strava, and more. And critically, after a decade+ of trying crappy smart glasses, these are really effing good. Everything you need to know! www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/oakl...
October 21, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's up! The Oakley-Meta Vanguard In-Depth Review, which are smart glasses (with a 3K camera) that integrate with Garmin, Strava, and more. And critically, after a decade+ of trying crappy smart glasses, these are really effing good. Everything you need to know! www.dcrainmaker.com/2025/10/oakl...