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  • April 30, 2015 at 4:39 pm #23892
    Leviathan

    I had a look at some GPS watches but they all seem to be running orientated. Can anyone please say if they have logging issues at speed? Recently the Microsoft bracelet came in for a bashing on here for function and ergonomics.

    Why a watch you say? Because it can go with me off the bike unlike a garmin, and always having your phone app on in your back pocket, having to stop to look at it or have it mislog if it doesn’t get a signal. A watch would just be there sticking out doing its job and looking cool.

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  • May 3, 2015 at 5:04 pm #844347
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    antonio

    Ditto for the navrun, I even
    Ditto for the navrun, I even bought the same model from Aldi, (badged as Crane) and they do everything I need, more in fact but I just record my training circuits and download to computer. I have had, garmin 110, cateye stealth, two Brytons, all went back as useless, even the replacement ones. The navruns have been brill, just have to check battery top up if not used for a while.

    May 3, 2015 at 12:58 pm #844345
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    Bazza155

    GarMin Forerunner 310xt, you
    GarMin Forerunner 310xt, you can get a Quarter turn mount to mount on the bike and on a strap for running

    May 3, 2015 at 11:27 am #844343
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    ElCani

    You can use one of these to
    You can use one of these to turn a Garmin Edge into a watch. I use it with an Edge 800 which is a bit bulky but still better than running with a phone and excellent when hiking thanks to easy viewing of the map screen.

    http://www.wiggle.co.uk/garmin-forerunner-910xt-quick-release-kit/

    May 2, 2015 at 5:18 pm #844341
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    Daveyraveygravey

    BrokenBootneck

    BrokenBootneck wrote:
    Daveyraveygravey wrote:
    I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 which I use running and cycling. No problems whatsoever logging rides although if I sort my rides by top speed there are several the unbelievable side of 55 mph. I’ve used it walking too.
    It must be over 3 years old now, the charge sometimes only lasts 4 hours but I have a Duracell pocket charger that does a nifty job of recharging it on a couple of batteries. Hoping it will log an all day ride next month.

    I have one of these, used it for years bought 2005 had some issues. However if you contact Garmin and mail it to them with a problem for about £50 they will send you a refurbished one. I’ve had 2 refurbs both seemed brand spankers.


    Same here, although I’ve only got through one!

    May 2, 2015 at 5:18 pm #844339
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    Daveyraveygravey

    BrokenBootneck

    BrokenBootneck wrote:
    Daveyraveygravey wrote:
    I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 which I use running and cycling. No problems whatsoever logging rides although if I sort my rides by top speed there are several the unbelievable side of 55 mph. I’ve used it walking too.
    It must be over 3 years old now, the charge sometimes only lasts 4 hours but I have a Duracell pocket charger that does a nifty job of recharging it on a couple of batteries. Hoping it will log an all day ride next month.

    I have one of these, used it for years bought 2005 had some issues. However if you contact Garmin and mail it to them with a problem for about £50 they will send you a refurbished one. I’ve had 2 refurbs both seemed brand spankers.


    Same here, although I’ve only got through one!

    May 2, 2015 at 3:36 pm #844337
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    Beatnik69

    The Nuvi Ultrasport 500 has
    The Nuvi Ultrasport 500 has settings for running, cycling, hiking and sailing should that be an issue.

    May 1, 2015 at 3:59 pm #844335
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    bikebot

    I bought a Garmin 15 last
    I bought a Garmin 15 last year. Returned it to amazon two weeks later, hated it. Then I actually paid attention to the DC Rainmaker reviews and bought a Polar M400. Love it, wear it almost all the time.

    If you’re serious about your training, read the reviews and work out what you really need. If you just want a watch that does all the basics for different sports, and does activity step counting, the M400 is a good recommendation.

    May 1, 2015 at 3:08 pm #844333
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    joemmo

    thereverent wrote:I think

    thereverent wrote:
    I think some of the Garmin Forerunners just for running can struggle with logging at cycling speeds.
    Better to get the triathlon Garmin Forerunner 910XT which has a cycling mode and much longer battery life. It will also work with Garmin cycle components if you want (Speed/Cadence and Power meters) Should be able to get one around £165 on amazon (since the replacement 920XT (£300) came out). I’ve used one for running and cycling and its the best GPS watch I’ve come across (I can’t justify getting the 920XT yet).

    If anything a GPS has to be more sensitive to be accurate at low speed so there is no reason it would struggle with something a few miles an hour faster.

    I had a Forerunner that was great for running and cycling. The mistake was to take it surfing and then run it through the washing machine. twice. It never recovered.

    May 1, 2015 at 12:18 pm #844331
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    thereverent

    I think some of the Garmin
    I think some of the Garmin Forerunners just for running can struggle with logging at cycling speeds.
    Better to get the triathlon Garmin Forerunner 910XT which has a cycling mode and much longer battery life. It will also work with Garmin cycle components if you want (Speed/Cadence and Power meters) Should be able to get one around £165 on amazon (since the replacement 920XT (£300) came out). I’ve used one for running and cycling and its the best GPS watch I’ve come across (I can’t justify getting the 920XT yet).

    May 1, 2015 at 10:37 am #844329
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    BrokenBootneck

    Daveyraveygravey wrote:I have

    Daveyraveygravey wrote:
    I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 which I use running and cycling. No problems whatsoever logging rides although if I sort my rides by top speed there are several the unbelievable side of 55 mph. I’ve used it walking too.
    It must be over 3 years old now, the charge sometimes only lasts 4 hours but I have a Duracell pocket charger that does a nifty job of recharging it on a couple of batteries. Hoping it will log an all day ride next month.

    I have one of these, used it for years bought 2005 had some issues. However if you contact Garmin and mail it to them with a problem for about £50 they will send you a refurbished one. I’ve had 2 refurbs both seemed brand spankers.

    May 1, 2015 at 10:09 am #844327
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    Leviathan

    Thanks for some great answers
    Thanks for some great answers guys. Certainly the Fenix looks the classiest, though it is an eye watering price. I think I might start by sewing a pocket into the back of my tt suit first as a default option of those no pockets runs. Maybe think about throwing some more money at this later.

    May 1, 2015 at 9:27 am #844325
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    Beatnik69

    If you don’t want to spend a
    If you don’t want to spend a fortune try one of these. My wife and I both have one and are happy with them.

    April 30, 2015 at 8:09 pm #844323
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    tjm160

    Whichever watch you consider,
    Whichever watch you consider, take a look at DC Rainmakers reviews.

    I have the Garmin Fenix 3 which best suited my needs and I’m delighted with it.

    http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2015/03/garmin-fenix3-detailed-review.html

    I was also fortunate to find it for 20% off at; http://www.winstanleysbikes.co.uk.

    A friend was also suitably impressed and promptly purchased one also.

    April 30, 2015 at 6:39 pm #844321
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    Daveyraveygravey

    I have a Garmin Forerunner
    I have a Garmin Forerunner 305 which I use running and cycling. No problems whatsoever logging rides although if I sort my rides by top speed there are several the unbelievable side of 55 mph. I’ve used it walking too.
    It must be over 3 years old now, the charge sometimes only lasts 4 hours but I have a Duracell pocket charger that does a nifty job of recharging it on a couple of batteries. Hoping it will log an all day ride next month.

    April 30, 2015 at 5:51 pm #844319
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    ianrobo

    Well the obvious one is the
    Well the obvious one is the garmin vivoactive. £100 cheaper than the apple watch con, gps and picks up on cadence, HR etc.

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