Chris
I love to mountain bike and run so I am looking for a watch that handles both, that isn't too bulky. Most online reviews are outdated and product reviews seem too vague.
Answer
I think it's going to depend the bike features (if any) you want. Any GPS watch on the market can track time, distance, and speed (in mph or kph) which are the basic things you'd probably want to see while mountain biking.
But some watches come with bike specific features like: speed and cadence sensors, power meter support, custom bike settings (good if you use multiple bikes with different wheel sizes WITH the speed and cadence sensor).
The problem is most of the watches with these features are found on the bulky, triathlete GPS watches.
But the TomTom Multi-sport might work for you. It has some bike features, supports a HRM, and isn't too bulky.
Some good non-bike feature watches with a HRM are Garmin's 210 and 610 -- or, if you can wait a few weeks, these are being replaced by the 220 and 620.
If you want to read some more about the different features available, you can check out this buyers guide I wrote here: http://athletesgps.com/2013-gps-watch-buyers-guide/
I think it's going to depend the bike features (if any) you want. Any GPS watch on the market can track time, distance, and speed (in mph or kph) which are the basic things you'd probably want to see while mountain biking.
But some watches come with bike specific features like: speed and cadence sensors, power meter support, custom bike settings (good if you use multiple bikes with different wheel sizes WITH the speed and cadence sensor).
The problem is most of the watches with these features are found on the bulky, triathlete GPS watches.
But the TomTom Multi-sport might work for you. It has some bike features, supports a HRM, and isn't too bulky.
Some good non-bike feature watches with a HRM are Garmin's 210 and 610 -- or, if you can wait a few weeks, these are being replaced by the 220 and 620.
If you want to read some more about the different features available, you can check out this buyers guide I wrote here: http://athletesgps.com/2013-gps-watch-buyers-guide/
Garmin GPS watch (Forerunner 405CX)?
Connor
Hi all,
I just bought a new Garmin GPS running watch. This is my first watch.
I must admit I got sucked into buying it quickly because I got it for a good deal on Amazon.
This watch seems to be a great peice of equipment that will offer me more than what my app on my iPhone does. The only thing that has me questioning the product is that it doesn't have a vibration alert. I wear headphones while running, and I refuse to run without headphones, I love my music.
For those of you that use these watches, how much of an issue do you see this as?
Is it still relativly easy to hear with headphones on, or it is not that big of a deal as long as you glace at the watch every few minutes?
I'm wondering if it's worth returning the watch and spending the extra $100 on the 610.
Answer
First of all, I have only owned a 205. I have never had a single problem with it. I have never had a need for a vibration feature. I rarely use music though. When I do, I glance at my watch quite a bit. Never bothered me.
I have friends with both the 305 and 405. I would suggest getting the 305. I like the buttons on it more than the ones on the 405.
I haven't really heard much about the 610. I can't imagine a vibration alert would be enough to make me spend $100.
First of all, I have only owned a 205. I have never had a single problem with it. I have never had a need for a vibration feature. I rarely use music though. When I do, I glance at my watch quite a bit. Never bothered me.
I have friends with both the 305 and 405. I would suggest getting the 305. I like the buttons on it more than the ones on the 405.
I haven't really heard much about the 610. I can't imagine a vibration alert would be enough to make me spend $100.
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