Best Watches with GPS for Cycling and a bit of running

[Paul Ruinaard]

HI, i want to get something for my wife - not something that will run the international space station - just a watch with HR features, plus GPS and some data like calories burned, ascent etc. Must be able to link to Strava and do a bit of running detail.

 

Bike mountable

 

Budget R 2 to R 3k

 

What do you gurus recommend

[jmaccelari]

I use my Edge 800 ;-)

 

I bought an iPod running pouch (the type that you see runners with strapped to their upper arms) and slip it into that when I run. Works perfectly.

 

The only thing it can't do is count the number of paces I take (I don't know what the technical term is - the runners' equivalent of cadence).

Edited June 25, 2013 by jmaccelari

[Seeker911]

Garmin 310XT is great. You can get then for just over R3k with HR strap from EasyBike

[zork]

suunto ambith

[Stretch]

i would buy a gps for cycling and stick it in your back pocket for the occasional run.....unless you want laps etc then you need to get a more dedicated running watch....prob with a watch is that it does not last a long ride. Personally i run with my phone in my back pocket - listen to some tunes and use strava to record my runs..and i am happy with that

[Nancy Drew]

i would buy a gps for cycling and stick it in your back pocket for the occasional run.....unless you want laps etc then you need to get a more dedicated running watch....prob with a watch is that it does not last a long ride. Personally i run with my phone in my back pocket - listen to some tunes and use strava to record my runs..and i am happy with that

 

I've tried the phone in pocket method, but I always manage to drop the signal somewhere along the way. On the upside, when I download to Strava it looks like I've been running 3min kays

[BlinkFan]

You can put your cycling GPS in your pocket if you just want to track your run, BUT... if you want to actively get feedback while running you will need a watch. The most important feedback will be HR and pace (min/km). So I would go for a watch if you want the feedback while running.

 

I've got a Bryton Cardio 30. It's crap, go for something else.

[Flowspeed]

Garmin Fenix

Might be above your budget, but they say its better than the Suunto Ambith.

Edited June 25, 2013 by Flowspeed

[Stretch]

You can put your cycling GPS in your pocket if you just want to track your run, BUT... if you want to actively get feedback while running you will need a watch. The most important feedback will be HR and pace (min/km). So I would go for a watch if you want the feedback while running.

 

I've got a Bryton Cardio 30. It's crap, go for something else.

that is what i do - and then i use my stopwatch for splits - as i know where the k markers are on my regular routes....

[lyslexic]

Garmin 310XT is great. You can get then for just over R3k with HR strap from EasyBike

 

Agree, The 310XT is great. My 405 broke and garmin upgraded me to a 310xt. I got the quick release for the bike and love it. I'd even go as far to say that I think it's more accurate than my 405.

[davetapson]

i would buy a gps for cycling and stick it in your back pocket for the occasional run.....unless you want laps etc then you need to get a more dedicated running watch....prob with a watch is that it does not last a long ride. Personally i run with my phone in my back pocket - listen to some tunes and use strava to record my runs..and i am happy with that

 

What he said - buy a bluetooth hr belt that will speak to your phone and you've got all you need.

 

What I'm waiting for is strava / endo / someone else to add power to their offering and then I'll buy a powercal hr belt and get power too...

 

The days of lots of devices is coming to an end - soon it's going to be your phone, and some sensors (hr strap, cadence, speed, pace, whatever). Can't be too soon in my eyes.

[pbp2007]

Another vote for the 310XT - I've had one for about the past 2 years now, after a 301 and a 305. My activity profile is currently 1 day of riding a week (I'm excluding the odd commute), running 3 days a week, gym twice a week. I can use the 310 for all of that.

 

I didn't bother with the bike mount. Riding with it on my wrist is fine.

[RABUBI]

I have the Polar RC3 GPS

 

Love it

 

Easy to use and very user friendlu web based software.

 

Around ZAR3.3k. but if you are on discovery vitality you get 20% discount at totalsports

 

The latest Multisport mag has a good article comparing runtastic, polar, garmin and Suunto. Worth a read

[MTBer]

I got my wife a Garmin Forerunner 210, basic watch with HRM and it has an optional bike mount for R2600. This is very easy to use

[RABUBI]

You can put your cycling GPS in your pocket if you just want to track your run, BUT... if you want to actively get feedback while running you will need a watch. The most important feedback will be HR and pace (min/km). So I would go for a watch if you want the feedback while running.

 

I've got a Bryton Cardio 30. It's crap, go for something else.

 

what is wrong with bryton?

 

I also looked at it but decided to stick to Polar

[Abes_mtb]

I have the Garmin Forerunner. Bit bulky for a watch, but excellent. At 3k you can get a great watch if you want the basics. I like the Garmin, never looses signal and when you travel it picks up the signal within a minute or two.

 

Do not get a full bike GPS, when you run, you might have to choose between a Ipod or the GPS, or carry both and risk looking like the terminator going down the road.

 

Make sure you get a bike mount for the watch, build it into your budget, having a watch rattle on your arm during a ride is frustrating!