Runbikeswim Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 Seems it's here in 2 months or so... http://www.pocketnavigation.de/2016/01/garmin-fenix-3-hr-und-farbvarianten/ See a few comments on DC rainmaker too. Basically a Sapphire with build in hr and the new firmware with golf and support etc... Hope it's true
shaper Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 (edited) Excellent, been waiting for this! More here http://the5krunner.com/2016/01/03/new-fenix-3-goes-optical-with-ohrm-garminuk-garmin-ces2016/ Edited January 4, 2016 by shaper
WrightJnr Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 $600 USD and that's before the ANC have added their fat !!! Going to be over R12k. And that not even for the Titanium version. #verysadface nonky 1
AllAboutRides Posted January 4, 2016 Posted January 4, 2016 Now the next question will be..... Will the current Fenix 3 support these extra features in future update, for example the golf app????
Runbikeswim Posted January 5, 2016 Author Posted January 5, 2016 Already does support them.... See the beta. But at least current fenix will drop in price breaker, nonky and AllAboutRides 3
niterider Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 The new software came out yesterday! So many awesome improvements. Wayne Potgieter and Runbikeswim 2
Wayne Potgieter Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 The new software came out yesterday! So many awesome improvements.V6.50?
SwissVan Posted January 6, 2016 Posted January 6, 2016 $600 USD and that's before the ANC have added their fat !!! Going to be over R12k. And that not even for the Titanium version. #verysadface And for that price it had better provide consistent and accurate HR data While its a brilliant idea and i hope i'm wrong (being sceptic and all ), its no good if the thing does not work properly all the time... or if you train in cold climates wearing the watch over your long sleeve / jacket
niterider Posted January 7, 2016 Posted January 7, 2016 (edited) V6.50? I believe so. Although I see 6.60 has dropped today, so more improvements I'll be trying out the new SUP stroke rate measurement this afternoon. Edited January 7, 2016 by niterider
SeaBee Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Swiss, you'll have more exposure to that, but when I run in the rain I wear my watch under my jacket. If I want to see something, I lift up the sleeve, take a quick peek. What confuses me more is how you'll get HR readings on the bike, since it's supposed to be a multisport watch. Or do they seriously expect you to keep the thing on your arm whilst riding?That all said, I'm not in the market for one of these, just opinionating. Not that I'd mind to win one or something!
shaper Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Swiss, you'll have more exposure to that, but when I run in the rain I wear my watch under my jacket. If I want to see something, I lift up the sleeve, take a quick peek. What confuses me more is how you'll get HR readings on the bike, since it's supposed to be a multisport watch. Or do they seriously expect you to keep the thing on your arm whilst riding? That all said, I'm not in the market for one of these, just opinionating. Not that I'd mind to win one or something! Think the Fenix 3 is more geared for multisport and daily tracking where you will wear on your wrist, which is what most triathletes do... I guess if you do use it for cycling and want it mounted on your bars then am sure there is an option for pairing to a chest HRM. Baaisikilist 1
Captain Fastbastard Mayhem Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 Think the Fenix 3 is more geared for multisport and daily tracking where you will wear on your wrist, which is what most triathletes do... I guess if you do use it for cycling and want it mounted on your bars then am sure there is an option for pairing to a chest HRM.^^ this. If you must use it on the bars, chest strap it is. Baaisikilist 1
dracs Posted January 8, 2016 Posted January 8, 2016 (edited) Think the Fenix 3 is more geared for multisport and daily tracking where you will wear on your wrist, which is what most triathletes do... I guess if you do use it for cycling and want it mounted on your bars then am sure there is an option for pairing to a chest HRM. Definitely can pair to chest strap. Your other option will be to use your regular cycling head unit on the cycle leg. The wrist based HRM can broadcast HR as a regular ANT sensor... (well at least I assume it will since my forerunner 235 can do that and its the same tech) Edited January 8, 2016 by dracs
nonky Posted January 12, 2016 Posted January 12, 2016 Fairly close to the perfect all-in-1 watch...would love to see what the heck they come up with to improve it further. These rapid improvements must be due to the threat from the iWatch, especially as a 24/7 watch/monitor?
Runbikeswim Posted January 12, 2016 Author Posted January 12, 2016 Fenix 3 is a amazing Cycling watch.... Its got so much most of the dedicated ones dont AllAboutRides 1
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