leeubok Posted September 22, 2016 Share take alot had the daily deal in the week on a suunto ambit3 with hr strap for R3800 and I pulled the trigger suited my buget of under 5k used the 'change' for a wahoo cadence sensor to link with it, the tomtom multisport also on daily deal for R2800 ,Aaah damn pity I missed that. Looking at getting a Suunto ambit 3 myself. Just reading up on the differences between the HR models, the run models etc... Any advice? It seems the Suunto only connects to iPhones? Is it not Android compatible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeubok Posted September 22, 2016 Share P.S. is it worth the extra bucks to get the Ambit Sport instead of the Run which is a bit cheaper, but obviously geared towards runners. Dunno if this will make any difference to a cyclist though? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMan777 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Aaah damn pity I missed that. Looking at getting a Suunto ambit 3 myself. Just reading up on the differences between the HR models, the run models etc... Any advice? It seems the Suunto only connects to iPhones? Is it not Android compatible?I had the Ambit 1 which i gave to my wife since I "HAD TO" upgrade to the Ambit 3 Peak and I love it.....Everything just works. Sure it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the Garmin Fenix 3 but i don't use all the "smart watch" features like the whatsapp and email notifications anyway.. When I am out on a ride I want to forget about all that. The biggest difference between the Peak and the sports/run models are the battery life.The peak has 20 Hours battery life in 1 sec GPS recording intervals and the sport and run only has 10. There are a few other smaller differences but for me that is the main reason why I chose the Peak. Also I have an Android phone and all my workouts are downloaded effortlessly via Bluetooth connection to my phone. I might be biased but SUUNTO is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeubok Posted September 22, 2016 Share I had the Ambit 1 which i gave to my wife since I "HAD TO" upgrade to the Ambit 3 Peak and I love it.....Everything just works. Sure it doesn't have all the bells and whistles of the Garmin Fenix 3 but i don't use all the "smart watch" features like the whatsapp and email notifications anyway.. When I am out on a ride I want to forget about all that. The biggest difference between the Peak and the sports/run models are the battery life.The peak has 20 Hours battery life in 1 sec GPS recording intervals and the sport and run only has 10. There are a few other smaller differences but for me that is the main reason why I chose the Peak. Also I have an Android phone and all my workouts are downloaded effortlessly via Bluetooth connection to my phone. I might be biased but SUUNTO is awesome. Thanks for the feedback. Does the peak have the HR strap or is it on the wrist? Sounds like most people prefer the strap so that you can put the watch on your handlebars.. Stupid question, but how does it charge? I presume it comes with a charger that you just plug in? What else does it give you other than the normal speed, HR, Altitude etc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratty Posted September 22, 2016 Share Also it has great battery life if you just use it as a watch you can go for 10 days without charging it. You could almost go through a stage race at full gps mode without charging it (depends how fast you ride ), also it charges very fast have not timed it but it takes a fraction of the time of my other devices. Your are torturing me....... I want one so badly. I have the VivoSmart HR and absolutely love it, but my version doesn't have the GPS I broadcast my HR to my Garmin Edge to get my heart rate when cycling. Actually struggling to decide between the Vivo Active HR or the VivoSmart HR + Think the later might be the better option for mtbing as less chance of the face being smashed. Edited September 22, 2016 by Ratty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMan777 Posted September 22, 2016 Share Thanks for the feedback. Does the peak have the HR strap or is it on the wrist? Sounds like most people prefer the strap so that you can put the watch on your handlebars.. Stupid question, but how does it charge? I presume it comes with a charger that you just plug in? What else does it give you other than the normal speed, HR, Altitude etc?It has a HR strapIt has a USB cable that clamps around the watch. So, you can charge via your PC or any adapter USB plug. In normal use (no GPS recording) the battery can last 30 days. Also you can change the GPS recording intervals to save battery life.Link to comparison and all features:http://www.suunto.com/en-us/compare-products?products=12652;12647 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeubok Posted September 22, 2016 Share It has a HR strapIt has a USB cable that clamps around the watch. So, you can charge via your PC or any adapter USB plug. In normal use (no GPS recording) the battery can last 30 days. Also you can change the GPS recording intervals to save battery life.Link to comparison and all features:http://www.suunto.com/en-us/compare-products?products=12652;12647 Thanks I-Man. Decisions decisions... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted September 22, 2016 Share Some pretty good deals in the classifieds: https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/211486-garmin-735-xt-new/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/209969-garmin-forerunner-xt920price-drop/ https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/207615-suunto-ambit-3-peak-sapphire-hr/ leeubok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rider3000 Posted September 22, 2016 Share I got myself a Garmin forerunner 15...must say I absolutely love it ! Its a runners watch but works perfectly for cycling if you don't need cadence etc. It has everything and is very easy to use...upload your rides to Strava / trainingpeaks / garmin connect... super easy and does the trick! Why I didn't go for the cycling one was the fact that I do spinning as well..then ill still have all my HR data etc. again I upload this to strava to keep track of everything. Got it through Multiply for like R1800 about 18 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocket-Boy Posted September 22, 2016 Share Hi Any practical input/reviews of the Ambit2 S vs the Ambit3? Need to replace my Polar RS800cx.... Anything else? Budget would be around 4k Sent from my SM-G925F using TapatalkI have the ambit 3 and Im very happy with it, I use it for everything from swimming - cycling and it never skips a beat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HenkD Posted September 22, 2016 Share It all depends on what information you are after once done with your ride. I got a Forerunner 25 and Edge 500. They tell me everything I want to know and I got them cheap. So happy days for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Steer Posted September 22, 2016 Share Now here are some really good deals - http://www.duesouth.co.za/plp/promotions/end-of-season-sale/technology With the further 25% off sale:Garmin 920XT Bundle is R5099ForeRunner 630 is R4649Vivoactive is R3000 You're gonna struggle to beat those prices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeubok Posted September 23, 2016 Share Get a Fenix 3 and be done with it, best watch you will ever buy. Get one with an HR strap so you can mount it to the handlebar for those long rides. I had a few watches before this, the Fenix 3 is just miles ahead of anything else out there (except maybe a Suunto Ambit 3 peak). Edit: you can pick one up new for around 7, they are on special allot since the HR version came out. Peronally I would stick with the HR strap because you can the mount the watch on your handlebars and still see your HR.Hmm dunno where you shop cause the cheapest I've seen the fenix 3 is 9k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
web Posted September 23, 2016 Share Hmm dunno where you shop cause the cheapest I've seen the fenix 3 is 9kOnline, first place http://shop.navworld.co.za/garmin/outdoor-navigation/wearables/fenixr-3.html There are others or you can import even cheaper if you are willing to take a "risk". leeubok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeubok Posted September 23, 2016 Share Online, first place http://shop.navworld.co.za/garmin/outdoor-navigation/wearables/fenixr-3.html There are others or you can import even cheaper if you are willing to take a "risk".Thanks Web, seems I have to surf the Web a bit more! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
web Posted September 23, 2016 Share Thanks Web, seems I have to surf the Web a bit more!No problem, https://www.easybike.co.za/fitness-gps/watches.html I just did the exercise for myself those two are pretty much the cheapest (that i found) beside the bid or buy sellers or importing. Cheers leeubok 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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