We’ve been strapping this watch on our wrists for two years, and it just won’t die. Optical sensors read heart rate, and the watch can connect to a heart-rate strap for greater accuracy. It gives real-time notifications on remaining power, which allowed us to change modes on the go so we could avoid running out of juice before the end of long rides (Strava or it didn’t happen!). Ultra mode dims the screen, turns off features such as wrist-based heart rate and Bluetooth, and sacrifices some GPS accuracy to power workouts for a claimed 120 hours. Still, the watch ran for longer than the 25 hours Suunto claims. Performance mode has the most accurate GPS but uses the most juice. This feature-packed watch has astounding battery life managed by three preset power management modes. However if what you want is essentially a fully-featured cycling computer on your wrist, and you are already part of the Wahoo ecosystem then the Rival is an excellent option. It is expected that Wahoo will slowly add these through firmware updates but if you're looking for all the bells and whistles, you'll need to look elsewhere. The main downside is that currently, Wahoo is missing a lot of "every day" features such as stress and sleep tracking. With all your third-party applications (Strava, Training Peaks, etc) automatically syncing to the watch once you pair it to your phone. Best of all if you already own a Wahoo computer it's an absolute breeze to set up.
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It has Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity for pairing to a chest HR strap and on-bike power meters. The built-in hardware like the optical heart rate sensor is similar to most other watches at this price point. Its headline feature is the touchless transition mode that automatically changes the sport modes on your watch as you go through a triathlon race. Wahoo's first GPS Watch is aimed squarely at the triathlon crowd. Most models have been tested by our staff and those that haven’t were carefully chosen based on their value, quality of parts, our experience with similar models, and how the overall package meets the needs of the intended buyer. We checked smartphone compatibility and routinely pushed batteries to the limit to see how long they held up. We used them to measure our fitness, track our sleep, and in place of and in support of a bike computer. We raced and trained with these watches, as well as wore them in everyday life to get the most accurate overall impression. Join Bicycling All Access for more great gear reviews How We TestedĮvery watch on this list has been thoroughly evaluated and vetted by our team of test editors. And the selection represents a range of feature levels, so you’re sure to find something that suits your needs. Not all the watches here can handle those high-level functions, but several can. Then there are the bonus features, like turn-by-turn directions, power meter compatibility, and music. And while wrist-based heart rate might not be as accurate as a chest strap, it’s still an important data point for calculating relative effort and caloric burn. Next, battery life is critical-not just overall run time but specifically battery life in GPS mode. First, a dedicated cycling mode is clutch if you have any interest in syncing your rides to Strava or another training program. However, if you’d like to incorporate all your daily metrics into your training, including sleep recovery and activity throughout the day, a smart watch is the way to go.Īll the models below share a few key features you should consider when buying. If you just want to track your pace and ride distance, both watches and computers are equally as useful.
Wearing your computer on your wrist also means that it goes where you go-you don’t have to move it between bikes-and automatically tracks shorter commutes you might otherwise not bother with (hey, they add up!). For multisport athletes, a smart watch with running, swimming, and cycling modes makes it easier to track all your activities and data in one place and cuts down on the electronics clutter of two devices. Other than that, both tools supply their users with relatively the same functionality, especially with GPS watches continuing to get cycling-specific features added to their already-growing list of fitness-tracking capabilities.īut there are situations in which a GPS watch has the edge. Compared to the GPS watch that fits on your wrist, a handlebar-mounted GPS computer offers the advantage of a larger screen area (and often a clearer one, too) to display maps and ride data.
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