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  • Which GPS watch?
  • iolo
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    To be used mainly running with Strava.
    My maximum budget is 150 and I don’t mind second hand.

    emsz
    Free Member

    I’ve got an Garmin FR15 it’s good, ummm, it’s white…. 🙄

    johnnystorm
    Full Member

    If you don’t need HRM and have an android phone you could get a Sony Smartwatch 3. Has its own GPS so you can leave the phone behind on runs and rides if you like.

    chrisdw
    Free Member

    Polar m400
    Bluetooth connectivity for your phone.
    Normal USB connection so no docks. Completely waterproof.
    Dedicated cycling mode.
    I’m really impressed with mine.

    Flaperon
    Full Member

    I’ll have a Forerunner 220 with HRM up for sale for £75 in a week’s time.

    CraigW
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    If you don’t need heart rate, the Forerunner 10 is cheap and simple. Works fine for uploading to Strava etc.

    iolo
    Free Member

    Flaperon, if it’s this one it seems perfect.
    Does it come with leads etc?
    Could you please send pics to breninbroga at gmail dot com?

    petrieboy
    Full Member

    if its simply to track where you’ve been and upload to Strava, Garmin 10 is no nonsense, lightweight solution. if you think you’ll use it on the bike, perhaps HRM and pacing functions, the 310xt is available within your budget (but its bulky compared to the 10)

    dobo
    Free Member

    Flaperon, i’m curious what you are planning to replace the 220 with? if you are at all?

    iolo
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    Flaperon, are you still selling the 220?

    Flaperon
    Full Member

    Yep, my Fenix 3 turned up yesterday so the Forerunner is up for grabs. Immaculate condition, screen protector from new, boxed with a two month old heart rate transmitter and two week old replacement soft strap (‘cos I accidentally put the original in the tumble dryer 🙁 )

    £75 posted, can send photos tomorrow if you want (at work now).

    iolo
    Free Member

    Ooh, fenix 3 was on my list but unavailable. If it’s now for sale I think I’ll go for one of them.
    I’m sure you’ll have no problem in selling the 220.
    Where did you get the new watch from?

    craigxxl
    Free Member

    If Iola isn’t interest please send me some pics. Email in profile.

    cheshirecat
    Free Member

    I’ve got a 220, and it’s my most used bit of kit. Really good watch.

    piemonster
    Full Member

    Is there a good reason for not using the Strava app on a phone?

    Apart from it not being a watch.

    iolo
    Free Member

    I like to go without my phone so no contact with nobody calling or whatever.
    A phone bounes around in your pocket.
    If it hammers down with rain, I don’t want my expensive phone getting wet (I have already killed an iphone like this).
    You have a watch (as you say).
    It’s always on your arm.
    Strava kill the battery on a phone.
    And so on.

    Flaperon
    Full Member

    Where did you get the new watch from?

    Cotswold Outdoor. But if you order now you’ll be joining the back of a long queue.

    ^^ Also what iolo said. But the 220 tracks cadence, gives vibration alerts for low cadence / pace / heart rate etc, battery lasts ages, and it’ll give rough distance / speed when on a treadmill. Also, you get heart rate tracking which is a bit of a faff on a phone.

    nickb
    Full Member

    @Flaperon – I’ll take the 220 if nobody else has claimed it yet!

    Email in profile – let me know!

    Cheers,
    Nick

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