The Didn’t Get What You Wanted $500 Gadget Giveaway

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I’m sure many of you received various sports gadgets over the last few weeks as part of the holidays.  But for those unlucky elves who received a half-eaten gel packet in their Christmas stocking from their not-so-significant others, I’ve got a festivus of a present for you: This giveaway.

The winner will get a $500 credit to CleverTraining.com, my most excellent partner in this giveaway crime.  By supporting the site through Clever Training you also can save 10% on basically anything they sell.  If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the new Garmin Fenix3 to a BSX Gen2 Insight to a random pair of socks to the 4iiii’s Precision Power Meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.  Whatever floats your boat.

How to enter:

Simply leave a short description of what product you’d get and why (but don’t worry, you can change your mind later if you win).

The reason you need a short description of ‘’why’ is that if you just put a simple product name (i.e. A360), you’ll likely get caught up in my SPAM filters.  And nobody wants to be sandwiched between two pieces of SPAM.  Got all that?

Good luck!

The giveaway entry period will run through Thursday, December 31st, 2015 until 11:59PM US Eastern Time.  Winner will be selected randomly.  One entry per person.  The selected product/products will then be ordered immediately and shipped immediately, assuming they’re in stock.

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5,928 Comments

  1. Matt

    Garmin 910xt for me, so I can do ultras with just 1 watch.

  2. Carlos

    I want a Garmin 520 to replace my old bike computer.

  3. José Eduardo

    Oh boy! I wanna win a Garmin Fenix 3!!!! I hate my plastic garbage gps they I have right now!

  4. Lukas

    I would very much like to get a power meter, it is really missing on my new bike..

  5. JB

    I would get a Garmin Phenix 3 to replace my Forunner 210 with broken lap button.

  6. Kostas Christidis

    I’ll get the Polar V800 to upgrade from the M400. Thanks!

  7. Taavi

    Quarq Road Power Meter Crankset to improve my time trialling abilities.

  8. Mikkel If Hansen

    I would go for the BSX Insight, as I try to optimize my run performance for the next tri season :)

  9. johnny galletta

    Merry Christmas. Would love a Wahoo Kickr!

  10. Josh

    With the addition of foot pod support, I would most likely purchase a Fenix 3 sapphire.

  11. tri-athlete

    I would get Garmin FR630, This would be an upgrade for running from my Garmin triathlon watch.

  12. Tomas Hektor

    I would get a 4iiii precision power meter. Why? I would like to take my training to the next level. I ride a Kurt kinetic with virtual power during winter, but I would like to have comparable numbers during summer as well.

  13. Johannes

    I’d get a PowerMeter for my MTB to train by watts as on my roadbikes…

  14. Eric

    A GoPro hero 4 silver to document my ride across Europe.

  15. elquike

    Fenix3 would look wonderful on my wrist

  16. Brad Borgald

    I’d love to pick up a power meter to go with my new Edge 520.

  17. René

    I really wanted the Garmin 520, but didn’t get it.

  18. jm1

    Some power meter, but I don’t know which one … :-)

  19. Jaime Pacheco

    i want the Garmin 235 and some socks, probably a lot of socks

  20. Robert

    4iiii power meter. I want in 2016 start training with a power meter!

  21. Jeff Addison

    If I were to win I would choose the 4iiii power meter! To help me in my training for my first Ironman at Mont Tremblant this summer.

  22. Kyle Shaw

    I would probably use it to offset the cost of a wahoo kicker. I’m tired of my kinetic road machine!

  23. Michel

    Running shoes. Lots of shoes. I go through these like through candy :-)

  24. Mike Bremner

    Garmin Fenix 3 for me. Really need to upgrade from my women’s Ambit (an auction site bargain!).

    Although the new power meter pedals are tempting too…

  25. Helder Rodrigues

    The Fenix 3. I’m a thriathlete wannabe and I think this watch would be great for me training.

  26. TGJ

    I’d take a Virb XE to record my runs and rides, and a pair of Oakley Holbrook shades to look good while doing so!

  27. cj

    What to choose, what to choose?

    More than likely the Garmin Forerunner 630 or the BSX Insight.

  28. marius

    I would get a garmin virb xx in order to film my various activities.

  29. Krascek Martin

    A new GPS running watch, something like fenix 3 would be cool i guess ..

  30. Tobias Bader

    Garmin 920XT

  31. Matt W

    I’ve been thinking of getting a bike trainer but I should be saving money. This could be the solution

  32. Kris

    Garmin fr630 because I want more numbers from my running watch.

  33. John K

    A Power meter so I can improve my bike. And because I am part number-loving engineer geek…

  34. Anna R.

    I would like an FR 630 as a replacement for my 610

  35. Robert Juric

    I would pick up a new Garmin or Polar GPS watch.

  36. Dirk Ronsmans

    I’d love me some Forerunner!
    Looking at the 235 myself but I’m guessing 500$ would get me more towards the 620 :D

  37. Axel Sautter

    Would love to have a power meter for my CX bike :)

  38. Rafael Castillo

    I’d get the Garmin Forerunner 630.

    I’ve just got back into running regularly after a year or so off. I want to get back into the swing of things and qualify for Boston in the next few years.

  39. Jesse Bennett

    Garmin Fenix 3!!

  40. Andy

    A new garmin watch of some type TBD.

  41. Luis

    My choice would be the 4iiii Precision power meter. I recently transferred my SRM from my race bike to another as I wanted to try shorter crank arms. The change was a good one but I have been left with no PM on the race bike.

  42. Kevin

    I’d get the Garmin Edge 1000. My girls gets annoyed that I’m stealing her Mio when she’s not looking :).

  43. Paul Desmidt

    stages power meter, to feed the data nerd in me!

  44. Martin

    Simple…. The Fenix 3
    Thanks Santa!

  45. gandhareee

    I’d get two Garmin 500 – for me and my husband. Or, maybe, one Garmin 500 and two Scosche RHYTHM+

  46. Sam

    I’ll get myself a a Kinetic Road trainer!

  47. Steve Hatch

    Either a forerunner 235 or an Edge 520. I can’t decide! I mainly cycle and have a very capable 500 but the option of local maps is very tempting for the odd time I get lost. I also run now and again so a watch would be better than running with my Edge 500 in my hand!

  48. Matt

    Would either put it towards a Wahoo KICKR or maybe an edge 520 to replace my 800. Final decision will depend on the weather that day – it’s been too nice to think about riding indoors.

  49. David Altmaier

    I would probably upgrade from the Garmin 225 to the 235 or 630.

    Thanks for the opportunity!

  50. Peter

    Fenix 3 or other multisport watch. To track my skiing, bike and gym workouts. I could use an activity tracker with an optical hr monitor (to track my resting HR).

  51. Woooooooooooow!! I’m sport gadget addicted and a new power meter ll be amazing!!

  52. Neil Donovan

    Edge 520 so I can replace the lashed up forerunner that is strapped to my handlebars.

  53. Jan Hawkins

    Wahoo elemnt bike computer

  54. Cazau Frederic

    A Garmin fenix3 would definitely be nice !!

  55. Derek Lussier

    I’d purchase a Garmin Forerunner 235 and an Edge 520. Right now I’m using a Forerunner 410 for running and cycling….and it is not an optimal solution.

  56. Chris

    Would take fenix3 because it’s the badest!

  57. Kyle Pennell

    Felix 3 to help train for a half marathon and kick my brothers-in-law’s butts

  58. Joe Buckeye

    A Garmin Fenix 3 for me.

  59. Greg Mauch

    A power meter for my Domane! I will look over your reviews again to choose which one.

  60. Michael Fechtig

    I would like to get the Garmin Fenix 3. That is finally a device that you can wear as a “normal” watch.

  61. Bora

    A bicycle computer from Garmin. Need to decide which one though. Still some time to think between now and my name is drawn :)

  62. A dual leg power meter – it is about time!

  63. Zeynep

    One of the cool new Fenixs for my husband. I know he is keeping an eye on those ones.

  64. Felipe Araya

    just a garmin 520, that;s all

  65. Leon

    The Forerunner 920, so I can track my competition.

  66. Got enough gadgets to swing a cat at but my winter lights are a bit on the dim side. So that is probably what I’d go for.

  67. Marcel Vermeulen

    The Garmin Fenix 3 would be very nice. It is à bautifull watch, The reason why …. :) my wive was not confinced that I really neem one. I can live without one (which of course is true). ;-)

  68. Eddie

    I was looking forward a power meter. Instead I got a pair of socks and a jersey.

  69. Ron

    I would get a Garmin 920xt to replace my 310xt!

  70. Chris Cooper

    I’d get a Garmin 235 because I’m a sports tech junkie who wants to have the latest cool gear. I would fill out the rest of the money with a ton of running socks, because I’m too cheap to buy nice ones on my own.

  71. Smelly Belly

    I’d love a Forerunner 630 with HRM, because I’m fat and need to get back into running. The running metrics on the 630 would really help, cuz I love my metrics!

  72. Mihai Tintea

    Garmin Vector 2S powermeter right pedal upgrade, because I have the left pedal already.

  73. Nw

    It has to be a new shiny power meter. I’d plump for a Stages pls.

  74. Ray Wright

    I need a power meter for my TT bike. This would REALLY help. Thanks

  75. Niklas

    A Tack Neo. I desperately need a new trainer ;)

  76. Tyler Holt

    Garmin Fenix 3 for use with training and running in obstacle course races. In addition, calculation of recovery would be a nice, added bonus.

  77. Would probably buy a Stages for my CX-bike (which is used a lot during winter training).

  78. Chris Izenour

    Powertap P1s
    After having started using the Wahoo Kickr at my local cycling studio and seeing the resultant increase in FTP and overall form due to its use with Sufferfest videos, riding without power is out of the question now!

  79. Matt

    I would get the Fenix 3. One can never have too many watches

  80. Dave B

    I’d get an Edge 520 because my old computer is basically shot.

  81. Dave

    Fenix3 – Realised this holiday how powerful a barometric altimeter is

  82. Rafael - Brazil

    I’d like a cycling power meter to improve my training.

  83. Steven B.

    This is easy, bike trainer. Which one would depend on how deep my pockets are after the first $500.

  84. floris van de vijver

    I would go for a new garmin forerunner, my bulky forerunner 350 is old enough to retire :)

  85. Vitali Nazaranka

    Garmin FR630, because tired running with my phone ;)

  86. Kalman Szaraz

    Watteam PowerBeat to run on my tri-bike, with my Fenix 3.

  87. Javier

    I would choose a Suunto Ambit 3!!! of course!!

  88. Steven Leonard

    The 920xt would be super sweet. Swim HR is still on the desired list!

    Thanks Ray

  89. Mariusz

    Fenix 3. To finally upgrade from 310XT.

  90. Cameron

    I’d get a Garmin 520 to go along with my winter roadie clothes, and then actually be able to navigate the back roads of Flanders!

  91. AndreA

    The BSX! Basically because I’m courious about it but don’t really need it in real life so this is the only chance to get one. :)

  92. Volker

    An ambit Traverse graphite

  93. Ivan

    Garmin Index Smart Scale. Hopefully it’ll be the post Christmas kickstart I need!

  94. Greg

    powertap pedals and I would figure out how to get zwift to stop dropping connection.

  95. Sigurður H. Pálsson

    A Fenix3 would cover all my sport and outdoor activities, and would be a worthy replacement for my aging FR305.

  96. Adam

    Powertap P1 Pedals, no reason needed :)

  97. Steven

    Tacx Vortex Smart. I would like to train at night.

  98. Jørn

    BSX Gen 2 looks very interesting :)

  99. Jeremy

    I’d have to replace my old Soleus GPS watch. Get something a little more new, I believe!