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 only 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 (or get points instead).  If you win, you can use that credit for anything from the GoPro Hero5 Black to a Garmin Vivoactive HR to a random pair of socks to the PowerTap C1 power meter, or heck, even towards a new trainer.  Whatever floats your boat (note: they don’t sell boats).

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. F3), 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 29th, 2016 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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5,994 Comments

  1. Konstantinos Christidis

    The Garmin Fenix HR for sure!

  2. Oleg Derevyanko

    I’d probably get the P1 pedals or Garmin Edge 820 for my bike.

  3. Kyle

    Power tap pedals–so I can get power data when traveling and renting other bikes.

  4. Vencislav Kostadinov a.k.a. Clapping Monkey

    Would love to get the latest Fenix because my FR15 is very old.

  5. Brandon Lecrone

    Most likely would be looking at a trainer because I’m just not feeling the cold weather outdoor rides this year.

  6. yann

    id go for a power meter

  7. JSN

    Hopefully Garmin announces something new and cool at CES. If so I’ll want one.

  8. Bruce Gunderson

    My old Garmin gps watch is dying so I wouldn’t mind one of the new Fenix ones!

  9. Tom S

    I think I would go for a power meter.

    Thanks for the contest,

    Happy holidays

  10. TOm

    I would be happy to buy a Garmin Fenix 3 to compare it with my current Polar v800…

  11. Chad W

    I would use it for a new cycle computer.

  12. Pieter Hoogland

    Probably a trainer (I like the Tacx Flux), to compensate for some lazy weeks…

  13. Brandon Saft

    I would buy the new Garmin Fenix because my old Garmin just went to sleep…permanently!!!

  14. Don

    I would get a Fenix HR. Mostly for running; nothing like a new piece of tech to run with. But I’m really interested in the other activity features as well, like SUP. I may even wait to see what’s around the corner with the Fenix series.

  15. Sam

    Garmin Fenix 3 HR Sapphire Edition.
    Because I need it in my life :-)

  16. Rosalind Smothers

    I would like the fenix 3. This a beautiful sport watch

  17. Mike

    Replacing the trusty 910 with a newer triathlon watch.

  18. Thounee

    Garmin 735xt since Santa apparently didn’t hear me hint to that enough times over the past 3 months… :)

  19. Dee Dee

    Garmin 735xt because I am a out of money mother of for and could use a new triathlon watch for me training.

  20. Qiang Xiao

    a power meter, just because I don’t have it :)

  21. Xavier

    I’d love to get a Fenix 3 HR since my Fenix 2 has been through enough already!

  22. Steph

    As I already have a Garmin watch, I would choose an Edge 820…

  23. Daniel Watkins

    Probably a Garmin fenix 3

  24. Dennis Vandegrift

    A crank based power meter.

  25. Joe

    Power tap pedals. No power on my bike and I need 2017 to be a big year!

  26. Todd F

    Running watch for ultras

  27. Tim G

    A Fenix 3 with HR would be great!

  28. chris

    powertap please!

  29. Samuli

    It might be time to upgrade to GoPro Hero5 Black.

  30. Tim Hill

    Garmin Chronos … if you have to ask why, you won’t understand!

  31. Desi F

    A tri watch – just getting started!

  32. renee s

    I would like to combine all my tech into one. I think the Garmin Forerunner 235 GPS Running Watch & Activity Tracker would suit my needs. It would be nice to run with just one thing on my wrist to get all my stats.

  33. Cinderella

    Either the GoPro5 or some new running shoes and a Yeti ?

  34. Jeff

    GoPro Hero5 Black — would love a good action camera :-)

  35. Panagiotis Athanasios Kotaridis

    I would get the Garmin Fenix 3 HR because it’s the most sophisticated sports watch but can easily be worn around the clock.

  36. Jose Beitia

    One of the Garmin watches. Mine broke and I need to get out and get some miles soon or I’ll go nuts. :)

  37. Terry Rasmussen

    No doubt Powertap pedals would be my first pick. Taking first cycling class this winter and can’t wait to get back outside in spring and continue improving my performance.

  38. Andreas

    I would like to have a Garmin Fenix 3 this would complete my Garmin set of 735 and 820.
    Cheers

  39. Gerardo Torres

    Fenix 3 HR for sure!

  40. Ed

    I’d get a trainer…it’s cold outside!

  41. Joe

    The Fitbit Charge HR 2 looks like the one to get.

  42. Rafael Aguirre

    I would buy presents for my runners friends

  43. Casey Cook

    I really really want a Garmin 800

  44. Jan Aniołek

    I’d get garmin 735XT – I guess it’s the form factor I like, although It won’t last as long as my 920xt. Happy New Year!

  45. Yang

    Garmin Vivoactive HR, cause remebering to put on the HR chest strap is sometimes a bridge too far.

  46. Scott Falconberry

    After getting a Wahoo Snap, now I need a power unit for the road bike…

  47. Viktor

    A fenix3 would fit the bill just right this season!

  48. Scott Bauer

    I wanted a Wahoo Elemnt (which I just used some gift money to purchase on clevertraining.com). I’d use the prize to put toward a new interactive trainer.

  49. Jason

    I would get the Fenix 3 HR. I bought the Fenix 2 used and have really liked it, but the newest and latest greatest one is outside my budget.

    Hoping for a Happy New Year for everyone!

  50. Jason

    So many things,

    HRM Triathlon – because I don’t have it yet
    Finis Duo – because I’ve embarked on a journey to swim 100 miles before February 10th in aid of rhino conservation and having completed 50 of them, I’m becoming very bored staring at the black line without tunes
    Garmin Forerunner 230 – for my wife because she’s earned it

    That should chew up $500 very nicely!

  51. Joe

    I would love a scale and some new running gear

  52. Martin Suarez

    I would go for a Garmin Edge 520

  53. brad

    I’ll likely upgrade my running or bike computer/watch to something a little more modern (smaller)! Merry Xmas and thanks.

  54. GoPro Hero Black – oh yes! Why? Cause I’m using a Hero 960 currently and it’s great but the quality (sharpness) is really lacking and I so would like a screen on my camera to line up shots.

  55. David

    I need the SRAM eTap setup. hope I can WIN!

  56. Paul

    I would buy the Hero 5, I need to get some good action shots on my rides!

  57. Jay Parker

    I’d get a Forerunner 735xt to replace my old 310xt which is a bit of a brick

  58. Samo

    Need a new Garmin Edge (don’t know exact model yet)…

  59. joe graczyk

    Garmin Fenix3 my Fenix2 is looking old

  60. James G

    I’d choose a Fenix 3 as this would be a nice upgrade on my current watch. Thanks!

  61. M. Lavrijsen

    Gifts for good friends!

  62. Jacob DeWispelaere

    I’d love to get some type of power meter! Maybe it will know where my Watts went this month :P

  63. Eli Selzer

    I’d probably put the cash towards a trainer, likely something in the Kickr line.

  64. Spencer M

    I would put that towards a smart trainer. Probably the Kickr Snap or the Cycleops Magnus. This would help make my Zwift rides that much more entertaining!

  65. Elliott Blackburn

    Still time to upgrade a certain runner’s watch ahead of next month’s marathon.

  66. JP

    I think if I won, I’d think about getting a wheel-off smart trainer like a Kickr or Tacx

  67. Navin

    Garmin 735XT HR strap Bundle for sure

  68. Darlene Dearden

    A new trainer. Mine is on its last legs.

  69. Peter kacandes

    Power tap pedals for my tt bike for sure.

  70. Yodi Soebadi

    HRM straps and a multi sport gps watch.

  71. Simon

    A powermeter is at the top of my want-to-have-list. Probably the Powertap P1.

  72. Mark

    I’d go with one of the power meters from the annual buyer’s guide to help my training

  73. Michel Gendron

    I’ll get a new trainer!

  74. David

    Would love to get a new Hero5 Black to record everyone’s “watch this” moments

  75. Skye

    I’d get some new road shoes!

  76. Ray Hilts

    I would likely replace my old Garmin bike computer with a new 520 or 820.

  77. Marie-Elaine Burke

    I’ll buy a powermeter!

  78. Valerie

    A Fitbit Blaze would be awesome! I like the Surge but my band has busted.

  79. Fred Shackelford

    The Wahoo KICKR Snap, because it’s time for an upgrade!

  80. Rutger

    I’d get a fitness / swimming tracker for my girl

  81. Lawrence Chan

    Hero5 or the Garmin VIRB ultra to take action pics

  82. Manning

    I’d get a power meter with a 110BCD, I’ve realised I’m not a climber and want a mid compact!

  83. Bill

    I would definitely buy in on a nice power meter and a new trainer!!

  84. Erik Elander

    PowerTap C1 for sure. Need to start training by power.

  85. Pierre-Luc Tanguay

    I would greatly appreciate a power meter, a bike trainer or any item from your fridge as a post-workout meal ;)

    Greetings

  86. Kyle

    I’d get the Garmin Fenix3 cause it has everything I could never use and it looks good too!

  87. Bogdan Vreuls

    I would get myself a powermeter. A product from 4iii or powertap would great. I’m very curious about the whole powerhype an want to get into it

    Cheers
    Bogdan

  88. Deanne Miller

    I would probably end up getting something for my husband.. or maybe a GoPro.?

  89. Kristian Kleiveland

    I would probably get a Fenix 735 that I could not defend for myself buying before christmas :)

  90. Geert scholte

    I would love to have the Hero go pro 5, so That everybody can enjoy my rides

  91. Dan Balestrieri

    I would like a hero5 so I can relive it all again!

  92. Oskar

    Tacx Flux, because I live in an apartment…

  93. Bart De Hauwere

    Hey Dude,
    Love the reviews on the website.
    I started biking 2 years ago and fucking loved it ever since. Started with a basic, super heavy ridley, and decided to keep riding and got a lighter cannondale caad 12. Omg that bike is amazing. Worth every penny. I drained my bank accounts and started to save for a bikegps. It took me weeks to decide (mio, polar, garmin,…) Which one. I wanted the garmin edge 1000 but not easy doable with a drained bank account. So I cheaped out and got a mio litterly 2 days ago that works like crap. Should have saved up more to get the ultimate gps: the garmin edge 1000.
    Anyways, fun contest. My gf send it to me because she actually feels sad because I feel sad hehe. She probably entered as well (Megan brawley aka cutiepie) what a great love story huh :)

    BTW, if I move to the states by the end of the year, I could bike with the garmin and have her ride with the shitty mio! 8-)

    Take care,
    Bart

    • Marci

      I’d get a smart trainer or a power meter. I need more incentive to improve in all 3 aspects of triathlon, but I already have a watch to help with the run and a coach to help with my swim technique so now I just the bike smart trainer or the power meter so I can improve

  94. James Dudley

    I’d get a Garmin Fenix 3 or 920XT – to track swims and swim workouts, so I can see if I actually improve.

  95. Mike O'Neil

    I’d replace my partner’s aging 910xt with a Fenix HR or similar.

  96. FrankBriss

    À powermeter or à Garmin watch

  97. steve fitz

    No Fenix 3 but did get Apple watch 2. Looking forward to the review.

  98. Barry Lipp

    I’d hold out for upcoming replacement for the Garmin 920xt. No one does multisport better.

  99. Lynn

    Can’t express enough appreciation for this website and all the information you provide!! I would likely go for the P1s powertap pedal

  100. Asaf Cohen

    Now that I have my Fenix, its time for some new smaller accessories… A nice sensor for the bikes would be nice as well. A power meter maybe? There is a lot you can do with 500$! Thanks!