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Looking to get a new bike trainer that supports ANT resistance control.
Garmin fenix
Well, my 910xt failed, so this would be a good time to get a 920 I think.
Powertap c1 power meter would be a Christmas miracle!!!
I’d get a Garmin 735xt as you recomend ;-) to track my progress as a fresh new triathlete.
Garmin 735xt! Sweet watch!
I would get a Garmin 520 and give it to my wonderful husband!
A karma grip to improve gopro videos!
I love me fenix3, but with a 500 refund, the chronos might come intro play :-)
I want a 735xt for my wife…
Def GPS watch and/or GoPro
I would get a new trainer to get me through the long New England winter!
If I could , I’d get a gopro so that I can get some good recordings of when I go out and run. I’ve been dying to do so!
I didn’t get a 110 BCD power meter =(
I would get a Garmin Edge 1000 to replace my Edge 800 because of its new and updated features.
I’d go for a new Garmin Watch because in 2017 I plan to run the distance across the state of Texas. For those of you that don’t know, that is 880 miles! Gotta have a good watch to track that!
I’d get a Garmin 735xt, because the rest of my family already has Garmins, I’m the only one stuck with my old Suunto.
I’d get a power meter or new indoor trainer.
I would get a bike trainer!
I would get a power meter. Probably the PowerPod.
Def a new tracking watch
I would definitely go for the Garmin Vivoactive HR! Thanks!
Heck I would love to get a new trainer to give my old one to my wife :)
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I’d replace my old Garmin. It’s hanging on by a thread and I’d love to upgrade it without saving my $$ for six months.
Edge 820
I’d get a new Garmin (not sure the flavor) to track my runs. My current one has seen better days!
The CycleOps JetFluid Pro Trainer would be great so I can train in those winter rainy days
A Stages powermeter in hopes of not overcooking the bike part in Lanzarote next May.
Cheers
New bike computer garmin edge maybe
I think I would get the Fenix 3 hr. I would like to be able to upload my activities via my phone!
Garmin FR630
Harmon Fenix 3 or a Trainer
Garmin vector 2S upgrade…so I can have dual sided power and see the analytics on my 520!
A new Gopro
I would get the Garmin 735XTto take my running to the next level!
Hero Session… or a Fenix 3 HR maybe.
I would wait for the CES in January and hope the F4 is announced :)
I’d pick up the 4iiii power meter for Ultegra so that I could use power to train with Zwift!
I would get a power meter. Probably power tap p1s
I’d get a GPS watch with a sensor so I wouldn’t need to wear a strap for HR. Probably a Garmin.
I’d appreciate a power meter so I can step up my cycling game and become a stronger rider.
Oh my. It would be the Garmin Fenix 3 HR. I’m getting married on 28th Jan and my birthday shortly after so there is no chance I’m getting it for my birthday. Plus I really don’t need it. But if I did I’d be swimming, running, cycling and darting my way to fitness (and give the birthday money I got for it to charity)
I’d love PowerTap C1 power meters so my fiance will stop talking about them
I think I’d like a power meter. Or the Fenix 3HR… decisions decisions… (sigh)
Fenix 3, definitely the FENIX 3! The watch is to die for! My 910XT is just getting outdated! Time to roll in the new tech!
I would really like to get a Fenix 3 so could use the $500 to get a nice start. :)
Mmm, probably a Garmin Fenix 3 :)
I’d get a 920xt tried bundle to help improve my training for my first triathlon.
Garmin vivoactive HR to track my fitness and how many steps it takes to chase my toddler around the house!
920xt – doing triathlons would help loads!
I’d get the GoPro so I can document my kids’ bike adventures.
I’d probably go for one of the Tacx Smart trainers, I’m a dad to twin girls so I’m extremely time crunched and I’d like a fairly quite trainer to use in the house ?
Probably get a powermeter specifically for training.
A wahoo product
I’d put it towards a Hammer, since it’s trainer season in my neck of the woods and resistance control will help with my motivation.
The Garmin Vivoactice HR is the way I’m leaning at this point.
I am not 100% sure, but I think it would go towards a new power meter!
I want a hamburger. No, cheeseburger. I want a hot dog. I want a milkshake. I want potato salad . . .
Actually, a trainer, or a power meter, or maybe that potato salad ;-)
A power meter would be amazing! A power Tap C1 is looking favourable. Fingers crossed.
I’d go for a Garmin Edge 820 as it looks awesome :) and my current GPS has a crack in the screen :(
Definitely go for a Wahoo Kickr Snap or Tacx Vortex trainers. Upgrade from my old non ANT+ FE-C based Bushido.
I would buy a new watch with a built in HRM. I’m tired of wearing a chest strap.
I would get a smart trainer! Or new bike computer
With this temperature I would go for an indoor bike trainer !
I would like a garmin 920 so I can track my swimming at the gym with my new membership.
Since I am doing a lot of trail running and hiking these days to train for my first ultra marathon, I would probably get the Fenix 3 HR.
Power meter. Probably the Powertap P1 pedals.
I could definitely use a nice trainer now that we’ve had our first snow!
Garmin Vector power meter pedals
Maybe a new trainer, just in case it actually gets cold in the southeastern US this winter.
I think I’d pick up a Garmin Fenix 3
I’d probably get some kind of power meter for measuring power.
Powertap P1. Versatile power meter to train/perform more structured/strategic outdoors.
$500 worth of socks. Nothing beats that new sock feel.
I really need a PowerTap.
It’s high time for either power meter or bicycle computer.
Probably looking to get a running watch! Maybe a Fenix.
I will get a power meter, probably P1
I would love a Fenix 3 HR and a vivoactive HR for my wife. We are doing our first marathon in Paris in April, and we could pop in to the man cave to pick it up. It would save you postage !!
Tacx Neo, to train for a ride across Europe
Hello, i would like to test the garmin vivosmart hr+ but i get the misfit ray .. I would like ti test into skiing and cycle mod thx
PowerTap P1s. I need to start using power.
I want a bike computer for my new tri bike!!!!
I’d get the Fenix 3 HR because I need a new running watch and I am ready for something new.
Smart trainer, to help as I work back toward bike fitness!!
Would definitely get a Wahoo trainer. Right now I only have rollers
I’d love to get a Garmin Varia Vision HUD!
A new trainer, so I can have some fun this winter!
I could use a new watch!!!!
Tacx smart trainers so can ride whatever the weather
I’m hoping for a power meter, but end up with random socks ;-)
I’m leaning toward the Powertap P1 pedals to replace my Powertap hub (but could be swayed by a new Garmin computer … LOL)
Something Garmin…
i would put it towards another wahoo kickr or an element computer
I could use a power meter or a new trainer.
Either the Garmin F3HR or 735 as I need to diversify my training from just cycling, and actually get back in the pool after a shoulder injury!
A power meter!! Let’s jump to the next level!!
I’d pick up a Fenix 4 after CES 2017. (wink)
I would get a new trainner for the winter months.
A Garmin Edge 820 to replace my 500