Heads up! The Garmin Enduro 3 is down to $829, some $70 off. That’s the lowest price to date on this new device. The Enduro 3 is notable though because it’s basically a Fenix 8 Solar minus the dive/voice features (and the Fenix 8 Solar/MIP starts at $1,099). Everything else is there, and it gets all Fenix 8 software features (and, insane battery life). Meanwhile, the Fenix 7 down to $429!
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Erm yes please.
Its so insane
Train me!
That was definitively on my todo list.
This will make my winter
si por favor!
Just in from a long climb in Annecy … would love this beast for the winter
Yes Please!
I love Tacx and cupcakes!
Just what the doctor ordered!
Thanks Ray.
Costs more than my bike, but would love to have an excuse to upgrade!
Oh I need a smart wheel off trainer…..
Always wanted to train smart
Freaking killer!!!!
cool!
Good luck to all of you!
Yes please
Leuk dingetje!
nice one, thanks!
Den ville være lækker
This would beat the pants off my current trainer set-up.
Always want the best. Always
Very cool
I need this, and more cakes too!
i want it
Dreaming about this trainer.
Boom
Home trainer.
Ray you’re awesome
Yes sir
That should be mine!
Nice!!!!
Sounds good
if i win, do i get the cupcakes too? lots of them.
Cleaning out my garage to make room for it!
I would need to get into biking if I won this!
I could really use this!
Cool!
One for the man cave :)
Yes sir
spin spin spin!
Thanks Ray! Happy to have an opportunity!
I promise to train if I win!
Im ready for a new trainer!
Definitely need a new trainer
Could use a trainer
AMAZING
Almost bed time
One for my wife would be nice!
Just what I need
Trem trem trem! Trem bao!
Would be nice for the winter
That would look great in my basement!
What an awesome training device–hope to be selected!!!
I’d like to train with this!
I’d take it !
Perfect when it’s super hot outside
Crazy giveaway. Thanks DCR and Clever Training
I need a new trainer.
Darn. Missed the last one.
Hmmm. nice….
I want
A bike trainer?!
The missing link and the cupcakes offcourse.
It would look nice in my house :-)
Fingers crossed again
Pleeeaaaase!
Lucky me
Man… you know how bad a need a good trainer. Winter is coming!
Yes, please.
A new trainer would be very welcome.
sweet deal
0.0
I want it!!
Sounds good – lets give it a try.
This could be a great upgrade for my current trainer. Thanks.
Zwift here I come!
Yes please!
Yes please
Keen for this
Nice!
Reserved!
Pick me
Great way to get offseason started
I’m feeling lucky today…
Thanks!
my husband would freak out
This would be awesome!
nice
oh yes I would love that trainer
This would be awesome to help recovery from my pending knee op!
I could use this
yes i would like a trainer please
Wow
Maybe I’ll get lucky this time around?
Yes please!
This is the winning entry.
Good for the danish rain
Holy balls batman. That thing is sweet!
thanks Ray
This is awesome!