Heads up! The Garmin Enduro 3 is down to $849, some $50 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! Or Epix at $409. There’s a bunch more sports tech deals listed here too!
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Forerunner 945
Kickr climb to further improve the suffer cave
Another Kickr for my wife to use!
A Gopro would be so nice. Hope Im lucky.
That new Garmin watch that Santa didn’t leave me…?
I’d really like to have a Garmin 245 music so I don’t have to wear both an Apple Watch and an older Garmin to run with tunes!!!
I would get a Fenix 6 Form Sure!
Assioma Power Meter for training!
If I was lucky enough to win, I would absolutely love some Favero Assioma pedals to help with training in the coming year. And to confirm if my Flux 2 is indeed a load of balls in Erg mode ;)
I would like too see the Girl write part of a post and refer to him as the Boy. And a Kickr climb to go with my original Kickr would be nice!
Thanks for the giveaway Ray! I am currently in the market for a new watch to replace my 735 and also looking at a new trainer. This would definitely help!
Would love a fenix 6.
Thanks Ray
A KICKR Climb to go with my KICKR Core.
I would get a totally unnecessary GoPro camera to film my upcoming bike trips.
A Garmin 245 for the new runner in my life.
Upgrade my old edge 800 to something new.
Hi Ray
Merry Christmas to you and the family!
I would love to get the new Fenix 6 or even the FR945!
It would make 2019 a much better year than it has been??
Thanks
Santa didn’t bring me a new Garmin so the credit would go a long way towards one!
Probably would jump up to the Forerunner 945, I’m a sucker for something better!
Either the fenix 6 or the Forerunner 945…not too sure which yet, but the fenix 3 is getting long in the tooth.
Once again, no new trainer for me this year yet…. Unless Santa DCR comes through for me!
I would like a Garmin 945 to replace my 910.
I would really like getting a new direct drive trainer.
Fingers crossed.
Thanks
Hi Ray,
An Edge 530 would be really nice. My Edge 500 is pretty long in the tooth.
Merry Christmas
Hey!
I would get a Garmin Forerunner 935! Reasons: a) I want to replace my old dying 310xt! b) The 935 would be a great watch for logging my runs as I prepare for a local harf-marathon race. c) I would pair it with an HRM-run to keep track of advanced running dunamics. d) I want to be able to keep track of my swims e) I would use the 935 as a sleep tracker!
Thank you Ray, and happy new year to everyone!!!
Garmin Fenix for me to replace my old forerunner 235 . Thankx
Fenix 6 or vector 3
Would be a great opportunity to update my 935 to a 945!
Power meter! Mine has bitten the proverbial dust.
I’d get a new bike computer….my old one doesn’t work great anymore
I’d like a Garmin Fenix because my Forerunner 610 is getting a bit old (still quite functional, bar the battery)
Time to upgrade off the not so smart trainer!
Hi,
I would like to get a new Polar watch, since my old has gone to the electronic graveyard.
// Ulf
Polar Vantage V Titan for VeloViewer squares, by running and cycling
I am torn between using on a smart trainer, edge 530, or a go pro ;)
New trainer please
I don’t know what I want, but I want it! :-)
I would get a Wahoo kickr! Moving to a new apt and need something more silent than my kinetic road machine.
Probably a Venu…
A watch for my dear wife.
Happy 2020 to all.
$500 would go towards a tacx because this Elf was too lazy to act on some of the Neo2 deals.
Obviously a Wahoo KICKR CLIMB to compliment my Kickr core for a complete pain-cave :)
I would buy a new direct drive smart trainer to push my limits on my indoor training this winter.
Doing my first double century this yeAr and my iPhone battery wont last. I need a wahoo roam!
A Fenix 6 to replace my old 910XT.
A drone! Wife won’t let me get one.
Pedal power meter
I would choose a power meter, probably Assioma duo. Happy holidays!
The Garmin Fenix 6 is my wish item. I’ve had a Vivoactive 3 for 2+ years (and a fitbit before that). In my mind I can’t justify the fenix 6 when the VA3 does all I need, but I do want one!
If I was lucky enough to win, I would purchase a powermeter to help me get back into cycling (after a 3 month hiatus).
Thanks!
Thanks for all you do Ray! I’d use it to buy a Fenix 6X to replace my old but reliable Fenix 3.
Genie 6 for the win!
Garmin 530 – to chart and track new gravel adventures.
Maybe a new Garmin watch
FR945. I replaced my FR235 with a FR245 last year and love it. The back button is stating to stick, from normal use, and an upgrade would be nice!
A new watch
A Fenix 6 to replace my ageing Fenix 3 and reboot my training!
Pretty sure Santa forgot to charge his Garmin 530 so he couldn’t find my house. I would almost never do that if I had one. :) Thanks Ray!
Wahoo stand and roam. Rocking a cardboard stand currently and getting lost on all my outside rides.
I could really use a power meter so I can translate those Zwift numbers to the outdoor world.
I’d get the fenix 6 pro because my 5x is getting on.
As my POLAR V800 watch is getting old and very worn, a GARMIN Fenix 6 would be a dream come true!
I would put the money towards a trainer to keep biking through the Cleveland winter.
Hey! A drone or maybe a new home trainer will be nice.
The GF would probably like me to have a Garmin inReach for some of those off-the-grid hikes.
Some power meter pedals!
It’s a long list, and to make it easy, I’ll come over to Europe
for the pick up! But would prob upgrade my FR 920 XT.
Thanks!
I’d buy the GoPro Hero 8 for my daughter
Thanks
Stefan
Anything is good for me!
Gopro hero 8 to catch all the memories
Power meter
It would be a great down-payment for the $3500 Wahoo KICKR Bike! Wanted to get on Clever Training: link to clevertraining.com and even signed my wife up for a VIP account (because they will give you 10% credit towards future purchases); however it has been sold out!
I would like a Fenix 6 or Forerunner 945 for training next year.
I would love to get the fénix 6 pro and kick some ass!
Wahoo Kickr CORE or Tacx Neo 2. My old trainer has become quite noisy which does not work well (for my neighbours) when living in an apartment!
Favero Assioma, dual sided. Why? Crusher in the Tushar!
A Stryd. I’ve been thinking about it for a while and need an excuse to pull the trigger.
I want a new power meter that isn’t pedal based.
I’m looking for a new Harmon bike computer. Thanks!!
I would like to win the Garmin Venu in granite blue. The amoled screen is beautiful and I can see it so much better. Thank you for this great giveaway!
I would buy Fenix 6x pro! I am recovering from ankle surgery and want something that can help monitor me gradually build into training for some triathlons in 2020.
Hey Ray,
Awesome giveaway! An upgrade to the new Fenix 6 would be my pick. The adventures in 2020 continue and the Fenix 3 has served me well.
Cheers.
I would like to have a Garmin Forerunner 945 to step up my running.
I’d love the last GoPro! Really nice outdoor camera :)
Would love to upgrade my ageing fenix 3!
Well, a smart trainer would be a good upgrade to my indoor training setup!
Just got the kickr core so the climb would be an awesome addition!!
I think I’d go for a KICKR Climb!
I would get a trainer for my husband… So he stops using mine!!
Santa gave me a sander and nail gun but forgot to bring a multi sport watch.
Santa didn’t bring me the Garmin Fenix that I wanted!
I would get a Fenix 6 to get all those advanced training analysis and feedbacks.
I would like a new trainer or a new GPS watch.
Although my Fenix 5 is very good, I would happily exchange for Fenix 6
Power meter so I can really understand how my laziness affects me ;)
I would get a new bike trainer in order to prep for the new road season!
I would love GoPro 8 – need to record the 7 year old and her puppy in the snow this winter!
New tri watch or aeropod because give me all the tech !
Garmin 645 w/music. Reboot my training after an unfunny hiatus due to injury.
I would go with the Garmin Edge 830 bundle. Trailforks integration is awesome and who doesn’t want to track their jumping hang times :)