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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Garmin Fenix 3 at 285€ (amazon.it)
link to amzn.to
Thanks, very nice find!
Only for short time, Garmin 920XT 45% off [Amazon Italy]
link to amazon.it
Thanks, added it in to the list!
Hey guys I’m selling my Fenix 3 almost new, with a couple if extra silicone straps extra for 200€ in case you’re looking for a beast of GPS watch like this one! I sell it because my wife gave me the F5X. If not I’d still keep it because it is just an amazing device.
Garmin Forerunner 235 at 209,99€ (amazon.de)
Thanks, added in!
I do not have free delivery as shown in CLEVER TRAINING
US or Europe site? And what item are you trying to buy?
redshift sports aero bar
site europe
sorry US site
Digging into it (and sent you a follow-up e-mail too). Thanks!
I also wanted to buy the redshift switch system, but the europe site seemingly doesn’t have them – meaning it’s a full shipping price from US. Would you mind keeping me in the loop as well pls? Thanks a lot
Unfortunately I haven’t heard of any movement there, mostly due to lack of demand I believe. But I’ll poke again.
Note that it is at least only $29USD flat-rate shipping from CT. So with the 10% savings, you can still save a fair bit I’d expect.
Polar H7 Transmitter – 60% off MSRP Amazon Prime Day Only. Goes live @ 2:25pm EST here in the US
Thanks, added that in – as well as a TICKR X deal I just stumbled onto.
Hello,
There is no such thing as a garmin 920 xt @ -45% on amazon.it . Cannot even find it in the section ” deals which are over ” .
It’s gone now, but was there earlier. A few readers noted it. For reasons that don’t quite make sense to me, not all past deals show up in the ‘past deals’ section. :-/
What do you think about Revolights Eclipse Bicycle Lighting System for $159 on the Amazon US page? I’m debating getting it for my hybrid/commute bike.
I have their initial kit. It’s OK, but I found over time it becomes a bit of a finicky thing. Just not my cup of tea long term. I eventually removed it.
Thanks I’ll pass, finicky won’t cut it with the weather and roads I commute on.
Hi, can anyone advise how to get the primeday deals in a different country?
I’m in the UK and trying to get the Garmin 520 from Amazon Spain. It seems they have Amazon Premium instead of Prime?
So it’s showing as 320euros instead of 242euros when I log in.
Hi
I just checked a couple of European sites and it seems that the Prime Day deals are country specific. Really too bad.
Cheers
Florian
Sorta – but not entirely. If you do a temporary Prime Trial for that country (which is free for 30 days), then you can use it cross-border. But some deals don’t require that. Sorta odd. Either way, after the free trial sign-up for that country, simple cancel.
Hi Ray, Do you know if REI will join in on offering the Fenix3 discount?
Cheers.
It’s actually odd that they haven’t, since it’s an all-Garmin deal. Not sure if someone there just missed the note or what. Kinda weird.
It doesn’t show up on Garmin’s website though.
Yeah, sometimes retailer deals don’t show up on Garmin.com (but all retailers get access to them). Logic is not strong in many MAP-related cases…
Wahoo RFLKT Bike Computer for iPhone and Android
Starts for Prime members at 5:49pm
Scosche RHYTHM plus Heart Rate Monitor Armban
Starts for Prime members at 7:49pm
Thanks, added in!
Thanks for the heads-up Eli and Ray! Ray, I just purchased through your link above from Amazon with Clever Training being the selling vendor, so hopefully it’ll get credited to you one way or t’other.
Thanks for the support via CT, I appreciate it!
GoPro Session + Remote + 32GB SDCard Amazon Germany … 219,00 (-30%)
FYI, Withings Smart Body Analyzer currently on a Lightning Deal at Amazon UK, £72 (45% off): link to amazon.co.uk
I snagged the 920XT with HRM-RUN on Amazon UK prime day sale for £239.99 57% off :)
Went /w it over fenix 3 (which was £229.99 with no sensors or straps) for low profile and quick release options, replaces my M400 which is fairly useless now it has broken HR strap after the wife put the H7 in the washing machine! This should be much better for Tri anyway :)
Purchased Wahoo cadence sensor based on your write up. Is there a similar speed senor that may be attached to a cycling shoe or a pedal arm?
REI conveniently removed the Tacx Neo from their website at the start of the member 20% sale. You’ll notice that your link above actually takes you to the Wahoo Kickr on the REI website. Thanks for nothing REI.
It was actually there as of last night. It was just a copy/paste error on my side when putting in this table. Here’s the Neo link: link to dcra.in
I did these links on Friday morning, and at the time it was available. It’s one of the problems though – REI does seem to remove trainers often quickly into the sale. It usually happens to the Wahoo stuff within a few days.
Oh – and one more tidbit/tip. I’d check back in a few days. We’ve seen in the past as well that once REI loses inventory, they’ll usually add it back in – it’s just a case of whether it’s done in time.
In most cases what I believe is actually happening here is simply that REI’s systems automatically remove when it goes beyond a certain backorder threshold (of units sold). They likely have X inventory level of a given trainer model throughout the year that they probably don’t sell a ton of. Then these sales hits and hundreds of units sell in a very short period, so it’s ‘out of norm’.
Last time we saw in the last two days of the sale one of the KICKR models came back. Anyway…FYI.
Thanks for the info Ray. I’ll keep checking between now (20th) and May 29th. My misfortune to be on a business trip until very late on the 19th and apparently missed the first (and possibly only) opportunity to score a Neo.
Do you recall where it was that you discussed your prognostications for trainers this upcoming fall? I’m thinking it was one of the podcast episodes? I know that generally your thought was that there would likely be no big revelations or advancements. But now that the Neo would be essentially going into its third trainer season, do you think that Tacx will feel compelled to offer something that improves on the Neo?
Thanks again.
I don’t expect many new trainers this season, and especially nothing at the high end (Neo-like).
bought a magnus through clever training and it’s still processing, been over a week. Not impressed
I believe a week ago it would have said at least 5-7 business days until in stock. What’s your order confirmation say?
For what it’s worth, I’ve had nothing but great experiences with CT. I picked up the Kickr during the sale and it was backordered at the time. Showed up after about 7 days. As soon as they get it, I’m sure it will be on its way.
As of Monday morning, May 22, California time, it looks like the Kickr 2 is no longer available for the REI member sale.
Just ordered the Kick R from REI this morning including 20% sale !
I confirm it was not there anymore yesterday.
Yes, the Kickr appears available for order again, albeit on backorder. Tacx Neo still unavailable.
Ebay currently has a 20% or $50 Dollars off on selected outdoor/home products.
I got the 735XT for 265$. 935 is also 50$ off.
Authorized dealers of course!
Alex, you are awesome thank you! I just did the same on a 735xt on ebay from this seller…
link to ebay.com
eBay code is P20MEMDAY
Alex, could you point to where you found a 50$ off 935? I’ve been searching eBay, but with no luck.
Thanks.
You need to use the coupon P20MEMDAY and pay with PayPal.
All 935/735/235/520 etc.. that I’ve tried on the shopping cart got the discount ($50).
Just check authorized dealers only for the warranty.
And FYI Ebay sellers usually have a restocking fee.
Sales ends on the 29.
Great site…Tons of useful information. Thanks for putting this together.
One comment about Clever Training Discount codes: They are not applicable to Garmin 735XT….Or sale items perhaps? You may want to clarify that. I would purchase it from them if this were the case, but REI gives me dividends to sale goes to them.
Have a great day.
HI Jay, thanks.
Indeed, CT discount codes don’t work for most sale items. The dividend on CT and REI works the same there though, fwiw. If you hit up the REI link above though for the Wahoo products for example, and then once on REI’s page search for the FR735XT, it’ll still support the site here. :)
Appreciate it!
I am looking to buy a Garmin Vivosmart HR+ for $149. I have clicked on both links (Amazon and Clever). Amazon’s price is $179 and Clever’s is $199. Do I need to enter a discount code somewhere to get the $149 price?
Thank you.
It looks like Amazon had dropped it lower. Though, not sure why CT’s is at $199. I’ll poke now.
So it looks like the previous sale ended on May 20th. I fat-fingered the end date in the database, Sorry!
As for Amazon showing $20 off now…I’d take it and run. ;)
Thank you for following up!
Polar V800 Blue at $212,27 amazon USA
Heya, I’m looking for a pedals based power meter in the immediate future, does anybody here know of a good deal?
20% off Assioma is about as cheap as you’ll get.
Is that Bose information correct? Link sure doesn’t seem to work and I can’t find that price anywhere. (As of Nov 14).
Looks like it’s gone, I’ll update. I saw somewhere it should back next weekend though.