Originally Posted by
john m flores
Timely conversation. My Fitbit died recently and I need a new fitness watch. I'm an Android so the Apple Watch is out of the picture. Looking at the Garmins. And Polar too.
I don't have a cycle computer. I'm looking for a device that I can use on multiple bike and on runs and hikes too. Does anyone use their fitness watch as their cycle computer instead of in addition to one?
I've been happy with my Venu2+. It has a lot of the qualities of the far more expensive ones, works fine for biking and other activities, and has a very nice screen. The current iteration is Venu3 I believe. I got mine on sale. If you can hold out, keep a close eye on Garmin's website and Garmin-approved vendors like BikeTiresDirect .
I used mine on a recent trip to the UK, where I rode a friend's bicycle. It worked flawlessly. You can even hook up your radar and lights if so inclined.
I also use it for recording walks, runs, hikes, and other activities. You can even include golf functions (as if).
DC Rainmaker is a a great place to get an overview and in depth reviews of the vast number of options.
eg:
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2021/11/...endations.html