You can pre-order the Polar M430 at Power Meter City (PMC) in the USA. Josh made a reasonable-sized order of the white and gray ones and they should be shipping to you towards the end of May.
I’m not sure where the official pre-order channel is in UK/Europe, I’ll update this when I know.
There is 10% off most stuff at Power Meter City with the coupon / discount / promo code: 5KNOV16. HOWEVER It will not work for many new Garmin products. Sorry. That will be at list-price everywhere for some time, plus Garmin sternly frown upon discounting in any case while products are under MAP.
I will also update this post with links to Amazon and with links in the UK as they surface. It looks like Garmin may have been bumped into an early release as too much information was leaking out before the official date. Maybe.
UK Buyers note: Polar M430 and M460 are NOT yet available for UK pre-orders through Amazon. Excuse the image for now, I will change that and the links once it gets listed 🙁
Last Updated on 16 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Maurten — the race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mix engineered to be easy on the stomach.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — the small adapter that keeps your charging cable tidy at the stem. Essential for race day.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session.
- Ravemen FR300 — front light that mounts directly under your Garmin or Wahoo head unit. Keeps your bars clean and your beam pointed where it matters.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch.
- Stryd — the footpod that brings running power to your Garmin. The single most useful running upgrade I have made.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — the power meter pedals most serious cyclists end up choosing. Accurate, easy to move between bikes.
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