This seemed like a good time to ask you guys/girls some quesitons on what pieces of tech you are most looking forward to next year. IE for tech that’s not yet been properly released.
As far as 2018 goes we know what all the products are and can buy them. Some newish areas like drag meters (CdA from AeroPod & co) and new SnapDragon processors on WearOS may have slipped somewhat under your radar but you probably still have a few hundred dollars/pounds/euros squirreled away for that ‘something special’ for yourself next year. Let’s face it – you deserve it. Probably.
Apart from the obvious elephant-in-the-room, the thing that I’d most like to see/have is the AeroPod but that’s mainly because I have already bought all the tech that I NEED FOR ME a long time ago. (OK I know you can buy one already, but only just)
Here we go. Have your votes (3 max in any week per person), see the results and suggest ones that I’ve missed
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NB: These polls eventualy get several hundred votes, so come back to see what everyone else thinks
Last Updated on 20 January 2026 by the5krunner
My favourite kit and nutrition
- Injinji – Runners protect your toes. Avoid discomfort and minor injury. Run more. Run faster. I use them.
- Garmin 90-degree charging adapter — The small adapter that keeps your charging cables tidy. Essential for race day. I use one.
- Garmin charging puck — the fastest and most reliable way to top up your Garmin before a session. I use one.
- 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. I use one.
- Body Glide – The blue anti-chafe stick that all swimmers and many runners use. I use it.
- Maurten — The race nutrition trusted by elite athletes. Gels and drink mixes engineered to be easy on the stomach. I use them.
- Garmin Varia RTL515 — A radar rear light that alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind. Pairs with your Edge or Garmin watch. I use this model.
- Favero Assioma Pro RS2 — The power-meter pedals most serious cyclists choose. Accurate, easy to move between bikes. I use this model.
- Garmin Forerunner 970 — A serious choice for a pro-grade triathlon watch. I use this.
- Polar H10 — My daily driver for accurate, waking HRV readings.
- Wahoo ELEMNT Roam 3 — The bike computer that has the feature Garmin lacks: usability. I use mine on most rides.
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An affordable and consistent/accurate bike power meter for 2019 would be nice.
single sided stages, assioma uno