Top Reviews in 2020
Here is a list of your favourite reviews from 2020 on this site. By favourite, I mean ‘most read’.
- Garmin Forerunner 745 – Yes, really, it was the most-read. I was surprised too. Everyone’s favourite smaller version of the Forerunner 945 (without maps and with a believable battery life claim). Forerunner 955 soon? Whilst the 745 is the #1 most read it’s definitely NOT #1 most bought.
- Garmin Fenix 6 Series and 6 Solar – The Solar functionality got much higher levels of interest than I expected. Fenix 6 Deals were one of the most clicked-on sets of links for readers looking for a bargain during the Black Friday period.
- Coros Pace – This generated a lot of interest on the grounds that it was ‘obviously good’ and ‘obviously well-priced, perhaps even obviously the best running watch in many people’s eyes. It developed much higher levels of interest than previous Coros products. However, the stock problems are only now just about sorted.
- Polar Grit X – Blimey, number 4! This one surprised me. Perhaps the more recent Polar Vantage V2 will overtake it once it’s had time to accumulate the hits.
- Polar H9 Review – Again this one surprised me. Neither of these Polars sells in the same numbers as the Garmin or, indeed, Garmins that rank lower on the list of my top review posts.
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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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I wouldn’t be surprised if many people read the 745 review simply because they were looking/hoping to step up/down from older generations like the 645, 735XT and 935. Personally, I was looking for a direct replacement of my FR735XT, and was severely disappointed with the price/feature point of the 745.
I ended up with the Coros Pace 2 instead, and their App, lack of integration of exercise plans from 3rd parties (Stryd), a wonky dial interface (stopping your run activity requires 3 individual button activations – just how stupid is that??? – and this is just the most obvious fault) and confusing UI (e.g. The “History” log is called “AI Trainer”) makes me regret the purchase. Sure it is light (but 40g -> 35g isn’t that big of a deal for me), the battery life is great (but so was my FR735XT when it was new), but it is simply not enough for me to recommend it to others.
yes, it wasn’t the 735 replacement that many hoped.
I’ve said it before….it’s a small 945 (with no maps)
Totally agree with you about the Pace 2. I wish it had 5 buttons.
Does anyone know whether we’ll see a Suunto 9 Baro 2nd Gen anytime soon?