This follows on from my highly successful series of ‘First Run With…’. We had: first run with the Polar V800 and STRYD; first run with the 935 and STRYD; first run with will.i.am and STRYD; and now it’s the turn of the Fenix 5s. With STRYD. This little ‘first’ run of 10-and-a-bit miles has the potential…
I was a little shocked to read this post on the Fenix 5/5S forum from STRYD who say they cannot at present recommend the Fenix 5/5S (The 5X seems to work fine for me and other reports suggest the 935 is fine too) STRYD SAY:Stryd is compatible with the Fenix 5 watch. However, as you…
Garmin Fenix 5 series review and critique of Garmin Fenix 5X, 5, 5S and Forerunner 935 multisport / triathlon watches
Polar and others do a good job of teasing their new products so I thought, “Hey, I’m going to tease my review”. Here’s the draft summary of what I will hopefully publish towards the end of this week. I’ve approached the review in a different way to normal. Like with the SPARTAN SPORT review, I’ve…
OK here is a test from yesterday on my MTB on a trail. I was specifically looking at how optical HR handled a bumpy but flat hardened, mud/grass trail. The vibrations can cause problems for optical HR in general, so that is what I was looking at ie a demanding scenario. The Edge 820 is…
FENIX 5X NOW ON AMAZON UK FROM A REPUTABLE SELLER The Fenix 5, 5s and 5x are ALL now generally shipping from Amazon UK. WARNING: All Fenix 5Xs currently listed on Amazon UK (as of 26April) are from 3rd party sellers most of whom DO NOT HAVE THE PRODUCT IN STOCK with lead times currently…
The Fenix 5, 5s and 5x are now generally shipping in most countries. 5S and 5 often in stock. The 5 and 5s are now shipping from Amazon in the UK and all of the 5x, 5 and 5s from Power Meter City in the USA – if you buy through links to those stores,…
