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Review: Garmin Fenix 2 GPS Watch

Garmin has been producing smart wearables for years (I actually owned this watch in 2005–yowza!) and over that time the company has found new ways to pack a ton of features into a usable form factor. The company’s latest watch–the Fenix 2–is well-suited to mountain biking and all the other outdoor activities you’ll get into throughout the …

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GPS Elevation Accuracy Test: Smartphone Apps vs. Dedicated GPS

We tested 10 GPS devices and smartphone apps to determine whether some devices were more or less accurate than others. In our first report we looked at the distance each device recorded over a 2.5-mile test ride. Today I’ll dissect the elevation data recorded during the same test. Here’s the raw data: Device Elevation Max …

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GPS Distance Accuracy Test: Smartphone Apps vs. Dedicated GPS

Over the summer there was an interesting discussion in the comments section of this article about the accuracy of dedicated GPS units from companies like Garmin compared to the GPS data collected via smartphones. I’ve personally been biking with a GPS since 2001 (13 years!) and my take was that neither is any more or …

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Interbike 2014: Gadgets for MTB Geeks

Love it or hate it, technology is becoming an increasing part of peoples’ lives, and that even extends to the mountain bike trail. Check out these mountain bike gadgets we spied at Interbike: Velocity Clip The Velocity Clip is a universal smartphone mount mashed up with a GoPro-compatible clip so you can use your smartphone …

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GPS Tech From Garmin, Magellan, and ANT+

GPS units are getting smarter and more powerful every year, and while some mountain bikers are starting to use smartphones to record tracks and navigate trail rides, brands like Magellan and Garmin still have a few tricks left up their sleeves! Garmin Edge The top-of-the-line Garmin Edge 1000 crams an incredible number of features into …

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