Enduro

After a quieter year in terms of Apple Watch upgrades, we can't blame you for glancing around at other fitness tracker options on the market — especially when there's a Black Friday deal as big as this one.Garmin's highly-rated Enduro 2 is less smartwatch, more fitness tracker, but it operates in a similar space to the Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2 — albeit at an even higher MSRP of $1099.99.Not today, though — Amazon has snipped $300 off the price tag, bringing this powerful GPS-tracking running watch for $799.Where to…

Luna is selling a bike with specs that don’t seem to be possible. A 58-pound carbon-fiber full-suspension mountain bike with a Bafang M600 motor and a 48V 18.5Ah battery that somehow achieves 2.5kW of power. That makes it a recently marked down $4,000 mountain bike with light moto-like speed that can propel the bike past 30mph on flat dirt. I’ve been riding the Luna X2 with the $350 Ludicrous option for almost a year now, and I’ve grown to love this thing, but with some important caveats……

Italy's enduro ebike specialist Thok has launched a stealthy mixed-wheel trail adventurer called the Gram RC that's built around a stiff and light full carbon frame and is powered by a Shimano motor with matching battery.The Gram RC's full carbon enduro frame comes in four sizes to accommodate riders from 1.54 to 2 m (5 - 6.5 ft) in height. The company has gone all in on carbon too, deciding against the use of aluminum inserts and instead pressing the pads directly into the frame for greater rigidity and less wear. It…

The top LED light on the Garmin Enduro 2 lights up the dark Matthew Miller/ZDNETEarlier this year, I tested out the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar watch and enjoyed using the LED flashlight. However, the AMOLED display on the Garmin Epix swayed me to using that watch instead. In September, the Garmin Enduro 2 and Fenix 7X also has a night mode where a red color image is shown to help you maintain your night vision.Of all the other watches I have tested, the Apple Watch Ultra performed the best and I could…

The top LED light on the Garmin Enduro 2 lights up the dark Matthew Miller/ZDNETEarlier this year, I tested out the Garmin Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar watch and enjoyed using the LED flashlight. However, the AMOLED display on the Garmin Epix swayed me to using that watch instead. In September, the Garmin Enduro 2 and Fenix 7X also has a night mode where a red color image is shown to help you maintain your night vision.Of all the other watches I have tested, the Apple Watch Ultra performed the best and I could…

Spain's Orbea has hit the trails with a new series of enduro ebikes for 2023. The Wild models are powered by Bosch, have been tuned for optimum performance and are "all about maximum fun on the craziest climbs and wildest descents."The Wild series is available in seven model versions, topped by the M-Ltd edition featuring a carbon fiber frame that comes in four sizes to suit riders from 5 to 6.7 ft in height (1.5 - 2.05 m), and features full Fox Float suspension with 170 mm of travel at the fork and 160 mm at the…

Image: Apple, Jason Hiner/ZDNETIt's a testament to Garmin's efforts over the decades that Apple finally launched the Apple Watch Ultra, designed to compete and meet the needs of endurance athletes. I've reviewed and tested watches from both companies before and it's definitely interesting to finally see the two moving into each other's expertise, with Apple bringing more advanced sports tracking capability while Garmin provides advancements in smartphone-connected experiences. While this article is pitting Apple's…

Pros Garmin's longest battery life with solar charging Extremely useful integrated LED flashlight -High-quality sapphire and titanium materials Advanced mapping features Comfortable Ultrafit band Powerful Garmin ecosystem and capability Cons Expensive at $1,099 Lack of phone call or voice assistant supportGarmin began 2022 with the release of two superb flagship multisport watches, the Garmin Epix Gen 2 and Fenix 7X Sapphire Solar EditionThe Enduro 2Display 1.4-inch, sunlight-visible, transflective…

Garmin Enduro 2 has been launched in the US on Tuesday. The “ultraperformance” smartwatch is aimed at endurance athletes and features a rugged, lightweight design. It is claimed to provide up to 46 days of battery with its solar charging feature. The wearable is said to aid and enhance the training and recovery process of athletes. It also comes with music control and a slew of performance and workout-related features. Other features include built-in TopoActive maps with multicontinent coverage, an LED flashlight, and…

Professional runners and endurance athletes often rely on Garmin products for their training and competitions and the Garmin Enduro 2 is the latest high-end offering from the brand. The watch brings solar charging, a 150-hour rated battery life with GPS on and a $1,100 price tag. Garmin Enduro 2 snapshot Enduro 2 features a fiber-reinforced polymer casing with a titanium rear cover and titanium bezel. The 1.4-inch AMOLED color touch screen brings a 280 x 280 px resolution and is covered with sapphire…