Gear Reviews

Fort Collins' own DesFit partners with DC Rainmaker to give us a 2020 Sportswatch Year in Review. The breakdown includes all the major sportswatch releases from Garmin, Polar, Apple, COROS, Samsung, Fitbit, Wahoo, Suunto, and more!

Des Yap gives us an in-depth review of the long-awaited Wahoo Elemnt Rival GPS Sportswatch, the first sportswatch from Wahoo.

Our local gear reviewer Des Yap of DesFit gives us a comprehensive review of the HRM-Pro chest heart rate strap from Garmin. This advanced heart rate sensor delivers running dynamics including running power, swimming heart rate, and lots more.

DesFit provides an in-depth review of the new Forerunner 745 Multisport GPS Watch from Garmin. Tested for running outdoors and indoors, cycling, weight training, and swimming.

Des Yap of DesFit gives us a review of the Garmin Venu SQ - a budget-friendly smartwatch with some solid fitness features. He goes over how it performs for running, cycling, swimming, weight training, and more.

We've got DesFit onboard to give us an in-depth review and tutorial of the new Elite Sterzo and Sterzo Smart steering blocks. Adding either of these to your indoor riding studio will make those trainer sessions just a tad better. I didn't know I needed one of these until this morning. 

DesFit has an in-depth review of the NEW Edge 1030 Plus from Garmin with new navigation features, MTB navigation with TrailForks, new hardware, and more. Check it out below.

DesFit gives an in-depth review of the new Garmin Edge 130 Plus. The value-packed $200.00 bike computer now comes with MTB Dynamics, ClimbPro, a streamlined setup process among other features.

We're very happy to have Des back this week with his in-depth review of the Garmin Varia RVR315 and RTL515 tail light and tail light radar. These seem like they'd be especially beneficial when the NoCo winds howl, making it difficult to hear approaching cars.

Fort Collins' local gear reviewer, Desmond Yap, conducts an in-depth review of the Wahoo Kickr Bike - an interactive, smart bike with tons of customization, a great ride feel, and accurate power.

DesFit takes a  quick look at the Elite Direto X smart trainer that builds upon the popular Direto Direct-Drive, Interactive Smart Bike Trainer.  The Direto X has increased power accuracy and supposedly produces 50% less noise. It comes in at $899.

If you're considering buying a smart trainer to beat the heat, the Elite Suito might be the one to get. It comes in at a great price point (relatively speaking for a bike trainer) has all the usual features and even comes with a cassette and riser. At $799.00 this trainer is a particularly good buy if you're looking to save space as it folds up very compactly.