Garmin Forerunner 105 Replacement

danburke

Hey Guys,

So I have been using my Forerunner 105 quite happily for the last few years, however the battery is no longer holding charge.

I would like to invest in a new multisport watch with approx the same functionality, but i do not even know where to start.

Any recommendations? Baring in mind I have a limited budget.

Thanks

mossym

what do you use it for? just running? biking as well?

danburke

Running and riding.

mossym

see if you can still pick up a 910xt cheaply, they were going for a bargain with the release of the 920 and probably the best option if you want for both sports.

danburke

mossym wrote: »

see if you can still pick up a 910xt cheaply, they were going for a bargain with the release of the 920 and probably the best option if you want for both sports.

Thanks for the suggestion! would these be the cheapest alternative?

mossym

danburke wrote: »

Thanks for the suggestion! would these be the cheapest alternative?

probably not.the running focused watches , the forerunner series is probably still cheaper but i'm not sure if the cheap models support bike functionality. but having done so for a year, the idea of using a running focused watch for biking doesn't appeal to me. even though they can do it, they're pretty rubbish at it.

if price is your main focus, look at the lower end of the forerunner range and see if any support biking.


the other option to look at is the new vivoactive HR. probably the nicest solution for your needs but no idea if the budget works or not

Seanie_H

I thought all if not most of the Forerunners have Run and Bike. I'd generally favour Garmin, the newer watches are pretty slick.

I've a 920 but only for the additional swimming and tri. The 910 and 920 are fairly chunky.

Useful link here in the various watches
http://www.220triathlon.com/gear/run/gps-run-watches-10-of-the-best-tested-and-rated/10875-2.html

mossym

i thought so as well, but looking at some webpages they seem to suggest they don't.

danburke

Yeah, I don't think the entry level forerunners support biking anymore

sconhome

They do.

The older FR10 / 15 / 110 / 220 / 225 don't do bike or other sports they are set up only for running.

The new versions 25 / 230 / 235/ 630/635 / 920 etc all have the same firmware so you can drag and drop apps for different sports.

peter kern

what about looking for an used foreunner 105 ...
you were happy, know how it works ...
KISS

danburke wrote: »

Hey Guys,

So I have been using my Forerunner 105 quite happily for the last few years, however the battery is no longer holding charge.

I would like to invest in a new multisport watch with approx the same functionality, but i do not even know where to start.

Any recommendations? Baring in mind I have a limited budget.

Thanks

danburke

I suppose as an intermediate solution, that could be a really good idea.

mossym

if you can find a unit that hasn't been used much would make sense, battery on a well used unit of the same vintage of yours likely to be in a near condition to your own, they only have a finite number of charges/usage life.

if you're happy to keep using the 105, did you check to see if a replacement battery can be ordered or if anyone offers a service to replace the battery?

danburke

No, I haven't looked into a battery replacement. I'll have an ol google now.

danburke

mossym wrote: »

if you can find a unit that hasn't been used much would make sense, battery on a well used unit of the same vintage of yours likely to be in a near condition to your own, they only have a finite number of charges/usage life.

if you're happy to keep using the 105, did you check to see if a replacement battery can be ordered or if anyone offers a service to replace the battery?

Thanks for your suggestion. It appears a relatively cheap ipod mini battery can be used for my model forerunner

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vQTHF76B6A