its so hard to find a video like this...talking about cycling watches pairing and others...thak you a keep up the good work
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much
@rickstokes2239
2 жыл бұрын
Just what I needed to properly use custom routes in navigation within the cycling app. Thanks!
@ThePhoenixfromtheAsh
5 жыл бұрын
At first I was shocked by the sound level of the introduction - I watch videos with a headset and it was painful. But the video itself was good and you actually showed me a function that I wasn't aware of although I have the fenix 5 now for over a year (= NICE!
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Mic problems
@jacobg1988
4 жыл бұрын
Great, this video really helped me to get into this feature in no-time!
@danieladams1851
3 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Mate 👍 getting a Fenix 6 next week because of this.
@Winznut
7 жыл бұрын
Today I did my first ride on a new course in an unknown location using the Fenix 5 as a navigation device. It was a disaster... I planed the track on Komoot and imported it via Garmin Connect to my watch. Thanks to your and a couple of other videos I knew how to get started. Most of the time, the watch told me to turn left/right a couple of seconds AFTER I passed the particular road I had to turn in to. About a dozen time I didn't go a message at all. I only noticed the beep and "not on track" symbol and the red arrow chanced direction instantly. I lost count on how many times I did a u-turn, to get back on track...
@markdavid801
Жыл бұрын
Do you have to be in a bike mode (starting activity) for it to alert you? I use my edge to track data but would like my watch (not being used for activity tracking)to alert me if a car comes nearby
@peterwalleback
3 жыл бұрын
Any idea of the maximum battery life when using it on the bike like this with that backlight on?
@meggsbeggs
4 жыл бұрын
Hey John, i really liked your review. had a good sequence of events and clear video and onscreen examples. Would have been great to see how you add data to garmin connect/strava, but besides this it was great
@mmm4000
7 жыл бұрын
the loudness of the intro in comparison with your smooth silent voice may cracked my inner ear 😅
@keithwalters3271
7 жыл бұрын
Looking to buy a new Garmin watch. Will the Fenix 5s and 935 do the same as the watch you used in the video? Also does it stay lit up the entire ride? Thanks
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Keith Walters the 5s will for sure, not sure about the 935
@carl1964carl
6 жыл бұрын
The 935 should be called a Fenix 5P , p for plastic. Its the same as a F5, but housed in plastic case
@JRsReviews
6 жыл бұрын
+FotosbyCarl I agree, lots of Garmin’s products overlap. Take the Vivosport and Vivosmart 3 for example
@CharlesHarsley
7 жыл бұрын
Great review. Just wondering, does the Varia radar pick up motorbikes or just cars/trucks?
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Charles TubeHD thanks for the feedback. Yes it picks up trucks and bikes. I have found sometimes if a car or bike is behind a large truck it may miss them until they get closer
@mirkolooser4905
3 жыл бұрын
What heart rate sensor are you using? I assume you need a special one to enable the watch to figure out the aerobic/ anaerobic parts of the ride? Or is it just going after your pulse, without measuring the O2 level?
@shaymtbrider7244
Жыл бұрын
Garmin chest or wahoo wrist strap
@ngl1145
6 жыл бұрын
Excellent video, The video was very clear and well edited. I'm debating on getting an edge or upgrade from my Fenix 3 to the 5x. I'm a cyclist so this video helped. Thanks!
@JRsReviews
6 жыл бұрын
Glad it could help you, thanks for watching
@tmmsplace
6 жыл бұрын
If it helps, I found the Sunnto Spartan HR Baro a better watch for cycling. More info on one screen, so less fiddling with buttons while rolling. And elevation was more accurate than Garmin.
@giede77
5 жыл бұрын
When car is approaching is it only graphics on screen or also vibration / sound on watch? I'm riding with watch on my wrist.
@gloriaestolano
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful.
@brandonnguyen8580
5 жыл бұрын
Is there an option to have your watch vibrate if the Varia detects a vehicle?
@jiaminzhu406
5 жыл бұрын
Is there a easy way to start cycling activity on garmin fenix 5s with a) no press at all, the auto detects my movement when I start to cycle and when I stop to cycle b) with one press to start to one press to stop. like some shortcut setting Currently I can only find a way to press top right button three times, to enter app list, to select cycling and to start. When I stop, I have to press to pause (not to end) and wait for a few minutes to have the option to stop and save the activity. I just feel it's a bit too complicated.
@SKANDaR0875
7 жыл бұрын
Do you think it can replace the garmin edge 820 or any edge for that matter? Thanks for the video
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+SKANDaR0875 I have been using it for rides now. If I am honest now it has Varia and strava segments I do think it can. But it all depends how much data you like to see on the screen as the Fenix is limited to 4 data points per screen. I personally like the idea of having 1 device for all activities and I think finally this can be achieved
@famcom5128
3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate your review bro. Subscribed
@PoetWithPace
6 жыл бұрын
i think all your videos are now appearing on my suggested list....or maybe i should have your old Fenix 5? :-)
@bearnose
7 жыл бұрын
Great review of features! Clean and tight video! I'm wailing between 5 sapphire and 5x, mostly since they are really close in price im leaning towards 5x so i get the maps (though i think the 5x might be too big for my small wrists :O). Really interesting to see that the regular 5 has some navigational features that you showed in the video though! Might have to revaluate... again!
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
It's all down to personal preference. I personally use the Fenix 5x after using them both. It's a solid watch with great features. I have a 8 inch wrist so check out my wrist comparison video for more help kzitem.info/news/bejne/rq5-va2ur5WjdW0
@bearnose
7 жыл бұрын
Active JR Ok good to know! Mine is 6,5 inches so there is quite a difference then🤔. Thanks for the quick reply!😃
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+bearnose no problem. Let me know how you get on and which one you choose
@srmd22
7 жыл бұрын
Which did you get? I have 6.5in wrists as well, and I regularly wear big watches - I think you can get used to it easily, but it is personal preference. However, I am going for the 5x :)
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+JazzFu I have the Fenix 5x, 5 and did have the 5s
@thomasmccormack1980
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This was very useful!
@JRsReviews
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@CalumMcLean
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, picked up a few tips which I’ll try out tomorrow 😀
@fendermon
4 жыл бұрын
Great video. Have to say the Varia integration looks like a total afterthought from Garmin. Giant data fields but when a car might be ready to mow you down you get little bands running up the side? ....Really?
@JeffCzaplaMyers777
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great review. Just a quick question: do the various outputs (e.g. speed, distance, altitude, pressure, etc.) have units attached to them, or just the numerical value? Thx!
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Jeff Czapla-Myers thanks for the feedback, it's appreciated. With regards the question... what do you mean units or numerical value?
@JeffCzaplaMyers777
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for responding! For example, is altitude just shown as 100, or do they show 100 m? (or ft...)
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Jeff Czapla-Myers no it's just the value. It does label what the reading is. So for instance it will say "distance" with a reading of 19.2 for example. Hope this helps
@JeffCzaplaMyers777
7 жыл бұрын
Yep. Thanks again.
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Jeff Czapla-Myers it's a great watch. If you can get one and give it a whirl
@foxhound143
5 жыл бұрын
Do i need to buy the speed and cadence sensor for my watch so that it can detect the distance and speed? I own a fenix 5s plus
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
You need a cadence sensor to capture that data, but the speed can be taken from GPS
@sm-yb2cv
4 жыл бұрын
Do you need to have the sensors for avg speed?
@farzadjahanfard
4 жыл бұрын
Hello sir I have fenix 6 pro the future that shows cars on the watch doest come with it or do I need extra accessories???
@phlizzow
4 жыл бұрын
U need the garmin varia
@CHExplore1
5 жыл бұрын
Can you switch pages on the watch with di2 shifter buttons?
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Sorry not tried it
@danielecamboni4405
3 жыл бұрын
I have not succeeded
@MrTommyBp
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info! Can you use your di2 to move through the screens?
@mikehewat
4 жыл бұрын
Hi, what is the name of the bike watch holder? Where did you get it from?
@HomeKitAuthority
4 жыл бұрын
It’s Garmin and it’s from amazon. Link in the video description
@danielecamboni4405
3 жыл бұрын
hi i would you like knwof if is possible change page on fenig using key upper di2
@TheFlyhard
5 жыл бұрын
The software of my fenix 5 freezes when using navigation on longer rides, and the only way our is an Hard Reset. Disapointing... any similar experience?
@lopezcorpasfj
4 жыл бұрын
The same in my Fénix 3
@wylie102
7 жыл бұрын
Hiya, if you just have the watch on your wrist is there any way for it to give you information from your varia i.e. by vibration or by beeping? I ride with a wahoo bolt and I have a Garmin 935 (Fenix 5 plastic) I'm wondering about getting the Varia but I'd prefer to keep the watch on my wrist. I used to have a Fenix 3 and ride with it on the same mount you are using so I could always do that again I suppose.
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Thomas Wylie hi. It does vibrate and make a sound when traffic is approaching. I forgot to mention this in the video. How are you finding the Wahoo bolt?
@wylie102
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Does it just beep/vibrate the once or can it give you an idea of the distance (I'm thinking of something like a parking sensor on a car)? I really like the bolt. It's my first dedicated head unit so I've got nothing to compare it to except watches. I feel like it's really well thought out from a usability stand point, the ability to set the order of priority of data fields and then zoom in and out is really nice and works well on the road. Also, although it doesn't have routable maps on the device you can plan routes on Strava or ridewithgps and follow it on the road. If you use ridewithgps it will give you turn by turn ddirections with Street names too. So although it seems like it's missing the "routable maps" feature it probably best fits how I ride I.e plan the route first then navigate from memory. You can also search for POIs in the wahoo app and have it navigate to those. The lights work quite nicely for monitoring your power or heart rate zones too. So yeah, overall I really like it! And if they add as many features to it in the next 12 months as they did to the ELEMNT in the last 12 it will be awesome!
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Thomas Wylie hi. It just beeps once to indicate a vehicle behind and the beeps to let you know it's clear. The feature you describe would be great and it's something that Garmin should look to implement. A point to note, the beeps are slow slightly different but it's easy to mix them up. So for instance a beep for a car could be confused with a beep for a segment. Can I ask is there a reason why you don't want to mount it on the handle bars? Great news on the Wahoo bolt, should be getting mine this week and looking forward to giving it a blast
@wylie102
7 жыл бұрын
Just because I have the bolt there to look at for any data, plus with bike lights etc. it gets quite cluttered and takes up a bit too much space. Wahoo said they have no plans to integrate with the varia which is a bit of a shame. I think the Bolt has lots of potential going forward though just because they are so po-active on improving the software side of things (just like Garmin were with the Fenix 3). More competition is always good and should leed to *all* devices getting a lot better.
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Thomas Wylie I totally agree the more innovation will drive better products for us. 😉 I think you need to way up how much you need the Varia and take it from there
@minchthegrinch1355
6 жыл бұрын
How long does the battery last with all the cycling sensors connected
@JRsReviews
6 жыл бұрын
I can do a 80k plus ride and it’s still at 70% at the end with multiple sensors connected
@DanBP21
6 жыл бұрын
Can I use the Varia Radar paired with the Fenix 3 ?
@JRsReviews
6 жыл бұрын
Not on the Fenix 3 or Fenix 3 HR
@RoyCruse
7 жыл бұрын
your voice is very very quiet and your intro sequence very very loud..... need to do some work on your sound levels :/
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Roy Cruse thanks for the feedback
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Roy Cruse thank for the feedback
@iancathcart74
7 жыл бұрын
Turn the volume up you muppet!
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Ian Cathcart thanks Ian for the constructive feedback
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Ian Cathcart thanks for the love
@dfk09
7 жыл бұрын
Great review. Is there a cadence feature?
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+drjones yes it does. You just need a cadence sensor attached to the bike and then set it as one of the data screens
@tmmsplace
6 жыл бұрын
+drjones Had the 645 for a few weeks, could not get it in the display. Suunto was easier to figure out.
@Zinisster
5 жыл бұрын
Active JR I have set both speed and cadence sensors on the hub and crank of the bike. But can not see the cadence within my Garmin Fenix 5. Is there a way I can view the cadence reading during the activity?
@JRsReviews
5 жыл бұрын
Yes, you need to set the data field in settings to show on the screen
@yoblive
7 жыл бұрын
what is that watchface at 0:45 ? it's pretty cool!
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Hieu CPX its called the SC8 and you can find it on the Garmin Connect App Store as a watch face. I agree it's cool
@jerryzhai4319
6 жыл бұрын
dude, reduce your intro volume...
@JRsReviews
6 жыл бұрын
Old video when I was starting out, but thanks for the feedback
@ciro2001max
6 жыл бұрын
Es un 5x?
@rodrigonewman3496
7 жыл бұрын
this model is fenix 5 sapphire?
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Rodrigo Newman no its the non sapphire. But features other than sapphire screen and wifi are the same
@rodrigonewman3496
7 жыл бұрын
good afternoon. I'm looking to buy a garmin fenix 5, but I have a question. I noticed that on some models there is a red stripe on the upper right button. Some models, like the 5s for example, do not have that stripe around the button. Could you clarify to me what that red stripe would be around the button?
@JRsReviews
7 жыл бұрын
+Rodrigo Newman it's just a design feature. Adds no functionality. It's featured on the Fenix 5 and Fenix 5x
@WilliamEllison
3 жыл бұрын
Why not wear it on your wrist
@innismor11
4 жыл бұрын
WARNING!!: At 0:38 really cranks his volume with his intro music/video. If you have buds or headphones on, you may damage your hearing. (I recommended all video channel people watch a video on how to set fixed audio volume across the videos they make and upload.)
@worlddestroyers1940
5 жыл бұрын
No, do not check volume level, be another amateur that can't even check something so simple ! WTF
Пікірлер: 105