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Definitely a Cycleops Magnus trainer!
I’m currently on the site lusting after the new kickr, because I live in the midwest and I can reasonably assume snow on the ground until at least April.
A smart trainer for. Here’s to a great 2017
I’d go for the Go Pro Hero 5 to record on my commutes which would make me feel a little safer.
I need a wifi scale to keep my butt honest. And a new watch!
Whatever replaces the 920xt in 2017. Need a bike fit too.
New trainer for erg mode
I’d get a farming swim hrm and a whole bunch of other swim gear to bring my swimming game up at the pool
I would get a bike computer for the rides outside when winter is over
A Fenix 3 HR!
A wahoo kickr, cuz it’s winter and I need to get back on the bike!
Ambit. 3 peak to get me through my first 100 miler in June
An upgrade to a more fancy-pants watch
A Powermeter for mit road bike to improve my Training on the road.
Power meter, I need power!
Garmin Edge 1000 didn’t arrive for my bike so I have to use a cheap computer still for 2017
A smart trainer….because you know:
train smarter, not harder.
A good trainer for this winter could be perfect!
I’d like to get a new Garmin 735xt since I crashed and broke my fenix 3…
An elite drivo so I went go through tires so quickly.
I would go for a new trainer so I could give zwift a shot. Virutual cycing is the new cycling:)
A fenix 3;) the fenix 2 baterry doesn’t like the Canadian cold anymore :(
I’d like the Fenix 3 hr!! Fingers crossed!
I’d get a 735XT, because it’s compact awesomeness :)
A new Garmin running watch. Mine broke, and I don’t have the disposable income right now to get a new one.
Trainer for winter training.
I’d get a new PowerTap to replace my faulty one!
Heart rate monitor. Be interesting to structure my training for heart rate.
A Garmin 820 for my wife, as she still doesnt a computer
I need a new heart rate monitor for my garmin 910, so why not upgrade to a new watch if I win!!!
I’d get an edge 820 and speed/cadence sensor pack to start my training for triathlons.
I can’t believe Christmas is non stop this year—thanks Ray.
Hum, I’ve get a DCR Supporter coupon so I’m already pretty happy. But sure a Garmin Fenix 3 will be nice to replace my old Foretrex 401. Bonnes fêtes !
I could use a smart trainer so I can try to catch up with the Mrs!
Cycleops Magnus!
I need to upgrade my dumb trainer to a Kickr Snap to use the workout features of my Garmin 820. Plus the wife gets the old trainer so we can ride together while it is cold. :)
Set of Powertap P1 pedals to swap between bikes
i’d be happy with any and all Garmin products – anything!
Garmin FR 235, because my 920 is still alive and working
GoPro
A GoPro to capture the upcoming ski trip in big sky
A spiffy new watch to help me train for Chicago!
735xt so I can stop using Stryd in cycling mode.
Garmin edge 520 for me bike
Hi ray, a GoPro for sure mine got in an accident and died…
I would use it toward a Garmin Fenix 3 HR
I’d love a fenix 3 hr to help me crush a half marathon!
I would like to have a PowerTap C1 power for my training..
I would get either a 4iiii power meter or a powertap hub because i need a power meter and cant seem to justif fhe more expensive ones
I’m considering getting the fênix 3
Garmin 920xt tri bundle to replace my dying 910xt
Really need to get in shape for my cycling trip Norway north-south next summer, so a Tacx Neo Smart would really come in handy.
A smart trainer. My bike is sitting in the corner just waiting to be used in the winter.
Gopro, make some funny video. ;)
Edge 820. I get lost a lot on rides
Go pro camera for recording runs and cycles. It will be good to keep a record of my scenic training blocks.
I would definitely get the 735xt because FEATURES!
I would def invest in a new trainer :) cycling is my weakest of the 3.
I’d get a Garmin vivoactive HR as a birthday present for my girlfriend next month!
Id get the Powertap C1 to manage my training even further!
I would invest in a filming drone :)
Tacx Neo trainer, because I’d to feel the “pavé” of the París-Roubaix but without the rain and cold of doing it outdoors.. So better with the “realfeels” of the Neo.
I’d upgrade to a Smart Trainer!
Garmin fenix 3
I need to bite the bullet and buy a power meter.
For 500$, one of the Garmin GPS watches for tri, probably the Garmin FR 735XT
I’m thinking about a high tech scale or a replacement watch, like a 920xt
I would like to use the credit to get the Elige Drivo, to make my Zwift experience an even better one!
PowerTap P1. Have been thinking about one for a long time. Want to improve my ride, but not sure if it helps for my level of skill. But this would definitely help the experiment to prove it once and for all :)
Powermeter!!
id get a 735xt as an all around training watch.
Power meter!!! would be a great addition to my new bike
Power meter would be nice!
I’m thinking the GoPro Heto Black. That was on my “list,” although a little big ticket so I wasn’t expecting to find it in my stocking :-)
Garmin 520 for a friend who doesn’t have a cycle computer yet.
I would invest in a Powermeter (Powertap C1 would be lovely), because I want to do more focused training in 2017
A cycle power meter would be cool. It’s the one bit of useful technology I don’t own.
I would get either a Power Meter or a Smart Trainer.
My second power meter: powertap p1.
I think I would upgrade my trainer. Probably a kickr or similar. Ps Happy Christmas!
I would buy supplies for my bike packing build I am putting together
Fenix 3, the watch!
Fenix3 because it’s sweet.
Fenix 3 HR
New watch, or a trainer, no, no, a power meter, ah wait, maybe a …
Edge 520, need that info on the bike!
I would like to get either a Garmin 920XT, 735XT or Suunto Ambit 3 Sports. Reason is very simply, my current Suunto Ambit 3 Run doesn’t read the power meter data from Stryd. Sigh! Yes, I can also look up the power data after my run in Stryd platform but it defeats the purpose of power meter, doesn’t it? I need a multisports watch or one watch with Garmin ConnectIQ to do that. ?
Maybe a Fenix 3 HR?
I’d put it toward a kicker trainer- to help me find a new way to stay in shape through the winter.
I would get a power meter. Right now I’m using virtual power to train with TrainerRoad and it’d be nice to be able to have power data on outside rides.
I would probably choose a nice Garmin cycling computer as I intend to start riding my bike more come January.
I would definitely get a trainer. With the 1100 degree weather in the desert of Phoenix, you have to train inside!! ??
Power meter, stryd or bike computer.
I’d go with a powertap p1s to easily move between bikes.
Definitely toward a new trainer
I’d probably get a Fenix 3 HR to replace my 910xt. Obviously it has some nice features my old watch lacks like optical HR, and my 910xt is starting to have power button issues.
Accessories for my bicycle
I’d definitely put it toward a power meter. My bike turns 20 years old next year and deserves an upgrade.
I would invest in a smart trainer! I have a fluid trainer that I do power training on, but it gets a bit dull just watching videos. I’d like to interact with them!
I would love a Felix 3
I love a Fenix 3 HR or watteam power meter
A go pro hero 5 to record myself in the shower LOL