How much would you pay for a "smart watch"..?

[SPINMAN]

After abandoning my fitbit last year I was surprised to see $1000 watches. Not for me. The Coros line seemed to be the most affordable with comparable features as other brands. Ultimately I landed a good deal for the Garmin Forerunner 265 for $249 free shipping. And I love it!

[GirishH]

@meamoantonio, my apologies.

Unfortunately, currently I have the Instinct with me in Ladakh. So, this night be Instinct specific.

   

In the Garmin Connect App, I found coaching for Running and Cycling. And, within the Cycling Tab., I could choose between Road cycling, Mountain Biking and Gravel cycling.
   

Is this what you are asking for? Again, this might be Instinct specific..

I can check the same when I have 245 with me. I left it behind in Southern India..

(08-25-2026, 08:37 PM)meamoantonio Wrote:  Can you share what modes are available for coaching? You should find in in the coaches tab, I’m interested to see if a 245 will have more free coaching programs than what I have, if that is the case the coaching programs will pay for the watch haha

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@SPINMAN, congratulations on the Forerunner 265! Hang onto it—despite occasional frustrations, Garmin’s customer service is solid.

Frankly, for us weekend warriors, a $1,000 watch doesn't make sense with our hard-earned money. If it’s sponsored or a freebie, that’s a different story..:-)

(08-26-2026, 11:07 AM)SPINMAN Wrote:  After abandoning my fitbit last year I was surprised to see $1000 watches. Not for me. The Coros line seemed to be the most affordable with comparable features as other brands. Ultimately I landed a good deal for the Garmin Forerunner 265 for $249 free shipping. And I love it!