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2008-08-12 9:49 PM

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Subject: tri gear stores

hey! does anyone have any recommendations for stores that specifically sell gear for tri's? i am still on the hunt for a heart rate monitor that will give me my hr, running distance, cycling distance and cadence. i know about the garmin 305 but i dont know if i want to commit to something so expensive. also, what can i use to track my swimming?

does anyone know about the garmin 405?



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2008-08-12 10:27 PM
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candicep - 2008-08-12 7:49 PM

hey! does anyone have any recommendations for stores that specifically sell gear for tri's? i am still on the hunt for a heart rate monitor that will give me my hr, running distance, cycling distance and cadence. i know about the garmin 305 but i dont know if i want to commit to something so expensive. also, what can i use to track my swimming?

does anyone know about the garmin 405?

 

Tribe Multisport is a great spot for one stop shopping. The other place I know of is Triple Sports. Both are located in Scottsdale but pretty central to the valley.

I don't know a whole lot about the Garmin 405 but it's going to be the same or more as the Garmin 305. I think it is more of a watch face with some touch features instead of the larger 305.

The best way that I know of to track your swimming is to log your workouts into the logs here.

Good luck making decisions!



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2008-08-12 10:41 PM
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Unfortunately you can't swim with either of the Garmin's (305/405). I think Polar makes a couple models that you can swim with and get all biking data. I am pretty sure tribe had some last time I was there.
2008-08-12 11:16 PM
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I was at tribe last week and they have all the brands and what not.
2008-08-13 11:16 AM
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If you are only seeking a watch. Sport Chalet, 's, REI and online stores will carry them. Running stores will also carry watches. The Garmin series are not meant for swimming. I believe Timex has a watch series that can be used for all three sports.

One option is to use a Polar for the swim and run and have a bike computer mounted on the bike.

I have raced with two watches before. The polar to track swim and total time and the garmin 305 for bike and run.

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Also, check out that Tribe actually updated their website. "Coming soon since 2005".

-Jot

2008-08-13 5:12 PM
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My favorite is TriSports.com | 4495 S. Coach Dr. | Tucson, AZ 85714

Gives you a chance to buy more than just a HRM.  Plus you can practically do an indfoor tri there while trying on shoes/fitting on your new tri bike/and buying your new wetsuit! 

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