Turn your Garmin Fenix 7, Epix, or Enduro into a Bike Computer!

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A watch can function as a bike computer, tracking speed, distance, and health metrics, but visibility issues may arise while biking. Garmin watches like the Fenix 6, 7, and Enduro can be mounted on handlebars using accessories, or alternative solutions can be utilized for other watch models.

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  • Watches like Garmin Fenix 6, 7, Enduro, Epix, and others can function as bike computers, tracking various metrics and health data, eliminating the need for an extra device.
  • While watches can serve as bike computers, visibility issues may arise during biking, especially when hands are on handlebars, but alternative mounting solutions can address this challenge.

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Recent questions

  • Can a watch replace a bike computer?

    Yes

  • What are popular Garmin watch models?

    Fenix 6, 7, Enduro, Epix

  • How can a watch be mounted on handlebars?

    Garmin accessories or quarter turn mount

  • Are there alternative mounting solutions for watches?

    Yes

  • What precautions should be taken when mounting a watch on handlebars?

    Use cloth to prevent scratches

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"Garmin Watches as Bike Computers: Mounting Solutions"

  • A watch can perform the same functions as a bike computer, such as tracking speed, distance, and elevation, and can also monitor daily health metrics like sleep.
  • However, a watch may not be as convenient during biking due to visibility issues when your hands are on the handlebars.
  • Using a watch as a bike computer eliminates the need for an additional device purchase and management.
  • Garmin watches like the Fenix 6, 7, Enduro, Epix, and others can be mounted on handlebars using Garmin accessories that utilize the quick fit band system.
  • For watches not compatible with Garmin's accessories, alternative solutions include accessories that wrap around handlebars or using Garmin's quarter turn mount.
  • Watches incompatible with Garmin's accessories can still be mounted using a quarter turn mount by strapping the watch down, ensuring the strap has enough holes to secure it to the handlebar.
  • It's essential to place a cloth between the watch and the mount to prevent scratches and protect the watch's back.
  • Using Garmin watches like the Fenix 6, 7, Enduro, Epix, Tactics Delta, or Vertex as bike computers is a viable option, and alternative mounting solutions can be explored for watches not listed as compatible.
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