Recommend a decent GPS watch

Suunto

from what I've read the fitbit does all that

I love my Garmin 210 ... 220 wasn't out at the time. The 225 has a heart rate monitor but doesn't require the strap. The soft strap doesn't bother me and I wonder about the accuracy of it without a strap.

If you want one that's a triple duty, the 910 is the mac daddy (or was .. not sure if there's a new model) but you could likely find a refurbished 310xt.

After a little more research last night, looks like I'll be holding out for the Garmin 910x or 920x. Those things are bad arse. Was going to eventually get a computer for my bike at ~$300 to pair with a power meter (which is another far in the future purchase), but both of these watches have all that capability. Only thing I'd sacrifice is a larger screen. Plus the indoor pool settings that automatically measure laps and rest periods seems awesome. You can program a training session and it will keep you on track. The running features are now the least interesting thing to me . But I just dropped way too much cash on a new bike, so the $450+ price tag will have to wait.

quote:

---

But I just dropped way too much cash on a new bike

---

What bike? How do you not already have a Garmin 810 or 1000?

I use the Garmin forerunner 220 and recommend it. There are updated versions - check out their website - everything syncs to your phone - very easy to set up.