Strava is suing its long-time partner Garmin, and is seeking to permanently block the company from selling most of its current fitness and cycling gadget lineup. The lawsuit filed in the US District Court of Colorado on September 30th, first reported by DC Rainmaker, alleges that Garmin violated an agreement between the companies by infringing on Strava's patents for segments - route sections where athletes can compare performance times - and heatmaps that show popular areas for activity.
It's so annoying. You've just spent hundreds of dollars on a new Garmin Fenix 8 or Forerunner 970, only to find out you might have to hand over even more money to get the full Garmin experience. Earlier this year, Garmin introduced Connect+, a subscription element to its Connect companion app earlier. It stirred up its user base in the worst possible way.
So, you've got a shiny new Garmin watch. Maybe it's the sleek Vivoactive 6, the run-focused Forerunner 970, or (my favorite) the ultimate all-arounder Fēnix 8. You're tracking your steps, sleep, floors climbed, calories burned-all the standard, self-explanatory stuff. But then you dig a little deeper into the menus, and it hits you: A tidal wave of data. Training Status? Acute Load? Body Battery? What the hell do these things mean?
Originally priced at $349.99, the 255 is now available for just $199.99, saving you a substantial $150 at checkout. While there are cheaper trackers out there, you won't find the same gold standard of GPS tracking or training insights for this price elsewhere.
The Garmin Edge 840 Solar is an impressive bike computer, combining compact size with extensive features, making it an excellent value at the discounted price of $349.99.
