11 Best Smartwatches For Mountain Biking (2022)

Most serious bikers use mounted bike computers to track their routes. But advancement in technology brings GPS smartwatches that you can use for mountain biking.

I have seen every single mountain biker use a smartwatch with GPS. The big plus point to using a GPS watch is it offers multi-sports features, so, during your journey, you can also track your physical health.

Whereas it’s not possible to track your physical health with a mounted bike computer.

Garmin watches are the ornaments of every athlete and mountain biker. These watches offer MTB dynamics to track mountain biking, trail difficulty, track stamina, GPS navigation, and other aspects of MTB.

We have done deep research and collected a few best smartwatches for mountain biking which have high durability and accuracy.

Let’s have a look!

In A Hurry! Here Are Our Top Picks…

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11 Best Smartwatches For Mountain Biking 

1- Garmin Fenix 7 (Premium Feature & Quality)

 Specifications

OS	Proprietary OS
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.3 inches, (260 x 260 pixels)
Internal Storage	16 GB
IP Rating	100m
Battery Life	18 days in smartwatch mode and up to 57 hours in GPS mode
GPS	Yes

Garmin Fenix 7 is the new addition to the Fenix family, the smartwatch launched in January 2022. You will see many further improvements in this Fenix 7, especially for mountain bikers, including MTB dynamics and other such features.

It is similar to the precious Garmin Fenix 6 but looks much more durable when it comes to the body. The case is made of fiber-reinforced polymer, and there is a Corning Gorilla Glass DX lens, which makes Fenix 7 a more durable watch. 

The 10 ATM water-resistant body makes the smartwatch perfect for swimming and tracking underwater activities. 

Further, Fenix 7 offers advanced GPS track with MULTI-GNSS support, SKYVIEW maps, multi-continent TOPO maps that helps you to navigate and find better routes. So you can explore a lot of areas for your mountain biking. 

Another valuable feature for mountain biking is safety tracking. This feature automatically sends your live location to your contacts in case of an accident. 

Fenix 7 is a very competitive fitness watch in the health department, offering wrist-based heart rate, Pulse OX sensor, body battery energy, respiration tracking, hydration tracking, and other health-tracking features. All these features are beneficial for cyclists. Fenix 7 has a firm grip on health tracking, so this might be the best smartwatch for you if you are a fitness enthusiast. 

Thanks to its long battery life that lasts for 18 days in a smartwatch, it lasts for 57 days on battery saver mode. The watch gives you 57 hours of battery timing on GPS as well. Compared to its predecessor, its battery life is much better and more than enough for outdoor enthusiasts.

Overall, Garmin Fenix 7 is the best smartwatch for mountain biking that gives MTB dynamics to track details of every ride with mountain biking. 

Other Features:

• Background SKI
• XC SKI Dynamics
• Surf features
• HIIT workouts
• Daily workouts suggestions
• PacePro feature
• ClimbPro feature
• Real-time stamina tracking
• ABC sensors
• Pulse OX sensor
• Women health tracking 
• Garmin pay

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Durable design
More advanced outdoor feature
More sports modes
Safety tracking feature
Excellent accuracy
Extra-long battery life[/i2pros][i2cons]Display quality could be better[/i2cons][/i2pc]

2- Garmin Forerunner 245 (Winner)

 Specifications

OS	Garmin OS
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.2 inches, Transflective (MIP) LCD
Internal Storage	N/A
IP Rating	50m
Battery Life	7 days
GPS	Yes

Garmin is the all-time best smartwatch brand that offers high quality and durable GPS watches. The brand focuses on outdoor sports and fitness, mainly to track out-door sports. This watch has a lot of tools to track your cycling.

Under the hood, this mid-range Garmin watch is full of premium features. Other than GPS, you have a lot of things to explore that might improve your mountain biking. 

Forerunner 245 has a 1.2″ dial, which is perfect for every wrist size, and this time, the display is crispy and bright, giving a premium feel. The watch is lightweight and more comfortable because of the silicon band. 

Why It’s the Best Multi-Sports Watch?

Because of its insane capabilities and features, we put it on the top of our list. It offers accurate GPS tracking to track your speed, pace and distance etc.

The advanced live tracking feature allows your friends to follow your real-time location and even view your entire pre-planned course. So during mountain biking, it becomes easy for you to keep an eye on your friends. 

Secondly, the most helpful feature is the safety tracking feature. If you meet with an accident, this feature will automatically send an SMS (along with your location) to your emergency contacts. 

Forerunner 245 is packed with dozen of other fitness tracking and sports features, including;

• Running dynamics
• Wrist-based heart rate
• VO2 Max
• Pulse OX sensor
• Training status
• Recovery time
• Training load and effect
• Intensity minutes
• Body Battery monitor
• Women’s health tracking and more

You will also see plenty of built-in sports modes, and your watch automatically tracks a few of them. 

Bottom Line

No doubt the Garmin Forerunner series contains the best multisports watches, but Forerunner 245 is an insane mid-range wear. It offers 7-days of battery life, which is more than enough to track your activities for a long time. 

Durable Corning Gorilla Glass 3 ensures robustness, making this watch best for outdoor environments. Lastly, I love its sleek and sexy design that gives a more luxurious feel.

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Light weight and comfortable
Durable
Lot of sports mods
3rd party app sync
Support music
[/i2pros][i2cons]No ABC sensor
Interface can be a bit clunky[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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3- Apple Watch 7 (Runner Up)

 Specifications

OS	Watch OS
Compatibility	Only iOS
Display	LTPO OLED, Touchscreen, Digital Crown
Internal Storage	32 GB
IP Rating	50m
Battery Life	18 hours
GPS	Yes

The Apple Watch 7 is another flagship watch offering more advanced features. If you are looking for high accuracy and more features, Watch 7 is the first choice. 

Watch 7 comes with a 1.61″ large OLED display with 430 x 352 resolution so that you can view the readings even under direct sunlight. 

It’s the best smartwatch for mountain bikers because of its ER50 water resistance and IP6X dust-resistant body, so you enjoy bike riding without any fear of dust and environmental conditions. It also includes a cycling mode that tracks distance, speed, pace, altitude, heights, and SpO2 during cycling.

It offers built-in advanced GPS that accurately tracks routes during MTB to track your challenging routes. You can discover new tracks and routes with its built-in GPS.

Most of the time, the watch automatically starts tracking your very convenient cycling activity. The accurate sensors give more precise results than predecessors.

Apart from cycling modes, it offers a lot of other outdoor sports modes that allow you to track all your fitness journey. This time Watch 7 also includes a built-in ECG sensor which is a big plus. 

Further, you will get a wrist-based heart rate sensor, advanced sleep-tracking, calories counter, SpO2, and other such features. All these features are helpful for an athlete and help you keep an eye on every fitness activity. 

But unfortunately, we can’t see much improvement in battery life. Watch 7 offers 18 hours of battery life which is not good at a high price tag. But the good news is the Watch 7 supports fast charging so that you can save a lot of your time.

 

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Larger and brighter display 
Cycling mode
Fast charging
Accurate fitness tracking
ECG[/i2pros][i2cons]Battery life could be better.[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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4- Garmin Fenix 6 (Best Outdoor Watch)

 Specifications

OS	Proprietary OS
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.3 inches, Transflective (MIP) LCD
Internal Storage	No onboard music storage
IP Rating	100m
Battery Life	14 days in smartwatch mode and up to 36 hours in GPS mode
GPS	Yes

If you are a serious mountain biker and have an extra budget, I recommend you buy Fenix 6. The Fenix series contains watches that have durability like hell.  This watch will never let you alone during your outdoor adventures. 

Fenix 6 gained significant updates after its predecessor (Fenix 5). This time you will have plenty of extra health tracking features like; power manager, hydration tracking, daily workout suggestions, Pulse OX sensor, respiration tracking, advanced sleep-tracking tools, expedition mode, dozens of sports modes and more.

It offers three preloaded cycling modes; BIke, MTB, and Indoor Biking. The watch tracks your cycling more profoundly and shows tons of valuable stats.

Advanced GPS

Compared to other Garmin watches, Fenix 6 offers advanced GPS tracking, which is more accurate than previous models. So you can explore more routes for your mountain biking.

This time you will get Multi-GNSS support. This tracks a more challenging and deserted environment than GPS alone. This feature uses more than one satellite to track your routes. That’s why it’s fast and precise.

It also has ABC sensors, including an altimeter that tracks your elevations, a barometer that monitors the current weather, and a compass to see directions. Because of advanced sensors that Fenix 6 accurately tracks heart rate during high-intensity moves. 

It offers a new trackback feature that enables you to navigate towards the starting/initial point. Similarly, you will also see safety tracking features just like Forerunner 245.

All these outdoor features ensure effective mountain biking, plus you can track your journey more deeply and enjoy the fun. 

Bottom Line

Fenix 6 is the most robust smartwatch that has stainless steel bezels and a high-quality polymer case. The watch is a bit bulky but more comfortable. It offers 14 days of battery life in smartwatch mode, 48 days in battery saver mode and 36 hours in GPS mode, which is insane.

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Accurate and extremely detailed activity
Best for outdoor activity
Comfortable
Most rugged design
Excellent battery life[/i2pros][i2cons]Connect IQ store still a bit clunky
Expensive
[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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[su_note note_color=”#ffb066″]Also Related: Smartwatches For Interval Training[/su_note]

5- Garmin Enduro

 Specifications

OS	Proprietary OS
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.4 inches, Transflective (MIP) LCD
Internal Storage	64 MB
IP Rating	100m
Battery Life	50/65 days (solar)
GPS	Yes

Garmin Enduro is a killing multi-sports watch, and it has a wide range of sports modes for the outdoors enthusiast. Along with sports modes, it is packed with more premium and accurate health tracking features. I only recommend this watch to you if you have a budget and you are a passionate mountain biker.

The Solar power technology is used in this watch’s power glass, which automatically charges the battery life and gives you extra-long battery life.

Enduro comes with a 1.4″ Always-on display, a sunlight-optimized display for easy viewing. The watch is rugged and durable like hell. Its bezels are made with stainless steel and have an ultra-fit Nylon band.

King of Outdoor Sports

Garmin Enduro is packed with the most advanced outdoor sports mode including; Trail run; Ultra run, Run, Virtual Run, Track Run, Indoor Track Run, Bike, Indoor Bike, Mountain Bike, Cycling, Pool swim, Triathlon, Hike, Climb, Bouldering, Ski, Snowboard, Cross country Ski, Surf, SUP, Kayak, Row, Golf, Yoga, Pilates, and much much more.

Just like sports modes, you will also get more advanced fitness tracking features. You can track every single physical aspect during mountain biking, including; VO2 Max, Power Manager, Heat, Hydration, Respiration, Heart health, and more.

Bottom Line:

Garmin Enduro is an insane training watch, and it comes with all the tools that the Fenix line has. Plus, this watch offers some extra and advanced features that other Garmin Watches lack. 

I love its ultra-long battery life, and it gives you 50-65 days of battery life in smartwatch mode. 

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Premium quality watch
Tons of sports mode
Excellent battery life
Rugged like a hell
Accurate GPS tracking[/i2pros][i2cons]Expensive
Most of the sports modes are not for regular use[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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6- POLAR VANTAGE V2 (Stylish & Comfortable)

 Specifications

OS	Wear OS
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.2 inches, Transflective MIP LCD
Internal Storage	N/A
IP Rating	100m
Battery Life	7 days
GPS	Yes

If you want a premium smartwatch that tracks your mountain biking and cycling more deeply, then have a look at Polar Vantage V2. This smartwatch comes with different features for cycling and running.

The advanced cycling performance test in Vantage V2 allows you to follow your progress and helps you to personalize your power zones. This smartwatch measures your cycling progress uniquely. You will see heart rate, speed, power zone, distance, legs recovery, and many other things during cycling.

Another plus point in Vantage v2 is turn-by-turn navigation, making your MTB even more effortless.

The watch offers real-time guidance and gives trackback features to the initial point via the same route. Apart from this, you can also check slope angles and elevation for every up and down of your paths.

This pretty sleek watch gives you a more luxurious and sexy feel. The display is brighter, and you can easily read it under direct sunlight. There is an entire aluminum case making this watch more durable.

Under the hood, Polar Vantage V2 offers a variety of outdoor features making this smartwatch best for mountain biking. You will get over 130 sports modes, now pick any sport mode and start training with a custom view. The watch deeply tracks your every sport so you can keep an eye on your weak points.

Polar adds a Precision Prime sensor; this innovative optical heart rate sensor precisely measures heart rate fluctuations. You will also get aerobic respiration tracking.

Thanks to its advanced calorie tracking feature that also shows how much protein, carbohydrates, or fats you burned. I have never seen such detail in any other smartwatch.

For HIIT activités and cardio, I strongly recommend Polar Vantage V2 because it accurately tracks high-intensity exercises. The smart assistant will guide you and help you achieve your daily fitness goals.

 

Overall, Polar Vantage V2 is a high-end smartwatch to track outdoor activities in a new way. The ultra-long battery life lasts for 7 days in a smartwatch and 40 hours of battery life in training mode with complete GPS and wrist-based heart rate. The watch also has a strong grip over battery performance as it gives multiple power-saving modes.

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Excellent design
Comfortable
Proactivity tracker gives more accurate results
Advanced suite of post-workouts services
Over 130 sports profiles[/i2pros][i2cons]No local music storage
No preloaded maps available like Garmin high-end watches
Expensive[/i2cons][/i2pc]

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]High-quality display
Rugged and durable design
Excellent battery life
A comprehensive fitness tracking[/i2pros][i2cons]No music support[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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7- Coros APEX PRO

 Specifications

OS	–
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.2 inches, Memory LCD, Touchscreen
Internal Storage	N/A
IP Rating	100m
Battery Life	30 days
GPS	Yes

Here comes the most durable smartwatch on our list. Coros Apex Pro has a heavy-duty titanium bezel and Sapphire glass for ultimate durability. The watch is specially designed for a challenging outdoor environment.

Although this watch has a more durable look and a heavy-duty material, it’s much more lightweight and comfortable. The 100-meter water-resistant body allows you to track underwater activities. 

For Cycling or MTB this watch contains a preloaded sport mode that tracks your cycling in a more advanced way. You can see SpO2, altitudes, heart rate data, pace, speed, distance, and more. 

The one thing that I like the most is an altitude acclimation assistant that lets you know when you should keep climbing or head back down to a lower altitude. This feature makes this smartwatch the best option for climbers or hikers. 

Thanks to its advanced training modes that make Apex Pro more valuable. There are over 200+ preloaded exercises, so you can effectively track your every activity. The watch also allows you to share and even download more workouts from professional coaches. 

Apex Pro offers a 14% longer battery life than its predecessor; it gives 30 days of lasting time with regular use and 40 hours in GPS mode. You will also get UltraMax GPS mode to save battery life, in this mode, Apex Pro offers 100 hours of lasting time. 

Another exciting thing that I have seen in this smartwatch is the digital knob that allows you to zoom in and out of tracks and navigate. The advanced screen sensors automatically adjust the brightness in outdoor and indoor environments.

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Comfortable
Accurate GPS tracking
Smartwatch notifications
Over 200+ sports modes
100-meter water-resistant[/i2pros][i2cons]The screen could be brighter
No music storage
Expensive[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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8- Galaxy Watch 4 (Best For Daily Use)

 Specifications

OS	Wear OS 3.0
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.2 inches, 396 x 396px
Internal Storage	16 GB
IP Rating	50m
Battery Life	1day+
GPS	Yes

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a smartwatch that can be used for various outdoor sports, including jogging, cycling, and hiking. This watch has a wide range of features and functionalities that make it ideal for mountain biking.

When it comes to display, the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 sports a large AMOLED display that is shielded by Corning Gorilla Glass DX+, making it ideal for outdoor use.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 is a smartwatch with a built-in GPS, making it great for many outdoor activities like biking and running. It helps to monitor your speed and distance travelled in real-time.

It also contains a safety feature that allows you to contact for assistance in the case of an accident or emergency. As a bonus, this smartwatch features an in-built BIA sensor for tracking users’ body composition. If you enjoy cycling or other physical activities, it can be advantageous to your weight loss efforts.

Apart from biking features, the Galaxy Watch 4 has several health tracking capabilities, like ECG, blood oxygen, heart rate monitor, and many more, so you can keep track of your health.

Additionally, it has a 5 ATM water-resistance rating, allowing it to be used in rain or other underwater activities.

Plus, the battery life of this GPS smartwatch is a huge perk. Its battery lasts for up to two days of heavy use and more than a week of minor usage. There is no need to recharge your watch while on the trail constantly.

Sadly, the watch is a little heavy, but it’s also comfy to wear for a long time. In addition, the watch is pricey too, but it is undoubtedly a worthwhile investment.

All in all, due to its long battery life, built-in GPS, and health tracking functions, the Galaxy Watch 4 is the best smartwatch for mountain biking.

 

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Stylish appearance
Easy to read display
Accurate GPS
Advanced health tracking features
Water-resistant
Excellent battery life[/i2pros][i2cons]Little bit pricey[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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9– Garmin Forerunner 935

 Specifications

OS	Proprietary OS
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.2 inches, Transflective (MIP) LCD
Internal Storage	64 MB
IP Rating	5 ATM
Battery Life	2 weeks in smartwatch mode and 24 hours in GPS mode
GPS	yes

The Garmin Forerunner 935 is another timepiece from Garmin that you might want to consider for mountain biking.

For mountain bikers, this watch is ideal since it has a sweat-resistant silicone strap that is quite comfortable. Furthermore, the Corning Gorilla Glass DX lens on the Forerunner 935 ensures extraordinary durability.

During cycling, you can trace your location thanks to the built-in GPS. In addition, you’ll be able to track your pace, distance, and intervals.

Another benefit is that it can track several aspects of your performance, such as how much you’ve trained and whether or not you’ve over-or under-trained. It’s also compatible with speed, cadence, and heart rate sensors, allowing you to get more out of your cycling sessions. 

One of the most helpful features of this smartwatch is the safety tracking feature. This function allows you to send an SMS alert to your emergency contacts in the event of an accident (along with your current position).

Furthermore, the Garmin Forerunner 935 uses a built-in barometer to assess elevation variations and record your location, while an altimeter and electronic compass let you find every spot you’ve travelled.

Besides, it includes other essential features, such as running dynamics, VO2 max, Pulse OX sensor, Training Status, Training effect, Training load, Recovery time, and intensity minutes.

It also has a wrist-based heart rate monitor, so you can keep an eye on your pulse and track your heart rate variability.

So overall, when it comes to mountain biking, its superior activity tracking and analytical capabilities make this smartwatch an ideal companion.

Key Features:

• Activity tracking features
• Custom alerts
• Stride length
• Built-in GPS
• Garmin Coach
• Race predictor
• Available cycling profiles
• Cycling features
• Run workouts
• Swimming features
• Training effect
• VO2 max

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Lightweight
Rugged design
Comfortable to wear
Excellent GPS
Fitness features
Great battery life[/i2pros][i2cons]Expensive
No touchscreen[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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10- Galaxy Watch Active 2

 Specifications

OS	Tizen
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.4 inches, 360x360px
Internal Storage	4GB
IP Rating	50m
Battery Life	2days+
GPS	Yes

Like previous Samsung watches, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 is an outstanding device with a wide range of bike-related functions.

With the Galaxy watch active 2, you can track your routes and distances when jogging, biking, or hiking, thanks to its built-in GPS. In addition, it automatically tracks your cycling activities, making it the ideal smartwatch for mountain biking.

Aside from that, it contains sensors for SpO2, heart rate, stress management and breathing exercises to keep an eye on your health.

Plus, you’ll be able to listen to your favorite tunes right on your wrist, thanks to the watch’s music storage and streaming capabilities.

Talking about the dimensions, it has a 1.44-inch display, so that you can read the time easily at all times. Galaxy Watch Active 2 is available in three sizes (40mm, 42mm, and 44mm), including a circular AMOLED touchscreen, making it more versatile.  

Further, anodized aluminum is used to compose the magnificent bezels. Also, the watch is quite comfortable to wear due to its lightweight and ease of use.

This smartwatch also has a 50-meter water-resistance rating, making it ideal for swimming. However, it is not suitable for diving.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Watch Active 2 has a battery that lasts for a long time. You can use your smartwatch for at least five days, which is quite impressive. However, the amount of battery life you get depends solely on how often you use the device.

Despite its high price, the watch comes with all of the high-end features you’d expect from any smartwatch, such as durable construction, built-in GPS, water resistance, and fitness features.

 Overall, Samsung Galaxy Watch Active 2 is considered the best smartwatch for mountain biking 2022.

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Beautiful sleek design
Bright display
LTE Support
Lightweight
Built-in GPS[/i2pros][i2cons]Expensive
Bulky[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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11- Polar Ignite

 Specifications

OS	Wear OS
Compatibility	Both iOS and Android
Display	1.2 inches, Transflective IPS LCD
Internal Storage	N/A
IP Rating	30m
Battery Life	5 days
GPS	Yes

This one is the last smartwatch on our list, and I appreciate its capabilities. Polar Ignite is the most affordable watch on this list, but there is no shortage of features. The watch offers an in-depth view of your all-day activities and guides you towards a more balanced life.

This watch is not only best for mountain bikers but also a perfect option for fitness lovers. You will get smart calories tracking, continuous heart rate, sleep tracking, Fitness text, Activity guide, Breathe exercises, Running program ad tools, and more.

In addition to this, there are a variety of sports modes that help with your different indoor and outdoor activities.

You have an integrated GPS that tracks your speed, distance, and pace during mount biking, cycling, or hiking. GPS is accurate and shows quick data. But this watch lacks GLONASS and ABC sensors which are its downside. 

Its best feature is its in-depth stats. The built-in Polar flow app is a brilliant app that is the home of your daily data. The colorful visualization helps to understand the results better. 

Because of advanced sensors, that watch also tracks your high-intensity activities like gym and other heavy workouts. 

Bottom Line:

Overall, Polar Ignite is an excellent watch that has an elegant and sleek design. The watch is packed with a lot of features but not too much like Polar Vantage V2. This watch will give you five days of battery life on smartwatch mode, and I think the battery life should be improved.

[i2pc show_title=”false” title=”Pros & Cons” show_button=”false” pros_title=”Pros” cons_title=”Cons” ][i2pros]Good battery life
More bright display
More sports modes
Lightweight and comfortable[/i2pros][i2cons]No ABC sensor[/i2cons][/i2pc]

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Consideration Before Buying a Biking Watch

It’s pretty tricky to pick the best biking watch from the deep sea of smartwatches. You should consider a few crucial things before buying a watch.

1- Accurate GPS

GPS is the core feature in biking watches, and if you have in-accuracy, then your smartwatch is useless. A reliable GPS allows you to navigate routes, even in deserted areas, quickly. It’s better to buy a watch that also has GLONASS for more precise and fast navigation.

2- Durable

Mountain biking is an off-road game, and brittle thighs can’t survive in such an environment. Make sure you have a more durable smartwatch that has a water-resistant and dust-proof body. Garmin and Polar watches are considered to be the most robust sports watches.

3- Fitness Tracking

Along with GPS, it’s helpful to have an optical heart rate sensor and other fitness tracking features. And It’s now common for all smartwatches to come with fitness features, but only a few of them provide the most premium one. But the point is your smartwatch must track your physical health more precisely.

4- Battery Life

It’s the most critical factor, especially for outdoor watches; when you are on an adventure, you cannot charge your watch. So make sure your smartwatch lasts for a minimum of one week. If you have a budget, then you can also buy solar technology watches like Garmin Enduro.

5- Comfort

The last thing is comfort; most durable watches are bulky because of their stainless steel structure. But if they have a silicone band and smooth surface dial, you don’t need to worry about their weight. These watches are more comfortable.

Apart from bulky watches, a few sleek designs watch available like Polar ignite, and Forerunner 245 are super comfortable.

6- Turn By Turn Navigation

A smartwatch for bikers must have turn-by-turn navigation, and it helps you effortlessly chase your destination. This feature is just like using maps on your smartphone. Also, this feature is more continuous; you can see your routes in real-time. If your smartwatch has real-time navigation, you don’t need any third-party device to track routes.

7- Incident Tracker

For bikers, incident tracking or safety tracking features are crucial. This feature automatically tracks an incident and shares your current/live location with your emergency contacts. Most of the Garmin watches offer this feature.

FAQs

Are Garmin Watches best for mountain biking?

Most Garmin watches contain cycling modes and MTB dynamics that allow you to track your mountain biking. Plus, Garmin watches offer more advanced GPS tracking to track challenging environments accurately. Garmin Fenix 7, Fenix 6, and Forerunner 935 are the best smartwatches for mountain bikers.Should you buy a smartwatch for mountain biking?

If you are a passionate mountain biker, you should have a smartwatch to track your cycling or MTB activities. Smartwatches allow you to navigate routes, track distance, speed, altitudes, pace, heart health, blood oxygen saturation levels, and more.

Which is an affordable smartwatch for mountain biking?

Garmin Forerunner 245 is an affordable smartwatch that tracks MTB. Plus, it’s more durable and best for outdoor use. You will also get an accurate GPS to track your routes. Forerunner 245 also has long battery life that makes you stress-free during outdoor adventures.

Is Fitbit best for mountain biking?

No, Fitbit smartwatches are more for outdoor purposes; they are health focus smartwatches. Although they have GPS, you can use a pair of Fitbit watches for running purposes, but they are not suitable for harsh outdoor environments.

Final Words

A smartwatch with GPS and cycling tools makes your mountain biking journey much more enjoyable. Along with tracking your routes, you can track your other fitness features like VO2 Max, heart rate, and more. 

Hopefully, this article will help you to choose the best smartwatch. Either you have a tight budget or more you can choose a suitable device accordingly. 

Note: We have done a lot of research before making this list so that you can buy any device without any doubt. We didn’t mention any Apple or Galaxy watch in this list, although they can track mountain biking. The reason is their low durability and battery life.