Vertical 2 ( or Vertical 1) on bike handlebars during freezing temperatures
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Hello friends, I’m interested in getting Vertical 2 or even V1 for my winter bike rides because my Garmin 7s watch stops working around 2 hours in sub-zero temperatures.
What is your experience with Vertical 1 or 2? with this specific setup?
I know that putting it on wrist can warm the watch, but I want to use it on handlebars for navigation.
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@Jan-Krejčí it should not be a problem. I use Race 2 on the outside of my jacket when biking and XC skiing. I guess biking is not cold enough (around O C), but I XC skied in -20 C without any problems. Previously, I used S9B and skied at close to -30 C on a few occasions with no issues.
I think the specs talk about -20 C or even -25 C. When it is colder we should stay at home
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@MdzOtt said in Vertical 2 ( or Vertical 1) on bike handlebars during freezing temperatures:
I think the specs talk about -20 C or even -25 C.
Specs for the Verticals are -20 C to +55 C, the Fenix 7 specs are -20 C to +45 C - so interesting to compare…
Suunto Race S
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I don’t know about the temperature, but for cycling the v1 is in my opinion the better watch. I have the V2 now but previously the V1.
For everyday use and most sports I prefer the V2 screen, it is sharper and clearer and I can read it better without glasses on!
But the v1 screen is easier to follow a track on the bike.
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I have the V2 but you need to take into account that if you mount an AMOLED watch on a handlebar the display won’t stay on (at least not in full brightness). If you put it on your arm it will light up when you raise your arm.
For that reason, I think you could be better off with the V1 which has an always on MIP display (and you may also benefit from the solar charging). -
@2b2bff Yeah, it was only -3°C but the Fenix 7s still turned itself off even though the battery was charged to max before ride. So major disappointment for me.
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@Audaxjoe @gkaempfer During navigation on V2 does the display go completely off, dims or goes to dark mode map navigation? That bigger display is appealing but V1 is probably better choice for me.
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I ski regularly at -10 to -20 degrees with the watch staying on my jacket without any issues. Yesterday I also washed it in a washing machine by accident. Still running strong. The hardware on Suunto watches is so much better than software!
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@Jan-Krejčí if you have AOD activated it goes to dark mode. It is still OK for viewing the track but not as easy to spot side roads. You could use it OK, but the V1 remains easy to read at all times.
When I first purchased the V2 I was going to send it back because of this issue, but after keeping it for a week or so the clearer and larger screen on the V2 won me over. (Screen is technically the same size but as no solar charging ring is on the V2 in reality it is bigger and much clearer for my old eyes
