Somehow, an 8-year-old Garmin watch is still most popular

Strava athletes aren’t ready to move on from the 2015 Garmin Forerunner 235, with the 2019 Forerunner 245 close behind.

  • Strava’s Year in Sport Trend Report revealed the “Top Gear” used to record activities on its app.
  • Globally, most athletes use the 2015 Garmin Forerunner 235 and 2019 Garmin Edge 530 bike computer.
  • In the U.S., the 2019 Garmin Forerunner 245 Music and 2017 Wahoo Elemnt Bolt claim the top spots. 
  • Over 120 million athletes across 195 countries used Strava in 2023. 

Strava, one of the top-rated fitness apps worldwide, shared the most popular smartwatch and bike computer used by its hundreds of millions of users. The report told us two main things: Garmin watches have earned their reputation for longevity, and most athletes prefer making them last for years instead of buying newer models.

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