Can a Smartwatch Replace a Bike Computer? Winter Test Ride

Описание: In this winter fat bike ride to the Carbide Ruins, I explore that question while navigating snowy trails at -15°C, testing whether a Garmin Enduro 3 smartwatch can replace a traditional bike computer, and relearning one of the most important lessons in winter riding: tire pressure changes everything.

This route takes me through icy forest trails, over snow-covered hills, and up a long steady climb to the highest point of the day before descending toward the historic Carbide Ruins and waterfalls. Along the way:
• I use the Garmin Enduro 3 for navigation in areas without cell service
• Compare smartwatch navigation vs bike computer
• Ride through changing snow conditions as temperatures warm toward noon
• Struggle with traction before adjusting tire pressure by feel
• Experience how a small change transforms the ride

Winter fat biking isn’t about speed or perfect metrics. It’s about attentiveness, adaptability, and noticing how conditions shift from shaded forest to sunny clearing. Sometimes the best upgrade isn’t new gear — it’s letting a little air out.

And yes… this ride ends with strawberry waffles and a Dubai chocolate cookie. Because balance matters.

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