The best GPS bike computers are an excellent choice for tracking ride stats, cycle training and navigation. However, crashes will always happen on the trails, and handlebar-mounted GPS devices are extremely vulnerable should you hit the dirt.

So a smartwatch is a better fit for recording your mountain bike rides, since they’re sturdy, waterproof and can withstand crashes better than any cycle computer. One of the best smartwatches around – the Garmin Epix Pro 2 – has a massive discount in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. It makes one of Garmin’s most costly watches a bargain buy. You also get the benefit of always wearing it 24/7, tracking training and day-to-day health metrics is easy, and you can use it for other sports too.

Garmin Epix Pro 2 | Save 31% at Amazon
Was £739.99, now £509.99
Garmin’s Epix 2 comes loaded with advanced training and health features and has an AMOLED display that’s much brighter and easier to read than standard Garmin watch faces. It makes it much easier to check your ride stats (including MTB-specific data known as Grit, Flow, and Air Time) and view the detailed maps this watch generates.

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The long list of features on this watch is almost overwhelming, and some of the highlights include the massive battery life – up to 42 hours in GPS mode, and for riders of the best electric mountain bikes, it also has E-bike connectivity. This means you can pair your e-bike as a sensor to view data like battery life, range, and assist level during rides, using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology. Like its sibling, the Garmin Fenix 7, the Epix Pro 2 has a built-in flashlight, which may not seem that big a deal, but I use it all the time, and it’s a useful addition. It may be one of Garmin’s most expensive smartwatches, but you do get unmatched performance for your money with the AMOLED face being the trump card, which gives a best-in-class display performance.