Further slight connectivity downsides include the lack of some smartwatch features, meaning no contactless payments or skipping tracks on Spotify. Including plenty of cycling-specific functionality, just be aware there’s no ANT+ link if you’re running older sensors. More prosaically the Grit X offers all the conventional sports watch features you’d expect, like heart rate tracking, GPS, power meter-compatible Bluetooth connectivity, and the ability to guide you through suggested workouts every day.

And although you’re not going to get a map on your wrist, rather a compass and bread crumb trail, it’s still a cool feature – assuming, of course, you have the prerequisite subscription. Paired to route-planning app Komoot it’ll also provide turn-by-turn instructions. Also universally useful is the watch’s ability to warn its wearer of incoming weather fronts. A bonus for forgetful types is its ability to provide alerts as to when you should be eating and drinking based on the data it’s gathered during your session. Generating automatic splits when the gradient changes, it means you won’t need to remember to hit any buttons at the base of the climb to see your progress. Ideal for adventuring in rugged bits of the world, one of its most impressive features is the ability to divide your efforts between uphill and downhill via its Hill Splitter function. Hitting the middle of the market price-wise, the adventure-specific traits of Polar’s Grit X will particularly appeal to outdoor-types.

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