Hey multi-sporters, your Forerunner Quick Release Kit is here. Well, almost here . . . as close as you can get without a shopping cart. Recently announced at CES, it should start shipping soon.
Over the past couple months, we subjected it to use and abuse testing. Our initial reaction was, "Will this contraption hold a Forerunner?" We've been wrong before and we were wrong to question this clever design. After several long trail runs and technical mountain bike rides, it passed the Marin County test without a single dislodge. It's solid, and easy to remove once you find your method.
The critical part is a piece of plastic that receives the device pins. After removing the band and reinstalling the pins, the device attaches to the wrist and bike mount by seating the bottom pin in a U-shaped channel and rotating until the top snaps into place. For those that miss their Forerunner 201/301 velcro strap, you'll feel right at home. The kit comes with zip-ties for the bike mount and accommodates most any bar. Those using aerobars should consider a mounting stub.
Note: this kit is specifically designed for Forerunner 205/305. Forerunner 201/301 owners, check out your quick release kit.
Any idea where you can buy one of these? No one seems to have them in stock yet.
Posted by: Mark | January 28, 2007 at 01:50 PM
Hi Mark,
We're on schedule for an early March 2007 delivery date.
kk
Posted by: Kathryn | January 30, 2007 at 04:22 PM
Is this available yet?
Posted by: Derek | March 09, 2007 at 08:18 PM
Hi Derek,
Looks like it's been held up for a little extra perfecting, as it's not available on the Garmin site:
http://shop.garmin.com/accessories_for_product.jsp?sku=010-00467-00
Kathryn
Posted by: Kathryn | March 13, 2007 at 10:54 AM
Hi there...still trying to get a Quick Release Kit for the 305 but everyone we try to order through says that they are on "backorder"....any help?
Posted by: Kelly | July 05, 2007 at 05:25 PM
THIS IS THE THING TO HAVE FOR TRIATHLON GARMIN RACERS. now that the obvious has been stated. Someone, anyone tell me where I can get one! I have already put in a request at MEC, RunningRoom, Garmin....WorlMultiSport.com has them, however they charge a wopper of handeling fees and I'm sure I havn't reached the page where they tell me they're out of stock. GOOD LUCK~!~
Liam
Posted by: Liam | July 16, 2007 at 03:14 PM
HEY GUYS!, I think I've found the best place for Canadians to buy this item. www.gpscentral.ca they have many shipping options including one for 15$. This brings the total to 47.65 with tax. Not bad, but I'm going to wait to hear the bad news from RunningRoom. Let me know if anyone here buys it...
Liam
Posted by: Liam | July 16, 2007 at 03:23 PM
I have posted a (very) brief review of the mount on my website at:
http://www.jwshale.com/cycling/qr_review/qr_review.html
There are lots of pictures to show how it looks. I'll also be writing a short article on how to modify the bike mount (already!?!) so that you can plug in a USB power pack for long rides.
John
Posted by: John | July 18, 2007 at 04:58 AM
To follow up my brief review of the mount, I've written a tutorial on modifying your kit so that you can charge the Forerunner whilst cycling. This should be great for those of us who like long-distance cycling/triathlons that would otherwise exceed the battery life of the Forerunner.
http://www.jwshale.com/cycling/qr_battery/qr_battery.html
John
Posted by: John | July 24, 2007 at 03:23 AM
I have used this new strap and mount and it works awesome. Very sturdy and quick!
Posted by: Anthony | April 10, 2008 at 06:43 PM
I have the 305 and need a bike mount for it. This seems to be the way to go but I read that I will need a mounting stub for areobars. Is that included in the kit or will i need to buy that seperately?
Posted by: Scott | July 03, 2008 at 12:40 PM
A stub for aerobars would be separate.
Posted by: Michael | January 21, 2009 at 09:34 PM