New Taipei City, Taiwan – Coros, a leading sports tech company renowned in the world of triathlons for its innovative smartwatches and heart rate monitors, has made a significant foray into the cycling market with the introduction of a revolutionary GPS head unit. This new product, named the Dura, is poised to challenge the top bike computers available today.
Unlike traditional bike computers, the Coros Dura features a smaller 2.7-inch screen, strategically utilizing solar panels on the top third of the unit to extend battery life up to an impressive 120 hours of continuous riding. This unique design allows the device to potentially finish a ride with more charge than when it started, generating up to two hours of battery life for every hour of direct sunlight.
The Dura boasts a Memory-in-Pixel color touchscreen display with customizable fields, providing essential data such as speed, distance, time, power, heart rate, routing functions, and a wide range of advanced metrics. Its sleek design includes an aerodynamic black plastic housing, a Digital Dial for easy navigation, and a range of buttons for seamless control.
Moreover, the Coros Dura integrates GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, and OZSS satellite systems for precise location tracking. It supports both original L1 and latest L5 GPS signals, ensuring optimal reliability and accuracy in various environments. Additionally, the unit offers features like an in-built bike alarm, crash detection, upcoming climb overview, and smart mid-ride rerouting using Google Maps.
Furthermore, the Dura can connect to popular apps like TrainingPeaks, Strava, Komoot, and RideWithGPS to download routes and workouts. It also syncs with the Coros app, enabling users to configure the device, receive firmware updates, and access a free Training Hub for holistic health monitoring and analysis.
With a competitive price point of £249.00 / US$249.00 / €289.00 / AU$449.00, the Coros Dura presents a compelling option in the touchscreen bike computer market. Orders are open for immediate placement, with shipping scheduled to begin on July 15th. As Coros continues to refine the product with regular firmware updates, a comprehensive review will provide a closer look at its full functionality and performance.