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Coros, a well-known smartwatch manufacturer, teased its entry into the bike computer market. They will introduce the Dura bike computer in June 2024. In this article, I summarize what we know about it and add a few of my thoughts.
We don’t know much about the Dura yet in terms of specs and price. Among the first leaks are photos from professional cyclist Freddy Ovett. He has posted several photos of this “mystery” bike computer on his Strava.
For now, one of the biggest “leaks” is the one from Ben Delaney, who raced at Unbound and met Amity Rockwell, one of the early owners of Coros Dura. I’ve added a timestamp to the video where they discuss the Dura.
The Coros Dura differs from the Garmin Edge, Wahoo ELEMNT, and other cycling computers mainly by its large front face, which is made up of a solar panel. As a result, a long battery life. According to Cycling News, it should boast 90+ hours of battery life. If this is true, it will be, by far, a bike computer with the longest battery life on the market.
However, this (together with the knob) has a negative effect on the overall appearance of the computer.
Of course, it has a touchscreen. It seems mediocre from the video. However, the new feature is the turning knob (or a “crown”), which we know from smartwatches. This is the first-ever use of such a control on a bike computer. Only time will tell whether it will catch on. It’s a good idea. The important thing is that the UI is adapted to it.
It’s clear that Coros won’t have it easy. Although Chinese brands like Magene, iGPSport, and Bryton are developing capable bike computers at more affordable prices, they have so far failed to grab a significant share of the market.
From what we know so far, we can expect Coros to focus on a niche group of people, quite likely ultra-endurance athletes, who require long battery life. This would make sense, as Amity Rockwell and Freddy Ovett, who have been using the Coros Dura for several months, are in this group.
Anyway, the question still remains: what “killer features” will Coros deliver, and will they manage flawless synchronization with their smartwatches? We will see in the following weeks.
Features I wish Coros had:
- Multi-band GNSS for great accuracy
- 30+ battery life
- Reliable and easy-to-use user interface
- Affordable price (within $300)
- ClimbPro-like alternative
- Possibility of setting via a smartphone app
What do you think about Dura? What features or price would convince you to buy it? Let me know in the comments below.
Preview picture source: Screenshot from ‘The Ride with Ben Delaney’ video
