If we go by the tight rules of the calendar, Black Friday is over, but that doesn’t mean the deals have stopped. Plenty of sites are still offering excellent prices on cycling goodies through to at least Cyber Monday, and many even beyond that.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 and the Apple Watch Series 10 might not be the most obvious choices for cyclists, but they have plenty of redeeming qualities – particularly if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem. But if you’re not in the Apple ecosystem and prefer a Garmin or alternative on your wrist, make sure you check out our roundup of the best Black Friday bike deals and Black Friday Garmin deals.
And to sweeten the deal, they’re both the cheapest they’ve ever been in the US with the Ultra 2 down to $749 on Amazon, and the Series 10 down to $279. In the UK the discounts are slightly more modest, with the Ultra 2 smartwatch at £599 on Amazon and the Series 10 at £279 at John Lewis. There are some deals on refurbished units on Amazon UK, however, if you’re not bothered about how sparkly your smartwatch is.
The Watch Ultra 2 is technically not the latest model in the Apple lineup after it was superseded by the Watch Ultra 3, but it’s still a seriously well-specced smartwatch with good battery life and features that integrate it into your life both at home, when exercising, when working and more.
The Series 10, again, isn’t the most recent model in the Series lineup, but did make it into our best cycling watches guide earlier this year.
Both watches are ideal for iPhone users, as they integrate seamlessly with Apple phones to push notifications and allow people to use Apple Pay.
Why buy an Apple watch for cycling?
Compared to Garmin, Apple isn’t a massive player in the sports watch game. But, if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem with a Mac or iPhone, then it’s a decent choice if you value more day-to-day life integration.
Comparing the Ultra Watch 2 or Series 10 to something like the Fenix isn’t really fair, as the latter is far more adventure-oriented. So if you’re a bit more of a mountaineer or deep-sea explorer, by all means, invest in a rugged Garmin.
But, if you want something to complement your day-to-day life with a bit of cycling packed in, the Apple Watch range offers plenty. The Ultra 2 and Series 10 both offer sport-specific metrics and individual sport workouts.
So if you’re cycling, start a cycling workout, and you’ll be able to see things like speed, FTP estimates and power meter compatibility. But, if you dabble in the dark art of running, you can track that as well without needing a new app or watch to do so.
The Ultra 2 also offers things like Apple Pay, Spotify integration and comprehensive mapping and navigation as well as Apple Find My so you can have peace of mind in case it ever goes walkabouts.
The Ultra 2 also uses titanium for the body construction, and as cyclists, we all appreciate the value of something made from titanium. Perhaps this could be the new watch for the climbers or weight weenies?
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Our other Black Friday hubs
All deals
🚴 Black Friday bike deals: Our overarching hub, with deals on everything from bikes to clothing, tech and more
⚡️ Amazon Black Friday: Deals specifically for cyclists, with Amazon’s next-day delivery
Brand-specific Black Friday roundups
🚲 Black Friday Trek bikes: Deals on all of Trek’s bikes, clothing, helmets, shoes, accessories and more, found at Trek and beyond
🚲 Black Friday Canyon bikes: Our pick of the top deals on Canyon’s bikes, sold direct to consumer from Canyon’s website
🚲 Black Friday Specialized: Our pick of the best deals on Specialized’s bikes, including Tarmac and Aethos, plus shoes, helmets, kit, tyres and so on, from Specialized’s own website and beyond.
👕 Black Friday Castelli: A roundup of our favourite Castelli kit deals, found across the various Black Friday sales.
👕 Black Friday Rapha: With 25% off sitewide, we’ve rounded up our favourite items from the British brand.
💾 Black Friday Garmin: A live, ever-changing roundup of our favourite deals on Garmin’s bike computers, smartwatches, heart rate monitors and more, from Garmin’s own site and beyond.
💾 Black Friday Wahoo: A roundup of our favourite deals on Wahoo tech, such as smart trainers and bike computers, from Wahoo’s own website and beyond.
Category-specific Black Friday hubs
💻 Black Friday indoor bike trainers: A collection of deals related to cycling indoors, with bike trainers, software, fans, and perhaps even the odd laptop or TV.
👟 Black Friday cycling shoes: A roundup of cycling shoe deals from around the world, with everything from budget options to high-end carbon race shoes.
👕 Black Friday cycling clothing: A handpicked roundup of deals on cycling apparel, with everything from socks to speedsuits.
🚸 Black Friday kids’ bikes: Our pick of the best deals on kids bikes from the US and UK, with options for all ages.