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Garmin Forerunner 735XT Blk & Gray Tri-Bundle (010-01614-03) Multisport GPS Watch
Introduction
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT is a purpose-built GPS sports watch engineered for triathletes and multisport athletes who demand accurate performance data without the burden of a heavy device. At just 40 grams, this watch delivers real-time running dynamics, heart rate monitoring from your wrist, and seamless transitions between five different sport modes—all designed to help you identify inefficiencies in your training and track measurable improvements across training cycles.
Key Features
- Multisport tracking with five modes: running, cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing, and transition activities
- Auto Multisport feature for automatic sport switching during triathlon and duathlon events with single-button activation
- Wrist-based optical heart rate monitoring eliminating the need for chest strap compatibility
- Advanced metrics including VO2 max estimation, lactate threshold calculation, and running dynamics analysis
- Battery life of 11 hours in continuous GPS mode and up to 14 days in smartwatch mode
- 5 ATM water resistance rating suitable for swimming and open-water training environments
- Strava Premium integration with 60-day free trial access and Live Suffer Score
- Smart notifications for calls, texts, and alerts delivered directly to wrist during training
Data Insights
The Forerunner 735XT's running dynamics feature provides actionable feedback on cadence, ground contact time, and vertical oscillation. Athletes using the watch's advanced metrics report efficiency improvements of up to 10 percent by adjusting form based on this data. The integration with Strava enables direct performance benchmarking against previous efforts, making it possible to quantify progress week-over-week and set data-driven training targets.
Usage Instructions
Wear the Forerunner 735XT snugly against your wrist to ensure accurate heart rate detection during all activities. Select your primary sport mode before beginning each workout. During multisport events, activate the Auto Multisport feature to transition between activities without manually stopping and starting. Sync your completed workouts with Garmin Connect regularly to build a training history, analyze trends, and receive personalized insights based on your accumulated data.
Design & Material
The Forerunner 735XT combines a purposeful athletic design with durability for trail, road, and open-water conditions. The black resin case and matching rubber band create a clean, understated look that transitions from training to daily wear without requiring strap changes.
- Ultra-lightweight 40-gram weight ensures no movement or wrist fatigue during extended training and racing
- High-resolution display with high contrast black screen delivers clear metric visibility in bright sunlight and low-light conditions
- 5 ATM water resistance rating enables safe use in swimming pools, open-water swims, and water-based cross-training
- Quick-release band system allows tool-free strap changes to customize appearance or swap for alternate materials
- Robust thermoplastic resin construction rated for repeated impact, moisture exposure, and sustained outdoor use
- Customizable watch faces and data fields so you display only the metrics most relevant to your training focus
Final Verdict
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT Blk & Gray Tri-Bundle delivers the multisport tracking capabilities, performance metrics, and durability that competitive and developing triathletes require to measure tangible progress. The combination of wrist-based heart rate monitoring, advanced running dynamics, and seamless multisport transitions eliminates the need for multiple devices or external sensors. If you're training across running, cycling, and swimming disciplines and want a single, lightweight GPS watch that syncs with Strava and Garmin Connect, the Forerunner 735XT is the tool that justifies investment through measurable training insight—order now to start tracking the data that builds faster, more efficient performances.
In The Box
Tri-Bundle
- Forerunner 735XT GPS watch
- HRM-Tri™ monitor
- HRM-Swim™ monitor
- Charging/data clip
- Manual
Manual & Warranty
Do you have an old GPS unit lying around? The GPS Nation Trade In and Up program is a great way to trade in your old and used GPS for credit towards a new GPS. The choice is entirely yours! We’ve made the process simple and streamlined. Follow these simple steps, and you will be on your way to receiving credit towards your brand new GPS!
1. Get a quote
To get your free quote, provide your GPS type, manufacturer, model, and condition. Within 24 hours, you will receive a quote for the trade-in value of your current product. The GPS trade-in/trade-up form is at the bottom of this page.
2. Ship your product(s) for trade
After accepting our offer, pack your product(s) safely and ship them to us using the pre-paid shipping label provided to you. We will provide a confirmation email when your trade-in arrives at our warehouse. You have 30 days from the date you complete your on-line trade to ship the product to GPS Nation.
3. Make your purchase
Once we receive your product at our warehouse and we validate the stated condition, we will send you a confirmation email. If you elect to receive credit towards a new GPS at gpsnation.com, your store credit will be issued, and you are free to make your purchase.
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Tech Specs
Garmin Forerunner 735XT Blk & Gray Tri-Bundle (010-01614-03) Multisport GPS Watch
Introduction
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT is a purpose-built GPS sports watch engineered for triathletes and multisport athletes who demand accurate performance data without the burden of a heavy device. At just 40 grams, this watch delivers real-time running dynamics, heart rate monitoring from your wrist, and seamless transitions between five different sport modes—all designed to help you identify inefficiencies in your training and track measurable improvements across training cycles.
Key Features
- Multisport tracking with five modes: running, cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing, and transition activities
- Auto Multisport feature for automatic sport switching during triathlon and duathlon events with single-button activation
- Wrist-based optical heart rate monitoring eliminating the need for chest strap compatibility
- Advanced metrics including VO2 max estimation, lactate threshold calculation, and running dynamics analysis
- Battery life of 11 hours in continuous GPS mode and up to 14 days in smartwatch mode
- 5 ATM water resistance rating suitable for swimming and open-water training environments
- Strava Premium integration with 60-day free trial access and Live Suffer Score
- Smart notifications for calls, texts, and alerts delivered directly to wrist during training
Data Insights
The Forerunner 735XT's running dynamics feature provides actionable feedback on cadence, ground contact time, and vertical oscillation. Athletes using the watch's advanced metrics report efficiency improvements of up to 10 percent by adjusting form based on this data. The integration with Strava enables direct performance benchmarking against previous efforts, making it possible to quantify progress week-over-week and set data-driven training targets.
Usage Instructions
Wear the Forerunner 735XT snugly against your wrist to ensure accurate heart rate detection during all activities. Select your primary sport mode before beginning each workout. During multisport events, activate the Auto Multisport feature to transition between activities without manually stopping and starting. Sync your completed workouts with Garmin Connect regularly to build a training history, analyze trends, and receive personalized insights based on your accumulated data.
Design & Material
The Forerunner 735XT combines a purposeful athletic design with durability for trail, road, and open-water conditions. The black resin case and matching rubber band create a clean, understated look that transitions from training to daily wear without requiring strap changes.
- Ultra-lightweight 40-gram weight ensures no movement or wrist fatigue during extended training and racing
- High-resolution display with high contrast black screen delivers clear metric visibility in bright sunlight and low-light conditions
- 5 ATM water resistance rating enables safe use in swimming pools, open-water swims, and water-based cross-training
- Quick-release band system allows tool-free strap changes to customize appearance or swap for alternate materials
- Robust thermoplastic resin construction rated for repeated impact, moisture exposure, and sustained outdoor use
- Customizable watch faces and data fields so you display only the metrics most relevant to your training focus
Final Verdict
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT Blk & Gray Tri-Bundle delivers the multisport tracking capabilities, performance metrics, and durability that competitive and developing triathletes require to measure tangible progress. The combination of wrist-based heart rate monitoring, advanced running dynamics, and seamless multisport transitions eliminates the need for multiple devices or external sensors. If you're training across running, cycling, and swimming disciplines and want a single, lightweight GPS watch that syncs with Strava and Garmin Connect, the Forerunner 735XT is the tool that justifies investment through measurable training insight—order now to start tracking the data that builds faster, more efficient performances.
In The Box
Tri-Bundle
- Forerunner 735XT GPS watch
- HRM-Tri™ monitor
- HRM-Swim™ monitor
- Charging/data clip
- Manual
Manual & Warranty
Trade-In
Do you have an old GPS unit lying around? The GPS Nation Trade In and Up program is a great way to trade in your old and used GPS for credit towards a new GPS. The choice is entirely yours! We’ve made the process simple and streamlined. Follow these simple steps, and you will be on your way to receiving credit towards your brand new GPS!
1. Get a quote
To get your free quote, provide your GPS type, manufacturer, model, and condition. Within 24 hours, you will receive a quote for the trade-in value of your current product. The GPS trade-in/trade-up form is at the bottom of this page.
2. Ship your product(s) for trade
After accepting our offer, pack your product(s) safely and ship them to us using the pre-paid shipping label provided to you. We will provide a confirmation email when your trade-in arrives at our warehouse. You have 30 days from the date you complete your on-line trade to ship the product to GPS Nation.
3. Make your purchase
Once we receive your product at our warehouse and we validate the stated condition, we will send you a confirmation email. If you elect to receive credit towards a new GPS at gpsnation.com, your store credit will be issued, and you are free to make your purchase.
Overview
Garmin Forerunner 735XT Blk & Gray Tri-Bundle (010-01614-03) Multisport GPS Watch
Introduction
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT is a purpose-built GPS sports watch engineered for triathletes and multisport athletes who demand accurate performance data without the burden of a heavy device. At just 40 grams, this watch delivers real-time running dynamics, heart rate monitoring from your wrist, and seamless transitions between five different sport modes—all designed to help you identify inefficiencies in your training and track measurable improvements across training cycles.
Key Features
- Multisport tracking with five modes: running, cycling, swimming, cross-country skiing, and transition activities
- Auto Multisport feature for automatic sport switching during triathlon and duathlon events with single-button activation
- Wrist-based optical heart rate monitoring eliminating the need for chest strap compatibility
- Advanced metrics including VO2 max estimation, lactate threshold calculation, and running dynamics analysis
- Battery life of 11 hours in continuous GPS mode and up to 14 days in smartwatch mode
- 5 ATM water resistance rating suitable for swimming and open-water training environments
- Strava Premium integration with 60-day free trial access and Live Suffer Score
- Smart notifications for calls, texts, and alerts delivered directly to wrist during training
Data Insights
The Forerunner 735XT's running dynamics feature provides actionable feedback on cadence, ground contact time, and vertical oscillation. Athletes using the watch's advanced metrics report efficiency improvements of up to 10 percent by adjusting form based on this data. The integration with Strava enables direct performance benchmarking against previous efforts, making it possible to quantify progress week-over-week and set data-driven training targets.
Usage Instructions
Wear the Forerunner 735XT snugly against your wrist to ensure accurate heart rate detection during all activities. Select your primary sport mode before beginning each workout. During multisport events, activate the Auto Multisport feature to transition between activities without manually stopping and starting. Sync your completed workouts with Garmin Connect regularly to build a training history, analyze trends, and receive personalized insights based on your accumulated data.
Design & Material
The Forerunner 735XT combines a purposeful athletic design with durability for trail, road, and open-water conditions. The black resin case and matching rubber band create a clean, understated look that transitions from training to daily wear without requiring strap changes.
- Ultra-lightweight 40-gram weight ensures no movement or wrist fatigue during extended training and racing
- High-resolution display with high contrast black screen delivers clear metric visibility in bright sunlight and low-light conditions
- 5 ATM water resistance rating enables safe use in swimming pools, open-water swims, and water-based cross-training
- Quick-release band system allows tool-free strap changes to customize appearance or swap for alternate materials
- Robust thermoplastic resin construction rated for repeated impact, moisture exposure, and sustained outdoor use
- Customizable watch faces and data fields so you display only the metrics most relevant to your training focus
Final Verdict
The Garmin Forerunner 735XT Blk & Gray Tri-Bundle delivers the multisport tracking capabilities, performance metrics, and durability that competitive and developing triathletes require to measure tangible progress. The combination of wrist-based heart rate monitoring, advanced running dynamics, and seamless multisport transitions eliminates the need for multiple devices or external sensors. If you're training across running, cycling, and swimming disciplines and want a single, lightweight GPS watch that syncs with Strava and Garmin Connect, the Forerunner 735XT is the tool that justifies investment through measurable training insight—order now to start tracking the data that builds faster, more efficient performances.




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