Description Upgrade Your Ride Experience With Hammerhead Karoo 2
The Hammerhead Karoo 2 is designed as a premium platform to put your cycling experience first. Powerful features on this GPS bike computer make it simple for cyclists to do structured workouts, follow routes, connect to Strava and other third parties, and get the most out of every ride.
The Karoo 2 features a highly scratch-resistant Dragontrail Glass panel display, an anti-glare matte finish ensures visibility in all lighting conditions. The high resolution 3.2" display delivers a whopping 292 PPi pixel density and 16.7 million color-supported resolution to render high-quality visuals with ultra-clear map detail.
Karoo 2 also navigates either by responsive touchscreen or weatherproof, intuitive high-grip side buttons in the case of cold, wet weather and is easily used with gloves. The Karoo 2's glass-filled polycarbonate chassis is both light and extremely durable, ensuring uninterrupted connectivity and tracking no matter what the terrain or conditions.
Karoo 2 connects to all bluetooth cycling sensors, headphones and smartphones for audio and display notifications and is WiFi-enabled for software updates, map downloads and data sync functionality. Karoo is also ANT+ compatible for use with power meters, heart rate monitors, Varia Radar alerts and much more. High accuracy GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS antennae give you access to more satellites to locate your position anywhere on Earth.
Karoo 2 supports the highest quality, detailed, full-color maps available, including POI's, elevation, roadway differentiation and turn-by-turn navigation, including audio cues and visual alerts so you'll never miss a turn. Smart rerouting means you'll get back on track if you take a detour and Karoo 2's 'Return Home' option will always provide a beeline back to home base.
Features:
Dragontrail Glass panel display with acid-etched matte finish
High-resolution 3.2" display w/ 16.7 million colors supported
Responsive touchscreen w/ droplet rejection technology
Fully controllable w/ external buttons
Body features overmolded shock-reducing bumper
Water and dustproof to IP67 rating
Glass-filled polycarbonate chassis
Waterproof SIM card cover
2500 mAj high-capacity battery w/ 12 hour lifespan (in medium mode)
USB-C w/ fast charging charges 0-30% in 30 min
Full charge in under 3 hours
Fully ANT+, Bluetooth, WiFi, 3G and LTE cellular-compatible
Highly accurate GPS via GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS antennae for precision location
High-sensitivity barometer and ambient temp sensors
Cloud-based Hammerhead account syncs w/ 3rd party platforms for a complete cycling ecosystem
Supports custom riding profiles and a huge list of data fields
See what matters most with multiple map and data page layouts
Supports Varia Radar, SRAM eTap, Campy EPS, smartphone sync and Bluetooth audio
Create, sync, share and download routes via Strava, Ride w/ GPS, Komoot, MTB Project and more including GPX files to be used on third-party platforms
High quality turn-by-turn navigation, elevation and instant reroute functionality
Mounts via proprietary mounting standard that is reliable, easy to use and elegant
Mounting easily adapts to Garmin-compatible quarter-turn brackets via adaptor
Width: 60.8mm
Height: 100.6mm
Length: 19.3mm
Weight: 131g
Important Note: The Karoo 2 is not entirely compatible with Shimano Di2. Based on a recent contractual agreement between Hammerhead and Shimano, the GPS company had to remove on-screen battery status and shifter mode data, front and rear derailleur indications, and Karoo screen control via the Di2 hood buttons for Shimano Di2 drivetrains.
B-Stock - This product has one or more B-Stock units available. These units can be purchased at a discount (see option select). B-Stock units were returned from other customers and may have missing or damaged packaging materials. These units are otherwise as new. The full manufacturer warranty applies. Click Here for more information.
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Once you've used Hammerhead you won't go back to Garmin
by corecharge
Cycling Enthusiast
PDX
12 of 13 customers found this review helpful.
I was a Garmin user for seven years. I've had the Hammerhead for almost 6 months and it is far superior. If you load routes to follow the Hammerhead is far easier to load and more importantly if you get off course it will help you get back on course and not just tell you that you are off course. The touchscreen is far more responsive. If you need support you can actually get a timely response and there is an active online community. Hammerhead is proactive in responding to its user base to add features and functionality. They frequently provide updates.
Reviewed 3/4/2022
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Great product. The I phone of the bike club mputers
Large , clear screen with easy to follow directions. Hill feature great for knowing grade and we�re you are on a climb Easy to set up . Contacted tech service one occasion for help. They got right back with me
Reviewed 5/25/2023
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Not compatible with Shimano Di2
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
1 of 1 customers found this review helpful.
I purchased this in the spring last year.... and there was zero information in the promo material that advised the risk of not being compatible with Shimano. So I was shocked when I discovered this after I bought my new bike a month ago and discovered there was no syncing available. I contacted Hammerhead and their response was.... "too bad so sad". Stay away from this product.
Reviewed 5/3/2023
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All my ride info at a glance plus roue tracking
by SoCalEnthu
Cycling Enthusiast
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA
I have one big regret with the Karoo 2 - why didn't I buy this sooner? This is such an awesome tool - I can get all of my key ride stats in a single glance - speed, max speed, average speed, direction, distance, distance to go (if following a route), elevation and speed. And the route following capability is awesome - I can see the route on the map and it gives me the distance to next turn and then a 500 foot countdown as I approach. The battery life is very good (far above their stated number of hours) - staying just above 80% after a 2+ hour ride. Syncing to all of the usual apps is seamless - Suuno, Strava, ride with GPS, and more.
Highly recommended and don't procrastinate, as I did, to buy this superb computer!
Reviewed 2/23/2023
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The best GPS I've used
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
East Coast
5 of 6 customers found this review helpful.
I was a longtime Garmin user and had all of the typical frustrations that came along with it. I've been using the K2 for over a year now and can confidently say I'll NEVER go back to Garmin. The touch screen works and having physical buttons is a bonus for those cold days when wearing thick gloves. The turn-by-turn directions are vastly superior to Garmin. Hammerhead updates the K2 every two weeks, so they are constantly squashing bugs and adding new features.
If I had one complaint it would be the mount. Mine came with a Garmin adapter and now I'm able to use it on all my bikes that have Garmin mounts. The Garmin mount is actually better, IMHO.
Reviewed 7/14/2022
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Deluxe bike computer with a couple quirks
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast
Utah
6 of 7 customers found this review helpful.
Positives:
- High-resolution color touchscreen looks great
- Navigation is the best out there and works without a smartphone connection
- Support for all your favorite sensors including Varia radar
- Integrates well with various ecosystems
- Online dashboard lets you create routes and workouts
- Regular software updates add features and fix bugs
No so great:
- The screen is kind of reflective, so even at full brightness it can be hard to read in direct sunlight
- Small software quirks like occasionally losing the GPS signal or Bluetooth connection to a sensor
- Audio alerts can be hard to hear outdoors
- Battery life is decent, not outstanding
Reviewed 6/2/2022
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One of the best bike GPS computers available
Bought this to replace a Suunto watch for recording rides. Very well made and with enough features without going overboard. Holds charge pretty well but cold weather does lessen battery capacity. No problems locking onto GPS and downloads reliably to several 3rd party programs. Mapping is very well detailed although limited in zoom in and out but I can live with it.
Reviewed 12/19/2022
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Hesitated, shouldn't have
4 of 4 customers found this review helpful.
I used a Garmin 500 for way too long and always hesitated to buy a new computer. This thing is great, screen is nice and clear, touch functions all work well with gloves and still works fine in the rain. Customizing displays is pretty easy and has good options too. Very nice.
Reviewed 6/30/2022
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Best computer out there
9 of 9 customers found this review helpful.
I've been riding with the Karoo since it first came out. Best display by a loooong way with by far the most map detail. You can get audio turn by turn directions if you pair an external BT speaker or headset. It's Varia radar display is better than Garmins. Karoo will show you upcoming climb details without even needing to load a route. Updates come typically every two weeks.
Simply the best computer available.
Reviewed 4/14/2022
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