Hammerhead Companion

I was extremely impressed with how well and quickly the Karoo paired with my third party components. I don’t like how the only way to assess the ride data is through Strava which does not always provide the most accurate depictions or go as in depth of the workout. I think that this is something that the app would be better utilized for. The details that Wahoo provides is impressive and something that is very replicatable. Why have all these things on my display if I can’t see any of it afterwards?

I was so excited to see that Hammerhead finally had an iOS app. To my disappointment this only works with the Karoo 3 apparently, not the Karoo 2 that I bought for $400 just six months ago. Since I won’t be throwing away my basically new K2 any time soon, this app is useless. Hopefully they will make it compatible and I’ll be changing this review in the near future. Still like my K2 though.

So my K2 is unsupported. Makes me want to go back to Garmin for a bunch of reasons: better battery life, and a usable app. Yes, I do believe the K2 is a better and easier computer to use than the others out there, but being relegated to “outsider” status is a distasteful scam perpetrated on loyal users. Is the new Karoo worth its nearly $500 pricetag? I doubt it; it doesn’t seem to have anything over the K2. So yes. I agree with some of the other negative posts: SRAM scam, and no more love for Hammerhead. No longer will I advocate for a device whose company so clearly disrespects its users. And to those of you who have the new Karoo, good luck to you, you do have a great device. But you’ll probably be posting something similar when the “K4” comes out and the app upgrade will only support the latest device, leaving you floundering in a pool of betrayal.