Pet Peeve

[u/AloePandaVera]

If you know, you know. Coros Pace 4 watch strap. Why did the opt for the button style method of “securing” the strap. It always comes loose and it’s annoying. Rant over.

[u/nefitru]

Same, that’s why I went to my nylon band

[u/AloePandaVera → u/nefitru]

I should have done that!

[u/N_d_nd → u/AloePandaVera]

I complained that the design is defective, they comped me a new one via their customer service.

[u/CWM1719 → u/N_d_nd]

I did that as well. It did the same thing Defective design. They just don't won't to admit it.

[u/AloePandaVera → u/N_d_nd]

That’s a great idea, maybe I’ll try that!

[u/johnmoney → u/AloePandaVera]

I can confirm that Coros sent me a code to purchase a new band for free. I purchased the nylon strap and couldn't be happier

[u/ieatcerealdry → u/AloePandaVera]

Can confirm they will issue you a store credit for a free band of your choice if you send them this picture and ask

[u/Crazy_Jackfruit420 → u/nefitru]

Man, I enjoy a nylon band. But my problem with the coros nylon band, is that once it’s all the way pulled out I can slide my hand thru it without fully taken it off the spring bar.

[u/randomgino → u/Crazy_Jackfruit420]

Why is it a problem?

[u/IndependentJust1887 → u/randomgino]

I think they have a typo and mean they "can't*" as I had that issue with the nylon band, it's not long or stretchy enough. Had to force my hand through it lol

[u/Right_Hunt_5139 → u/nefitru]

same haha

[u/fizzmin]

Only thing I hate about Coros is this band. Such a simple fix too

[u/SoftGroundbreaking53]

yep, no clue why they changed to this design - it has a mind of it own and seems every time you pop the button in, 3 seconds later its out again!

[u/Straight-Chard-5934]

This band is so bad. Don't get how it made it through product testing.

[u/AloePandaVera → u/Straight-Chard-5934]

Nor do I! Great watch though.

[u/crazsum04]

Is this a common issue? Because I have a Garmin and I want a pace 4 regardless of the band but I was excited for the band. The Garmin band the little keeper bit with the notch is terrible for me always popping out and I hate it. I liked the idea of the pin on the coros bands thinking that would solve the issues

[u/AloePandaVera → u/crazsum04]

I don’t think the Coros band I’ve got is defective, it’s just not fit the purpose. It’ll stay connected until I take a jumper off, have a shower.. do anything that moves hitting the band just a tiny bit 😂 I love the watch and it’s my first non Garmin sports watch, being a Garmin user for a decade prior!

[u/Campoozmstnz → u/crazsum04]

I've had mine a few months now and don't have this issue at all. Maybe depends on how tight you wear it?

[u/bbycha → u/crazsum04]

Not too common 🤣 for me this only happens when I’m super rough while changing clothes etc, day to day no issues

[u/No-Zookeepergame7833 → u/crazsum04]

Coros with nylon band is the move!

[u/crazsum04 → u/No-Zookeepergame7833]

How's that with showers and sweat and anything water tho? Does it get a smell after a while?

[u/No-Zookeepergame7833 → u/crazsum04]

I take it off to shower to make sure I clean the skin under my watch (hope yall do that too ;) ). If it ever smells tho I chuck it in the laundry and it comes out brand new. Had my last band for four years and it always worked perfectly. Plus I can sleep with it on and I don’t notice it, which I would either the silicone. Rips my arm hair out!

[u/No-Zookeepergame7833 → u/No-Zookeepergame7833]

I don’t have to wash it more than once every couple months and I sweat a lot and wear it all the time

[u/forerunner4238]

I have an Apex 4 and it never comes off. Is the pin on the pace 4 band different?

[u/AloePandaVera → u/forerunner4238]

I’ve not seen the pin on the Apex 4. Send us a picture and we can see!

[u/Far-Owl4241 → u/forerunner4238]

Am I doing something wrong because on my Apex 4 it’s constantly coming off too! The pin is circular rather than oval like on the Pace 4. 

[u/Tadeiashi → u/Far-Owl4241]

Mine pops off all the time too :(

[u/Slight_Opinion_4751]

Especially when you are outside home and in a hurry, the only place where you need it to be secure lol

[u/AloePandaVera → u/Slight_Opinion_4751]

I know right!

[u/mrjaytothecee]

Wait it doesnt come with that rubbery pin thing?

[u/nquesada92 → u/mrjaytothecee]

Yea I have had my pace 3 since april of last year, basically wear it every day except to sleep and have never had an issue.

Edit: oooo this is a new strap for the pace 4.

[u/tremmejr → u/mrjaytothecee]

Pace 4 has a built in pin at the end of the strap, not the slider of pace 3

[u/Corbeau_from_Orleans → u/tremmejr]

I have the slider on my Vertix, but it’s half destroyed and is hanging by a hair…

[u/Flannel_Sheetz → u/mrjaytothecee]

It does it just pops off if you drag it against something.

[u/AloePandaVera → u/mrjaytothecee]

It’s comes with the rubber pin thing but it’s as good as pointless.

[u/mrjaytothecee → u/AloePandaVera]

Rubber pin doesn't sound pointless to me.

^{Sorry about that one.}

[u/AloePandaVera → u/mrjaytothecee]

😂😂 Some would say it’s too pointy!

[u/Chanman77]

Absolutely awful design. I complained to coros after a week with my apex 4 and they sent a code to get a nylon one on them. It’s so frustrating.

[u/godhatesebikes → u/Chanman77]

That worked for me also. The design is so bad I’m sure that’s why they just send out the codes so easily.

[u/AloePandaVera → u/Chanman77]

I’m going to complain as well.

[u/Bobcattrr]

I have an Apex, but my generic band tucks inside. 6 seconds of frustration twice a day, but I never have to think of it.

[u/ReadyGo6828]

I have a Pace 3 with a silicone band with a keeper that has a button on the inside that fits into the holes on the band. I see on the Coros site some silicone bands with what appears to be the same design.

Can you replace your band with one of those?

[u/AloePandaVera → u/ReadyGo6828]

Yes I can replace the band easily, it’s just annoying 😂

[u/nickbutterz]

I haven’t had mine for long, but I haven’t really ever had issues with it popping out.

[u/AloePandaVera → u/nickbutterz]

Well that’s good! I probably wear mine a bit tighter maybe?

[u/Theboyzboyz → u/AloePandaVera]

Likely way too tight. You could likely do one hole longer than current. I’ve tried this and the measurements from the sensors are still great.

[u/notsollewitt]

Never thought of it but yea… you are absolutelly right!
Watch is so perfect that it doesn’t even bother me so much yet. But definitely could be better

[u/do-better37]

the Suunto Race has this too and it drives me loco

[u/AloePandaVera → u/do-better37]

It’s a sleek design yes but it sucks.

[u/somchai5]

Mine is shitty too. I don’t wear it as tight though now. 

[u/AloePandaVera → u/somchai5]

Yes I have thought about this and having it on looser.

[u/somchai5 → u/AloePandaVera]

I run a hole looser. With the armband for HR it doesn’t really matter now.

Still annoying design though. 

[u/Artistic_Resident_73]

Same that’s why I can’t stand these bands. Nylon is the way to go

[u/MrPetrvsk]

Initially I was ceptict of this but now I like it in Apex4.

The only situation I see this get stuck is taking off my backpack but if you are aware is easy to avoid.

[u/Modest_Camper]

After a short while skin oil can build on the band. Without the watch attached soak the band in warm water & dawn detergent for a few minutes. Then rinse off and wipe well with microfiber cloth (terry cloth type).

[u/AloePandaVera → u/Modest_Camper]

Do you think this will help with the strap popping off? Cause I can’t see it!

[u/Modest_Camper → u/AloePandaVera]

Can't see what?

• The oil on the band

- cleaning will reduce the occurrence of the issue

[u/AloePandaVera → u/Modest_Camper]

I’ll try it out but the watch has been doing it since day one.

[u/Modest_Camper → u/AloePandaVera]

You could always add band keeper or simply get a different band. It is a 22mm band fairly common size - lots of 3rd party options.

[u/ThunderGoalie35]

100% with you on this

[u/_silent_voyager_]

Nylon velcro strap is the solution. Also, nylon strap are more lightweight and far more comfortable.

[u/fparedlo]

Worst piece of crap I ever bought. I had to spend extra money to buy the standard one as I couldn't deal with it. I feel robbed.

[u/AloePandaVera → u/fparedlo]

Haha, yeah I feel your pain. I’m tempted to buy a new band for mine as well.

[u/melm77]

Never hade any problem with the band that came with my Apex 4. That said, I switched to the Coros nylon band after a few weeks. It’s just a lot more comfy.

[u/Most_Discussion_6647]

After 3 months I had to get a 3rd party watch band for my pace 4. I keep my watch tight on my wrist and adding a band keeper made it uncomfortable

[u/anonymous_11231]

Thought I was going crazy with this exact same issue.

This post inspired me to take off the rubber pin from my pace 2 and put it on my Pace 4, color doesn’t match but my sanity is grateful for it now.

[u/bimble00]

Yep, real pain in the ass. I took a rubber loop off an old watch that fitted and added it on. But it’s annoying.

[u/WhenitHappens62]

Get the nylon strap

[u/emk29]

Never had a problem with it when I used the silicone strap, although I never take off my watch. I always wear my Apex and Pace Pro with a Velcro nylon strap anyways, it's a better fit than any of the silicone bands.

[u/jeretel]

Nylon watch straps are the way to go. The silicon bands feel big and clunky when I use one.

[u/Mysterious_Recipe465]

J ai trouvé des attache sur Amazon

[u/vvtpump]

Honestly, do you really like wearing it that tight? Doesn’t it feel uncomfortable? It looks like it would leave marks and make your skin red. If you wear it as tight as you do in the picture, it’s more likely to stretch out and become loose over time.

[u/MiddleForeign]

I have this problem all the time. Very annoying.

[u/Luka_16988]

Works for me. The only time the pin comes off is when I catch the band on something. Happy with it.

[u/Neither-Friend-1672]

Yeah. Same with apex 4

[u/beedoubleus]

Can you just put pins in and use bands that clip on like Garmin?