Polar CS300 Cycling Computer and Heart Rate Monitor
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Polar CS200cad Cycling Computer Heart Rate Monitor with Cadence
Get It: $169.95
- Affordable handlebar-mounted cycling computer with included heart rate monitor
- Cycling Economy/Intensity enables you to predict your calorie expenditure
- Wireless cadence sensor measures your pedaling rate (presented as rpm)
- Wireless cycling measurements: speed (current, average and max); trip; distance
- Wheel size settings for two bicycles, speed sensor installation for different fork shapes
Polar CS200cad Cycling Computer Heart Rate Monitor with Cadence
Polar CS300 Cycling Computer and Heart Rate Monitor
| US $135.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Monday May-21-2012 17:28:25 PDT Buy It Now for only: US $150.00 Bid now | Buy it now | Add to watch list |
Polar CS200cad Cycling Computer Heart Rate Monitor with Cadence
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The manual gives the range between the sensor and the computer as between 12 and 18″ (it is a wireless connection). Since my recumbent (BikeE) handlebars are about 40″ away from the front wheel, clearly this doesn’t work. I mounted the computer very low on the frame about 12″ away and it still didn’t work. Stuck the computer in my sock (so about 9″ away) and that seemed to work but clearly not very useful for giving immediate feedback..
I’ll be returning this checking out my options for a wired alternative.
Rated: 1 / 5 Stars
I used this monitor for about a year, until I got my Garmin Edge. The main problem I had with the Polar product was it’s inability to accurately track my heart rate. It would fluctuate (while I was riding) from ~55 to ~220. It almost seemed as if it were measuring 1/2 my heart rate, or double my heart rate. It would sporadically jump from what I thought was about right (120-150 bpm) to around half that number, then stay there for a while, then go back to the range I expected. Then jump to around twice the bpm, then back down. I don’t mean to say that it continuously did this. It would also track my heart rate accurately (or, at least in a reasonable range) for some periods. But the periods of inaccuracy were substantial, like 20 to 30% of my ride (usually 1-2 hrs of riding, so 15 to 40 min of incorrect readings). Enough so that I ignored all the results dependent on heart rate.
I was surprised by this – I think Polar is in the business of tracking heart rates. I thought their parent company made health care equipment?? I tried everything I could think of to correct the problem. New batteries, making sure the contact was good (moist) on the strap, limiting distance from strap to the unit, etc. Nothing helped.
Anyway, suffice it to say that my Garmin Edge 305 (which I’ve used for 4 years now, usually 5-10 times per week), has never had any of these issues.
I tried to Craig’s List the CS200 a while back, but to no avail. I just tossed it out – an expensive experiment.
I liked the Polar’s chest strap more than the Garmin’s. That’s why I gave the unit 2 stars instead of one. I wish I could use it’s strap with the Edge.
Rated: 2 / 5 Stars
I’ve been using this product for over a year and I like it a lot except for the high winds issues (See below in cons).
Pros:
- Many features supported.
- Easy navigation.
Cons:
- In high winds when my jersey flaps heart rate goes nuts (maximum). I cross checked w/ other product to make sure I wasn’t having a heart attack and no, it was the problem with the sensor/transmission going bananas.
- Expected finish time is based on last second speed. Don’t expect to use it to push yourself hard since every slight change in speed would change your expected completion time.
- Uplink communication requires a microphone and silent environment.
Rated: 4 / 5 Stars
Great product. I have a free polar online connection and I upload after every workout. Very motivational.
Rated: 4 / 5 Stars
Product was exactly what I was looking for. It works great on my bike when riding and when I have it on the in-door trainer. The heart rate monitor also works with my Polar watch for walking/running.
Rated: 5 / 5 Stars