HRM?

Big Banjo
Big Banjo Posts: 78
edited June 2009 in Road buying advice
Does anyone know of any HRM that i can use for both cycling and running, it must also have a cadence sensor.

Thanks.

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  • blu3cat
    blu3cat Posts: 1,016
    I have a Garmin Edge 305 with cadence sensor and HRM, works a treat, although the total kit out is about £200.

    The issue is that as the device is the same size as a small mobile phone or old Ipod mini (pre fatty version), it is a bit big and heavy for running. They also do not make a case for it, although I have mine in a modified Creative Zen armband for when running.

    My wife has a Garmin Forerunner 50 watch, which you can get the HRM & cadence sensor to plug into. Should work a treat, although haven't tried, and with the sensors, Forerunner 50 watch and bar mount / sensors should come in at around £100 or less.
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  • FSR_XC
    FSR_XC Posts: 2,258
    Look on the Garmin website.

    The Forerunner 305 has all the same functions as the Edge, but is a watch.

    There is also the new 310 Forerunner and the 405x.
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  • avoidingmyphd
    avoidingmyphd Posts: 1,154
    you need a garmin forerunner 305, and the optional cadence sensor. you can also get quick release wrist - handlebar kit.

    It has cycling (speed) and running (pace) modes.

    there's a new one coming (310 XT) which you can swim in and with a longer battery.

    even you're not a triathlete, this is very good news for you - it should mean bargains on the 305 now, or very shortly.
  • Big Banjo
    Big Banjo Posts: 78
    The forerunner looks good, how easy is it to remove the cadence senor for putting onto my other bike?
  • couldashouldawoulda
    couldashouldawoulda Posts: 186
    It's held on with cable ties so you'd need a supply of these from your local hardware store.

    The 'watch' part is a chunky beast though! I dont know how suitable for running but it's great for the bike.
  • FSR_XC
    FSR_XC Posts: 2,258
    I use my 305 Forerunner both on the bike and running.

    I bought the bike / velco wrist mounting kit. Fantastic on the bike, but it is quite bulky on the wrist. You do get used to it though.

    The unit will support 2 bikes. I only use the cadence on my road bike (not much point MTBing), but you could use x2 cadence sensors. Swopping the sensor regularly would be a pain, having to line up the magnets etc each time.
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  • markw99
    markw99 Posts: 33
    I've just bought a 405 forerunner with HR monitor which I used yesterday on my bike and today for a run but I haven't got the cadence sensor yet.

    It looks (almost) like a normal digital watch. I've linked it all up to my mac and it just uploads all the data when I get home. Pretty impressed with it up to now, all seems easy to operate and the garmin connect website thing is slick too
  • huuregeil
    huuregeil Posts: 780
    Suunto's range of HRMs allows this. I have a T3 - its works well. Not sure it's better value than a Forerunner 50 though, and the Training Effect thing is a slight waste of time (at least it you're half serious about training, otherwise it might be quite useful).
  • Shezzer
    Shezzer Posts: 229
    The Forerunner 305 does a great job of bridging the run / bike gap. It's chunky but weighs very little and you don't really notice it on your wrist when running.

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