Which HRM

dboden
dboden Posts: 349
edited December 2009 in Road buying advice
I am after a good HRMonitor to use on the turbo... suggestions please.

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  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    How much were you looking to spend? I have found that they vary so much with some having full training profile upload capability, but this feature comes at a hefty price.

    I have been happy with the cheap (£40) and cheerful Polar FS2C, although had to learn the trick about ensuring the contact points on the belt were well soaked to prevent it losing contact and going hyper. The FS2C has very limited functionality but, if you just want to set a zone with upper/lower limits (with audible warnings), it ticks the box and is waterproof, etc.

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  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    I use a garmin forerunner 50 for the Turbo
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  • Bobbinogs
    Bobbinogs Posts: 4,841
    ...that model looks quite impressive (albeit obsolete now). Do you also have the cycle accessory? Does it work as good as it sounds?
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Bobbinogs wrote:
    ...that model looks quite impressive (albeit obsolete now). Do you also have the cycle accessory? Does it work as good as it sounds?

    The Forerunner 50? I just got it for the HR function for both running and initially cycling, I used to use another bike computer with it as I often didn't bother training with HR unless I went out on my own.

    For the road I use an Edge 705 now so that does everything, so the forerunner just does turbo and running.
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  • dboden
    dboden Posts: 349
    tbh I really only did want to spend upto about £50. so it will be basic. Just want upper and lower I think to start with..
  • eyebee
    eyebee Posts: 257
    Has anyone any experience of the Polar cs 200 with cadence. Seems reasonably priced (around £80).Surely it's worth getting something that also measures cadence ?
  • giantsasquatch
    giantsasquatch Posts: 381
    Get nothing lesser than Polar CS200,CS300 otherwise invest in GPS HRM Garmin 305,500,705. Also look at the Polar RS300X.
  • MatthewBulmer
    MatthewBulmer Posts: 217
    Has anyone any experience of the Polar cs 200 with cadence. Seems reasonably priced (around £80).Surely it's worth getting something that also measures cadence ?

    I've had the Polar CS200CAD for over a year. It's reasonable, although there are a couple of issues with it. Firstly, I find that the distance reading at the end of a ride is unreliable. I can do exactly the same training ride on different days and end up with +/-10% difference in total distance. Secondly, the speed sensor fits on the front fork and, therefore, is of no use on a turbo. If I had the choice over again, I think I'd go for the Cateye V3: http://www.cateye.com/en/product_detail/460
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  • e999sam
    e999sam Posts: 426
    I had a Polar CS200 until a couple of months ago and I would never buy another although the HRM usually worked OK the speed sensor was rubbish it regularly stopped working. I sent it back to Polar but they could find nothing wrong. Eventually it packed up all together I could have replaced the sensor(Sealed unit so you can't replace the battery) but didn't fancy shelling out £20 odd pounds in case it wasn't the sensor that was the problem.
  • GavH
    GavH Posts: 933
    I use my 705 with the GPS turned off on the turbo, although tbh I could also pair my 405 with my speed/cadence sensor and use it instead, but I prefer the info on my stem right in front of me.

    As has already been said, any HRM should suit your needs if all you want is to keep within a certain HR zone.
  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    I have the Polar CS100B - no cadence function, but a very good cycle computer/HR monitor and at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend it.
  • redddraggon
    redddraggon Posts: 10,862
    Pokerface wrote:
    I have the Polar CS100B - no cadence function, but a very good cycle computer/HR monitor and at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend it.

    How long you had it?

    I bought one in March 2008, it conked out in August 2008 - It was making a funny hissing noise and then the batteries started only lasting about a day. Apparently it has an ultrasonic function to communicate with a computer (?), which was forced on causing the hissing sound and short battery life.
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  • Pokerface
    Pokerface Posts: 7,960
    redddraggon wrote:
    Pokerface wrote:
    I have the Polar CS100B - no cadence function, but a very good cycle computer/HR monitor and at a very reasonable price. Highly recommend it.

    How long you had it?

    I bought one in March 2008, it conked out in August 2008 - It was making a funny hissing noise and then the batteries started only lasting about a day. Apparently it has an ultrasonic function to communicate with a computer (?), which was forced on causing the hissing sound and short battery life.

    I've had mine for a few years and 10,000 miles+. Think I've only changed the battery once - maybe twice in that time. Never had as problem and never had any hinky readings off it.

    It's the 'old' model with red buttons - not the new one with grey buttons. Not sure which one you have.

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