Cycle computer with hr monitor and cadence (polarcentric)

tugger

Good day to you all

I was wondering if anyone had any recomendations on a computer that has cadence and heart rate.

I was looking at the basic polar model (CS100) but the write ups have been patchy.

Does anyone have any recomendations on this topic, i dont want to spend the earth, i appreciate that garmin do it yap yap yap but I think i really have a £100 limit on how much i care about how fast im going/my legs are spinning/my heart is beating

Does anyone have any thoughts?

I was thinking polar as i do a bit of running and wanted to do some hr training for that too so thought they might be transferable. Are they transferable? Can a watch 'tune into' the belt that comes with the cycle computer??

all these questions!! does anyone have any answers?!
cheers

Herbsman

The belt sends out a coded signal, so it will only work with the computer that it came with.

tugger

thanks, that answers one question.

Has anyone ever used one? is it any good, as i say reviews seem to be mixed.

any thoughts from anyone? I saw a review saying that the polar ones dont seem to work with carbon forks or frames... anyone know any truth in this? I cant imagine thats true...

StillGoing

I used a Polar device before I bought the 705. I found it tempremental to be honest. SOme times it would pick up signals often not.

You don't have to go the full on Garmin route, there are cheaper Garmin models that do HR etc.

rolf_f

Herbsman wrote:

The belt sends out a coded signal, so it will only work with the computer that it came with.

Depends - basic stuff maybe less fussy. I have a Runtec wrist watch HRM and a Lidl wireless cycle computer with HRM. Both monitors work with both devices.

But of course, you have to buy to find out!

TBH though, I'm not sure how useful heart rate is unless you can record and download it. I wouldn't want to be checking the computer that often.

One Man And His Bike

I ride with the CS200CAD and it's pretty good, tiny bit on top of the 100 but worth the extra and for under a £100 you get a fair amount for your dosh.