HRM help

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Originally posted by shming123
what is a good heart rate monitor for biking? I currently bike and run, but don't have a HRM but would like to get one.(mainly for cycling) I heard Polar makes good ones? and i don't need one with a bunch of cycling functions becuase i already have a Cateye Cordless cycling computer. can anyone recommend some good ones? thanks.

Polar make great HRM's, I think having the cycling functions built into the HRM is a good feature especially when you download the ride data to your PC. Check them out at http://www.polar.fi if you havent already.

cheers

can anyone else recommend any other HRM or HRM+cyclecomputers?

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Originally posted by shming123
can anyone else recommend any other HRM or HRM+cyclecomputers?

I don't know about the newer models, but the Polar A5 that I had required servicing at a Polar authorized service center to change out the battery in the chest transmitter strap. That kinda stinks.

I ended up selling the Polar A5 on ebay and had enough left over to purchase a Sports Instruments ECG 5 from Nashbar. They were only $45 (less 10% coupon) + shipping at the time. It's an older closeout model and is a little bulky but it has some extra features that I find useful. Nashbar no longer sells them for that price but Supergo had them for $50 not too long ago.

Features of SI ECG5:

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Originally posted by shming123
can anyone else recommend any other HRM or HRM+cyclecomputers?

Sure. I've got a Sigma Sport, base model, which works well. It displays HR, along with either elapsed time or time of day. Got it last year, so this is my second full season. I've just leave the watch on the handlebar all the time; have used it for around 3500 miles now. The batteries are still good. Was about $40 from Performance early last year, including the handlebar mount.

shming123,

Nashbar currently has a closeout on an older Sigma Sport PC1300 for $35 + shipping. If DHK recommends that brand then I'd trust it. Looks like it has a user replaceable battery in the transmitter strap too.

You'll have to dig around on this website to find info on that model but it is there... http://www.sigmasport.com/index_usa.html

Here's the PDF... http://www.sigmasport.com/media/produkte/pulscomputer/Sportline/e_pc1300.pdf

Features:
Compatible with most gym equipment, this 13 function Heart Rate Monitor comes with a chest strap and handlebar mount. Functions include Pulse, Clock, Stopwatch, Date, Alarm, HR upper and lower limit set, Audible out of zone alarm, training time in/out of zone, max HR, Average HR, Calorie count, Recovery function, and Fat grams burned. Additional benefits include: User replaceable battery and 100% water resistant.