Heart Rate Monitor advice?
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top_oz_bloke
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I'm quite happy with my Suunto T3C. It's a wristwatch as opposed to bike computer type which suits me as I use it for other stuff as well (gym, running etc).
Given my propensity to go OTB and bust computers off in the process I'd be hesitant to put too many $ into a bike comp but that's just me.
Given my propensity to go OTB and bust computers off in the process I'd be hesitant to put too many $ into a bike comp but that's just me.
top_oz_bloke
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Suunto is still going fine. Had to replace the strap (just the elastic part, not the transmitter) when it started getting bit whacky but otherwise still going strong.
For cycling I'm now using a Garmin though. My fears proved unfounded and has survived many stacks (mounted on stem).
For cycling I'm now using a Garmin though. My fears proved unfounded and has survived many stacks (mounted on stem).
Steve-0
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Grab a Garmin Forerunner. It's a normal watch style heart rate monitor but it has GPS built in so you can track your ride aswell. Logs your heart rate, elevation, speed... everything. $260. Not that much more then a Polar HRM but with a hell of alot more useful tools.
angrybadger
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+1 for this.
I use a Forerunner 210, bought it for running but it works just as good on a bike. Normally don't bother with the heat rate strap while riding, but use it for tacking distance, elevation, time, etc which it does well. Stacked it a few times wearing it, looking a bit scruffy now but still working fine.
mad greek
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I've got a Bryton Rider 40 from www.merlincycles.com and it's great. It came with a HRM and GPS and so far has been a great asset.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Theo
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Theo
funkymonkey
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I have a polar rcx 5. Very good, big display and very accurate. Fully waterproof including the strap. Multisport for cycling, running and swimming and you can add other sports to suit... Even has cool little icons...
Bought it second hand off eBay.
Highly recommend.
Bought it second hand off eBay.
Highly recommend.
SF Trailboy
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Add me for the rider 40. Got some good training features as well. Bought off ebay from chiggle cycles.
Another one for the forerunner. I have the 410, which was the top watch when i bought it. Although a bit bulky, couldn't be happier with it. Never replaced anything in the two and a bit year's apart from the strap which broke because i was putting to much tension on it when mounting to handle bars without their rubber bar mount thingy. I use it almost daily. Battery last's just under 24 hours continual use with back light on. Find it to be accurate, and really easy to upload everything to computer if you want to see where you road ect. You can even use the GPS feature to plot routes and tell you when to turn ect. I found this useful when going for run's and ride oversea's
camzh
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Well I ended up buying a 2nd hand Timex from ebay.
No where near as fancy as the Garmin, but it's exactly what I wanted. (can read as: cheap)
Shows currernt HR, average, and max.
Can also put in your weight and will 'calculate' energy usage.
took it out for a ride yesterday, and seems to work fine.
thanks for the suggestions.
No where near as fancy as the Garmin, but it's exactly what I wanted. (can read as: cheap)
Shows currernt HR, average, and max.
Can also put in your weight and will 'calculate' energy usage.
took it out for a ride yesterday, and seems to work fine.
thanks for the suggestions.