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Jonas Jakobsen
a Racer
from Copenhagen, DenmarkDate Reviewed: December 13, 2003
Strengths: Cheap. It can take a lot of sweat and rain. Easy to operate. Training Zone function is good.Weaknesses: Sometimes it does not show my HR at all and sometimes it shows a way too high or low HR - and not because it is used near other HRMs which is also not a good idea. It interfears with other HRMs so that you cannot rely on the display. Too few functions - I really miss the average HR function.Bottom Line: Ok, the price taken in consideration I guess it is maybe an all right HRM. But the unstability cannot be forgiven. I can see in another review on this page, that I am not the only one who have experienced this weakness! I have just bought a Sigma PC14 HRM. Looking forward to see if that is better!
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$85.00
Purchased At: Føtex (departmnt store/supermarket)
Similar Products Used: None
Bike Setup: Mixed 105, ultegra, dura ace.
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Mark Straka
a Weekend Warrior
from ChicagoDate Reviewed: June 15, 2002
Strengths: Great features when it worked, easy to read displayWeaknesses: Buttons stopped functioning, heart rate would only transmit about 50% of the time, poor customer service (Cardiosport as a Co.)Bottom Line: When the thing worked (4 months) it was great. The buttons would only work some of the time (???) after a few months, and then the thing would only pick up what seamed to be 1/2 my heart rate, eventually wouldn't pick up any beats for a good portion of my workouts. Went through all the re-adjustments, changed batteries, etc., etc., yet unit still did not function like my trouble free old Polar. Cardiosport is impossible to get a hold of, doesn't return phone calls or emails and was just a blatant hassle to deal with. When they finally did decided to warrantee their product, it took about 3 months to get it back, at which time I received a used replacement. I realize once in a while a product can be defective, but stand behind it?!?! Best advice - not matter how well others review their products, I wouldn't patronize them as their company sucks.
Duration Product Used: 1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At: Cambria Bikes
Similar Products Used: Polar Pacer, Sigma Sport PC 14
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Cesar
a
from Palo AltoDate Reviewed: May 22, 2000
Strengths: Not ugly
Measures heart rate
Keeps track of time in zoneWeaknesses: No zone preprogrammingBottom Line: This would be a very good HRM if you could preprogram zones. Think about this when you choose your HRM: if you train every day, you will want alternate hard and recovery days, so you will want a different zone every day. With this HRM (and most of others I guess) you need to reprogram the target zone heart beats every time. If only you had the option of saying "zone 1 is this, zone 2 is this" once and then just choose the zone the annoyance would be eliminated. Also, I would like more memory for HR recording. All in all, a good HRM.
Favorite Trail: Page Mill - La Honda
Duration Product Used: 3 months
Bike Setup: Bianchi
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Craig Young
a Weekend Warrior
from Wheaton, ILDate Reviewed: August 11, 1999
Strengths:
Easy to Use
Can change the batteries
Can't get it to not work rightWeaknesses:
No computer interfaceBottom Line: Highly recommended. Other people have complained about their HRMs cutting out near power lines, etc. Have not had any problems with the Cardiosport.
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Bike Setup:
Bianchi Road bike
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Steve Colton
a Weekend Warrior
from Oklahoma City, OKDate Reviewed: August 5, 1999
Strengths:
Easy to read, and easy to use. Can replace battery in monitor without sending back to manufacturer.Weaknesses:
Wrist band cheap, and tears easyBottom Line: Overall a great HRM. Good functions, easy to get to the buttons. A better price than Polar for more functions.
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Similar Products Used:
Bike Nasbar
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Gary
a Weekend Warrior
from KalamazooDate Reviewed: June 21, 1999
Bottom Line: Great HR, it has not let me down one bit while acting as my training partner. Cardio Sport offeres the most bang for your buck. Polar look out for Cardio Sports following is growing strong.
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
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Mike
a Cross-Country Rider
from NDDate Reviewed: April 7, 1999
Bottom Line: Ok I haven't recived this product yet. But so far I have heard good things about it. Marco Pantani use this one and is the Tour De France Champion. So it has to be good. And it cost half the price of their competions model. So I will let you know how I feel about this product in the future. I will keep ya posted. Have fun riding.
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less than 1 month
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Rich
a racer
from St. LouisDate Reviewed: March 4, 1999
Bottom Line:
Ive had this product for one year. Mostly mounted on the handelbar (handelbar mount provide with the monitor FREE)it has held up great. No amount of jarring, sweat,slobber, or mud has made it miss a beat. It has not required any maintenace or even a change of battery. This product is bombproof, just stap it on and GO! I highly recommend this monitor.
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