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CatEye MSC-3DX Heart Rate Monitor
Product DescriptionThe MSC-3Dx is the latest in Heart Rate monitor and cyclocomputer integration. The second of CatEye's Multi Sport Computers. The 3Dx has all the features of the 2Dx with the addition of cadence function. CatEye's Multi Sport Computers are designed to be used off the bike just as easily to capture heart rate while working out or competing.
User Reviews
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jim
a Cross Country Rider
from pontiac mi Date Reviewed: March 31, 2004 Strengths: can purchase several wiring units and switch computer between several bikes. have done several endos,computer stays locked on. 4 hr zones. Weaknesses: bought download unit and have never got it to work. i just write it into log book. chest strap batt only lasts one year,easy to change though. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: More than 3 years Similar Products Used: none Bike Setup: sc superlight x,bianchi veloce,debernardi zona
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Mike
a Cross Country Rider
from Berkeley, CA Date Reviewed: March 17, 2004 Strengths: Cadence, Heart Rate, and speed sensors all work well. Cadence is included with unit, no addition parts (as well as costs) needed. Batteries for both the the main unit and the Heart Rate Transmitter can be changed by user. Light weight. Easy to setup for two bikes, can get precise with wheel measurements for accurate readings. Although made of plastic, main unit is quite durable; it has survived a couple of crash with just some scratches. Download unit is useful although not as elegant as could be. Weaknesses: Mount can be a little fragile. Had to replace it twice, but that was after the previouslt mentioned crashes, so I can't complain. Backlight shuts off too quickly, Alarm can be a little low. Download unit only has a serial interface, USB would be cleaner and could provide power. No average Heart Rate reading Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Joaquin Miller & Redwood Regional Combined Loop Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $139.00 Purchased At: www.lifestylesport.com Similar Products Used: None 
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Russ
a Cross Country Rider
from Victoria, BC, Canada Date Reviewed: February 21, 2004 Strengths: The light is great to have. Ability to wear it on your wrist as a heart rate monitor is a big bonus. Ability to download to computer and graph speed, cadance, & heart rate is very useful. Weaknesses: No temperature readout. Either my heart periodically flat lines or the heart rate monitor is a bit flaky at times. (I'm guessing the later). The heart rate monitor seems much more reliable when cycling than running (I guess the extra movement of running causes problems). The downloader unit could have been a better design if they had put more time into it. It takes 4 AA batteries and runs off the serial port. If a USB version was made, batteries would not be required. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Galloping Goose Trail Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $139.00 Purchased At: www.lifestylesport.com Similar Products Used: Ohter models I used did not have near the features this one has. Bike Setup: '95 Nishiki Timbuktu (Nothing to brag about); Niterider Blowtorch HID headlights; 
Submitted by
RB
a Cross Country Rider
from Netherlands, Utrecht Date Reviewed: September 29, 2003 Strengths: Fair price... Easy switching through menu's Weaknesses: Absolutely useless without the expensive pc-download kit.. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: any fast technical single track Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $110.00 Purchased At: Bike2Build.nl Similar Products Used: polar S710i Bike Setup: XTR, front magura martha, rear magura elite, fox rearshock, cannondale fatty ultra, mavic crossmax 
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Tang Song Giin
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: October 22, 2002 Strengths: Value for money. Compact and nice color. LOTS of function and can down load training date to computer. The battery for the heart beat transmitter can be change easily and it cheap! Weaknesses: NOT cordless (for speed and cadence sensor). Back light is dim and alarm is really soft! Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: Bukit Timah Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $138.00 Purchased At: Gee Hin Chan & Co, Singpoare Similar Products Used: - Bike Setup: Dean with XT & XTR groupo. 2002 Atom race. Mavic 517.
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Mike Garfias
a Weekend Warrior
from Albuquerque, NM Date Reviewed: March 13, 2002 Strengths: The mount is pretty damned solid, I don't worry about the unit coming off the bike. Weaknesses: switching between the tire size modes is a pain the backlight seems to stay on for 1.2 sec when you need it as someone else mentioned, the cadence is touchy, but not that bad (I have to readjust about once a month) Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: dunno Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $150.00 Purchased At: can't remember
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Jorge
from San Francisco Date Reviewed: March 8, 2002 Strengths: HRM works well, as does the basic bike computer functions. Weaknesses: Cadence is TOUCHY. If either the sensor on the crank or the pickup sensor on the bike move even a smidge you won't get cadence. Either save your money and buy the model without cadence or invest a little more and get a Polar. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Duration Product Used: 3 months Price Paid: $150.00 Similar Products Used: Polar A5, Protrainer XT
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mike garfias
a Weekend Warrior
from albuquerque, nm Date Reviewed: March 3, 2002 Strengths: Lots of info, cadence feature is great, two bike setup is nice too. Weaknesses: should have several zone alarm settings, one for easy training, one for hard training Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: dunno Duration Product Used: 1 Year Price Paid: $150.00 Similar Products Used: old ass cateye thing from 1988 Bike Setup: 98 specialized fsr sport
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Rick Davies
a Cross Country Rider
from Bellingham, WA Date Reviewed: February 10, 2002 Strengths: This has a big viewing area. You have many options in which you choose to view all the data. Weaknesses: Zone alarm is hard to hear. Very spendy. Bottom Line: Expand full review >>Favorite Trail: All of em Duration Product Used: 6 months Price Paid: $140.00 Purchased At: LBS Similar Products Used: None. Bike Setup: Kona (explosif)
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