The S725X is a proven and trusted heart rate based training tool for the most demanding multisport training and elite-level competitive cycling. Tough and powerful, it provides the ultimate solution for racing and optimizes every aspect of every one of your training sessions.
Submitted by
TwoWheelMan
a Racer
from E Canada Date Reviewed: January 11, 2009
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$330.00
Strengths:
Complete recording of HR, speed, cadence data (and power though I haven't tried that). Accurate HR, coded transmitter, etc..
Weaknesses:
could be tougher. Limited to Polar power recorder as far as I know.
Similar Products Used:
Sports Instrument HRM, other bike-only polars with sonic link
Bike Setup:
Giant Anthem FS MTB, Specialized
Bottom Line:
I've used the 725X for ~2.5y for MTB, road, indoor trainer, and rowing (on my wrist).
This is a great HRM if you do multiple sports and are following a structured training plan(s). It will not only record all exercise data such as speed, HR, cadence, temperature, it will also direct your intervals training if you spend the time to configure it.
If all you want is to record basic stats (avg/max/min HR for laps, stopwatch functions, calorie count) you would be better served by a simpler Polar product.
Though this is a great product that works as advertised, it is not without flaws:
** one of my cadence sensors sometimes doesn't work (the other does..). Flakey. Also, easily knocked out of position on an mtb.
** the button covers on the wrist unit can crack and then come off pretty easily.. Mine did. This is mostly a cosmetic issue, though it does make it a little harder to press the buttons.
** it is too easy to accidentally press the big red button that starts the stopwatch...
** I find the IR download connection dodgy at times, though this is probably Bill Gate's problem more than Polar's. Also, IR isn't that common these days.. How about a wireless USB connection?
** The speed sensor can only go on the front wheel because the wireless link isn't very strong. That's a pain if you want to record distance and speed while riding a trainer.. Only a minor issue though.
Bottom line: Buy it, learn it, and use it regularly.. and you are guaranteed to go faster.
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Submitted by
cabbgage
a Racer
from spain Date Reviewed: November 8, 2008
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At:
internet
Strengths:
This monitor does everything,except ride your bike for you. Loads of add ons.Can be used for other sports too
Weaknesses:
i dont think the speedo and cadence meters would last long on a rough trail on a mountain bike, I have mine fitted to my road bike, and only use the HRM and altitude meter on my Mt bike
Similar Products Used:
Various cheap HRM
Bike Setup:
KTM carbon hardtail
Bottom Line:
Seems expensive but worth every penny, i bought it because i wanted to download the data to my computer...its brilliant, you can monitor everything, easy to use. You can also buy add ons like running meter and power meter. As i said earlier Im not sure if the cadence and speed monitos would hold up well on a mountain bike, they are quite big stick out a bit, Overall very impressed!!
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