Automatic setting of heart zones.
Heart rate shown as a % of maximum heart rate.
Heart rate training control.
High and low heart zone limits.
LCD light.
Visual out of zone alarm & optional audible alarm.
Zone limits set in 1 beat steps.
Submitted by
Marjan Tkavc
a Cross Country Rider
from Slovenia Date Reviewed: September 30, 2004
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$90.00
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
Compact and durable design, simple and logical interface, HR displayed in % of Max, fast readings, easy to read display, includes simple and lightweight handlebar mount, batteries in the belt and in the HRM can be replaced anywhere, good shape of the belt
Weaknesses:
A bit low range of the signal from the belt (It is enough for me for normal biking, running and skiing), buttons could be better in the terms that you know, when you pressed it
Similar Products Used:
tried Polar
Bike Setup:
Rewel Ti with Marzocchi and XTR/XT
Bottom Line:
If you just need a simple and durable HRM to control your pace below anaerobic treshold then this is one of the best.
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Submitted by
Stephen Evans
a Racer
from Cambridge, UK Date Reviewed: June 17, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Purchased At:
Settle Cycles
Strengths:
You input your age and it automatically calculates your max. heart rate and the b.p.m for different ranges e.g. 60%, 70%, 80%, 90% of max. heart rate. You can also customise your own range. So the output is in b.p.m and % of max. heart rate which makes the display easy to read. Battery in the transmitter is easy to replace.
Weaknesses:
Transmitter range on my autozone was very poor. It was fine if the receiver was worn on the wrist, but if it was put on the bike, I had to bend over for it to work. The transmitter stopped working after about 6 months. I replaced the battery, but it still didn't work. The nightlight feature is not very good; you have to look at the display from an angle to read it. When worn on the wrist, it wasn't very comfortable.
Similar Products Used:
My first heart rate monitor.
Bike Setup:
N/A
Bottom Line:
I am going to buy a Polar heart rate monitor next time.
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