[teambender]

I tried a Polar but all of the features fried my little pea-brain.....

I tried one from performance, and liked it, but it would go all wacky when I'd ride around high-tension wires.....

I tried Vetta, but it stopped working during a rain ride....

I don't need one the size (or with the functions) of a lap-top, and I don't need one that cost $1,000,000....

All I want is one that tells me current, max and average HR.

Is that too much to ask? Sugestions pulheeze.

 

[Heidi]

One of the simplistic Polar models would work for that. Which one did you try? They have some very fancy models on the market.

 

[Spud]

I've used the basic polar pacer for years. upper and lower range settings, but no stopwatch. Very basic unit.

I'm with you, keep them simple so you can use them.

Also - power lines will mess up my Polar HRM as well.

 

[teambender]

Originally posted by Heidi
One of the simplistic Polar models would work for that. Which one did you try? They have some very fancy models on the market.

I tried a 520 -- I think. Man, it was like you needed a degree from ITT tech to figure out how to even turn it on.

I also had some experience w the new 720i Polar model that has the chainstay mounted monitor for power and such...I installed one when I used to work at Excel on a GIOS and it made a nice looking bike into a birds nest of wires....

I've been looking at the 120, but I wanted to see if anyone had suggestions for one that's a little easier on the pocket book...Gotta watch the finaces ya know.

Thanks for the suggestions!

 

[DHRacer]

the Polar's are great... even the lower end simpler ones.

I have the S150, and love it.

The A1 is good entry level not a lot of thought to work it monitor, and is affordable.

 

[Mocha]

I bought one of the 'upper end' Polar monitors and took it back when I realized I would need another degree to figure out how to use it. I took it back and got a simple model for half the price, and I couldn't be happier. I use it everyday and love it!!!

 

[teambender]

with Sigma Sport? Colorado Cylist has one fer $60 right now....

 

[DHRacer]

Cambria Bike: Polar A1 $49

http://www.cambriabike.com/computer/polar_a1_hr_monitor.htm

I started out with this one... it's a good one. no rocket science required.

 

[Snacks]

I have a Polar one too. Not sure of the model number, paid around $80.00 for it.

I was a little worried about learning how to use it, but like every else I just read the directions and it was a snap! It's really nice to know where your at with you heart rate and all.