roxio
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Post by roxio on Oct 14, 2005 11:34:17 GMT 8
Looking for a good Heart Rate Monitor... ... need your recommendations. Thank you. ;D
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Post by janix on Oct 14, 2005 17:51:03 GMT 8
Cateye has it on two of its model: CC-HB100 and CC-HR200DW. I don't know where to get it there, but here in baguio, stores dosen't have those models yet. Hope it helps!! ;D
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Post by jr on Oct 14, 2005 21:55:23 GMT 8
Looking for a good Heart Rate Monitor... ... need your recommendations. Thank you. ;D Polar..
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Post by grnhrnt on Oct 15, 2005 11:06:45 GMT 8
I too am looking around for a heart rate monitor. Here are the one's I'm considering and their ballpark figure prices
Topeak (not sure of model no.) features a hrm and cyclometer w/ cadence (wired) Unit price around 5t (Cycling Zone), upside, for an addt'l 600.00 you get a second base complete w/ sensors to install in a second bike.
Polar 150 (5-6k Cycling Zone) - basic bike specific hrm NO cadence. But can be worn as a watch.
Polar 725i (17k Velo city) Top of the line. all features are in it. Mahal lang. You can also add 4k for a power meter. Also can be worn as a watch.
Polar cd200 (arnd 7-8k Velocity) Wireless cyclometer w/ cadence & hrm. This is my favorite and possible candidate but according to my friend the wireless sensor is not too reliable. Give it daw a few more month. they sold a lot and want to get more feedback. Downside, cannot be worn as a watch.
Cat Eye model around 3.5k cannot be worn as a watch.
There's also Nike c3, 5k, atc time zone. basic hrm, watch
I've also heard of Timex watch w/ hrm around 3-4k
Good luck and kindly review whatever you buy if you get one before I do.
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Post by cobym on Oct 15, 2005 12:44:52 GMT 8
I'm using a Suunto Advisor. 18 mos 0 interest. 21,000. Its great. It has altimeter, barometer, compass. dual time. The HR monitor has programmable zones with audible alerts, so you can customize your training. After 10 months, I'm so far a very satisfied buyer.
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Post by bernie on Oct 17, 2005 12:56:49 GMT 8
The Cheapest is Timex costing around P3.2 K only accuracy is 85% ( daw )
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Post by pepslinus on Nov 4, 2005 18:17:11 GMT 8
I've been using the Polar 720i which retailed for about 16K. Very steep price! But loaded with features. Collects heart rate data (current, ave, max), speed, altitude (current, total ascent/descent), calories, temperature readings and lap times. Power and cadence is option/add-on. Best of all, you can download the collected data to your computer via infra red and view/analyze your ride thru the included software. To that extent, you get to keep a diary/record of all your rides automatically. Ok sya especially if you want to see how much you've improved/regressed over the months. Incidentally, it doubles as a watch as well. Except for the bike mounted speed transmitter, you can take your HRM monitor with you when you go for a swim which works well for multi-sport persons. If you don't mind the large outlay, I recommend either the Polar S720i or S725. If you're not interested in keeping a permanent record of all your rides, then I think it makes more sense to get the other less costly models. (Save the extra cash for your other upgrades.) The basic working mechanics are practically the same for most HRM brands. Besides, at the end of the day, we all still have to pedal our own bike. Hope this helps.
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Allan
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Post by Allan on Feb 15, 2006 12:34:06 GMT 8
i'm also looking for a Polar HRM..im interested in Polar A3.. saan ba may magandang deal ng mga Polar HRMs?!?
how much is the current market price of Polar A3?
aside from Polar A3 any other HRM within the same price range ang pwede nyo ma recommend?
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Post by Allan on Feb 16, 2006 14:06:54 GMT 8
i went to Toby's this afternoon, saw Polar FS2 and FS3..the FS2 is priced at 3.7k with basic HRM features while FS3 is priced at 4.6k basic HRM + calorie counter...
any feedback on the said model ??
TIA
-migs26
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Post by Alphabolt on Feb 17, 2006 23:34:46 GMT 8
I use Sigma Sport PC15 . It s a great German company though watch production was outsourced to HongKong. Bought mine at jensonusa.com What s greater is the price ...about $65 for a watch that has full features except cadence Smart Buy , folks
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Post by pjax on Mar 5, 2006 22:30:11 GMT 8
(i've been researching heart rate monitors for 5 months. i want one!) in my opinion: 1) get one that you can use as a watch so you can use it for other activities like jogging) 2) based on extensive internet research, don't get the polar HRM watch with integrated cyclometer (720i (sorry pepslinus), 520...). the 520 in particular (i've read) is not very reliable. the HRM gives bogus readouts at times and people were having trouble with the cyclometer. and they look ridiculously huge 2.5) get a separate heart rate monitor and cyclometer. it's a cheaper and more logical combo. 3) i have my eyes on the polar m71ti/m91ti. it performed well (according to several forums) and has important features like ownIndex, which calculates hour ideal maximum heart rate for that day/instance by measuring your current heart rate. the same holds for the non-titanium models. however i have not actually seen/tried one because no one has one for display, so i'm holding back buying one. 4) research the net. go to forums which shows user opinions. www.mtbr.com is a good start i also have my eye on the suunto because of its reputation, but i don't think i need the altimeter barometer... happy hunting
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Post by bongjumper on May 28, 2006 12:40:42 GMT 8
If you want added functions other than heart rate monitor... Go for Garmin edge 35 or forerunner 305... you have Global Positioning System, speed monitor, cadence, etc... Perfect use for biking...
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Post by mountguitars on Jun 20, 2006 23:13:06 GMT 8
guys,
i've been using the cateye hb100. bought one for P2.5K. its a cyclometer and HRM. it doesn't have a cadence though. it can't be worn as a watch. its bike mounted. since i dont do any jogging (i have bad knees) and i dont like to wear a watch while riding a bike, i decided to get something that's dedicated for biking. its a bit bulky but it does the job. what's great about the HB100 is its simplicity and its dirt cheap, hehe. and its accurate, dunno the percentage but it does the trick.
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Allan
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Post by Allan on Jun 21, 2006 16:12:47 GMT 8
guys, i've been using the cateye hb100. bought one for P2.5K. its a cyclometer and HRM. it doesn't have a cadence though. it can't be worn as a watch. its bike mounted. since i dont do any jogging (i have bad knees) and i dont like to wear a watch while riding a bike, i decided to get something that's dedicated for biking. its a bit bulky but it does the job. what's great about the HB100 is its simplicity and its dirt cheap, hehe. and its accurate, dunno the percentage but it does the trick. good choice jon..better sana if you bought ung merong cadence reading..coz you will need it sa mga training programs na downloadable in the internet.. another option is HRM + cyclo w/ cadence.. anyways, ok na yan if your not into training programs
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Post by pjax on Jun 21, 2006 21:30:00 GMT 8
how will that garmin watch look on a wrist. looks bulky me, i just got the polar axn 300 i got a good deal at all terra. it looks like a watch. i could wear it as an everyday watch and i use it while biking, jogging. i like the "ownIndex" feature of polar watches. it measures your fitness level by listening to your heart rate for 3-5 minutes. this way you'll be able to track if you are improving polar has a good reputation with heart rate monitors. and as i have said earlier, get a separate HRM, get a dedicated cyclocomputer. this works for me, and probably also for you if you do other activities aside from biking. you could mount it on your bike if you want remember i said i don't need an altimeter/barometer? i'm liking the one on my watch now it shows me how fast i'm climbing. and if you're camping, barometer readings will suggest if weather for the day will be good (if the 'barometer is falling', bad weather) i don't have a cyclocomputer yet. but what i really want is the garmin gpsmap60c imagine this on your bike. it'll tell you if the trail will go left or right, and will tell you how to go home if you explored a new trail
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Post by Northstar on Jun 22, 2006 0:16:18 GMT 8
I've been using the Polar 720i which retailed for about 16K. guys, any info where in Metro Manila is the Polar service center? I have read that Polar requires you to send it back for battery replacement. thanks
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Post by feline13 on Jun 22, 2006 8:09:55 GMT 8
I've been using the Polar 720i which retailed for about 16K. guys, any info where in Metro Manila is the Polar service center? I have read that Polar requires you to send it back for battery replacement. thanks you could just return it ti the shop where you bought it. I got mine from tobys 2yrs ago, and everytime the battery dies down (3x na yata ) i give it to them for replacement.
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Post by nairda on Jun 22, 2006 9:50:53 GMT 8
That's what I hate about Polar watches, you need to bring it back in order to change the batteries.
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Post by marcs on Jun 22, 2006 10:18:18 GMT 8
from my experience, honestly, I think it's roadies that would benefit a lot from HRMs, as it's very difficult to keep in a certain zone when you're out on the trail. At best, an HRM for MTB would give you an upper threshold limit to keep you from burning yourself during a ride. (Didn't realize how quickly my HR ramped up, and I thought I was that fit . . . If you're like most MTB riders who ride only on weekends and don't really train much, then a simple HRM would do. A high-end HRM is really more for disciplined training sessions. Of course, if you like to read all that data (distance covered, ave speed, etc), then a bike specific HRM would be great. I got a Polar CS200 for about 7k. Good features. and it has a wireless speed/distance sensor. Polar also has an online training site where you can upload your data and easily chart your progress (or lack of it in my case hehe).
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Post by bongjumper on Sept 5, 2006 13:37:09 GMT 8
I use also sigma PC15, simple HR monitor and easy to use...but I like most is the back light and my name on it ... ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Alphabolt on Dec 9, 2006 23:13:15 GMT 8
Gee Bong ! Same HRM and it has my name on it also
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Post by Superbad on Feb 5, 2007 9:17:39 GMT 8
Any reviews of the Polar S150? Is it any good?
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Post by ultegra on Mar 1, 2007 18:36:07 GMT 8
I just got an S150 yesterday. Still have to try it out. Features look good though.
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JAM
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Post by JAM on Mar 6, 2007 22:12:37 GMT 8
Got an Oregon Scientific Trainer Pro HRM and have been using it since October last year. So far Im pretty satisified with its performance. It also shows total calories and % fat burned. Got it from HK for about half the price of a Polar. I might be bringing in some stocks by April....anyone interested?
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jackass
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Post by jackass on Aug 26, 2007 19:39:09 GMT 8
ive been using suunto x6hrm...looks good and works too! a very wise decision i made when i have the dough and have to choose between buying a 2nd bike with fullface helmet and this wrist top computer. really handy especially when Im on multiday hikes, biking and jogging. it has a barometer, altimeter, heart rate monitor, compass, chronograph. you can even download the data to your pc and record and monitor your performance...been using this for 3 years already.i rate this one 10 out of 10. perfect buy. about the price? hehehe check time depot cause i got this one dirt cheap brand new. bought this one on my 21st bday as a gift to myself... ;Dhahaha heres an example of its data transfered to my pc..it shows the heart rate during the activity and elevation changes...also shows ascend or descend rate and the weather also.hehe by the way, the background is lake hanagdan a crater lake up in the mountains here in leyte and that s my hr data during the activty. thanks ;D
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Post by cobym on Aug 26, 2007 21:36:24 GMT 8
my suunto advizor's hrm function has gone on the blitz. Its dead. Service center says its the computer itself so a replacement is necessary. This is really disappointing. But at least it worked perfectly for around two years and the rest of the functions still work. But I'd rather trade in the barometer function for the HRM. Ah well.
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Post by yukon on Aug 27, 2007 6:37:26 GMT 8
how bout this GARMIN GPS with HRM, speed and cadence. Price: 379USD
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Post by gadgets88 on Aug 27, 2007 9:43:02 GMT 8
ive been using suunto x6hrm...looks good and works too! a very wise decision i made when i have the dough and have to choose between buying a 2nd bike with fullface helmet and this wrist top computer. really handy especially when Im on multiday hikes, biking and jogging. it has a barometer, altimeter, heart rate monitor, compass, chronograph. you can even download the data to your pc and record and monitor your performance...been using this for 3 years already.i rate this one 10 out of 10. perfect buy. about the price? hehehe check time depot cause i got this one dirt cheap brand new. bought this one on my 21st bday as a gift to myself... ;Dhahaha Where is Time Depot located? I think I'll get one. For me, it is not necessary to get out of my office chair and actually go biking. I can imagine seeing the HRM going up the roof many times a day simply by me getting pissed by the daily grind at work! No physical exertion needed! Free cardio exercise everyday! My secret program revealed!
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Post by cobym on Aug 27, 2007 11:37:20 GMT 8
Time depot is all over the place. Rockwell, Shangrila, Glorietta, etc.
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Post by baboinsky on Aug 27, 2007 13:31:53 GMT 8
Gadgets: It would be best if you could buy in time depot in rockwell. They refer to the said branch as the service center for suunto watches.
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