Musashi Posted October 9, 2011 Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) I thought it might be interesting to start a thread on Polar product problems and experiences. So, using the format below, please describe your Garmin product, the problem and subsequent experience. No discussions on the problems please, start a new thread for that. If it proves useful, maybe the thread could be made a sticky. Polar product:When purchased:New/ second-hand:When did problem occur:Describe problem:Describe solution:Cost involved: Edited October 11, 2011 by Musashi
Musashi Posted October 9, 2011 Author Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Polar product: CS200 cadWhen purchased: December 2009New/ second-hand: NewWhen did problem occur: September 2011Describe problem: An hour into a ride, the speeds stops reading. When tapping the unit, the speed reading picks up again, but sometimes the unit goes blank for a few seconds or drop the heart rate reading.Describe solution: I'll update this post when I found the problem/ solution.Cost involved: I'll update this post when I found the problem/ solution. Edited October 11, 2011 by Musashi
Reg Lizard Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Sounds like your speed sensor needs a new battery
Reg Lizard Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 ..or the battery of the unit needs to be replaced
flymango Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Garmin or Polar? My RS 800 CX POLAR keeps saying "Check WearLink". Battery fine. Very frustrating. Seriously looking at a Garmin. Any advice on what my POLAR's problem could be or how to fix it? Tried online searches but no luck thus far.
Soxx Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Polar product: S725XWhen purchased: 2010-08New/Second-hand: Second-handWhen did problem occur: After changing to full carbon bike (stem and bars too)Describe problem: Intermitent HR readings when unit mounted on bars - changed all batteries and Wear Link strapDescribe solution: Wear unit on arm now with no problems whatsoever!Cost involved: Unit and transmitter batteries by Polar and new Wear Link strap I don't know if anyone else has experienced this - seems like all the carbon influences the readings
Minion Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I don't know if anyone else has experienced this - seems like all the carbon influences the readings Yip, it seems to block the signal. Polar product: S725When purchased: 2005New/Second-hand: NewWhen did problem occur: After changing to full carbon bikeDescribe problem: Watch would not detect speed sensor mounted on rear triangle (needed to be rear-mounted for IDT use)Describe solution: Swapped internal jumper on speed sensor to increase range - no joy. Tried various different positions for watch and sensor - couldn't find a position that would allow me to easily see the watch while riding. Eventually gave up and used it as an excuse to upgrade to a Garmin Edge 705.Cost involved: None on the Polar. Upgrade cost to Edge. Polar product: S725 - same oneWhen purchased: 2005New/Second-hand: NewWhen did problem occur: After about a year of use.Describe problem: Watch would not detect Wearlink HR, even after changing battery. Took it to Polar and they said the metal contacts where the HR transmitter clips to the strap were corroded.Describe solution: Transmitter was replaced. Polar tech instructed me to detach the transmitter after every use and wipe the contacts. I was told to never store the strap with the transmitter attached. I was advised to wash the strap in the washing machine every couple of weeks. The same strap and transmitter are still going strong after many hours of gym use.Cost involved: Replacement cost for transmitter (can't remember what it was).
Nancy Drew Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Garmin or Polar?I'm also a bit confused by the original post, but I guess he means Polar and not Garmin
TNT1 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 I'm also a bit confused by the original post, but I guess he means Polar and not Garmin Noobs. He means a Garpo. All the SUV driving weekend warriors have em.
Nancy Drew Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Noobs. He means a Garpo. All the SUV driving weekend warriors have em.Now you're confused Bob, they're actually using Pomins
AndreZA Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Garmin or Polar? Probably a case of all HRM are Polars, all hydration packs are Camelbaks, all intergrated brake and shifter leavers are STIs and all MTB pedals are SPDs.
TNT1 Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 (edited) Now you're confused Bob, they're actually using PominsNope. A Pomin is a new helmet cam device. They deliberately included GPS and heart rate technology to get past the UCI's no helmet cam rules. Edited October 11, 2011 by TNT1
Nancy Drew Posted October 11, 2011 Posted October 11, 2011 Garmin or Polar? My RS 800 CX POLAR keeps saying "Check WearLink". Battery fine. Very frustrating. Seriously looking at a Garmin. Any advice on what my POLAR's problem could be or how to fix it? Tried online searches but no luck thus far.Same problem. Buying a brand new strap fixed it Using Polar's advice I now rinse the strap after every ride and throw it in the washing machine once a week and I haven't had a problem again
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