Fisan Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Ambit 2 from the Hub classifieds. Works excellent for the Cycle / Run combo - and the swimming which I recently adopted. It doesn't have the serious HR-focused training features that Polar has, but tons of other features that makes me a happy person!
Jenny Janse van Rensburg Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Polar RS800cx. Got as a gift. Like the look of the watch. But slight little niggle - the speed and cadence sensors are dead now. Does anyone know what could be wrong? How to fix (if it can be)?It probably needs new batteries- take them off bike and take it to Polar
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 It probably needs new batteries- take them off bike and take it to PolarYeah, but they seem to be a sealed unit. Not evident that they can be opened. Will take them to the LBS, perhaps there is some trick (or tool) to open them... Or then just new ones....
Ed-Zulu Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Yeah, but they seem to be a sealed unit. Not evident that they can be opened. Will take them to the LBS, perhaps there is some trick (or tool) to open them... Or then just new ones....They are well sealed (though can be opened), however, they do have batteries which can be replaced...Take Jenny's advice, that way you keep the warranties
CogitoErgoSum Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 They are well sealed (though can be opened), however, they do have batteries which can be replaced...Take Jenny's advice, that way you keep the warranties [emoji106]Thanks, will take it up with the lbs.
FlyingScot Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 Do you guys use the monitors just to check your heart rate or use it for heart rate traning?? Interesting question - surprised no one has responded yet... In my early days I used it for training rides and spinning sessies where I would try get a higher average heart rate for a spinning session. This was a game I had with myself and I found that certain instructors were able to get more out of me than others! Consistently! Now days, with the Garmin Edge 810, I have actually disabled the heart rate information from my 'race' profile as I found this was a mental block in my mind by my perceived maximum heart rate ("I can't push higher than xxx heart rate as that is my maximum"). For training, I do monitor my heart rate on my IDT, and to be honest it has helped me determine my FTP, as I found myself not pushing as hard as I could on the power tests. Currently for training rides on the road, I have heart rate settings disabled, as I don't see any benefit there. I generally ride on the road for the social aspect, being with awesome like minded guys and girls. If I do push myself on a road ride, I would not find benefit in monitoring my heart rate monitor - this may be different if I had a power meter on my bike. I have kept track of my max heart rate over a few years now. Interestingly enough, my minimum has remained constant but my max has slowly increased beat by beat. I am not sure of the physiological intricacies of this, but it probably has something to do stroke efficiency and general fitness - the ability to train harder and push your cardiovascular system to new limits.
RooiWillie Posted March 15, 2015 Posted March 15, 2015 I got a suunto t3c quite some time ago and I still love it. It looks as if it's been to the war, but it does not skip a beat! It's not high on features (you meed to get a GPS pod) but I have found it to be all that I need. Recently I have gone the strava / polar Bluetooth strap route for some more sensible info. With that said, I would generally analyse hr data post training. Other than that, I would keep an eye on my watch during indoor sessions.
Barker Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Using the one that comes with the Garmin Edge 500 cause its what i can afford.
mikedevill Posted March 16, 2015 Posted March 16, 2015 Polar v800. Once you are hooked there is no way back
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