Grayskull Posted July 1, 2009 Share I am in the market to get me a Polar HRM and have been reading up on the Polar website about the different models. Tho I cant seem to grasp any major difference between some of the models. The CS100, 100b, 200 and 200CAD all seem to have the same features: Basic timing features - time, dist, etc Cadence Sensor - optional wireless Heart Rate Monitor compatibility (except that the 100b does not have calorie consumption) Then the CS400 has all the same again plus the incline/altitude measurement and "Distance Based" measurements So why the differences in price? Do the higher models ship with more of the sensors? My requirements are the Basic timing features - time, dist, etc; Cadence and a HRM - will a CS 100 suffice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delgado Posted July 1, 2009 Share Enquire as to the need and cost (sit down when you ask) for a USB download dongle while your at it!! I got shot of my Polar based purely on this issue!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayskull Posted July 1, 2009 Share are there no other ways of downloading the information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bos Posted July 1, 2009 Share Get something with GPS.. Im not familiar with all those models, But dont sell yourself short. Also If youd ever want to run with it, then you need a foot pod they are huge and ugly and 1000 bucks.Youll want one, and computer compatability is a must I got a Garmin Forunner 305 and I could not be happier.. R2500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mulebar Posted July 1, 2009 Share Use to buy only Polar HRM's till I got given a Forunner 305. I now also have a Edge 705. Garmin rules! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayskull Posted July 1, 2009 Share The unit is ONLY for road cycling purposes, so will not need a foot pod (and dont plan on running anytime soon/ever) In my current training regime I dont have need for GPS enabled device, but can understand how you can become attached to it once you have it. Its not critical that i do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted July 1, 2009 Share Two ways of downloading. Sound and infrared. DON'T DO THE SOUND!!! Then keep in mind the CS brackets breaks. A LOT! I replace mine once every 3 months. Other than that.....BRILLIANT product.I have the CS200 and the CS600. Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayskull Posted July 1, 2009 Share still... can anyone explain the difference in the price to me when they all have the same features. and more so for what I want it for - road cycling, will a CS100 do the job? bear in mind i would want all the features i mentioned above Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Mulebar Posted July 1, 2009 Share Not that up to date on Polar anymore, but the CS200CAD is a good unit, for what you seem to do. The CS400 is more expensive because it uses new WIND transmitter, which is more reliable , apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted July 1, 2009 Share They don't have the same features.Do a one on one comparison.....you'll find the differences.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinnekop Posted July 1, 2009 Share W.I.N.D is worth it, yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grayskull Posted July 1, 2009 Share They don't have the same features.Do a one on one comparison.....you'll find the differences.... according to the polar website they dounder "full features"compare "basic features" and "cycling features"http://www.polar.fi/en/products/cycling/CS100/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splat Posted July 1, 2009 Share CS400 doesnt use the WIND transmitters.I got that over the CS200 because it uploads to the Polar software via IR and I can see my route profile and training diary etc on my computer - not online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bike Mob Posted July 1, 2009 Share Pc downloading is a must. I have the CS600 with the works! just not new GPS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charvel Posted July 1, 2009 Share The only real difference (from what I can recall) is the sensors. Even though the CS200 can monitor cadence, it doesn't include the cadence sensor in order to do this. You will have to then buy the cadence sensor separately. The CS200CAD does include the cadence sensor as well, hence why it is more expensive than the normal CS200. I have the CS200 CAD and it is working really, really well for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman1834 Posted July 1, 2009 Share Just one of the differences. I have the CS100. CS100 CS200 Recording features Recording features Average heart rate Average heart rate Calorie expenditure - exe.total Calorie expenditure - exe.total Distance (total) Distance (total) Exercise Time (total) Exercise Time (total) Exercise file info page with date and time Exercise file info page with date and time Number of exercise files (with summaries) -1 Number of exercise files (with summaries) - 7 Short diary Target zone limits Target zone limits Time in target zone Time in target zone Weekly history Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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