Is it worth the extra 100+ dollars for the cadence and heart rate monitor?
748921
For me yes. I'm 65 and heart rate is very important to me. Push hard enough but not too over do it. There are of course other heart rate monitors you could use with it, but I like it integrated. The cadence module tracks both crank turns and wheel turns. Cadence is not so important to me, but the wheel turn counter (self calibrated from GPS) probably gives a more real time speedometer than just GPS.
422305
Correct, the 1909 HR doesn't incl. cadence as I spent another $30 for it. I love the computer though as it does everything, clicks on & off easily and has large digits. Right after I got it, a piece broke & I called factory. They sent me a new head free, no questions asked. I would buy again due to features and terrific factory support. If you can't afford a Garmin, look at this unit.
1416799
Hi, it depends on what kind of sports will you practice. Good to have the GPS for running (or foot pod), and speed or cadence sensor for bike if you are a thriatlete.But just for heart rate monitoring nothing else is needed. Sensor and strap are included in the package, even in basic version of the watch.
2071822
I didn't know bike was in the title when I bought mine. It has nothing to do with biking. It is a heart rate monitor that consists of a chest band that you wear while exercising (very comfortable) and it relays your heart rate to a watch that you wear. It will tell you how many calories you've burned, your average heart rate, your maximum heart rate and how how long your heart rate was "in the zone". My guess is that the word bike was added to get the attention of bicyclists that want to track their heart rate while cycling. I love this monitor as it has no extra bells and whistles that I don't need which would make it more expensive and also more complicated to use.
1836936
No. It just logs the data and you can see it in graph form after you upload it. You need a HRM watch to see your heart rate as you exercise. Here's a link to a wide range of HRM's... http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_0_24?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords;=omron%20heart%20rate%20monitor. You can get a good one for $35 (Omron). If you want GPS or more workout information then you pay more for a Garmin or Polar (or similar) unit.
1509046
This is the 6.0 model and it comes with a heart rate strap and snap-on reader; however, it does not include the Cadence Sensor. I thought it did based on the description I read prior to purchasing the device, but when I received the package, the slot for a Cadence Sensor was empty. You can get a sensor for around $40 here on Amazon.
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Do not be worried about the 1 and 2 star reviews. This is an excellent heart rate monitor! I had another polar in the past that I thought was great, the F4, and I absolutely love this one even more. When you look at reviews, you should really look at how MOST people rated an item. Unfortunately, there will always be the stupid people that use the item wrong, abuse the item, too dumb to understand how to use it, etc and then blame the item itself for being cheaply made. I have used this model for well over a year and not had the battery die. That being said, I do hear that it is expensive to send it to Polar to get it replaced once it does die. The good new is, I believe that the F7 is identical to the F6 but the battery in the chest strap is user serviceable. Also, there absolutely is a way to lock the buttons if you find that buttons are being pushed accidentally during your workout (another example of stupid people not reading the directions and blaming it on the watch). Good Luck!
2265916
I have only used mine for running. It shows your calories burned on the display, however the heart monitor is sold separately.
1684785
No, it is sold seperately for about $50. The monitor and sensor are proprietary and a Polar sensor will not work. That is a negative for this watch and heart rate monitor.
546152
hi! I'm fairly certain the elite has extra gadget options (you can hook up a heart rate monitor to the elite) and tracks more via the gps. Like altitude, etc. Check there to find the differences.
1536374
It is so easy. Watch their info on youtube before you buy it. Watch it a couple of times, but it really is simple to use. You will not regret getting it. But get the wristband as well - I think it is 2 or 3 dollars. I absolutely love the minmax because of the interval settings, very versatile as you have a lot of options but of course you can stick with a very simple program. I also find the stopwatch useful for timing runs etc. Really makes a huge difference in the workout. Hope this helps.
2261816
No, as an employee of nike, I have researched this and the heart rate monitor is only comparable with the nike wear links+ GPS watch. The watch is defently worth it as I have been useing mine now for 3 months with no problems.
525931
When I bought it the heart rate monitor was included. I wanted that, but I didn't need a foot pod, and I don't need it.It's up to you if you need a heart rate monitor, but I think that will help you out with your training.
403245
I did not find the HRM to be bulky. I found he Sigma to be a really terrific cyclometer. I previously used cateye. I think this is a much better piece.
1912799
Mine does, Amazon sells an inexpensive Sunding wired cycle computer with heart rate monitor calorie counter and sensor belt for under $30. You need to be a little handy or know someone who is.. The 2 zip ties that come with the cycle computer to mount the sensor are designed for a standard bicycle fork. Some 11" zip ties, a little piece of wood 1" by 2" and some epoxy to glue the wheel magnet about mid fork was all I needed.The heart rate monitor is great, a 10 degree turn of the B901 resistance adjuster raises my heart rate 6 BPM with the factory gearing.
534455
Just as mentioned by Competitive Cyclist it comes with all three, speed, cadence, and heart. Get the docking station too. You can log ALL your info for later reference.
710262
I bought a Polar RS800sd about a year ago after I got sick of my (2nd) Nike+ losing data after a run. The polar has been great. Simple to use, detailed info, and from what I've seen pretty accurate. I just bought a Garmin 405. Went to the REI garage sale and they had one for only $160. It was that low because someone returned it saying the band was broken. Check it out and it still looked fine, so I bought it just for the sake of getting a new toy. Just did my first run with it, and as of right now, I like the Polar better. I think I'm just used to that technology and am comfortable with it. The garmin doesn't come with any software. you need to download it all off the web, and it's not super simple to find. Polar came with some offline software which I like a lot. Now, I think once I get used to the forerunner, it may grow on me. There have been a LOT of reviews where people think the garmin is the best, and then there's 3rd party apps that let you map where you've ran. Plus, with the 405, I think you can use it for biking right out of the box. no need for a pod or anything.