Heart Rate Monitor [Archive]

Ranger

11-21-2001, 09:24 AM

Servus!

Polar M52 - choice of champoins. Relatively cheap, all the functions you'll ever need, backlight, stylish.

IMHO, Polar HRM's are superior to any other product out there on the market.

ACHTUNG: HINWEIS!!!! Once you use an HRM, you will find that the info it gives you is SO addictive, you will go NUTS when you excercise without it!!!!

This is a good thing!

MtnBikerChk

11-21-2001, 09:33 AM

Thanks - I'm gonna check out the POLAR.

Look at this one - I just LOVE good customer service stories!

http://www.mtbr.com/reviews/Heart_Rate_Monitor/product_21961.shtml

Ranger

11-21-2001, 09:42 AM

Servus!

FYI - the reason you have to send a POLAR HRM back to POLAR to replace a dead battery is because the device is so accurate that if you do something incorrect during the battery you will throw off the calibration.

I Are Baboon

11-21-2001, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by Ranger
Servus!

FYI - the reason you have to send a POLAR HRM back to POLAR to replace a dead battery is because the device is so accurate that if you do something incorrect during the battery you will throw off the calibration.

Can I have yours? For free? :D

Ranger

11-21-2001, 09:51 AM

Servus!

Ummmmm.

No.

Hehehehehehe!

MtnBikerChk

11-21-2001, 09:55 AM

I'm feeling REALLY cheap right now. Didn't want to pay that much

(found it for 119 after coupon before shipping at nashbar).

Sell me on it! (tell me why I need that one)

deroyo

11-23-2001, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
I'm feeling REALLY cheap right now. Didn't want to pay that much

(found it for 119 after coupon before shipping at nashbar).

Sell me on it! (tell me why I need that one)
First,tell me why you NEEEEEEEED one...I know my heart is beating,when I'm breathing and I also know my heart is beating HARDER when I'm breathing harder...:p :D

Ranger

11-26-2001, 02:10 AM

Servus!

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
Sell me on it! (tell me why I need that one)

Ummm, you don't. I have the M52 and I find that the functions like OwnZone and OwnCal make it much easier for me to track my training. I would live without these functions. I also use this information in concert with a training journal - being able to look back at all of my data makes it easier to chart how my fitness is doing at any point in time.

I really dig knowing my caloric usage and how much fat I have burned (percentage of total calories) - gives me the feeling like I have really accomplished something as opposed to "I just went out and farted around on the bike".

You could get away with a monitor that is as simple as "current HR/time" if you know how to track your output vs. HR. I am lazy and cannot do the math in my head while avoiding the trees so I have a "bells and whistles" version.

The overall point is get one - it matters not if it's cheap or costs thousands. Listening to your body will make you a more effective cyclist.

LeatherFace

11-26-2001, 11:22 AM

I got JOJO a really nice one for her b-day this year--it's a Reebok, and it really wasn't that much (i won't disclose the $$$ hehe, don't want her to know) but I don't remember where I ordered it from...JOJO is looking for the catalog now...they have a lot of great deals on their website...we'll keep you posted...;)

MtnBikerChk

11-26-2001, 11:56 AM

Originally posted by LeatherFace
I got JOJO a really nice one for her b-day this year--it's a Reebok, and it really wasn't that much (i won't disclose the $$$ hehe, don't want her to know) but I don't remember where I ordered it from...JOJO is looking for the catalog now...they have a lot of great deals on their website...we'll keep you posted...;)

Where have you been?

LeatherFace

11-26-2001, 12:04 PM

Hehe...yeah, you're right, I really haven't been around, have I? Well, I used to post a lot at work, but then I discovered that someone was looking at porn on the same computer, told my supervisor, and of course, didn't want to be blamed for it...so lets just say that I've taken a leave from posting at work...and sitting at that chair, and touching that keyboard....if you know what I mean....ewwwwwwwwwwwww

The Toninator

11-28-2001, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by LeatherFace
Hehe...yeah, you're right, I really haven't been around, have I? Well, I used to post a lot at work, but then I discovered that someone was looking at porn on the same computer, told my supervisor, and of course, didn't want to be blamed for it...so lets just say that I've taken a leave from posting at work...and sitting at that chair, and touching that keyboard....if you know what I mean....ewwwwwwwwwwwww

ewwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!

The Toninator

11-28-2001, 11:13 AM

MBC did you get it yet? i need one too.

MtnBikerChk

11-28-2001, 11:42 AM

Nope - still waiting for opinions to come in - AHEM JOJO - I really don't want to spend $300 on two.

BMXman

11-28-2001, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
Nope - still waiting for opinions to come in - AHEM JOJO - I really don't want to spend $300 on two.

I would check out Supergo...they have their own brand and me and my wife both use them. The only thing they lack is a backlight.....they are a good deal and also have a cyclometer to boot. I just sent one to Heidi also.....D

MtnBikerChk

11-28-2001, 01:41 PM

Thanks BMX - need a backlight cuz our spinning room is DARK!

LeatherFace

11-28-2001, 03:37 PM

I found something poking around on the internet...I got JOJO the Reebok Active Heart Rate Monitor shown on this site, but I swear I paid even less for it than shown here...get on her butt to dig around in her room ;) ;) ;)
http://www.myhealthpro.net/cgi-bin/dynitems.pl?file=heartratemonitors

MtnBikerChk

11-29-2001, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by LeatherFace
I found something poking around on the internet...I got JOJO the Reebok Active Heart Rate Monitor shown on this site, but I swear I paid even less for it than shown here...get on her butt to dig around in her room ;) ;) ;)
http://www.myhealthpro.net/cgi-bin/dynitems.pl?file=heartratemonitors

JOJO - you heard the woman!

LeatherFace

12-12-2001, 06:38 PM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk

JOJO - you heard the woman!

We found it! We found it! Go to www.chponline.com It's Creative Health Products....That's where I got a great deal on JOJO's HRM...It was the Reebok Active Trainer--Hope this helps! ;)

I Are Baboon

12-13-2001, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by LeatherFace

We found it! We found it! Go to www.chponline.com It's Creative Health Products....That's where I got a great deal on JOJO's HRM...It was the Reebok Active Trainer--Hope this helps! ;)

Can you buy me one too?

LeatherFace

12-13-2001, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

Can you buy me one too?

:D :D :D

eric strt6

12-13-2001, 11:39 PM

it tracks 100 laps [intervals] I use it swimming, running, and riding
has indiglo, easy to use and set up target zone features, multiple alarms. I use it for my trathlon training, you can get it for about $100

and for the ladies it has an option for jog bra's

MtnBikerChk

12-14-2001, 08:07 AM

Originally posted by eric strt6
it tracks 100 laps [intervals] I use it swimming, running, and riding
has indiglo, easy to use and set up target zone features, multiple alarms. I use it for my trathlon training, you can get it for about $100

and for the ladies it has an option for jog bra's

we just bought that in the 50 lap version! Actually we bought two. After reading the book, I'm concerned that the frequencies may get screwed up between the two of us - so we may return one :(

MtnBikerChk

12-14-2001, 09:13 AM

OK - New plan.

Just ordered the Polar A5 from Leatherface's website there for $88. Decent price.

Phew.

Done yet?

I Are Baboon

12-14-2001, 09:35 AM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
OK - New plan.

Just ordered the Polar A5 from Leatherface's website there for $88. Decent price.

Phew.

THANK GOD. I can buy a car in less time. :D

LeatherFace

12-15-2001, 08:02 PM

Originally posted by MtnBikerChk
OK - New plan.

Just ordered the Polar A5 from Leatherface's website there for $88. Decent price.

Phew.

Done yet?

Glad I could help! Merry X-mas! ;)

Scotty

01-08-2002, 01:22 PM

I have the Polar A5 and it is great except for the back light. The back light sucks.

MtnBikerChk

01-09-2002, 06:55 AM

Originally posted by Scotty
I have the Polar A5 and it is great except for the back light. The back light sucks.

It seems to work good enough for me!

Heidi

01-09-2002, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by eric strt6
it tracks 100 laps [intervals] I use it swimming, running, and riding
has indiglo, easy to use and set up target zone features, multiple alarms. I use it for my trathlon training, you can get it for about $100

and for the ladies it has an option for jog bra's

Yah, but then don't you have to buy a bunch of bras? I mean, I already have a bunch of bras, but wouldn't I have to buy their "special ones". Just wondering, I already own a HRM and am not looking to buy one.

MtnBikerChk

01-09-2002, 09:20 AM

Originally posted by Heidi

Yah, but then don't you have to buy a bunch of bras? I mean, I already have a bunch of bras, but wouldn't I have to buy their "special ones". Just wondering, I already own a HRM and am not looking to buy one.

I use mine without their special overpriced COTTON bra.

:thumb:

Scotty

01-11-2002, 03:36 PM

Maybe my backlight is broken or the batteries are low. It just doesn't seem bright enough.

I Are Baboon

01-29-2002, 11:04 AM

The backlight on my $80 Timex Ironman stopped working yesterday. DAMMIT ALL TO HELL! It was only the THIRD TIME I've used it. Stupid, stupid thing!!!!

:angryfire :angryfire

Heidi

01-29-2002, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon
The backlight on my $80 Timex Ironman stopped working yesterday. DAMMIT ALL TO HELL! It was only the THIRD TIME I've used it. Stupid, stupid thing!!!!

:angryfire :angryfire

Want my backlight? I don't use is.

I Are Baboon

01-29-2002, 01:51 PM

Originally posted by Heidi

Want my backlight? I don't use is.

Can you e-mail it to me?

Speaking of e-mail, I sent one to Timex. Still waiting to hear back.

Heidi

01-29-2002, 01:52 PM

Originally posted by I Are Baboon

Can you e-mail it to me?

Speaking of e-mail, I sent one to Timex. Still waiting to hear back.

I'd call them too, emails are easy to ignore but when you have a person yelling at you it's hard to ignore.:)