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What Polar model will work?

pippersight

Apr 25, 07 23:02

Post #1 of 7 (216 views)

What Polar model will work?	Can't Post

I'm looking for a Polar HRM that will work as a bike computer while wearing it on my wrist (wireless preferred).
And will also work as HRM during swim & run. It there such a setup as this?

Tai

Apr 26, 07 0:06

Post #2 of 7 (203 views)

Re: What Polar model will work? [pippersight] [In reply to]	Can't Post

S720 or S725 are technically the models you should look at. They come with the wireless bike sensors so you hop on your bike and you get your bike speed.

The S725 is also upgradeable to run speed with the addition of a foot pod. The S625x is a run version (comes with a foot pod) that can be upgraded to a bike version with the addition of the wireless speed and cadence sensors.

Personally, unless your main concern is keeping track of your HR for the entire race and downloading it I'd combo a RS200 watch with a CS200cad bike computer. The RS200 is nice and light, has a huge customizeable display and is an awesome watch. The CS200cad is the best bike computer you'll ever own. Only bummer is neither offer IR downloading or store a super detailed workout summary file for download. You could also check out the new RS400 wrist monitor instead of the RS200. Adds IR downloading and a more detailed workout summary along with foot pod compatibility but keeps the size a bit smaller than a S720/725/625x
www.TAIGRAPHX.com

For ordering info, please email me at tai@taigraphx.com, PMs are great but please use them for ST stuff only:) thanks!

doug_steel

Apr 26, 07 0:10

Post #3 of 7 (201 views)

Re: What Polar model will work? [pippersight] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Yep - the s720i, s725x or s625x can work this way, you may need to set the speed/cadence sensors to transmit in "high power" mode to increase the transmitter range - there is a jumper inside the sensor to do this.

More details:
http://www.polarusa.com/service_repair/show_faq_con.asp?ID=26

Xavier

Apr 26, 07 1:34

Post #4 of 7 (182 views)

Re: What Polar model will work? [Tai] [In reply to]	Can't Post

Although the s725 doesn't work with the footpod, it's the s725x that does, they appear similar though

They're great monitors, I've got an s625x and it does everything!

Xav

Tykar

Apr 26, 07 3:58

Post #5 of 7 (152 views)

Re: What Polar model will work? [pippersight] [In reply to]	Can't Post

As others have suggested, the 725x is the right model. Check www.westgap.com for prices on the 725x. I found the site the other day and thought they had some great deals. The owner used to be involved in long distance adventure racing.

paul@hellovelo

Apr 26, 07 4:58

Post #6 of 7 (119 views)

Re: What Polar model will work? [pippersight] [In reply to]	Can't Post

I 've posted how to increase the power output here:

http://forum.slowtwitch.com/gforum.cgi?post=1292471

On my own website I've done a video review of the 725x, including the software and the run features. I'll post on the bike features early next week.
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Toronto Retailer and Fitter

hellovelo.ca

paul0578

Apr 26, 07 6:23

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Re: What Polar model will work? [Tai] [In reply to]	Can't Post

i do the cs200 and rs200sd combo. i dont get the good downloadability and no altitude, but its easier in transition. a buddy does the 625x and has to fumble around with switching modes or something to get his footpod to work. he might not be doing it right, but i thought my route was easier.