Road Cycling - HR Monitor and Computer Models

I'm in the market for one and have come across these two. I need opinions, anyone use them?
#1 (http://pricepoint.com/product2323.html)
#2 (http://www.supergo.com/itemdisplay.asp?parentid=22854&secid=24&subid=1512&compflag=1&company=Supergo)
#3 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3628577642&category=30108)
I'm leaning towards the supergo one because I could pick it up at the store here and not wait for it. But that sette one looks good as well, a little cheaper but it used to be more expensive (more $$ means better right?:) )
Thanks

The only problem with all in one units is that you are limited to the bike. I think you would be better off with a computer and HRM. If you want an all in one unit I would go with the Polar S150 it is a HRM with cyclecomputer functions. I use the S120 ana Cateye mity.
Dave

Whats important in a HRM? Will I be fine with a current HR, and average HR data? Or should I go with something that shows zones, time in zone, upper limit, etc?

It depends on what you want.

Before I decided to enter into some heavy duty periodization training for this winter, I just had a heart rate monitor (Timex) where you could time yourself, and set your upper and lower limits. Now that I've decided to go higher tech, I'm going for the Polar S710- I want to measure power output, heart rate, cadence, recovery time, as well as time in zone(s), etc. There are certainly varying degrees of heart rate monitors depending on what you want.

If you go to www.heartmonitors.com, you will find a lot of the major brands of heart rate monitors, and you can even compare different brands or different models that are the same brand, and then choose what you want.

Koffee

Tridevil,
I tend to agree with Dave. I am in the market for a HRM right now also. And since I like to ride road and mountain, and have computers for both bikes, I'm leaning toward a HRM without the bike computer functions.

I don't know much about HRM training ...yet, but one feature I want are 2 or 3 min/max HR settings. This allows you to keep settings for the different workout types you're doing. ALso, I notice that some HRMs do not have continuous (or instantaneous) HR readings. ..only average. Unacceptable! ...seems obvious to me that you need to know your present HR. Or am I missunderstanding the ads? <shrug>

Koffee, I'm also going to checkout your HRM link...thanks!

I upgraded to the Polar 610 and I love it... can Download my data to the PC and keep track of it to assist with my training. Do some research before you buy and make sure you get what you want. I bought a polar A-5 which is good but then I upgraded only after a month.

The Sette and the SuperGo are likely identical models with different branding. I'd avoid the eBay cyclo. Also, none of the models had cadence. Wouldn't you want this? I would think it'd come before an HRM...

I'm not too worried about cadence. I'm a spinner and easily pedals well over 100rpm. Even got a comment on that during last weeks group ride. Another question to all heart rate monitor users....Where do you put it? Do you all wear the watch or do you have it attached somehow to the handlebar or stem maybe?

Originally posted by TriDevil
I'm not too worried about cadence. I'm a spinner and easily pedals well over 100rpm. Even got a comment on that during last weeks group ride. Another question to all heart rate monitor users....Where do you put it? Do you all wear the watch or do you have it attached somehow to the handlebar or stem maybe?

I do both I wear mine then I also put it on my Bar if its a long all.

TriDevil, I mount my Polar HRM on my Polar mount on the h/bar. For me it's alot easier to glance at it there than try to look at my wrist.

Whats a polar mount? Is that something sold seperately? My handlebars are oversized in the middle and tapering to normal size towards the curved part of the handlebars, is that going to be a problem? Sounds like a problem attaching any type of mount to the handlebars.

A Polar mount is made by the Company "Polar" to mount the HRM on the Bike. You dont need one. but they are nice. I just take mine and put a piece of styrafoam underneath mine and strap it on like a watch on a wrist and it fits great.

Chaz is correct...you probably don't really have to have a mount, but I thought for $10 I couldn't go wrong.

Here is a pic
http://www.supergo.com/images/items/computers/Polar_Bike-Mount.jpg

The mount is almost useless. Firstly, my handlebars are not thick enough, the thing just won't fit onto my handlebars, so no point. I usually wear it on my wrist, many pros do that too. I feel it's much better that way.

Polar S150 not to hot not to cold, just right.