SharpStone30888

I'm looking at the Polar CS200, it is an upgrade from my current cyclocomputer as it has both cadence and heart rate.

Though I'm looking at getting a HRM for running aswell. Whats everyones advice, what is good for a beginner? Can I somehow combine both???

Chris

audiojan

Garmin 310XT works fantastic for both. If you add the speed/cadence sensor, you'll have GPS speed/distance, cadence (from sensor plus then also speed for indoor use), plus heart rate. Since it's ANT+ compatible, you can add a power meter down the road as well.

SharpStone30888

Thanks Audio Jan, though I think that is out of my price range.

Urthwhyte

If you have no intention of getting a power meter in the future, the Forerunner 305 will do Cadence/HRM as well. I managed to pick mine up for ~$160 at my LBS when I was in the US, so you should be able to find it online even cheaper.

SharpStone30888

hmm, yea the problem there is that I may get power in the future.... though it may be 2 or more years down the track. I don't want to invest too much at the moment, when the time comes for power then I will grab a really good power one.

So I looked at the forerunner briefly... its around the same price=nice.... are you sure it has cadence? how do you wear it while cycling... on your wrist? does it have a bike mount?

SharpStone30888

hmmm, the forerunner 305... I looked at a youtuve video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhUYZ1p-KcY&NR=1 and it shows it clipping onto a bike mount and having cadence. Though the ones I find on the net for sale dont have a cadence sensor or bike mount in the box ********************

welfordnremt

You have to buy the mount and sensor on their on, they do not come in a kit.

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?ur...forerunner+305

Tall Cool One

I have a Garmin 305 for running and cycling. I love it. I bought a cadence sensor for my bike and a quick release wrist band/handlebar mount. The setup works well for me.