Originally Posted by
Old School
I use a heart rate monitor frequently when I ride to keep an eye on my cardiac fitness. I just replaced my aging Polar HRM with a newer model on sale at Performance that has more features. Particularly nice is that you can replace the batteries in both the wrist unit and chest strap. Anyone else find value using a HRM when they ride?
I guess it all depends on why you ride. I gave one HRM away and took the Garmin off my bikes because I decided the reason I rode is because I loved it--I don't give a damn about the time, pace, hours, distance, calories.....................I just like to ride and my love of riding seems to take care of all the health reasons a person would ride. If I can't ride outside, I have a stationary recumbent.
I really don't think it is important what anyone else thinks about HRMs. If you find value in your HRM--good!! If you need validation because you have one--bad!