Originally Posted by TR-X
I've been thinking of getting one. Being almost 42 I want to keep my working heart rate btween 125 and 135 during workouts as well as rides. But riding 1 or 2 times a week and hitting the gym maybe 3 times a week would it really matter? And, at what point would it matter?
If you ride by the numbers, then it's the only way you'll know that you are riding in that range. I got one to make sure that I don't over exert in the high humidity/heat of Florida during the summer. I also use it sometimes to make sure I'm exerting myself enough when I'm preparing to ride in the mountains. That said, I could easily live with out it. It all depends on your objectives for riding/exercising and how much clutter you are willing to put up with.
Al