FitForever

For the money I brought a SI Fit 3 a year ago and it's been wonderful. Keeps track of my time is 3 zones. When I was comparing functuions and prices this HM was the best value.

BloomBikeShop

I've been thinking of replacing my Vetta hrm/computer... I just looked at the top of the line Sigma Sports and I like them!

The good ones from Nashbar, separate hrm and wireless computer, are just $40 each. I think I know what to get! Thanks for the sigma recommendation!

blt1175

I got this Timex Body link which is just the heart rate monitor without GPS. It was $94 and works great so far. You program the zones you want to burn fat ect and it beeps to let you know when your out of the zone so you can speed up or slow down to maximize your workout.

https://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/...ink-59571.html

It took 2 days to get shipped regular shipping. I was amazed at how Fast it Came.

lechwe

Well, I finally got a monitor. I settled on teh Timex 5c401 and am really glad I did so far. It seems to work really well for me and does more than I need it to do.

Thanks for all the input on this, it helped make a decision.

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VT Biker

Well,

I know this is an older thread. However, I must concur that the Timex 5c401is actually decent. I do occasionally have problems with the transmission (i.e. - it reads 240 bpm), which the first time scares the hell out of you. However, my friend's POLAR does the same thing when his hands are in certain positions on the handlebars. So it is a common occurence.

The only other problem with the monitor is that it does not give %. However, there are a few solutions. (a) Typically you want to ride within a certain % range, so all you need to do is figure out what your target % translates into bpm and use the manual range function to set the lowe and upper limit. (b) You should know your target heart rate anyways in bpm.

Overall, I think the Timex gives you your monies worth.

superdex

I burned up my Performance points and picked up a Polar CS100( https://www.polarusa.com/Products/cs/...p?cat=consumer ), I'll report back after spending a few days with it...

LilSprocket

I like my Polar F11. I especially like the fact that it stores 12 workouts so I don't need to log the info before my next workout out. Customer service is good too.