Heart Rate Monitor recommendation, please

[Waldo]

I have tried a number of different monitors and have been dissatisfied with them. I want a fairly simple and reliable monitor with a dual display (time and heart rate) that does not have 8792490852 f---ing interval functions, measure my caloric intake or expenditure, or tell me whom I should be dating.

I'd appreciate any advice. Thank you.

[justinf]

I find the Polar cs200 to be simple and fairly idiot-proof, as needed.

[regularguy412]

You can get the S150 on sale at the usual places, Performance, Nashbar, etc. You can run it in what I will call 'base' mode; that is, without zones or intervals. It is pretty easy to set up and operate. I think it's still available at the same price I paid two years ago, ~$79.00. Note-- the bike pickup is wired ,, the heart function is wire-LESS.

Mike in AR

[fixednwinter]

Polar. Have used it for years, very reliable, great warranty.

Pick the features that you want and then choose the minimum model that fulfills those.

[stevep]

sigma.
cheap.
simple.
works long time.

[BumbleBeeDave]

. . . and like it a lot. I don't have all the zone features set up, but who cares? I got it because it's the one with the coded transmitter, but no bike computer functions. If you're going to do indoor, like spin classes, go for the coded transmitter or it will be useless that close to so many others in class.

BBD

[Blue Jays]

/\/\ Good point about the coding. I've heard about cross-device wireless signal traffic before. Excellent catch.

[Grant McLean]

wrist or handlebar mount?

the CS200 polar is popular at our shop.
I suggest dedicated bike models if you're
not going to wear it as a watch.

-g

[kerrycycle]

+1 for the Polar CS200.

The only downside that I have experienced is that the signal is lost in certain areas with suspected higher magnetic fields (under power lines / bus lines).

[handsomerob]

Got about 4000 miles on one of these. Function wise, it is pretty dummy proof.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260211207851&fromMakeTrack=true&ssPageName=VIP:Watchlink:middle:us

[fiamme red]

Sports Instruments. Simple and very reliable.

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=60005159&sku=17738&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Brand%3A%20Sports%20Instrumen ts

[Steve D]

Sports Instruments. Simple and very reliable.

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=60005159&sku=17738&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Brand%3A%20Sports%20Instrumen ts

I've got that same SI watch. It's great.

[BumbleBeeDave]

+1 for the Polar CS200.

The only downside that I have experienced is that the signal is lost in certain areas with suspected higher magnetic fields (under power lines / bus lines).

. . . but it's inconsistent. If it happens, though, you lose the real time HR and your max HR for the session goes bye bye.

BBD

[MarleyMon]

Sports Instruments. Simple and very reliable.

http://www.nashbar.com/profile.cfm?category=&subcategory=&brand=60005159&sku=17738&storetype=&estoreid=&pagename=Shop%20by%20Brand%3A%20Sports%20Instrumen ts
I've used the bike version (SI-90) and like it. Wireless bike functions, basic HR for $30.00. not coded though