The GT2 heart rate monitor is ideal for runners, cyclists, multi sport athletes&team ... more
sports. Functions&features include: Colour graphical display with visual display of exercise intensity compared to training zone 100 hour chronograph, 99 laps on scree...
Advantages: Compact, Cheap, Robust Disadvantages: Tricky to use
I have owned one of these for about 2 years now, and it is still going strong. It does all the usual cycle computer things, but also displays your heartrate, calories burned, etc. You can also programme to use on 2 separate bikes - very handy, when like me you have two bikes but don't want to shell out for two computers!!
SETUP AND USE
Easy to follow step by step instructions. When it comes to operating the computer unit, this is where you need patience. It takes some practice going through each programme, sub-programme, etc. This is one way that the unit can be kept the size that it is though. Once you have dialled in the settings specific to your bike, day to day use of the computer is easy.
POSITIVES
Large read out.
Back light - can be tricky to use though.....when it's dark.
Compact design.
Wireless speed sensor ...
Advantages: Just like having your own personal trainer Disadvantages: A little tricky to work out to start with
Polar RS100 Heart Rate Monitor
This is the second heart rate monitor that i have bought, the first one was years ago and on the rare occaision it did pick up your pulse it went completely wrong if you were near anything electrical or any other heartratemonitors. Bearing this in mind i was a liitle wary of getting another but i have currently started training to complete a half marathon and depending on how well it goes i may enter a full marathon so i thought it was high time i got myself kitted out.
I have to say, times have definately changed, this monitor just everything you could ever ask (except for the running)!
The Polar RS100 heart rate monitor has its own code to avoid unwanted interference meaning you can be in a room with ten other monitors and yours is the only pulse it picks up
It features an easy press lap ...
Advantages: Looks good, very comfortable Disadvantages: Poor battery life, small buttons
Stylish, lightweight heart rate monitor
Likes
This is a very good looking watch, mine has a dark face, black rubber strap and white surround and five, round chrome buttons. The surround has some small text on it, but to be honest, its too small to read and is for show only. The face is larger than many sports watches, but is very discrete, and can be set to a dark backlight, so you'd be pushed to know it was an HRM. I happily wear it even on formal occasions.
Its very comortable to wear - the watch is very light, and the rubber strap is soft and pliant - needs tightening a notch before a run though. The heartrate strap is very comfortable and is better made than others I've owned, (Timex and Oregon). The shiny screen is very scratch resistant
Dislikes
Battery life on my particular watch hasn't been ...
Product Information for "Cardiosport GT2 Heart Rate Monitor" »
Product details
Long Name
GT2 Heart Rate Monitor
Type
Heart Rate Monitor
Manufacturer
Cardiosport
Manufacturer's product description
GT2 features a safe low frequency digital transmission system with improved signal interference and coding to allow exercise in close proximity to other monitors without any time limitation. There is a graphical display that shows how hard the heart is working during exercise compared to the active heart zone. GT2 features CardioZone lets you set a target zone during exercising and works like cruise control on a car. GT2 has a powerful 100 hours chronograph with 99 laps/splits plus a 20 lap memory for use after exercise. There is a Quick-start feature that automatically sets up a pre-programmed training zone in seconds. GT2 has a blue electro luminescent light Once you use Cardiozone you will never want to manually set training zones again! Functions and Features Digital and coded wireless transmission No cross talk from other monitors Colour Graphical display with visual display of exercise intensity compared to training zone 100 hour chronograph 99 laps on screen and 20 in memory with average HR for lap and HR at split Five heart zones - 3 automatically set 1 manually set plus CardioZone Time-in-Zone during exercise with recall for time in above and below the active zone Heart rate with percentage of maximum heart rate displayed during exercise CardioZone automatically sets a heart zone during exercise with a single button press Scan function with hands-free auto-scroll feature showing: - Kcal calories - maximum - average heart rate Low battery indicator Blue electro luminescent screen light
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