I am a fairly recent user of the PC14 which I got a Nashbar for about $30. So
far, I am very happy with it. I do note that occasionally the heart rate drops
to zero suddenly. Sometimes it comes back quickkly, sometimes not for a while.
At first I thought it was related to possible movement of the chest transmitter
but no. I believe I read of others having this (perhaps on road bike review).
Still for $30 I am happy and it is user servicable.

Preston Crawford wrote:

Any opinions on which is going to be better quality? I've been Polar for
years, but they've dropped their Pacer product.

Preston