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Can anyone recommend a cheap HRM (less than $100), that is reasonable
quality? I probably don't need alot of functions. Mainly just my current HR, and an audible warning when I stray outside a percentage range of my max HR would be helpful. I want to use it to try and maximise the usefulness of my training sessions. Currently I haven't got a clue what my max HR and normal training HR is and I suspect that I typically train in my 'no mans land' heart rate range. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. BruceA |
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BruceA wrote:
Can anyone recommend a cheap HRM (less than $100), that is reasonable quality? I probably don't need alot of functions. Mainly just my current HR, and an audible warning when I stray outside a percentage range of my max HR would be helpful. I want to use it to try and maximise the usefulness of my training sessions. Currently I haven't got a clue what my max HR and normal training HR is and I suspect that I typically train in my 'no mans land' heart rate range. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. BruceA The low end Polar HRM's are under $100, although from memory if you want it as watch as well it is a bit over $100 (HRM only under $100). DaveB |
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Try these guys :
http://www.dickinson.com.au/ I haven't bought anything from them, but they're cheap and are in Melbourne. |
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BruceA wrote:
Can anyone recommend a cheap HRM (less than $100), that is reasonable quality? I probably don't need alot of functions. Mainly just my current HR, and an audible warning when I stray outside a percentage range of my max HR would be helpful. I want to use it to try and maximise the usefulness of my training sessions. Currently I haven't got a clue what my max HR and normal training HR is and I suspect that I typically train in my 'no mans land' heart rate range. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. BruceA This is not a recommendation a (as I have never seen or used them) but mentioned on tri forum I read was this: http://www.aldi.com.au/product_03/product_4218.html Probably just a personal thing but the beeping when you get out of a target range drives me nuts, used it for a couple of sessions when I got my first HRM. jh |
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"BruceA" wrote in message ... Can anyone recommend a cheap HRM (less than $100), that is reasonable quality? I probably don't need alot of functions. Mainly just my current HR, and an audible warning when I stray outside a percentage range of my max HR would be helpful. I want to use it to try and maximise the usefulness of my training sessions. Currently I haven't got a clue what my max HR and normal training HR is and I suspect that I typically train in my 'no mans land' heart rate range. Any suggestions greatly appreciated. BruceA The following co sell the older models a bit cheaper..You may get something pretty good.. http://www.pursuit-performance.com.a...ed_models.html I bought an accurex plus a while back from them, fast delivery etc and no hassles. |
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DaveB Wrote: The low end Polar HRM's are under $100, although from memory if you want it as watch as well it is a bit over $100 (HRM only under $100). DaveB If you get a Polar for cycling training I'd recommend a bike mount as it saves you have to look at your wrist to see what your heart rate is doing (and then you can turn off the annoying beeping). http://tinyurl.com/azaha -- SuzieB |
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SuzieB wrote: DaveB Wrote: The low end Polar HRM's are under $100, although from memory if you want it as watch as well it is a bit over $100 (HRM only under $100). DaveB If you get a Polar for cycling training I'd recommend a bike mount as it saves you have to look at your wrist to see what your heart rate is doing (and then you can turn off the annoying beeping). If you don't want to spring the extra $20 or so, I've seen old 70's terrytowling sweatbands wrapped around handlebars and used as fake wrists to put a HRM around. |
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"Bleve" wrote snip If you get a Polar for cycling training I'd recommend a bike mount as it saves you have to look at your wrist to see what your heart rate is doing (and then you can turn off the annoying beeping). If you don't want to spring the extra $20 or so, I've seen old 70's terrytowling sweatbands wrapped around handlebars and used as fake wrists to put a HRM around. Ha, what a cool idea Now all I need to do is find a 70's sweatband, preferably one of them red, white and blue striped ones! I am getting the impression that the 'outside range' beeping thing is more annoying than it's worth! Perhaps I wont bother with this feature. Thanks all for suggestions so far. Bruce(thump thump)A |
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BruceA wrote:
I am getting the impression that the 'outside range' beeping thing is more annoying than it's worth! Perhaps I wont bother with this feature. Generally I find it a pain but thee are definitely times I like this feature. Long runs (sorry FD) are one example where I want to keep my HR below a certain level. I also use it in triathlons to help keep at a sustainable level in the bike so that I'm capable of running. The rest of the time I use it I don't need the beep because I can usually tell roughly where my HR is at and just use the HRM for confirmation. DaveB |
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