Polar CS500 Cycling Computer Review

Polar CS500 Heart Rate Monitor

The Polar CS500 Cycling Computer and heart rate monitor is designed for cyclists that desire power meter (optional) and all of the bells and whistles that a top end HR monitor and cycle computer have to offer without a GPS option.

At A Glance

Handlebar mounted automated cycle computer for competitive riders with built-in heart rate monitor
Barometer/altimeter/temperature indicators with "rocker" switch to change screens and option to add power meter and cadence sensor
Additional options like power meter and cadence sensor available

The Polar CS500 cycling computer with heartrate monitor is for the elite athlete who wants the possiblity of getting the most data out of their workout. Polar's WIND technology is designed to eliminate all cross-talk between other HRM's and cycle computers so this technology is ideal if you race.

With it's diamond shape and "rocker" switch design, cyclists don't have to take their hands off the handle bars to change screen displays -simply push on either side of the display.

Polar Cs500 Cycling Computer

The Polar CS500 cycling computer has typical body measurement features such as:

Polar OwnCal determines calories expended during your workout
Polar OwnZone helps in accessing your individual heart rate restraints for a particular workout session. The ranges may vary depending upon the time of day and your own physical condition. This feature helps in gathering the data from your current heart rate so as to steer you to your optimum workout zone
Polar OwnIndex tests your fitness and plans training sessions accordingly
The Polar OwnCode feature automatically gathers your heart rate information to be transferred into the built-in computer. The special W.I.N.D coded heart rate transmission is then picked up thus preventing any intrusion from other like devices.

The Polar CS500 HRM and cycling computer can be upgraded with these options:

Cadence sensor equiped with WIND data transmission so you can optimize heart zone
A Power meter to help you measure how much effort you are expending at any given time
A wireless DataLink for uploading data to your PC or MAC

Get your skin wet

Some problems may be caused by dry skin or exercising in the winter. If it's hot enough the monitor will begin sending your pulse to the heart monitor watch once you start to sweat. If you don't sweat a lot, some advocate licking the strap before you start exercising, squirt some water between your skin and the strap or you can use a little heart monitor gel.

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