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2005-04-02 11:50 AM

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Subject: Buying a HRM and bike computer. Need advice
I just got paid and want to get a HRM. Ideally I would like it to be under 100 dollars, have a timer on it (so I don't need to wear a watch as well). I don't know if I would need more than that but I know that those two are a requirement. Suggestions on specific HRM's and where to buy online? features that I should have as a newbie? I am fine with pretty barebones, I just want to be able to make sure I am in my zones.

I also want to get a cheap bike computer that will tell me speed and distance. Wireless or no I am not too bothered unles someone has a reason for one or the other. I have a hybrid bike that I train on (bought it before starting to tri and I am sticking with it for a while) so I am not sure if that means I need one that accounts for odd wheel sizes. Here is my bike for reference:

http://www.fujibikes.com/comfort/bike.asp?category_short_name=comfo...

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Edited by lablover 2005-04-02 11:53 AM


2005-04-02 6:31 PM
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Subject: RE: Buying a HRM and bike computer. Need advice
Bought a bike computer today. Any advice on HRM's?
2005-04-04 6:52 PM
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Subject: RE: Buying a HRM and bike computer. Need advice
I've been happy with my Polar S120, pretty basic but has good features (lap times with avg and max HR, plus 3 training zones) plus others I haven't learned. You can get them at a bunch of places online for ~$100. Try Trisports.com. You can then use the BT discount at: http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/cms/article-detail.asp?articleid=...

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