Heart Rate monitor choices

[Veronica]

I use the Polar 720. I like the altitude sensor. We also got the cadence sensor for Christmas last year. That's great to have when you're doing a workout on the trainer. All the info downloads to the computer.

V.

[SadieKate]

Veronica, I meant to ask you on the Polar 720 -- do you have to buy a magnet for each bike? What is the set up for using with multiple bikes.

Here's hoping that REI carries this thing so we can use our dividend towards one.

SK

[Veronica]

You have to buy multiple speed sensors and the magnets come with those. But for where I like to mount them, the magnets were too weak. Thom had ordered some huge super magnets with hooks for me for school (which sucks right now BTW) and the company included for free some little but very powerful magnets and I added them to the speed sensor magnets. Problem solved.

V.

[SadieKate]

Thom had ordered some huge super magnets with hooks for me for school (which sucks right now BTW)

School sucks? What, the little beasties, oh I mean darlings, on a rampage right now?

[Veronica]

Not really - it's conference week and that always stresses me out. We had a Literacy Day thing yesterday - which was great - but threw my routine off. Today we had our awards assembly - which I hate - it also throws off my routine. Perfect Attendance Award - you're supposed to go to school -unless you're sick and then you're supposed to stay home. That shouldn't be an award. One of my little "darlings" asked me if I thought he'd get an award next time. I wanted to say, "Only if you get a lobotomy." But of course I didn't. Instead I said, "Well that depends on YOUR behavior." I like a routine.

Ahh... morale continues to be low. How would you like your pay tied into producing a quality product from substandard materials? That sounds harsh, but the bottom line is not all people are academic powerhouses. I teach 5th grade - but the reading range of my students is low 3rd - 12+. The low baby came to me reading at high first. But she is still going to be reading at least two grades below at the end of the year.

My boss is a very nice woman, but not a great leader. A lot falls onto our shoulders.

I could keep on whining...

I just got back from a great ride though. I like my new speedometer. It shows average speed. That encourages me to ride harder.

BTW my HRM is a 710 not a 720. And yes, I ride with a speedometer and a HRM. I'm obsessive about my numbers.

V.

[Steph_in_TX]

There is a Polar 625...think it's a new model. I just happened to notice it while perusing one of the many catalogues we get. It said something about being geared towards tri's. I have no clue about it, but thought I'd pass along the info.

Stephanie

[SadieKate]

Veronica, I don't want to hijack the thread any further, but I'm a product of multiple generations of school teachers. I totally understand.

I have an HRM I just have to dig it back out. I think I bought it bit early in the product evolution as I'd really like to have download capabilities.

[Barb, USA]

"Thom had ordered some huge super magnets with hooks for me for school (which sucks right now BTW) and the company included for free some little but very powerful magnets and I added them to the speed sensor magnets. Problem solved." Veronica.[/QUOTE

Sorry, I'm a bit behind. We have had the same problems. Where did Thom get these magnets? How big are they? Apparently there's no problem attaching them. I'm going to the States to visit my grandkids on April 1. If possible, I could order them and have them sent to my son's house.

Thanks for your help

We enjoy your comments, Veronica. I hope I'll be able to comment soon...when the work lets up. Meanwhile, my secretary monitors everything for me.

Good biking. Barb

[Melody]

After talking to the hubby yesterday about cadence, etc., I decided to pick up an S725 w/ a cadence sensor today. I've not had a chance to really use it yet, but I've been playing with all of the little buttons and reading the manual.

Mmm new toys

Mel