Mio LINK Heart Rate Wristband

[FahrRad]

Hi,

I just realized my reply never posted...

(OT: this has happened several times using tapatalk, it says "sent," but the post never appears--is this a known issue?)

I wanted to thank you for responding so quickly and for addressing each of my questions.

And thank you for the reference to DCRainmaker as well--what a great resource!

[nscrbug]

I'd be interested in any hands-on experience and/or feedback about the Mio FUSE. I've researched the entire Mio product line extensively, and I'm leaning towards the Fuse model simply because it offers a display but in the thinner wristband style (not a watch-style like the Alpha, which I really don't want). I already know that it will connect to my Garmin Edge 500, so that is a nice feature. Although I have the Garmin HR strap that came with my 500 bundle, I've never been a fan of it. It feels bulky and uncomfortable where it sits underneath my bra band. The optical wrist sensor appeals to me much more, but I've also read/heard that accuracy can be an issue if the wristband is not positioned very snug against the wrist for the sensors to get a good reading. Another thing I read was that the top of the wrist is really not an ideal location for the sensors to get a reading...the underside of the wrist would be a much better spot. Anyone have any insight to these claims? Thanks!

[Helene2013]

Update on the Mio Alpha!

Liked it so much and hubby kept borrowing mine when going to his spinning classes that I just ordered their Alpha 2 upgrade. Will find out if I like it as much.

My only "cons" from the Alpha watch was that it did not have a back light (the Alpha 2 has one now) and if by mistake I pressed the button to stop a workout and restarted it, I'd lose all my data as it kept track of only the current one. The alpha 2 corrected it. The new stuff added to the new watch is just added value to me, for the same price I paid the previous version.

This is what they say for the new version:

EKG-accurate heart rate taken at wrist, with no chest strap required
Configurable heart rate zones with colored LED light to indicate current zone
Bluetooth Smart (4.0) connectivity to all your favorite iPhone and Android fitness apps
NEW! Accelerometer-based pace, speed, distance and calories
NEW! Customizable display with easy-to-activate backlight
NEW! Memory holds up to 25 hours of workout data
NEW! Automatic wireless syncing to Mio GO app
NEW! Countdown, chronograph, and repeat timers
Water resistant to 30m