Heart rate monitors

kerryscoob

Again looking for recommendations but on HRMs this time.

Have a Lidl/Aldi that started me off, but thinking of spending a few bob.
Is it worth my while upgrading to something that will map and log my training,cadence, track my HR.

Have only starting out on the road a few months back, but still at it and enjoying it, didn't want to spend loads at the start in case I got tired of it or injuries. But still at it but wary of my fitness or lack of it/age so would like to track it.

Any help again would be grateful.

alfalad

kerryscoob wrote: »

Again looking for recommendations but on HRMs this time.

Have a Lidl/Aldi that started me off, but thinking of spending a few bob.
Is it worth my while upgrading to something that will map and log my training,cadence, track my HR.

Have only starting out on the road a few months back, but still at it and enjoying it, didn't want to spend loads at the start in case I got tired of it or injuries. But still at it but wary of my fitness or lack of it/age so would like to track it.

Any help again would be grateful.

Can't really go wrong with the Polar range, i have the cs 200 cad. Couple of good threads on HRMs but search function is down at the moment. Have a lookk on bike radar for some reviews and you might find some other options!

Lumen

This was reviewed in Cycling Plus this month. Can't really go wrong for that price.

I recently spent a lot more than than on a Suunto HRM for running, and I'm not really sure why - simple is good.

Ghost Rider

Are you looking for one that integrates with your cycle computer? If not, I use a Garmin Forerunner 50 (- the one with the HRM strap, obviously). It's pretty easy to use. Replacing the battery (as I learnt not 10 minutes ago) takes some patience, a bit of advice from a website and a jeweller's lamp but otherwise it's great. One of the best things about it is that it integrates with the Garmin Conneect website so that your activities are all uploaded and logged there.

kerryscoob

Learning as I go along but would like something that would do cadence, and track my HR along the route.

I'm wary of spending big money and then to use only half of the gadgets capabilities.

Lumen

kerryscoob wrote: »

Learning as I go along but would like something that would do cadence, and track my HR along the route.

I'm wary of spending big money and then to use only half of the gadgets capabilities.

There's no need to obsess about mathematical measures of effort, just work out your zones and train in them appropriately.

Spend the extra money on Joe Friels Training Bible or similar.

Chimayland

I also have the Polar cs 200 cad and would recommend it. It will do exactly what you want without being over the top. From someone that has wasted so much money on cheap HRM's over the years this is good value and is going strong for me. I have also put one on my winter training bike.