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The CS100 combines all the features of a high end cycle computer with a fully functional heart rate monitor. With key features like AutoStart, Autostop and Autolap you’ll have everything you need for sport or fitness riding. Suggested Retail: $109.95
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Submitted by: tri-ac
Last Updated: Tue Apr 25 2006
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Polar CS100
Solid but not amazing
Reviewed by: tri-ac, Wed Apr 26 2006
Price Paid: $99.00
Pros: wireless speed sensor; reliable, simple features
Cons: HRM crosstalk & wireless speed sensor setup (see below)
This is a solid unit and has been reliable for the bike features it has. The interface is simple and easy to remember. Button size is reasonable for hitting with a thumb while riding. I've even been able to do it in winter riding gloves.
The wireless magnet/speed sensor was not easy to troubleshoot when installing because I'd never done one before, but since I got it set it hasn't gone out ever (even with bumps and removing the front wheel many many times).
I got a Polar because everyone has said they're great for HRM's. It is even supposed to have "Polar OwnCode" to prevent crosstalk. But, the heartrate monitor seems to have trouble locking on and keeping the chest strap monitor. I've had crosstalk problems wearing my Nike Triax HRM. The CS100 acts wacky giving HR readings all over the range. I've done things to isolate the computer as priority for the chest strap like leave my watch on the curb; get the HRM going on the bike; and then go get my watch. But, it always interferes.The bike computer never seemed to mess with the watch reading the chest strap signal. So, I just use the watch for HR and the CS100 for bike info. When I leave my watch at home, it's been fine. (in retrospect, I probably paid too much for not really using this feature.)
The only other thing that bugs me is that I want to see my speed and elapsed time at the same time which it doesn't do.
Those things aside, the unit has been durable, easy to set up, easy to use, and has the essentials for tracking a workout.
Pros: wireless speed sensor; reliable, simple features
Cons: HRM crosstalk & wireless speed sensor setup (see below)
This is a solid unit and has been reliable for the bike features it has. The interface is simple and easy to remember. Button size is reasonable for hitting with a thumb while riding. I've even been able to do it in winter riding gloves.
The wireless magnet/speed sensor was not easy to troubleshoot when installing because I'd never done one before, but since I got it set it hasn't gone out ever (even with bumps and removing the front wheel many many times).
I got a Polar because everyone has said they're great for HRM's. It is even supposed to have "Polar OwnCode" to prevent crosstalk. But, the heartrate monitor seems to have trouble locking on and keeping the chest strap monitor. I've had crosstalk problems wearing my Nike Triax HRM. The CS100 acts wacky giving HR readings all over the range. I've done things to isolate the computer as priority for the chest strap like leave my watch on the curb; get the HRM going on the bike; and then go get my watch. But, it always interferes.The bike computer never seemed to mess with the watch reading the chest strap signal. So, I just use the watch for HR and the CS100 for bike info. When I leave my watch at home, it's been fine. (in retrospect, I probably paid too much for not really using this feature.)
The only other thing that bugs me is that I want to see my speed and elapsed time at the same time which it doesn't do.
Those things aside, the unit has been durable, easy to set up, easy to use, and has the essentials for tracking a workout.
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