Gear Review
Polar CS400 Cycling Heart Rate Monitor
Don't Buy Polar CS400
By jeff.powel2303077
Ranked #149 - Running Watches
July 14, 2008
I bought this after serious research into all the features. Out of the box you can tell this is trouble - setup is painful, the parts look and feel like they will break. Everything from the instructions to the website is just not smooth. After spending hours setting this thing up - it didn't work (speed sensor had no signal -- tech support was VERY familiar with this problem).
I decided to send it all back (including the aftermarket stuff to make this work on a mac) -- and went with the garmin egde 305 instead (which works great, and looks built to last).
Hopefully you will read this and spare yourself the time -- do NOT buy the Polar CS400.
View Details: Polar CS400 Cycling Heart Rate Monitor
Helpful Votes: 1 Yes | 0 No
Tech Specs:
- Altimeter:
- Yes
- Barometer:
- No
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- Yes, Polar OwnZone guides you through individual exercise zone
- Chronograph:
- Yes, automatic lap recording for up to 99 laps
- Thermometer:
- Yes
- Digital Compass:
- No
- Adjustable Declination:
- No
- Low Battery Indicator:
- Yes
- PC Compatible:
- Yes, transfer exercise data from unit to polarpersonaltrainer.com via Polar WebLink, Polar ProTrainer 5 software compatible
- Waterproof:
- No, splash-proof
- Backlight:
- Yes
- Alarms:
- 1 Time with snooze, 3 HR-based target zones with visual and audible alarms
- Size:
- [Not Exact] 2 x 2 x 1in (5 x 5 x 2.5cm)
- Recommended Use:
- Training, cycling
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 2 Years
Change me.