Gear Review
Polar CS400 Cycling Heart Rate Monitor
Don't Buy Polar CS400
By jeff.powel2303077
Ranked #199 - Heart Rate Monitors
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
Tech Specs:
- Altimeter:
- yes
- Barometer:
- no
- Heart Rate Monitor:
- yes, Polar OwnZone guides you through individual excersise zone
- Chronograph:
- yes, automatic lap recording for up to 99 laps
- Thermometer:
- yes
- Digital Compass:
- no
- Adjustable Declination:
- no
- Low Battery Indicator:
- yes
- Computer Compatible:
- yes, transfer exercise data from unit to polarpersonaltrainer.com via Polar WebLink and Polar ProTrainer 5 software compatible
- Water-Resistant:
- no, splash-proof
- Backlight:
- yes
- Alarms:
- 1 time with snooze, 3 HR-based target zones with visual and audible alarma
- Recommended Use:
- training, cycling
- Manufacturer Warranty:
- 2 years
Change me.