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Home > Polar CS200cad Cycling Computer Heart Rate Monitor with Cadence (2008 Model)
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Polar CS200cad Cycling Computer Heart Rate Monitor with Cadence (2008 Model)
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- Affordable handlebar-mounted cycling computer with included heart rate monitor
- Cycling Economy/Intensity enables you to predict your calorie expenditure
- Wireless cadence sensor measures your pedaling rate (presented as rpm)
- Wireless cycling measurements: speed (current, average and max); trip; distance
- Wheel size settings for two bicycles, speed sensor installation for different fork shapes
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Product Description:
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The triple wireless CS200cad is the complete package, and the most loaded cycle computer for the money. Speed, cadence and heart rate, all wireless. Four lines of data on the display that scrolls automatically. Exclusive Polar features that links to your PC, the CS200cad is more than just a cycle computer.
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The handlebar-mounted Polar CS200cad combines all the features of a high-end cycle computer with a fully functional heart rate monitor--the Polar Wearklink 31 coded transmitter. It provides a full range of cycling computer functions, and offers similar features to the CS200 but adds an advanced wireless cadence sensor (which measures your pedaling rate as RPM). Like the CS100 and CS200, it includes three new innovative Polar features: the Polar Cycling Coach (a Web-based coaching program and diary), estimated time of arrival (based on your speed), and automatic display scroll, which switches the information on the display according to your preferences. The CS200cad also adds a number of additional sophisticated functions, including memory of your last seven rides, downloading ride date to a PC via microphone, indication of whether you're above or below your average speed, and the ability to predict your calorie expenditure. Features include: - Wireless ECG accurate heart rate with Polar OwnCode (5kHz) to prevent cross-talk from other heart rate monitors
- Target heart rate zones with visual and audible alarms
- Graphical comparison of heart rate and speed
- Heart rate measurements: maximum of total and each lap, average of total
- Wireless cycling measurements: Speed (current, average and max); trip; distance
- Calorie consumption rate per kilometer
- Wheel size settings for two bicycles, speed sensor installation for different fork shapes
- Automatic lap recording (up to 50 laps) with exercise date
- Exercise file info page with date and time
- Semi-automatic backlighting
- Water resistance to 10 meters (protects against rain and splashes)
- SpeedPointer: Points out the difference between average speed/pace and actual speed/pace on the display by up/down arrows.
- Estimated Time of Arrival: Set the distance you are going to ride, and your cycling computer calculates the estimated time of arrival based on your cycling speed.
- Polar OwnCal: Shows your energy expenditure during one exercise session as well as your accumulated kilocalories during several exercise sessions. Because the OwnCal tracks both the energy expenditure during one exercise session and the accumulated kilocalories during a longer time e.g. one week, it helps in achieving both short term and long term goals.
- Cycling Economy/Intensity: Enables you to foresee your calorie expenditure and secure sufficient intake on a long ride. This feature is also useful for comparing and analyzing the loads of various training types.
- Compatible with Polar T31 and Polar T61 coded transmitters
Manufacturer's Warranty
The original purchaser of this heart rate monitor is backed by a limited warranty that states that this product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. Note:
Polar heart rate monitors are precision instruments; consumers are not advised to change their own battery. Polar recommends that all service be done by an authorized Polar Service Center which will include a warranty for 90 days on repairs and 6 months for batteries. About Polar
The first EKG accurate wireless heart rate monitor was invented by Polar back in 1977 as a training tool for the Finnish National Cross Country Ski Team. The concept of "intensity training" by heart rate swept the athletic world in the eighties. By the 1990s, individuals were looking to heart rate monitors not only for performance training needs, but also for achieving everyday fitness goals. Today, the same concept of heart rate training is being used by world-class athletes as well as everyday people trying to lose weight. Polar is the leading brand among consumers, coaches, and personal trainers worldwide and the company is committed to not only producing the best products, but also being the leading educator on the benefits of heart rate based exercise.
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Customer Reviews:
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 Cateye CS200cad Cycling Computer Review, August 4, 2008
By Michael W. Morton (Rossville, GA United States)
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This computer does everything as advertised. I found it difficult to set up and use all its functions. The learning curve is fairly steep (I've been out of cycling for a while); keep the instruction book handy. I did not have a particularly difficult time setting the sensors. One thing I was disappointed in is the wireless range is very limited. If you want to put the speed sensor on the rear wheel then this unit is not for you. Also the crank arm attachment for the cadence sensor is not very good. The tape provided is not very sticky. I suggest going to your local hardware store and buying electrical tape in a color to match your bike. If I was buying again I would not buy this unit; I would probably buy a wired unit instead. One other thing is if you want cadence on the big display I don't think it can be done. The heart rate monitor worked very well if you follow positioning instructions.
13 of 15 people found the above review helpful.
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 After the setup, works great, August 10, 2009
By human
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While I understand why, it would be nice if this kit, which is specifically sold as a cadence kit, came with the computer set to have cadence on! Here is why...
Getting this mounted on the bike is a very straight forward process and the instructions walk you through the steps. But, imagine your frustration trying to get the cadence sensor to light up while installing on the bike (first few pages of the manual) when the setting to enable cadence is about 40 pages later. Even if there was a simple line, "Please make sure cadence is enabled before you test your bike installation, details on page X," that would have improved things. The manual does a nice job otherwise.
Once the unit is on the bike and you start riding, this bike computer really shines. There are a lot of settings that you can tweak to your hearts content. With auto start-stop, basically, you go out and ride. I like that I can see speed, distance, heart rate, and cadence all in one view. You have a bunch of choices for your view depending on what you like, and flipping through the views is just a single button during the ride.
Once you are back after the ride, it is very easy to review the workout data. Highly recommend and this would be a five-star rating if they managed to sell it with cadence enabled by default.
12 of 12 people found the above review helpful.
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 Nice size computer, bad sensor design!, July 2, 2010
By Vysionist (San Jose, CA USA)
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This is a very nice computer. Everything you need to look at in one screen. However I'm very disappointed with the cadence and fork sensors. The fork sensors was easy to install the cadence on the other hand was irritating, had to black tap and zip tie the gadget on the bottom part of the frame. Wish it came with a bigger magnet because this thing is sensitive and hard to get a reading. The worst thing about this product are the sensors. When the batteries dies, you have to literally pry open the plastic in order to switch out the dead batteries and reglue or if you still have the warranty you can ship it to Polar to get it fix. Seriously Polar WTF, I just want to turn a knob or unscrew the sensor in order to change batteries out and save earth, not adding more trash to it. Plus this plastic cadence is not universal and I have a 2009 cervelo. Polar needs help in the industrial design department. If I were you, go get the Garmin 500.
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Almost perfect, May 24, 2010
By Sports & Tech Fan (Buenos Aires, Argentine)
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Im very pleased with my unit, i've been using different kinds for the last 3 years and this its overall the best one. Great reading options, all in one. The backlight display its great when i train at night :).
The only con for me, its that it saves your workout per day. So when you want to check your weekly distance you have to sum each day, there is no total distance. Enjoy
2 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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 Excellent choice, February 2, 2009
By Joni L. Van Eps (Castle Rock, CO)
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Product was exactly what I was looking for. It works great on my bike when riding and when I have it on the in-door trainer. The heart rate monitor also works with my Polar watch for walking/running.
2 of 3 people found the above review helpful.
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 Limited wireless range, August 1, 2009
By J. Bennett
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The manual gives the range between the sensor and the computer as between 12 and 18" (it is a wireless connection). Since my recumbent (BikeE) handlebars are about 40" away from the front wheel, clearly this doesn't work. I mounted the computer very low on the frame about 12" away and it still didn't work. Stuck the computer in my sock (so about 9" away) and that seemed to work but clearly not very useful for giving immediate feedback..
I'll be returning this checking out my options for a wired alternative.
2 of 6 people found the above review helpful.
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Great all-in-one device for your bike..., April 25, 2010
By BookWorm Ben (Singapore)
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... but don't waste your time with the cadence sensor if you are a mountain biker. You can't really keep a regulary cadence mountain biking, and the thing gets knocked out of position constantly anyway.
Takes a little bit of fiddling to install, and then configure, but once done its great having all your speed, distance, heart rate etc all on one screen.
1 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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Warning : Bad Deal, Amazon did not complete the order!!!, April 18, 2011
By Pablo E
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Amazon sold me a Polar CS200cad Cycling computer and it sent an incomplete articule. I requested to Amazon to complete my order and Amazon never responded to me.
It did the complete collection to me and it never did a credit to me for the speed sensor that he did not send. The sold article does not work without the speed sensor.
This type of situations break the confidence in the business Internet route.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Polar makes good products., July 14, 2009
By J. C. Edmond (Los Angeles)
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Great product. I have a free polar online connection and I upload after every workout. Very motivational.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Great all-in-one device for your bike..., April 25, 2010
By Tamadeda
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... but don't waste your time with the cadence sensor if you are a mountain biker. You can't really keep a regulary cadence mountain biking, and the thing gets knocked out of position constantly anyway.
Takes a little bit of fiddling to install, and then configure, but once done its great having all your speed, distance, heart rate etc all on one screen.
1 of 2 people found the above review helpful.
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Great cycling computer, July 17, 2009
By G. Wilf
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I've been using this product for over a year and I like it a lot except for the high winds issues (See below in cons).
Pros:
- Many features supported.
- Easy navigation.
Cons:
- In high winds when my jersey flaps heart rate goes nuts (maximum). I cross checked w/ other product to make sure I wasn't having a heart attack and no, it was the problem with the sensor/transmission going bananas.
- Expected finish time is based on last second speed. Don't expect to use it to push yourself hard since every slight change in speed would change your expected completion time.
- Uplink communication requires a microphone and silent environment.
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was not happy with it, January 20, 2010
By T. Ferguson (Denver, CO United States)
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I used this monitor for about a year, until I got my Garmin Edge. The main problem I had with the Polar product was it's inability to accurately track my heart rate. It would fluctuate (while I was riding) from ~55 to ~220. It almost seemed as if it were measuring 1/2 my heart rate, or double my heart rate. It would sporadically jump from what I thought was about right (120-150 bpm) to around half that number, then stay there for a while, then go back to the range I expected. Then jump to around twice the bpm, then back down. I don't mean to say that it continuously did this. It would also track my heart rate accurately (or, at least in a reasonable range) for some periods. But the periods of inaccuracy were substantial, like 20 to 30% of my ride (usually 1-2 hrs of riding, so 15 to 40 min of incorrect readings). Enough so that I ignored all the results dependent on heart rate.
I was surprised by this - I think Polar is in the business of tracking heart rates. I thought their parent company made health care equipment?? I tried everything I could think of to correct the problem. New batteries, making sure the contact was good (moist) on the strap, limiting distance from strap to the unit, etc. Nothing helped.
Anyway, suffice it to say that my Garmin Edge 305 (which I've used for 4 years now, usually 5-10 times per week), has never had any of these issues.
I tried to Craig's List the CS200 a while back, but to no avail. I just tossed it out - an expensive experiment.
I liked the Polar's chest strap more than the Garmin's. That's why I gave the unit 2 stars instead of one. I wish I could use it's strap with the Edge.
0 of 1 people found the above review helpful.
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sensors batteries cannot be replaced, April 9, 2012
By Jennifer H
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I wish I did not buy this as I did not realize that when the sensors batteries dies (much sooner than you would expect), you have to ship it to Polar to get the battery changed. This is crazy, what is Polar thinking, that we are all stupid?
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