In use, it's straight forward though the multiple options for display mean joggling round a fair few to get info on the move. Shame it doesn't back scroll as well.

HR and Cafence have been so useful. I suffer from over training as I can never tell what I'm upto. Used a HR before when Mtbing but never on the road where cadence can save energy or power. I've already managed to up my average speed on a regular ride whilst also finishing stronger and fresher which also improved my recovery.

Indoor trainer is more effective too as I can judge effort on more than gears and throwing up.

HR strap is good, main transmitter detaches from the strap so you can clean it seperate after every ride, nice touch.

Sensors are a little bulky but I put both speed and cadence on the rear triangle, one each on upper and lower legs. No issues with signal from either.

If I could improve anything on this it would be a backlight and ability to scroll backwards through display options (scroll back stops recording).

Looks pro, works pro, features NeoPro."

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Review 2 for Polar CS500 Cycling Computer

Overall:

Avg 5 / 5 from

victoriense

Date:October 11, 2011

Pros: Durable, Great Value, Comfortable, High Quality, Lightweight, Versatile, Good Fit

"its like a friend for me, every time telling my heart rate, altitude, inclination, alone rolling with my computer."

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Review 3 for Polar CS500 Cycling Computer

Overall:

Avg 5 / 5 from

Cheesy4512

City: Coleraine

Country:United Kingdom

Age:45-54

Interest:Cross Country MTB

Level:Advanced

Gender:Male

Budget:Quality first

Mountain Biker

Date:August 31, 2011

Very Impressed

Pros: Attractive, High Quality, easy to install, easy to use while riding

"Easy to install onto stem, but can fit onto bar as well. Looks great, big font and easy to read and function changes while cycling (even with very muddy gloves) is easy due to the cleaver rocker mechanism. I don't have the cadence option yet, but that might well come soon."

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Review 4 for Polar CS500 Cycling Computer

Overall:

Avg 5 / 5 from

puts1967

Date:June 25, 2011

Best Polar Yet

Pros: Great Value, Attractive, High Quality, Adjustable, Versatile, Good Fit

Cons: Expensive

"I bought this after owning the cs300 and RCX 800. The mechanism to attach to the bike is much better than earlier CS models, easy to get on and off. The display is simply massive, very easy to use. The only downside for me is that you have to use the polar training website not the pro training application."

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Review 5 for Polar CS500 Cycling Computer

Overall:

Avg 5 / 5 from

highwayspence

Country:Brunei Darussalam

Age:35-44

Interest:Road Cyclist

Level:Regular

Gender:Male

Budget:Quality first

Road Cyclist

Date:May 16, 2011

Pros: Great Value, Attractive, Lightweight, Good Fit

"only computer u need with all info right in front."

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