Computers and Heart Rate Monitors

Whether you are serious about your training or just a gear junkie who likes getting info on their rides a bike computer and/or heart rate monitor is a must have. Some popular features to look for include:

• Trip distance
• Odometer
• Average speed
• Maximum speed
• Auto stop start
• Cadence: Your pedaling revolutions per minute
• Heart rate
• Heart rate alarm zones: helps you stay working at the required level for your training
• Wireless

Garmin

GPS enabled cycling computers that give your training the edge

The edge series used by Team Garmin goes well beyond typical computers, using GPS for accurate speed, distance, elevation and timing data plus wireless speed, cadence and heart rate. The Edge 705 also has the added benefit of mapping plus you have the option od detailed street maps with turn-by-turn navigation. Download you ride to their online training centre for detailed training analysis.

Sigma
German company Sigma offering an outstanding range of bike computers and heart rate monitors at all price points.

Lifecycle’s Top Selling Models:

Sigma 906
Great computer featuring crucial functions such as average and maximum speed, trip distance, odometer, clock and auto start/stop.

$49.95

Sigma 1106
With a wireless transmitter there is no need for messy cables running down your fork leg. Makes installation a breeze. Features heaps of must have functions like average and maximum speed, trip distance, odometer, clock and auto start/stop.

$110.00

Sigma 1606
All the great features you would expect from a Sigma computer with the addition of cadence. Keeping an eye on your pedaling RPM with the cadence function is the best way to make sure you have the most efficient pedaling action and avoid undue strain on your joints.

$84.95

Sigma 1606 DTS
All the technology you could want at a killer price. The 1606 DTS has all the functions of the 1606 but has wireless tarnsmitters for both speed an cadence. Unbeatable features at an unbeatable price.

$169.95

To see the complete range visit Sigma online.

Polar
Polar is the first choice in heart rate monitors for athletes all over the world. Polar products range from the most strait forward wrist watch heart rate monitors to deluxe units like the s725 that have more features then some home computers!

Lifecycle’s top selling models:

CS100
Combines a bike computer and heart rate monitor in one neat handlebar mounted unit. Easy to read display that fetaures multiple information displays so you can see your heart rate and speed at the same time. Full wireless.

$249

CS200Cad
This hnadlebar mounted Polar also features wireless cadence. In one unit you have speed, heart rate, cadence and all our other major functions making this the ideal training tool

$375

For more models and full specs log on to Polar’s website.