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Polar RCX5 Bike

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User ratings:
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29 user ratings
5 stars
31 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
20 %
2 stars
3 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
While the Polar RCX5 was officially released yesterday, I’ve actually been playing with it now for over a month – getting the change to put it through its paces in hundreds upon hundreds of miles of real world running, cyclingRead more
For those runners, cyclists, swimmers, triathletes, and pure over-the-top endurance athletes, Polar has always been a name associated with tech-gearRead more
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Pros

  • wide
  • clear screen and hands-free navigation
  • that there is a very good heart rate zone breakdown

Cons

  • little distracting and somewhat cumbersome
  • Surf*Bike*Rambling on
  • Like Loading

Key specs

  • Men's
  • HRM chest strap included, Support for HRM chest strap
  • no
  • yes

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Polar RCX5 Bike - Pros & Cons

Polar RCX5 Bike

Pros

  • wide
  • clear screen and hands-free navigation
  • that there is a very good heart rate zone breakdown
  • nice little box and neat packaging
  • clear and very easy to use
  • Navigating modes and settings is simple
  • better
  • smarter
  • faster
  • relatively stylish
  • thin and lightweight (

Cons

  • little distracting and somewhat cumbersome
  • Surf*Bike*Rambling on
  • Like Loading
  • lack of altimeter might be a problem
  • No longer can you slack off when swimming laps
  • the large display might seem bulky
  • the web interface will break down your weekly time spent in each heart rate zone
  • rain-soaked runs and ice baths up to 20 minutes
  • big
  • bulky and/or ugly
  • battery-draining GPS sensor is separated

Polar RCX5 Bike - Technical Overview

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Polar RCX5 Bike - Full Specifications

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Dimensions
GenderMen's
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Features
Heart Rate Monitor
  • HRM chest strap included
  • Support for HRM chest strap
Alarmyes
Date displayyes
Display lightyes
Pedometeryes
Speedometeryes
Stopwatchyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Red
Protection featuresWater resistant
Waterproof depth30
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Connectivity
Bluetoothno
GPSyes

Polar RCX5 Bike - Q&A

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Polar RCX5 Bike Polar - Editorial Reviews (2)