Product Description

Wireless chest strap sends heart rate data to the Edge or Forerunner which then displays data in beats per minute or by zone. Download data to your PC using the Training Centre software that came with your Edge or Forerunner or purchase optional Mapsource software showing topo or street detail for a detailed post-ride analysis. Please check compatibility with your product prior to purchase.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #3762 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Garmin
• Model: 010-10997-00
• Released on: 2008-03-15
• Dimensions: 2.50" h x 2.74" w x 3.00" l, .30 pounds

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Customer Reviews

Good bit of kit, but....
This is an essential part of the Garmin fitness range of watches (specifically the Forerunner 50/405).

It sends wireless signals to the watch, and the data is stored until you upload it to your PC, and into the Garmin charting/graphing application. You can then see your heart rate, and the heart rate zones, displayed on the screen.

One thing though, the price of this alone is quite high, especially as Amazon sell it bundled with a Forerunner 50 watch for less!

Not bad for the price ;-)
You've probably heard what it does and I can confirm you that it does exactly what it says on the tin, so to speak. It tells you the distance, speed, calorie burnt and heart rate. With a bit patient, it can be a very effective training device.

Now for the downside, it's not very user-friendly. I can imagine my mum would be twiddling with it for ages and eventually shout out my name and ask for help. Secondly, the Garmin Ant USB as previously said by other users doesn't work properly. The PCs I tried have crashed or it didn't detect my device at all. Lastly, I got the kit brand new from Amazon UK but the battery was already gone. With further research, the watch actually has this reoccurring problem. Some said that it lasts less than the warranty which is 12 months. But I managed to change the battery myself without a hitch with a big big help from Marc who posted how to replace the battery for the Garmin Forerunner 50 at Fixya.

Overall, I'm fairly happy with it. It's not the best product in the market but it's affordable. If you could fork out a few more quid, buy or try out before you buy some other models. But if you fancy a no-nonsense watch for your training, then I would highly recommend this.
Lastly, thanks sis.

Works well with Garmin Colorado, but range is very limited
I bought this item to use with my Garmin Colorado 300. It synced up easily and does its job very well. Since I'm not the slimmest of people, I had to let the elasticated strap right the way out. The strap itself clips and unclips on either side and doesn't come loose once it's done up.

I have had one problem with this unit - the wireless range is extremely limited. If I clip the Colorado to my belt it keeps losing contact with the heart rate monitor. I've taken to putting a cord round my neck and clipping the GPS to that. That seems to have eliminated the problem.