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Suunto T6 Triathlon Pack (T6 Heart Rate Monitor, Road Bike POD, Foot POD, and Memory Belt) Get your training in synch with this complete Triathlon Pack from Suunto, which includes the T6 Wristop Computer heart rate monitor, Road Bike POD, Foot POD, and memory belt. The T6 offers such functions as a built-in wristwatch with dual time, date, and alarm modes; an altimeter/barometer that displays data on altitude, barometric pressure, and temperature; stopwatch options, including lap time and interval time; and a logbook.

The Suunto Memory Belt is the sporty successor to the innovative Suunto Smart Belt heart rate variation recorder. Designed especially for athletic environments, the Suunto Memory Belt records data on an integrated memory chip for downloading and analyzing at a later time.

The Suunto Foot POD wirelessly transmits speed and distance data to your T6 heart rate monitor. It features accurate data collection during both indoor and outdoor workouts by measuring each stride with built-in acceleration sensors and speed limit alarms alert you if you’re going above or below your preset limits. And the Suunto Road Bike POD turns your Suunto heart rate monitor into a wireless bike computer. It tracks and displays current and average speeds as well as distance, and also features distance interval alarms.

The Suunto T6 delivers accurate information on seven key body parameters–including excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), respiratory rate, and energy expenditure–while simultaneously relating your exercise load to your personal fitness level. By the end of the session, you’ll know whether you improved your overall condition or not, a must when trying to develop an effective personal training regimen. The T6’s first move is to measure the time interval between two of your heartbeats in milliseconds. Suunto’s bundled Training Manager software then analyzes the seven body parameters and relates them to your current fitness level, age, gender, weight, and height. Once complete, the software helps determines the intensity and duration of your next workout, so you’ll be ready to give it your all.

Other details include compatibility with the PC Pod wireless transmitter, a housing that’s water resistant to 100 feet, and a low battery warning. The T6 is backed by a two-year warranty.

Features and Specifications:

• Material: Plastic
• Band Type: Rubber
• Altimeter: Yes
• Barometer: Yes
• Compass: No
• Stopwatch: Yes
• Chronograph: Yes
• Thermometer: No
• Heart Rate Monitor: Yes
• PC Compatible: Yes
• Waterproof: Water resistant to 30 meters (100 feet)
• Backlight/ Electroluminescent: Yes
• Alarms: Time and heart rate
• Recommended Use: Training for multisport athletes

About Suunto
Suunto was founded in 1936 by outdoors man and a keen orienteering enthusiast, Tuomas Vohlonen, who had long been bothered by a problem: the inaccuracy of traditional dry compasses and their lack of steady needle operation. Being an engineer with an inventive turn of mind, he discovered and patented the production method for a much steadier needle, better readings, and a new level of accuracy.

By 1950 the company was exporting compasses to over 50 countries around the world, including Canada and the United States. In 1952, Helsinki was hosting the Olympic Games, and the torches carried to light the Olympic flame were Suunto products. The next step was improving the stability and accuracy of marine compasses. The first marine compass, the Suunto K-12, was launched onto the market in 1953. In 1957, Suunto started manufacturing hypsometers, which measure the height of trees.

In the 1960s, the compass range grew further and Suunto introduced its first diving compass–initiated by the divers themselves. A British sports diver attached a Suunto compass to his wrist and found that the device also worked underwater. Thanks to his feedback and initiatives, the new business category was found. Suunto’s exports and business grew steadily and Suunto then focused on combining its strength in precision mechanics with new skills in electronics. Accuracy, reliability, and ruggedness have been Suunto’s key values from the very beginning of the company history.

Today, Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports instruments for training, diving, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, sailing, and golf. True to its roots, Suunto is today the world’s biggest compass manufacturer. Prized for their design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto sports instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers that help athletes at all levels analyze and improve performance. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suunto employs more than 500 people worldwide and distributes its products to nearly 60 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Helsinki-based Amer Sports Corporation with the sister brands Wilson, Salomon, Atomic, Precor, and Mavic.

Customer Review: Neat product
Having used it for a couple months, let me give the pros and cons.

Ascent Delta HR Heart Rate Monitor/Cyclocomputer Computer functions: current/average/maximum speed, speed comparison indicator, trip distance, odometer and ride time. Heart rate functions: current/average/maximum heart rate, programmable target zone, out of zone alarm and calorie counter. Dual wheel size settings allow you to track your progress using two different bikes.

Suunto T3c Cycling Pack (T3c Heart Rate Monitor and Road Bike POD) Sleekly and stylishly designed, the Suunto T3c Heart Rate watch-style heart rate monitor is perfect as an everyday workout partner for active trainers. This package includes the T3c monitor as well as the Suunto Universal Bike POD, which provides average speed, distance, and interval alarms while training on your bike.

The T3c can tell you how long you need to work out to reach the desired Training Effect goal at your current heart rate intensity. It also accurately measures the calories you burn in real time, records your training history in an internal logbook (up to 15 workouts), offers interference-free digital ANT transmission and coding, and provides PC compatibility to track your progress as your fitness increases. It has a water resistance rating of 30 meters (100 feet), enabling it to withstand rain and splashes of water, but not swimming.

It works in tandem with the included heart rate monitoring Comfort Belt, which has been improved by Suunto to perform and feel better during your activity. Traction strips keep the belt in place during intense workouts, plus you can unclip the heart rate module and toss the fabric strap in the wash for easy cleaning.

It also works with the included universal Bike POD (Peripheral Observation Device), which tracks and displays current and average speeds as well as distance. It easily installs onto a variety of bike forks and it transmits to the T3c via wireless interference-free transmission. The T3c is also compatible with other Suunto POD accessories for measuring running training or enabling you to view detailed performance reports on your PC.

Training Effect
The Training Effect function shows the degree to which an individual workout improves your aerobic fitness. More powerful than conventional zone training features, Training Effect tells you the quantifiable results of your workout.

If your workouts are too easy, your aerobic condition won’t improve. Likewise, if your workouts are too difficult, you run the risk of overtraining and hindering improvement. Between those extremes, it’s difficult to gauge the effectiveness of a workout on gut-feeling alone.

The Training Effect feature takes the guesswork out of working out, giving you real-time and post-exercise information about the effectiveness of your workout. It’s based on *EPOC (Excess Post-exercise Oxygen Consumption) measurements during exercise, combined with information about your current fitness level and exercise history. During exercise, Training Effect shows the real-time effectiveness of your workout. And after exercise, Training Effect displays the final degree to which a workout improved your condition.

Specifications:

• Cycling speed and distance: Yes (with included POD)
• Stopwatch: Yes
• Interval and warm-up timers: Yes
• Max number of split times in memory: 50
• Average and peak heart rate displays: Yes
• Heart rate limit alarm: Yes
• Adjustable target zones: Yes
• Memory capacity: 15 logs
• Workout summary: 6 months
• Total calories display: Yes
• Basic timing functions: Time, date, weekday, dual time
• Number of daily alarms: 1
• Selectable metric/imperial units: Yes
• Backlighting: Yes
• Button lock: Yes
• User replaceable batteries (watch and belt): Yes
• Low battery warning: Yes
• User replaceable strap: Yes
• Software: Suunto Training Manager Lite (downloadable)
• Heart rate and speed profiles on PC: From laps
• Running speed and distance function: Yes (with optional POD)
• Cycling cadence: Yes (with optional POD)
• Altimeter functions: No

About Suunto
Suunto was founded in 1936 by outdoors man and a keen orienteering enthusiast, Tuomas Vohlonen, who had long been bothered by a problem: the inaccuracy of traditional dry compasses and their lack of steady needle operation. Being an engineer with an inventive turn of mind, he discovered and patented the production method for a much steadier needle, better readings, and a new level of accuracy.

By 1950 the company was exporting compasses to over 50 countries around the world, including Canada and the United States. In 1952, Helsinki was hosting the Olympic Games, and the torches carried to light the Olympic flame were Suunto products. The next step was improving the stability and accuracy of marine compasses. The first marine compass, the Suunto K-12, was launched onto the market in 1953. In 1957, Suunto started manufacturing hypsometers, which measure the height of trees.

In the 1960s, the compass range grew further and Suunto introduced its first diving compass–initiated by the divers themselves. A British sports diver attached a Suunto compass to his wrist and found that the device also worked underwater. Thanks to his feedback and initiatives, the new business category was found. Suunto’s exports and business grew steadily and Suunto then focused on combining its strength in precision mechanics with new skills in electronics. Accuracy, reliability, and ruggedness have been Suunto’s key values from the very beginning of the company history.

Today, Suunto is a leading designer and manufacturer of sports instruments for training, diving, mountaineering, hiking, skiing, sailing, and golf. True to its roots, Suunto is today the world’s biggest compass manufacturer. Prized for their design, accuracy and dependability, Suunto sports instruments combine the aesthetics and functionality of watches with sport-specific computers that help athletes at all levels analyze and improve performance. Headquartered in Vantaa, Finland, Suunto employs more than 500 people worldwide and distributes its products to nearly 60 countries. The company is a subsidiary of Helsinki-based Amer Sports Corporation with the sister brands Wilson, Salomon, Atomic, Precor, and Mavic.

Suunto T6c Triathlon Pack (T6c Heart Rate Monitor, Foot POD, Road Bike POD, Cadence POD, and Memory Belt) The new Suunto Triathlon Pack combines the innovative T6c wristop training computer with a Foot POD, Road Bike POD, Cadence POD, and Memory Belt in one essential package. The T6c measures everything you need to reach your peak performance, from real-time training effect to elevation. The new Cadence POD attaches to your bike to measure pedaling pace while the Foot and Road Bike PODS gauge speed and distance traveled while running and cycling. The Memory Belt gathers heart rate information in situations where transmission is impossible, such as while swimming. The combination of each element satisfies the demands of triathletes who train across multiple disciplines, providing instant feedback and tracking of performance and improvement. There is no better combination of gear. Suunto Triathlon Pack Includes: Suunto T6c wristop training computer, Suunto foot POD, Suunto Road Bike POD, Suunto Cadence POD, and Suunto Memory belt.

Suunto T6c Cycling Pack (T6c Heart Rate Monitor, Road Bike POD, and Cadence POD) The Suunto T3c Multisport Pack provides GPS based speed and distance in all sports activities outdoors combined with versatile real-time training data and Training Effect. . . . . Suunto T3c Black . . . . Interface Free Digital ANT transmission and coding . . Training Effect in real time . . Speed and Distance with optional Pods . . Training Logbook on device . . Additional functions include: Real Time Heart Rate and Calories burned, watch with dual time, date, alarm, and stopwatch with splits and laps. . . . . Suunto GPS POD . . Suunto Comfort Belt . . . . Please see individual POD descriptions for more information . . . .

Vetta V100-HR Wireless Speed/Distance Cyclocomputer/Heart Rate Monitor Current, Avg., and Max. Heart Rate. Time In, Above, and below Target Zone. EZ-Set Programmable Upper/Lower HR Limits. Includes transmitter chest strap.
Customer Review: Works pretty well, but hard to get working
Biggest problem is attaching the little magnet to the wheel and lining up the sensor. Its very sensitive, and has to be lined up just right or you won’t get speedometer, odometer readings. Heart rate monitor works great.