The Polar CS500+ Plus Cycling Heart Rate Monitor is a very impressive and sophisticated bike training computer with a very distinctive and effective oversized display design. This is an upgraded version of the successful original Polar CS500 model.

The Polar CS500+ Plus Cycling Heart Rate Monitor deserves its 2014 addition of a plus sign as its training file storage capacity has been increased from 14 to an impressive 30.

The two-way rocker switch is retained from the CS500 model for easier navigation and effortless control even at high speeds. The rider can quickly and safely operate their cycling computer by gently touching the left or right side of the handlebar unit.

For bikers set upon taking their cycling performance to a whole new level, the Polar CS500+ Plus Cycling Heart Rate Monitor is an excellent and full-featured choice.

At a Glance

• Extended memory records more hours of highly accurate power data from the compatible Polar LOOK Keo Power pedal (not included; sold separately)
• Allows quick and safe control with the rocker switch and oversized user-configurable display
• Guarantees interference-free transmission with W.I.N.D. technology
• Training load graph at polarpersonaltrainer.com tells when you are ready for your next ride

Smart Coaching Features

OwnZone

• Guides you to train at right intensity
• Knowing the right intensity to improve fitness can be a challenge. By using the OwnZone, you can be sure your training on an intensity that improves your aerobic fitness as the feature adjusts your heart rate training zone to perfectly match your body's current physiological condition.

Smart Calories

• Lets you know exactly how many calories you have burned
• OwnCal is the most accurate calorie counter on the market. It calculates the number of calories expended during a training session based on your weight, height, age, gender, your individual maximum heart rate (HRmax) and how hard you are training.

Training Load

• Helps you find the perfect balance between rest and training
• Training Load helps you to find the perfect balance between rest and training. Find out your training load status at polarpersonaltrainer.com, which shows you at a glance your cumulative training load for every day, advising if and when rest days are needed and when it is best to train harder in order to maintain your performance improvement.

CS Speed Sensor W.I.N.D. Features

• Speed: Current, average, maximum
• Incline measurement tells you the uphill or downhill inclination in numerical form, helping you to adjust cycling effort accordingly. The feature shows you the uphill/downhill steepness in percentages and grades.
• You can define settings up to three bikes in your training computer. When you start training, you can select the bike with the correct settings for that particular training session.
• By activating the autostart/autostop feature, the cycling computer starts and stops training recording automatically when you start or stop pedalling.
• Distance: training, lap, total
• Distance (km, miles) can be set and measured in several ways. Training distance tells you the distance travelled during a training session; trip distance tells you the distance from the latest trip re-set; lap distance tells you the distance of one lap; total distance is the distance accumulated since the last reset; odometer tells you the cumulative distance which you cannot reset.

Altimeter and Barometer Features

• Temperature
• Altitude, ascent and descent (m, °, %
• Altitude with graphical trend via polarpersonaltrainer.com

Body Measurement Features

• Manual target zone (bpm, %)
• HRmax (user set, age-based)
• Polar OwnCode (2.4 GHz W.I.N.D.) coded transmission
• Polar OwnCal calorie expenditure with altitude adjustment
• HR-based target zones with visual and audible alarm
• Average and maximum heart rate of each lap
• Automatic age-based target zone (bpm, %)
• Average, minimum and maximum heart rate of training
• Heart rate (bpm, %, graphical trend)
• Polar OwnZone personal heart-rate zone

Polarpersonaltrainer.com Features

• Training Load
• Training diary
• Training programmes
• Advanced training analysing

Recording Features

• Totals
• Training files (with summaries): 30
• Weekly history available via polarpersonaltrainer.com

Training Features

• Number of laps: 99
• Reminders: Calorie expenditure (distance or time based)
• Graphical target zone indicator
• Automatic display scroll
• Automatic lap recording
• ZonePointer
• Interval timers

Watch Features

• Date and weekday indicator
• Display text in English
• Low-battery indicator
• Time of day (12/24 hr)
• User-replaceable battery
• Water resistant to IPX7 standard

CS Cadence Sensor W.I.N.D. Features (optional accessory; sold separately)

• Cadence: Current, average, maximum
• Bike settings for up to three bikes

In the Box

• Polar CS500+ cycling computer
• Polar H3 heart-rate sensor
• Polar CS speed sensor W.I.N.D.
• Polar dual lock bike mount
• CS500 getting started guide
• CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. user manual