In cycling settings you can activate or disactivate the following functions:
Reminder: This setting is shown only if you have activated the reminder function in polarpersonaltrainer.com via WebSync. You can use the reminder to indicate when you should drink or eat so that you can carry on your training.
Target dist. (Target distance): Set a distance you are going to ride and the cycling computer will estimate your arrival time to the destination according to your cycling speed.
A. Lap (Automatic Lap): Set a distance for the automatic lap and the cycling computer will record the lap information every time you reach this distance. For example, if you set 1km/mi, the cycling computer will record lap information every kilometer or mile.
To view and change cycling settings, select Settings > Cycling SET.
The display reads: | To adjust the flashing value, press | To accept the value, press |
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Reminder | Set the reminder ON/OFF. | |
Target dist. |
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A. Lap |
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Your cycling computer is equipped with two alternating timers. The timers work during training recording.
Use the timers for example as a training tool in interval training to tell you when to switch from a harder to a lighter period and vice versa.
To view and change timer settings, select Settings > Timer SET.
The display reads: | To adjust the flashing value, press | To accept the value, press |
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Timer 1 |
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Timer 2 |
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Select the heart rate limit type in heart rate limit settings:
Manual limits: Create a target heart rate zone by setting the upper and the lower heart rate limits manually.
OwnZone: The cycling computer automatically determines an individual and safe training intensity zone for you. For more information on OwnZone, see Training with OwnZone.
Off: You can also deactivate heart rate limits. In this case, no heart rate limits are used during a training session and no target heart rate zone values are calculated in the Summary or Files.
To view and change heart rate limit settings, select Settings > Limits SET.
The display reads: | To adjust the flashing value, press | To accept the value, press |
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HR / HR% MODE | Select heart rate displayed as beats per minute (HR) or as % of your maximum heart rate (HR%) |
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TYPE | Select Manual, OwnZone or Off. | Press (If you turned the function off or activated OwnZone, the cycling computer returns to Limits SET view). |
| If you selected Manual limits, set the heart rate limits: | ||
HighLimit | Set the upper heart rate limit. | |
LowLimit | Set the lower heart rate limit. | |
You can set three bike preferences for the cycling computer.
To view and change bike settings, select Settings > Bike SET. Select Bike 1/ 2 / 3.
Prepare the following settings for the bike. Before you start training, long-press in time mode to select bike 1, 2 or 3.
In AutoStart SET you can set the AutoStart function ON/OFF.
The AutoStart function starts or stops the training recording automatically when you start or stop cycling. The AutoStart function requires wheel size setting and Polar Speed Sensor W.I.N.D.
In Wheel SET you can set the wheel size (mm) of your bike. Wheel size settings are a prerequisite for accurate cycling information.
There are two ways to determine the wheel size of your bike:
Method 1
Measure the wheel manually for the most accurate result.
Use the valve to mark the point where the wheel touches the ground. Draw a line on the ground to mark the point. Move your bike forward on a flat surface for one complete rotation. The tire should be perpendicular to the ground. Draw another line on the ground when the valve is at the starting point to mark a full rotation. Measure the distance between the two lines.
Subtract 4 mm from the distance to account for your weight on the bike to get your wheel circumference. Enter this value in the cycling computer.
Method 2
Look for the diameter in inches or in ETRTO printed on the wheel. Match it to the wheel size in millimeters in the right column of the chart.
You can also check the wheel size from the manufacturer.
| ETRTO | Wheel size diameter (inches) | Wheel size setting (mm) |
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| 25-559 | 26 x 1.0 | 1884 |
23-571 | 650 x 23C | 1909 |
35-559 | 26 x 1.50 | 1947 |
37-622 | 700 x 35C | 1958 |
47-559 | 26 x 1.95 | 2022 |
20-622 | 700 x 20C | 2051 |
52-559 | 26 x 2.0 | 2054 |
23-622 | 700 x 23C | 2070 |
25-622 | 700 x 25C | 2080 |
28-622 | 700 x 28 | 2101 |
32-622 | 700 x 32C | 2126 |
42-622 | 700 x 40C | 2189 |
47-622 | 700 x 47C | 2220 |
55-622 | 29 x 2.2 | 2282 |
55-584 | 27.5 x 2.2 | 2124 |
Wheel sizes on the chart are advisory as wheel size depends on the wheel type and air pressure. Due to te variation of the measurements, Polar cannot be held responsible for their validity.
Set the Polar speed sensor ON/OFF in Speed SET.
If you set the speed sensor ON, Speed TEACH? is displayed.
If your sensor is already taught, select .
If your sensor has not been taught, see 7. Using a New Accessory for more information on teaching.
Set the Polar cadence sensor ON/OFF in Cadence SET.
If you set the cadence sensor ON, Cadence TEACH? is displayed.
If your sensor is already taught, select .
If your sensor has not been taught, see 7. Using a New Accessory for more information on teaching.
Set the Polar Power Output Sensor ON/OFF in Power SET.
If you set the power sensor ON, the following settings are displayed: C. weight, C. length and S. length.
If you use the Polar LOOK Kéo Power system, follow the instructions below:
For the Polar LOOK Kéo Power system to work properly, the cycling computer must use the default power settings. Even if you know the correct settings for your bike, do not use them.
C. weight: Set chain weight as 304 g. Accept the set value with .
C. length: Set chain length as 1473 mm. Accept the set value with .
S. length: Set span length as 420 mm. Accept the set value with .
Power TEACH?:
If your sensor is already taught, select .
If your sensor has not been taught, see 7. Using a New Accessory for more information on teaching.
If you use the Polar Power Output Sensor™ W.I.N.D., follow the instructions below:
C. weight: Set chain weight in grams. Accept the set value with .
C. length: Set chain length in millimeters. Accept the set value with .
S. length: Set span length in millimeters. Accept the set value with .
Examples of chain weights and lengths (Due to the variation of the measurements, Polar cannot be held responsible for their validity):
Weight
Length
Shimano Dura-Ace CN-7700 Super narrow HG
280 g
1473 mm
Shimano Dura-Ace CN-7701 Ultegra CN-HG92, 105 HG72,105 HG73
280 g
1473 mm
Shimano Sora CN-HG50
335 g
1473 mm
Campagnolo Record 2000, 10 Speed Chain
260 g
1473 mm
Campagnolo 10 Speed Chains Chorus, Centaur
274 g
1473 mm
Campagnolo Veloce, Mirage, and Xenon
277g
1473 mm
For precise readings, all settings must be as accurate as possible. Chain length and weight are directly proportionate to power value. If there is 1% error, the power value will also have 1% error.
There is no need to re-enter chain length and weight if links are removed. The system uses chain density (weight/length). Removing links from the chain does not affect density.
Power TEACH?:
If your sensor is already taught, select .
If your sensor has not been taught, see 7. Using a New Accessory for more information on teaching.
Calibrate the altimeter to ensure accurate measurement.
Manual calibration: Set the reference altitude whenever a reliable reference, such as a peak or a topographic map, is available or you are at the sea level.
Automatic calibration: By using the automatic altitude calibration, you can adjust the starting elevation to be always the same in the beginning of the training session. Calibrate the elevation manually and turn the automatic calibration on. From now on, this elevation will be always used as the base elevation in the beginning of the training session if automatic altitude calibration is in use. Also, if the automatic calibration is turned on and you calibrate the cycling computer manually, the new value will be used as a new starting elevation for automatic calibration.
Select automatic calibration if you always train in the same environment to ensure correct altitude values.
To view and change altitude settings, select Settings > Altitude SET.
The display reads: | To adjust the flashing value, press | To accept the value, press |
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Altitude | Set the altitude of the current location. | |
Auto calibr. | Set the automatic calibration ON/OFF. |
To view and change the time and date settings, select Settings > Watch SET.
The display reads: | To adjust the flashing value, press | To accept the value, press |
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Time |
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Date | Set date. The order of date settings depends on which time format you have chosen (24h: day - month - year / 12h: month - day - year). |
Enter accurate user information in the cycling computer to receive the correct feedback on your performance.
To view and change user settings, select Settings > User SET.
The display reads: | To adjust the flashing value, press | To accept the value, press |
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WEIGHT kg/ lb | Set your weight in kilograms or pounds. | |
Height cm/ ft | Set your height in cm or ft. Set inches (if you have chosen lb/ft) | |
Birthday | Set your date of birth. The order of date settings depends on which time format you have chosen (24h: day - month - year / 12h: month - day - year). | |
HR Max | Set your maximum heart rate if you know your laboratory measured current maximum heart rate value. Your age-predicted maximum heart rate value (220-age) is displayed as default when you set this value for the first time. For more information, see Maximum Heart Rate (HRmax) | |
HR Sit | Set your heart rate value in a sitting position. For more information, see Heart Rate Value in a Sitting Position (HRsit) | |
Sex Male / Female | Set male or female. |
HRmax is used to estimate energy expenditure. HRmax is the highest number of heartbeats per minute during maximum physical exertion. HRmax is also useful when determining exercise intensity. The most accurate method for determining your individual HRmax is to perform a maximal exercise stress test in a laboratory.
HRsit is used to estimate energy expenditure. HRsit is your typical heart rate when you are not doing any physical activity (while sitting). To determine your HRsit easily, wear the heart rate sensor, hold your cycling computer in your hand, sit down and do not engage in any physical activity. After two or three minutes, press in time mode to view your heart rate. This value is your HRsit.
To view and change sound and unit settings, select Settings > General SET.
The display reads: | To adjust the flashing value, press | To accept the value, press |
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SOUND Off/Soft/Loud/Very loud | Select Off*/Soft/Loud/Very loud. *Off selection inactivates the heart rate limit alarm. | |
Unit kg/cm / lb/ft | Select metric (kg/cm) or imperial (lb/ft) units. | |
Watch face | Select LOGO or DATE. |