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›Polar CS500, winner of two of the world’s most renowned design awards

20/05/2010

Kempele, Finland – 20. May, 2010 – Polar, the market leader and pioneer in heart rate training technology, has won two of the world’s most renowned design awards with the new CS500 cycling computer. Its performance-optimized features, such as the oversized display, intuitive rocker switch interface and the new bike mount, were recognized by the iF and red dot organizations’ international jury of experts. These innovative design solutions provide quick and safe control, raising the functionality of cycling computers to a whole new level. Winning distinction for high design quality in the largest design competitions in the world highlights that the CS500 is truly leading the way with its advanced features. Winner of the iF product design award 2010 and red dot design award 2010, the CS500 comes with several functional design innovations that allow effortless operation even at high speeds. Its speciality is an oversized display with superb contrast that enables the rider to read clearly all training data with just a glance even when going all out. In addition, the display includes a design that minimizes disturbing reflections on the lens in direct sunlight. With the new two-way rocker switch, the rider doesn’t have to take their hands off the bars while navigating through training views, making riding safe in the pack. The rider can operate their cycling computer by gently hitting the left or right side of the handlebar unit. Alongside this, the advanced double pivot gives an extremely light and sensitive button response. The CS500 attaches to the new Dual Lock Bike Mount, the most durable and advanced on the market. Easy to install, it can be mounted on the stem or handlebar. The bike mount’s precision metal parts guarantee sturdy attachment to the cycling computer. Also removing and attaching the cycling computer from and to the bike mount is quick and smooth. With the CS500, cyclists get more out of their training and can improve their performance by combining body information with versatile cycling data. After the ride, they can get even more cycling-specific information via the online training diary at polarpersonaltrainer.com. This advanced web service has been developed to answer the demands of keen cyclists. The CS500 is the first Mac OS X compatible Polar product and allows fast wireless data communication with both PC and Mac via the new long-range, wireless DataLink data transfer unit plugged in to a USB port. Together with the CS500, Polar has introduced a new Training load feature in polarpersonaltrainer.com that tells the user conveniently at a glance on the calendar view how hard the training session was and when the user will have recovered enough for the next session. The training load feature takes out the guesswork, helping the user find the perfect balance between rest and training. With this new feature users can control their total training load, optimize their training by adjusting the intensity and duration of the session, and monitor their performance development. Reliable 2.4 GHz W.I.N.D. technology provides the most accurate, disturbance-free data communication and gives a longer range, enabling multiple assembly possibilities for the cycling accessories. Their magnetic sensors offer the most precise cycling speed, cadence and distance measurement with real time response. Also the smart, low energy electronics design guarantees several years of effortless sensor usage, leading to an easy and practically service free system. In addition, the individually coded transmission prevents cross-talk between cycling computers, so riders can be sure that the CS500 picks up their heart rate and cycling data and not someone else’s in the pack. Overall, the CS500 contains a wide range of features that are based on the in-depth performance science of Polar and which help demanding cyclists stay fully in control of their performance while training. Numerous sports medical studies have scientifically proven that Polar heart rate monitoring is the most accurate and reliable on the sports market, providing feedback, guidance and motivation for professionals and active people alike. On sale through authorized Polar retailers, the CS500 is available with CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. and Dual Lock Bike Mount or in a more extensive set with the CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. as well. Both sets include comfortable WearLink+ transmitter W.I.N.D., and a user manual. Polar DataLink, CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. and Power Output Sensor W.I.N.D. can be purchased separately as accessories. For further information contact: Joona Laukka, Cycling, Running & Multisport Segment Manager, Polar Electro Oy Tel: +33 (0) 672 845 486 Email: joona.laukka@polar.fi