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Polar launches the RS800CX Pro Team Edition - the ultimate tool for pro cyclists

2009/05/06



Kempele, Finland - 5. April, 2009 - Polar, market leader and pioneer in heart rate training technology, has introduced a special edition of its high-end cycling product with an amazing new design, making the RS800CX Pro Team Edition the ideal tool for top professional cyclists.

The RS800CX Pro Team Edition is the most advanced and flexible training tool for serious cyclists who appreciate versatile training features, providing total freedom on and off the saddle. This limited edition comes with speed and cadence sensors for cycling and is also fully compatible with the range of other W.I.N.D. sensors from Polar. During the 2009 cycling season Polar will be the official supplier of 11 top pro cycling teams, meaning the RS800CX Pro Team Edition will be used by top riders from the teams like Quick.Step, Rabobank, and Caisse d'Eparge.

Data on speed and cadence combined with heart rate provides pro cyclists with the most profound understanding of their training and helps further improve their cycling technique and performance. In addition, the RS800CX Pro Team Edition records positioning information with the optional G3 GPS sensor and enables users to download route information to their PC after their training session. Routes are shown in ProTrainer 5, the software included with the RS800CX Pro Team Edition, and can also be easily exported to other mapping and positioning software such as Google Earth.

The user will also benefit from the ability to combine different sport sessions into one training file. Whatever the terrain or sport, from running and cycling to Nordic skiing and kayaking, the RS800CX Pro Team Edition is an essential tool for cyclists who want to enjoy other multi-discipline and endurance sports as well.

With route mapping and this product's cross-functionality, the RS800CX is the most comprehensive planning and analysis tool for competitive individuals who want to train across disciplines to their highest possible potential.

Joona Laukka, Cycling, Running & Multisport Segment Manager for Polar Electro Oy, says: "The launch of our Pro Team Editions has already become an eagerly anticipated tradition. This year we redesigned the RS800CX, added the cadence sensor at no extra cost and, with pioneering Polar technology, turned this set into the perfect solution for the most uncompromising cyclists."

On sale through authorized Polar retailers from April 2009, the sleek, lightweight RS800CX Pro Team Edition comes in black and will be available in set including the CS speed sensor W.I.N.D. and CS cadence sensor W.I.N.D. Other compatible sensors such as the G3 GPS sensor and s3 stride sensor W.I.N.D., can be purchased separately as accessories.

About Polar
Polar has been pioneering a revolution in training and leading the heart rate monitoring category with original thinking and innovative products. With over 30 years of experience Polar is the global leader in providing training technology and solutions with true passion and personality for those who seek fitness and sports performance. For more information please visit www.polar.fi.

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

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