Polar, the specialist in wearable sports and fitness technology, has announced a comprehensive update of its GPS bike computer, the Polar V650. The V650, which features navigation and a full XL colour touchscreen, will now benefit from the addition of Strava Live Segments, GPS-based gradient, Advanced Power Metrics and improved Power Sensor compatibility.
Polar notes that over 4.5 billion miles were cycled globally on Strava in 2017, and the update will provide users with a two-month Strava Premium subscription which can be synced with Polar Flow to import users’ favourite segments.
The update will also provide users with a more complete insight into their rides with the introduction of Advanced Power Metrics. When partnered with a power meter, cyclists can see NP (Normalised Power), IF (Intensity Factor) and TSS (Training Stress Score), allowing them to calculate their FTP (Functional Threshold Power).
The V650 has proved a popular choice among cyclists since its launch and can display up to eight different metrics on the screen at one time. When paired with heart rate sensors including the Polar H10 and arm-based Polar OH1, the V650 ‘displays heart rate accurately in live time’.
The V650 is available to purchase from www.polar.com/en and is priced at £189.50 for the unit only or £229.00 when purchased with a heart rate sensor (H10 or OH1). Both include a two-month Strava Premium subscription.
Polar is a pioneer in heart rate monitoring, activity trackers and training computers. With nearly 40 years of experience and a proud in innovative physiological and sports medical research, the company offers a comprehensive product range including cycling computers, wearable sports devices and activity trackers, training apps and online services. Its training computers are sold through over 35,000 retailers globally. Headquartered near Oulu in Finland, Polar is a privately held company that operates in more than 80 countries.
