Description
Stellar value in a cycling specific GPS. The M450 provides essential training metrics: speed, distance, and elevation. Combined with Bluetooth Smart sensors (not included), this trick unit can also cover power and cadence. Accurate GPS mapping is essential for prolonged Strava competitions, so it features satellite preloading via Polar Flow for fast locating and accurate tracking. Customizable data fields (up to 4 per page) display your stats to help you ride better, faster and smarter.
- GPS is fast and accurate, and can be satellite preloaded via Polar Flow for faster locating.
- Internal barometric pressure altimeter provides accurate altitude information.
- Rechargeable 385mAh battery provides up to 12 hours of GPS recording time.
- Bluetooth Smart compatibility.
- Customizable screens allow up to 4 data fields per page.
- Backlight for low light conditions.
- Integrated safety light automatically activates for emergency lighting.
- USB connectivity syncs to PC or Mac via Polar FlowSync.
- Not compatible with Garmin quarter-turn mounts or third party mounts that use the Garmin interface.
- Allows multiple ride and bike profiles.
- Not ANT+ compatible.
Tech specs
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Tech specs
| Weight | 51g |
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| Ideal for |
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| Display dimensions | 3.5 x 3.5cm |
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IPX rating
Indicates the degree of protection against liquid. IP X1: Dripping water while in normal operating orientation; IP X4: Splashing water; IP X5: Water jets; IP X6: Powerful water jets; IP X7: Immersion up to 1m ≤ 30 minutes; IP X8: Suitable for submersion as specified by manufacturer. |
IP X7 |
| Built-in memory | 64MB |
| Dimensions | x 1.4 |
| Countdown timer | No |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Interface |
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Power meter
Displays output in watts as you ride. |
Sold separately |
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Unit to unit transfer
Shares data wirelessly between compatible units. |
No |
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Basemap
A basic set of map data that is included with the GPS. Basemap detail may vary from unit to unit. |
No |
| Battery power indicator | Yes |
| Data card | Not accepted |
| Low battery warning | Yes |
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Calorie consumption
Calculated based on data from a heart rate monitor. |
No |
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App compatibility
An online community where members upload, analyze and share activity data. |
Polar Flow |
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Add maps capability
These units allow you to add maps, so you can mark and name waypoints and create routes on your PC, and then upload the map of your choice to your GPS. |
No |
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New lap auto start
Automatically triggers a new lap after reaching a specified difference. |
Yes |
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Programmable workouts
Want an easy jog? A fast-paced ride? A workout with lots of variety to keep you on your toes? With programmable workouts you can tailor your training to match whatever you are looking for on a particular day. |
Basic |
| Heart rate monitor | Sold separately |
| Touch screen | No |
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Heart rate target zones
Displays heart rate zones during activity. |
No |
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Barometric altimeter
Barometer function helps forecast weather trends. An altimeter can provide one line of position for location on a topo map, useful if the GPS isn't working. |
Yes |
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Coded signal
A coded instrument ensures no interference between your chest strap and your watch, necessary if you are training in busy gyms or trails where other signals may be encountered. |
Yes |
| Workout history | Yes |
| Distance/time alarm | No |
| Wireless sync | Yes |
| Interval training | No |
| Button lock | No |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Batteries | Rechargeable battery pack (non-removable) |
| Haptic feedback | No |
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Auto pause
Automatically pauses timer when you stop or go below a specified pace. |
Yes |
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Virtual partner
Allows user to monitor training goals with either a virtual partner or alarms. |
No |
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Heart rate in real time
Displays beats per minute during activity. |
No |
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Pause timer
Pauses the timer when slowing or stopping, and automatically resumes when moving again. |
Yes |
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Pace alarm
An alarm that notifies you if you vary from a pre-set pace. |
No |
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Calories in real time
Displays calorie expenditure during activity, based on heart rate monitor data. |
No |
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Speed/cadence sensor
Monitors pedalling cadence and measures pedalling strokes per minute. |
Sold separately |
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ANT+ compatible
Ensures seamless digital wireless communication between ANT+ devices. For example, data from an ultra-low power wireless sensor can be displayed on a bike computer or smartphone, then downloaded to a PC, etc. |
No |
| Battery life | 12 h |
| Chest strap | Sold separately |
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Custom POI
A POI (point of interest) is a specific location that someone may find interesting (i.e., favourite viewpoint, best coffee stop before the trailhead). The custom POI feature allows the user to load only the POI's that interest them onto their GPS unit. |
No |
| Made in | China |