Best heartrate strap

[mrJohan]

For cycling

[Neelswanepoel]

For cycling

Hi, Johan

 

I use the polar H10 heart rate strap, which has worked very well for me as it can connect to multiple devices simultaneously, and has Bluetooth as well as ANT+ connectivity. 

 

Try to get a chest strap, as they are usually the most accurate.

[Firozfx]

Its not a cycling only strap but Ive been using the Garmin HRM Tri since 2016.

 

2 ironman, Joberg2c, Munga, many cycling and running races and still going strong. 

 

Key advantages.

The strap never stretches,

The HR unit is non removable so you cant lose it

Easy washing, just throw it into soapy water

If u ever decide to take a jog or run, it gives run dynamics

If u ever decide to swim it measures Hr underwater

 

Disadvantages

Only the initial price but thats all

Edited August 14, 2020 by Firozfx

[shaper]

For cycling

What are you using to record heart rate? Phone, garmin, wahoo, polar etc?

 

Look for a HR strap that does dual Ant+ and bluetooth

[mrJohan]

Garmin dual hrm or Wahoo Tickr 2

[DR ◣◢]

Just got the Tickr 2. Simple setup. Does what it’s supposed to do. Happy.

[Schnavel]

Wahoo Tickr

[MDJ]

Another vote for the Wahoo Tickr, much easier battery change v.s Garmin and its lasted me longer without strap issues.

[FDP]

I’ve had multiple strap issues with Garmin Premium HRMs. First the contact patches started to delaminate, on the next one the strap just stopped working for no reason.

 

Now using a Tickr. Very happy.

[Quagga]

It depends on the unit you want to or are using. Garmin strap will not talk to polar unit and other way round

[mrJohan]

Thanks. Will go for Wahoo tickr 2. Going to get the Edge 130+

[Thomo]

Powertap Powercal.? Will have the added feature of "power meter".

[Lance Stephenson]

Hi, Johan

 

I use the polar H10 heart rate strap, which has worked very well for me as it can connect to multiple devices simultaneously, and has Bluetooth as well as ANT+ connectivity. 

 

Try to get a chest strap, as they are usually the most accurate.

I second this.  The H10 Strap also has a built in memory that can store one ride worth of data which is very useful when devices spaz

[Stretch]

I use the Polar OH1 optical HRM which fits on the arm. I've been more than happy with it

[saggy]

I'm also using the polar OH1 optical strap on the arm. Very happy.

[Wimmas]

I have a Polar H10 and it has been great. Water proof and you also do not need to keep your phone with you to track. You can just start your workout, leave the phone, and srop the workout once you are at your phone again.

 

Very accurate and picks up the slightest changes in HR unlike the arm straps and most watches.