MTB_FAN Posted October 16 Share Is there anyone else that also have so many problems with the Wahoo TICKRx HR monitor? It always show my hr too low as if the battery is flat but I have used so many new batteries and still does it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dexter-morgan Posted October 17 Share Have you tried to wet the belt where it is in contact with your skin and try to turn the battery around for 10 seconds, then put it in the correct way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_FAN Posted October 17 Share Yes tried it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peewee1 Posted October 17 Share Hi. There might be a firmware update on the Wahoo smartphone app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclewizz Posted October 17 Share Maybe you really fit and your HR is lower than you expect ? Are you able to test with a different HR monitor ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexterdent Posted October 17 Share There are many reported issues with the Tickr, I went through two (warranty replacement both times) before giving up and getting a different brand. Dexter-morgan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titleist Posted October 17 Share I'm glad this thread has been created. I'm done with Garmin's crap quality straps that last 3 months before the glue does not glue anymore. I thought the next option is a Wahoo. Seems not. What is the other alternative? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexterdent Posted October 17 Share I got a Temu HR strap for the Garmin, cost around R100 and has lasted twice as long as the Garmin strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbybzgo Posted October 17 Share 28 minutes ago, Titleist said: What is the other alternative? I've invested in Polar devices that I've been totally happy with. I still use the old V800 watch and it works perfectly. Also have the M460 on bike mount. The H10 is considered the industry standard but problems I've experienced have been minor like low battery, faulty strap (they do eventually crack on the inside), needing to update on cell app and having to change the option on the app to get the H1O to allow two units to read your heart rate simultaneously (eg: when using the rowing machine or smart bike trainer). I did pick up a OH1 unit second hand (on bike hub) and adapted it's strap to hold that unit to the pulse in my wrist and now don't have two units not agreeing to share the H10's output. Although the OH1 unit is slightly slower to react to a change in heart rate they are still very close to each other. I saw a replacement Polar strap at Sportsman's Warehouse (Pavilion - Durban) they other day for R400. Good luck with your choices... Edited October 17 by robbybzgo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny82 Posted October 17 Share 42 minutes ago, Titleist said: I'm glad this thread has been created. I'm done with Garmin's crap quality straps that last 3 months before the glue does not glue anymore. I thought the next option is a Wahoo. Seems not. What is the other alternative? I've been using a Forza strap from Takealot for quite a while now and have not had issues. Much cheaper than the genuine Garmin strap https://www.takealot.com/forza-premium-heart-rate-monitor-strap-replacement/PLID73131454 Titleist 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 17 Share 19 hours ago, MTB_FAN said: It always show my hr too low as if the battery is flat but I have used so many new batteries and still does it. How old is the strap? You don't mention that in your post. Might be time for a new one, which is much cheaper than buying a new HRM. Edited October 17 by Frosty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_FAN Posted October 17 Share About a year, year and a half.. on my 3rd battery as well but still struggling..I definitely will not buy a wahoo again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesJ Posted October 17 Share 6 hours ago, dexterdent said: There are many reported issues with the Tickr, I went through two (warranty replacement both times) before giving up and getting a different brand. +1 Also went through 2. Warranty replacement process and support was great, but not really trusting them enough to spend $$$ on them next time dexterdent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacquesJ Posted October 17 Share 5 hours ago, Titleist said: I'm glad this thread has been created. I'm done with Garmin's crap quality straps that last 3 months before the glue does not glue anymore. I thought the next option is a Wahoo. Seems not. What is the other alternative? Skeer jou borshare Dexter-morgan, Ant in the NL and Titleist 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTB_FAN Posted October 17 Share I actually did that as well .no luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frosty Posted October 17 Share 1 hour ago, MTB_FAN said: About a year, year and a half.. on my 3rd battery as well but still struggling..I definitely will not buy a wahoo again. My Polar (H10) strap was replaced after 18 months. A new strap for less than R500 (the soft one, not the original) and everything works like it should. These things (straps) don't last forever, so consider a new strap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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