Heart Rate Strap

[love2fly]

After me experiencing mixed results over the years using a Wahoo Tickr strap, what's your verdict re Garmin or other brands?

I use a Garmin Edge 530 head unit so must be Any+, but I guess not blueteeth compatible.

I used to love the old style Polar. They seemed to last forever.

[Newbie321]

I got a generic strap of takealot to replace my garmin strap which maybe lasted a year, the generic strap still works after 2 years and looks like new: https://www.takealot.com/forza-premium-heart-rate-monitor-strap-replacement/PLID73131454

Edited 4 hours ago by Newbie321

[Thomo]

Polar still makes a good strap imo ... don't know if it's any better than any of the generic though.

At the same price I'd get the Polar (which was the case the last time I needed to replace) otherwise I'd probably take a chance on the cheapest generic.

With regards Ant+/BLE, suspect that's dependent on the transponder rather than the strap.

[Thomo]

https://www.takealot.com/heart-rate-monitor-replacement-strap-chest-strap-soft-strap/PLID95729214

[Tomik]

Had 3 Garmin straps - they don't last. My Wahoo one has lasted the longest, but occasionally doesn't connect to my phone (for Zwift). No problems with connecting to Garmin Edge. Friend bought generic strap, lasted 3 rides. I guess it's luck of the draw with those. 

I've moved away from straps though and use my Garmin Forerunner 45 to broadcast HR. Good enough for me and no annoying strap to deal with.