HRM chest strap type

[marks]

Hi all, my WAHOO TICKR has died after approx. 7 years good service. The problem is they seem to be only back order anywhere I can find and really love the data it provides on my rides. Has anyone else used any others that they would recommend?

 

[franco cozzo]

if youre interested i can sell you one of my magellan Ant+ HRM straps if it suits...unused/as new.
it came in my cyclo105 kit but i generally only use speed/cadence...i bought 2x cyclo105 kits to run on multiple bikes, hence i have a spare brand new one. according to the site its compatible with all ANT+ devices

 

[bear the bear]

Nothing wrong with Garmin straps...

 

[slider_phil]

Nothing wrong with Garmin straps...

I must be a salty sweater or something, but I could never seem to get more than 6 months out of a Garmin strap. Went Wahoo and I got nearly 2 years before it started playing up. Mind you it's been a long time since I've tried Garmin and I've got friends that never have an issue. For reference I use it roughly 3-5 times a week and I wash them in the shower after each ride.

 

[bear the bear]

I must be a salty sweater or something, but I could never seem to get more than 6 months out of a Garmin strap. Went Wahoo and I got nearly 2 years before it started playing up. Mind you it's been a long time since I've tried Garmin and I've got friends that never have an issue. For reference I use it roughly 3-5 times a week and I wash them in the shower after each ride.

Seems Wahoo have a new strap coming and that's why stock levels are low.

 

[link1896]

Something else I’ve been meaning to point out, not many chest sensors are capable of accurately measuring heart rate variability.

Heart Rate variability is a great way of assessing your fitness and your fitness/health trends.

Look at the Elite Heart Rate Variability app and website. elitehrv.com

A snapshot of supported chest straps

The app is compatible with any heart rate monitor that accurately measures R-R intervals and has Bluetooth 4.0 or ANT+ (ANT+ only available for Android devices – see why ANT+ is not available for iOS here). The following HR monitors have proven to work well with the Elite HRV app:
Polar H7
Wahoo TICKR – Only Bluetooth is HRV accurate, ANT+ is just HR accurate
BlueLeza HRM Blue – Only available in Europe
4iiii Viiiiva
Zephyr HxM (make sure it’s Bluetooth 4.0, not 2.0!)
Cardiosport TP3
Suunto Smart Belt
ANT+ only (not compatible with iPhone or iPad)
Garmin Premium (for ANT+ compatible Android phones/tablets only)
Garmin HRM Tri (for ANT+ compatible Android phones/tablets only)