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I have a Lezyne Macro which can take bluetooth connections with heart rate monitors. I know Lezyne do a heart rate strap but the reviews are stopping me buying one as they appear to fall apart. What other budget straps are there which are bluetooth compatible. (wont do ant+ whatever that is..)


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 2:20 pm
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Get a Polar very reliable.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 2:39 pm
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I bought a Schosche Rhythm+ which works really well but I never use it.

Only used a couple of times - i just listed on eBay starting at £1.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 2:44 pm
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hi Simons_nicolai, i can't see your listing, do you have a listing number?


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 2:58 pm
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Decathlon HR monitor

If you don't get the ebay one


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 4:27 pm
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The Polar OH1 which goes on your arm is very comfortable.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 4:29 pm
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The decathlon one is not available in the Edinburgh store earlier this week and has been de-stocked according to the sales person. not considered arm mounted before but looks an interesting idea.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 4:54 pm
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i use a https://www.wiggle.co.uk/wahoo-tickr-heart-rate-monitor-for-iphone-and-android/

which is much better than the more expensive https://www.wiggle.co.uk/suunto-dual-belt/ (and i know, not bluetooth)


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 5:39 pm
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I bought a cateye hr11 on here(got ripped off!) and dont know if it will work for you
BUT it is ANT+ so whats a good android app to use with it?


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 5:44 pm
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Polar chest strap, so far very reliable.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 5:46 pm
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+1 for the Polar OH1. More comfy than a chest strap.

Or the latest Garmin HRM-Dual transmits both Ant+ and Bluetooth LE.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 7:43 pm
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Anyone tried the Wahoo Tickr Fit? Don't like chest straps but Garmin watch bit patchy for HR.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 8:43 pm
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Coospo H6, cheap and reliable, far better than my Polar H7.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 9:51 pm
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The only problem with the Polar straps is the plastic clips are quite delicate so don't leave them on the floor :-/


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 10:51 pm
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Hmmm was looking at the Coospo arm one on amazon, looks okay and pretty cheap.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 11:14 pm
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Wahoo tickr is fine. Same strap as on my Garmin. Both are better than my watch. The Wahoo gives less noise.


 
Posted : 12/06/2019 11:36 pm
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@yetidave

one of the cheaper solution, and one I prefer, as I find chest straps a faff and watches underilable as you need to keep them tight, is one of these: https://newrunninggear.com/products/runar-optical-hrm

slips easily over your forearm and stays put.

I've had one for well over a year now, works a treat with the usual apps and it's bluetooth and ANT+ compatible.

It'll likely not be as accurate at the higher bpm range, but it's good enough to allow you to zone (get me and my kidding on I know about training talk)


 
Posted : 13/06/2019 4:17 pm

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