What is the best Heart Rate Monitor?

[peterbotwin]

I am thinking about buying a heart rate monitor and I'm wondering what everyone else recommends. In addition, I want chest heart rate monitor to connect it with my iphone. What HRM do you recommend and why?

Thanks!

[WR304]

For use with an iphone the 4iiii viiiiva heart rate strap looks like the one to get.

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That strap will work with the iphone but also allows you to wirelessly connect other devices, such as speed sensors, to your iphone without needing a dongle.

An iphone is quite large and bulky though. If you want just a heart rate monitor with a display that you can watch whilst exercising then I'd recommend a Polar heart rate watch instead of using the iphone as a screen. They're compact, reliable and fairly water resistant.

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[Truth Rider]

Just get Garmin Edge 500 bundle, does HR, speed and cadence, you can upload to their website, Strava, Map My Ride.

[edubfromktown]

My phone goes with me on every ride (tucked away in a pocket or seat post mounted stem bag. I purchased a Wahoo BlueHR a few months ago (when they were 25% off) and it works great with iPhone 5 and Cyclemeter (which I use to map rides and keep a semi-accurate mileage log).

[mimi1885]

I've been thinking about this one. It looks like it would be a good oneALPHA - the Holy Grail of Heart Rate (Look Ma, no hands!) by Liz Dickinson — Kickstarter

[BigTex91]

I second the Wahoo. I wanted one for indoor training - already had an ANT+ HRM for the Garmin - and picked the Wahoo. Works great.

My phone goes with me on every ride (tucked away in a pocket or seat post mounted stem bag. I purchased a Wahoo BlueHR a few months ago (when they were 25% off) and it works great with iPhone 5 and Cyclemeter (which I use to map rides and keep a semi-accurate mileage log).

[Muttman05]

Wahoo blue hr user here! Can't say a single negative thing about it.


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[pequin]

It says it'll only go down to an iphone 4. Think it'll work on a 3gs?
What would be the difference?

[Muttman05]

The blue hr only works with 4s and 5 they both have upgraded Bluetooth radio. The ANT version works with a wireless dongle plugged in to the phone.




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[bapski]

i also use a WAHOO ANT+ version.

[skippybingo]

I'm looking to get a HRM as well, however I have an Android phone. What do you recommend for me? I prefer a watch as I also run.

[Learux]

I suggest a polar, you wear them like a watch and always have real time HR information.

They last forever and are comfortable.

I use a polar s210, it is perfect.

[skippybingo]

I suggest a polar, you wear them like a watch and always have real time HR information.

They last forever and are comfortable.

I use a polar s210, it is perfect.

Does it work with any of the known apps i.e. strata, map my fitness, my tracks, etc.?

[Learux]

I don't think so, they are standalone units.

I only use it for real time HR info, no need for me to diagnose that into oblivion.

[Djstorm100]

Is there one that can be worn like a watch and report to map my ride/hike/run. etc?

I use my iphone to map my rides to know how far I've gone and speeds.

[bikeabuser]

As a guy, I think the best heart rate monitor is a girl.

Don't have a HRM, but I'll second the Garmin 500, if you don't have, but also want a GPS unit, it's a twofer ... If not, there are a few watch like HRM's on the market, but I don't know anyone who has one..

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[bruce219]

i would advise against getting a watch type hm for cycling,have one that mounts to your
stem.You can see it at all times without having to take your hand from the bar.My mate got a watch one and he is sorry that he did,changing to a stem type so he can just glance down.

[jjaguar]

i would advise against getting a watch type hm for cycling,have one that mounts to your
stem.You can see it at all times without having to take your hand from the bar.My mate got a watch one and he is sorry that he did,changing to a stem type so he can just glance down.

Well, you could always just buckle the strap of the watch type around the handlebar. Use a section of old inner tube if it slides around or you need to shim it. I have a Garmin 310XT and that's what I do. Works fine, I don't even have the official 310XT bar mount.

[Brewtality]

I am thinking about buying a heart rate monitor and I'm wondering what everyone else recommends. In addition, I want chest heart rate monitor to connect it with my iphone. What HRM do you recommend and why?

Thanks!

Did you look through the GPS and HRM forum? It's the next one down on the list under General.

http://forums.mtbr.com/gps-hrm-bike-computer/


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[breakcontact]

I would recommend a suunto Ambit. It's a little pricy but by far the best hr/GPS watch out there and it looks like a watch. To many features to list but it uploads to a website and you can see tons of info from your run/bike/hike/ski.....whatever. Had mine for a year and its awesome.