I just received my new Garmin HRM-Dual heart rate monitor chest strap from Amazon today and took it directly to spin class at CYCLEBAR Columbia Pike. I love it! It’s exactly what I needed.It supports dual Bluetooth signals and also ANT+. Now I don’t need a series of Garmin 010 10997 00, Polar H7, and Scosche Rhythm+ straps to combine together to connect to the Concept2 PM5, the iPod Touch, the Garmin 920xt, and even the Keiser M3 and the Schwinn spin bikes at CYCLEBAR. Technically-speaking, the HRM-Dual transmits real-time heart rate data over ANT+ connectivity and dual BLUETOOTH Low Energy (LE) technologyThe new Garmin HRM-Dual heart rate monitor chest strap replaces them all. Don’t pay attention to what DC Rainmaker says about this strap with regards to it being just bundle-fodder, this is the strap I have been waiting for. Yes, maybe the Wahoo TICKR through TICKRX are better value at the low end ($50) and offers more functionality like memory at the high end ($80); however, I will never use the Wahoo app nor will I ever need the memory feature. While the baseline TICKR does offer the same functionality at $20 less, it’s no a Garmin, its battery lasts 1/3 as long, and what’s $20 over the next decade that I’ll probably be using it on all of my machines and devices.Other than that DC Rainmaker did an amazing review both on his site and on YouTube.I also prefer the electrical (ECG) heart rate monitors over optical (PPG) heart rate monitors. While they both work, I have deep veins and so sometimes the optical heart rate monitors are either delayed or they can get lost for a few seconds. While the ICG monitors, such as the HRM-Dual, require moisture to make a solid connection with the pulse and heart rate, I keep a tube of Spectra 360 Electrode Gel next to my Concept2, which seems to work.Yes, it is more expensive than the competition but the battery lasts 3.5 years and it’s Garmin and when you think about it, if it replaces everything, even spin class, the rowing ergometer, the SkiErg, and my watches and bikes, then I’m good to go.I had been using both a Polar H7 around my chest and a Scosche Rhythm+ optical heart rate monitor that I wore on my arm. The Polar H7 supports Bluetooth and the Scosche Rhythm+ supports ANT+.So, I’m pretty psyched about it. It worked perfectly with my watch and my Schwinn Blue Carbon spin bike without a hiccup; however, the signal is pretty strong so my neighbor cyclist recorded my ANT+ signal on her monitor while she was riding as well. I mean, that doesn’t matter much to me—and most riders at CYCLEBAR don’t seem to wear heart rate monitors—so I’ll see how it works out over time.I needed a heart rate monitor that tracked ANT+ and Bluetooth, preferably more than one channel of Bluetooth LE. I am always either on a Bluetooth-enabled device or on an ANT+ device. Often, like at Spin class, I needed both at once and wore two heart rate monitors: first, two chest straps (awful) and then a chest strap and an arm strap. That was OK but the arm strapped required nightly charging and I am not 100% sold on optical heart rate monitors for anything more than my activity tracker. So, when DC Rainmaker reviews the brand new electrical (not optical) heart rate strap that Garmin released, I ordered it right away. It wasn’t even shipping yet. When it arrived, I brought it right to Spin class and it worked. The only down side, maybe, is that the signal for the Garmin HRM-Dual is strong enough that the machines around you might pick up your heart rate. Either the lady next to me at spin class and I were heart-rate synced or her Schwinn was also displaying my HR. But that’s not a bad thing. I assume that if the person next to me had a strap, its closer proximity might override mine. Maybe? One more possible downside is that the strap hooks with the same sort of bra-like hook and loop closure like the Polar H7 has, which can start to become less reliable as the strap gets older and a little more stretched out, instead of a proper clip or the sort of snap-button based attachments that the Wahoo TICKRs have (a nice feature) or the plastic clips, similar to what that old-timey-but-cheap Garmin 010 10997 00 heart rate monitors had.

As an avid cyclist, I am always looking for ways to improve my performance and keep track of my progress. One of the tools I rely on is the Garmin 010-12883-00 HRM, which I use to monitor my heart rate during bike rides.This HRM is incredibly easy to use and provides accurate readings, even during intense rides. The soft, comfortable strap fits securely around my chest, so I never have to worry about it slipping or sliding around. Plus, the HRM is compatible with a wide range of Garmin devices, so I can easily sync it with my bike computer or other devices.In addition to providing real-time heart rate data, the Garmin 010-12883-00 HRM also stores my heart rate data for later analysis. I can easily review my heart rate data after a ride to see how hard I pushed myself and identify areas where I can improve. This feature has been incredibly helpful in helping me set and achieve my cycling goals.Overall, I am extremely happy with my Garmin 010-12883-00 HRM. It is a reliable companion for my bike rides and has helped me improve my cycling performance. If you're looking for an accurate and easy-to-use HRM for your cycling adventures, I highly recommend the Garmin 010-12883-00.In conclusion, the Garmin 010-12883-00 HRM is a valuable tool for any cyclist looking to monitor their heart rate and improve their performance. With its accurate readings, comfortable strap, and easy-to-use features, this HRM is a reliable companion for any bike ride.

I've purchased this one to get a better hr connecting it with my Vivoactive 5, I think it gives me a better or more accurate data but sometimes I believe it's not connected with my garmin watch because when I go to accessories it says searching and then connected everytime I do that, even though it said connected the first time, so it's like when I go out of that setting it's going off but in case I'm just crazy, it's actually more accurate than my watch based on YouTube videos because I've just used it 2 times so I'm getting there.. it's pretty comfy, easy to wear, easy to unwear and easy to washUpdate: it.works really well, I was really dumb, when you go to activities the monitor connects automatically to the watch lol

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Ça m'a convaincu ! Passant de marques moins fiables, la différence en précision est flagrante. Utilisée pour le vélo et la course, elle reste bien en place, se connecte sans souci à mes appareils (garmin forerunner) + performance et excellent rapport qualité-prix. Recommandée pour tout sportif en quête de fiabilité.

Not convenient compared to Polar straps. Putting it on and off is tedious.

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I do powerlifting and cycling and have never been able to get good metrics on the lifting side of it around how my heart is responding or how hard I'm actually pushing on top sets. This allows me to keep the watch protected and off my wrist but still have great insights into my sessions. No issues of any kind and the info shows up in Garmin connect in really easy to digest ways.