Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor Strap
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Garmin Premium Heart Rate Monitor Strap $69.99
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William M.Great strap, until the battery dies . .
- Fit: True to size
I think this is the best strap on the market, with one very important reservation. It's comfortable. It's accurate. It pairs easily with Garmin cycling computers. BUT . . . when the battery dies, it can be impossible to replace the battery. The four screws may or may not come out so that you can replace the battery. In my first strap, none of the four screws would come out. In my second strap, two would come out, two would not. I tried muscle, WD40, all sizes of screw drivers. Nothing worked. Replacing a heart rate strap every time the battery dies is not smart. So, I'm looking for a strap with replaceable batteries.
Scott GolsanGearheadAccurate and stays in place
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have been using Garmin product for many years, and realized that my son can benefit from using a HR monitor till I get a powermeter for him, I turned to the HR monitor that has worked well for me.
This one stays in place and I have yet to experience any drops. I have had some interference when riding under major power lines, but otherwise it does a great job paired with my Garmin 820 and 520.
If you have any questions about Garmin product feel free to reach out to me.
Brandon MadsenEmployee
Avg. ride time: 0m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
Accurate HR Monitor
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I bought this so I can train based on my heart rate instead of pace or time. I have an older (about 5yrs old) Garmin 910XT and it works perfectly with my watch. I really like how quickly it links up and I think provides a more accurate HR than just using a wrist monitor.
Kate CroninEmployeeWorks great!
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I got this for use with Zwift, as well as my Garmin Edge 25 bike computer, and it works great. For some reason, Zwift didn't detect it the first time I tried, but it has been completely fine on subsequent attempts. That first time, I did not wet the strap ahead of time, but have always done so since; it seems to be necessary to really get a good reading. Overall, works great.
Mike NewberryEmployeeBought as a gift
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
My brother in law needed a new HR strap. Reports are, it works just as good as the old one....fits great, sends info to the Garmin.
jordan emeryEmployeeJust what I wanted
This is the first heart rate monitor I've owned, I was interested to see where my heart rate was on hard hikes and trail runs. The chest strap looked like it wouldn't be very comfortable, but I decided to try it due to most reviews saying you hardly notice it. And it's true you hardly notice it once you start going! This hrm was very easy to use and easily paired up with my garmin forerunner. I've used it twice now and it seems to be very effective, I'm definitely glad I decided to try it and I'd recommend it to anyone!
Ryan N.Avg. ride time: 3h 34m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
Comfortable and effective
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
Pairs easily with my Garmin 520. Don't notice it after I put it on. Overall very satisfied with this heart rate monitor
Peter NEmployeeBig upgrade from the plastic straps
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This strap has been out for a while but i just picked one up as my older plastic straps finally gave out. The elastic strap makes it way more comfortable and its hardly noticeable after a few minutes of riding.
Alejandra MongeComfy
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
I haven't had any issues with it once I made make sure to wet the entire chest strap. It works as expected
RoryEmployeeAvg. ride time: 16m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
More comfortable
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
This strap works perfectly, never had issues, and is a lot more comfortable than the older version of this strap. I lick my finger and wipe it on the two couple inch long sensors before I put it on and that has worked for me every time. After about 5 mins I forget I'm even wearing the thing.
mattEmployeeSimple Strap
- Familiarity: I gave it as a gift but have feedback to share
Does the job and is easy to use. I gifted this to my bro-inlaw and have not heard any negative feedback.
Robert SmallmanAvg. ride time: 3h 22m per week- Average ride time is based on Strava activity over the last 3 months. Give your reviews credibility by connecting your account.
reliable
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
- Fit: True to size
It works . Make sure you wet the entire chest strap.
Brian QuinifDependable strap but no bluetooth
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
I have 3 different HR straps, and I do have to say that this one is the most reliable (although it does crap out every now and then). However, the lack of bluetooth compatibility is a pretty big flaw, especially that many people now often track their runs/rides with a smartphone; there are other straps at a similar price point which offer dual ANT+/bluetooth functionality.
Ben ADoes what you'd expec
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
Not a lot to say - exactly as expected. I knocked a star off because I don't find it to be the most comfortable on long runs, but that's probably a bit harsh because I'm not sure that any chest strap is going to be comfortable...
Gavin McBrideWorks Like it Should
- Familiarity: I've used it several times
What can you say? It's a Garmin heart rate strap, the thing works. I haven't had any issues with it failing to pick up a signal or slipping. There are cheaper alternatives on the market, which is why I dinged it a star, but all in all, I am very pleased with the strap.
Brian A.Does the Garmin sensor on this strap have a coin twist slot for replacing the battery or does it require that 4 tiny screws be removed in order to replace the battery??? My current sensor/strap is the 4 screw version and the screws are stripped making it impossible to replace the battery. I bought it April, 2012 from Competitive Cyclist. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Sonja R.Mine has 4 screws.
Peter L.polar strap is cheaper, does same job
- Familiarity: I've put it through the wringer
nothing wrong with this product, replaces a faulty/worn HRM strap. but you read enough forums about HRM straps and you find the polar strap works fine with the Garmin HRM with a little modification of the button snaps... and it's cheaper than the garmin replacement strap.
in my experience, the straps have a lifetime of about 3-4 months if you sweat a lot in a hot environment, riding daily.
schuyler420@me.comwhat models does it work with?
what models does it work with?
Mike NelsonGearheadThe Garmin Premium Heart Rate Soft Strap uses the ANT+ communications protocol. It is compatible with all of the current Garmin fitness computers and likely most older models as well. Check to make sure your device uses ANT+ and you can be confident this strap will work.
I have HRM with Fenix2that stopped working after 9 months. It should be still under warranty but if Garmin does not replace it I would like to have some more info on Polar strap. Can you share that modification?