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Bikeradar loves Wahoo’s TICKR heart rate monitor for cycling computers and smartphones

wahoo-tickr-hrmReview from Bikeradar:

The Tickr X heart rate monitor strap has more features than I know what to do with, but it has been my go-to strap for the past year for two simple reasons: it’s comfortable and it works seamlessly with both Garmin head units and my iPhone.

Most heart rate straps currently are ANT+, meaning they will work with virtually all cycling computers like those from Garmin. In the past two years, a few Bluetooth straps have sprung up for use with smartphones, tablets or newer laptops. What makes the three-model Tickr line special is the combination of ANT+ and Bluetooth.

The top-end Tickr X seems to be aimed at triathletes, as features include things like treadmill mode and the ability to record internally (without a paired device) so you can swim with it on and download the data later…

For me, I appreciate the simpler features: LED lights show when the thing is measuring your heart (red light) and when it is connected to a device (blue light)…

I use a Garmin for most of my rides, but occasionally I’ll use my iPhone to record a ride on Strava. Either way, ANT+ and Bluetooth mean HR data is a given.

The Wahoo TICKR is available from your local LTP Sports dealer in TICKR (MSRP $77 CAD) and TICKR X (MSRP $124 CAD) models. Learn more at wahoofitness.com