It's 2015, we can buy a complete Windows PC in a USB stick, but HR monitors are still these clunky things that make an ugly non-aero bulge in the chest of my skinsuit. Doesn't anyone make a sleek, modern design? And USB recharge would be nice, I'm sick of buying stacks of CR2032s from eBay.
Years ago, Nalini made a pair of bib shorts with an integrated HR strap that mounted a Polar monitor on the back instead of the front, that was a good start but a dead end.
Smaller, lighter HR monitor?
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There's already a biosensing fabric called Hitoe that picks up heart rate (with the data being transmitted to a smartphone app or device). Made by Toray, which we all know from carbon fibers.
Goldwin already makes a line of clothing using the fabric. So the future is base layers or garments made from biosensing fabric.
Goldwin already makes a line of clothing using the fabric. So the future is base layers or garments made from biosensing fabric.
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I use the wrist strap hrm by scosche. Charges by usb and pretty much as accurate as a chest strap hrm. Only thing is the batt life is not fantastic. Need to charge it every couple of rides
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The impact on drag up front from a HR sensor is negligable and probably less than wearing something on your wrist. Are you really burning through batteries so fast that you require bulk purchasing? I change my sensor about once every one and a half years. The sensory fabrics have promise, but has anyone seen real world reviews on use or accuracy?
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I've not had a garmin HRM last long enough to need a battery lol
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I can't actually remember changing the battery in a chest strap. They either got too manky to use anymore (there's only so much you can do with a damp cloth when the strap is being used for at least 10 sessions a week!), or I upgraded the watch end of the equation and got a new chest strap.
My new training "regime" the battery will probably rot away before it runs out........
My new training "regime" the battery will probably rot away before it runs out........