Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
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Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby Widget » Tue May 01, 2018 5:00 am
I have my Garmin Heart Rate monitor soft strap that's been hanging up for sometime, mainly because I started getting a lot of spikes in reading when using, and apparently this was a common thing. Since I'm getting back into running, I figure I might ask for some advice here about giving it another shot &/or replacing it. I'll double check the battery 1st, but if that's good, what's the best way to wash/clean it, just in case ?
If I replace it, are their any (cheap) recommendations? Originally, I read that many people replaced it with the POLAR strap that was a direct swap with the little Garmin receiver device, but checking online, that specific strap doesn't seem to be available anymore.
Alternatively, eBay have cheap generic soft straps for as little as $4 (china), or $14 (AUS), though not sure how well they would perform, or last.
Besides buying used, any suggestions ?
Thanks in advance.
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby Tim » Tue May 01, 2018 6:35 am
Each one has lasted about 12 months or around 500 hours of use.
They work just as well as the Garmin ones.
The last purchase was from this seller;
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Chest-Belt- ... 2749.l2649
I throw them out when they start giving dodgy readings. Washing helps but it's only a temporary fix.
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby g-boaf » Tue May 01, 2018 9:00 am
That's what I use. It's fairly decent.
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby nickobec » Tue May 01, 2018 2:15 pm
Same here, except a couple years back I bought a bunch in different colours, wash then occasionally, just replace when the readings go stupid. ie the first coloured one (dark blue) needs replacing now, after three plus years in rotation.Tim wrote:I've been using the cheap eBay straps for a few years now.
Each one has lasted about 12 months or around 500 hours of use.
They last about as long as the genuine Garmin straps and are $6 posted
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby MichaelB » Tue May 01, 2018 2:26 pm
Agree with that, but what about just the strap itself for the Wahoo ?g-boaf wrote:Wahoo tickr: https://www.pushys.com.au/wahoo-tickr-h ... nitor.html
That's what I use. It's fairly decent.
Found it Wahoo replacement HR strap
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby BugsBunny » Wed May 02, 2018 12:21 pm
EDIT:
https://www.decathlon.com.au/p/8334795_ ... 6#/30-254-_
The link above is the one i got, but its much cheaper at about USD$30 here in HK:
https://www.decathlon.com.hk/en/p/dual- ... 95&c=BLACK
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby Widget » Fri May 04, 2018 3:15 am
Thanks for all the suggestions
I ended up just getting generic straps off ebay. I'm not fully into cycling yet, so they wouldn't get worn frequently. Some others online also purchased the generic straps, and though they may last about a year of regular use, they say they work well.
Hopefully they do the job, at least until I upgrade my watch, or get a bike computer
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby madmacca » Mon May 07, 2018 9:41 am
In terms of washing, a soak for 5-10 minutes and hand wash in warm water with a little bit of mild detergent normally does the trick. If there is a lot of accumulation from not having been washed in months, it may take a couple of washes. Although eventually even washing isn't effective, and the strap needs to be replaced with a new one - at which point the sensor performs as good as new.
Even with the cheapie straps off ebay, regular washing (more frequently is summer, less in winter) can help extend the lives of straps.
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby foo on patrol » Mon May 07, 2018 1:37 pm
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby MichaelB » Mon May 07, 2018 2:09 pm
Ewwww. I was mine every ride. I sweat lots, so I can't imagine the buildup of bacteria, sweat and smell if it wasn't washed !!madmacca wrote: ...
Even with the cheapie straps off ebay, regular washing (more frequently is summer, less in winter) can help extend the lives of straps.
Each to their own ...
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby Widget » Tue May 08, 2018 1:40 am
Ya, I washed mine in warm water, but not fix, maybe I'll try a longer wash.
As for wetting before exercise, I usually just damp my chest and sensors with water (not dripping) before putting it on, but HRM spikes from the start :/. Might try washing my original again, see if it helps, I think it'll be a couple more weeks before the new ones arrive.
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby geoffs » Tue May 08, 2018 7:20 am
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby Widget » Sun Jun 17, 2018 3:08 am
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Re: Replacement HRM strap for GARMIN, suggestions ?
Postby BJL » Sun Jun 17, 2018 11:44 am
I think I might give it a wash though.
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