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07-04-15 | 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by WalksOn2Wheels

I don't think the chest strap is super comfy, but it's not something I even think about. But this idea that ALL HR straps are hit and miss? Where did that come from? I've put lots of miles on a Garmin chest strap and it's never given me bad data.

I did forget my HR strap for a post work ride and it did feel nice without it. The idea of a wrist strap sounds nice, but I had a hard enough time wearing one of those rubber charity bracelets. I think I took it off after a mile. Just really hot and uncomfortable.

I like the idea of the helmets coming to market that integrate a HR sensor, but I also like to wear a cycling cap to keep sweat out of my eyes. That and I'm picky about helmets.

Are there any low profile HR headbands?

I don't know about low profile HR headbands, but you would be cooler with a Sweat Guttr instead of a cap. Never becomes saturated with sweat no matter how much of it you produce. That would leave space for the HR headband.

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