Originally Posted by
pdlamb
I've reluctantly concluded an HRM strap is a consumable, just like tires or chains. And like a tire or a chain, there's not always an easily observed incipient failure warning sign.
Garmin decided the whole thing is a consumable, their top HRM doesn't have a replaceable strap. I have often wondered if having a detachable strap is bad for longevity, but I wasn't willing to spend that much to find out