Wacky HR monitor readings - help!

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09-22-19, 02:34 PM

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Seriously, fiddle with it as much as you desire , but calibrate your actual performance by another measure before seeking professional help.

I am getting deep into sensors, and learning about the struggle to get them to be consistent, connected , accurate and precise..

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Originally Posted by terrymorse

I used to see very high heart rate from my GARMIN chest strap. Turned out it was caused by a jersey fluttering in the wind.

I now use a GARMIN wrist strap. It rarely reports crazy high numbers.

Yup, I had this problem all the time when I used the Garmin. Just like the OP, it happened a few minutes into the ride and then went away. Like others have said, it was worse when the jersey moved around or when the weather was cool so that I wasn't immediately sweating.

I gave up and went to a WAHOO TICKR. Never had the problem since.