Heart rate monitor
Which heart rate monitor suits cycling training?
For cycling, chest straps are the more accurate choice. Optical measurement at the wrist reacts slowly during attacks and sprints, because it measures through blood flow. A chest strap picks up the electrical signal of the heart and follows fast changes in effort instantly. At Bobshop, you will find optical heart rate sensors for the forearm, among other products.
Transmission
ANT+ can serve several receivers at the same time. With Bluetooth, many current straps now also support several connections, while older models often support only one.
Models with memory
Some straps record the session internally and transfer it later. That helps when swimming or when the bike computer stays at home.
In practice: most wrong readings at the start of a ride come from a dry strap. Moisten the electrodes before you put it on, and the values are right from the first kilometer.
