LifeBeam Smart Helmet - Built-in HR sensor (no chest strap)
03-06-13, 01:19 PM
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LifeBeam Smart Helmet - Built-in HR sensor (no chest strap)
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/320915/
"The world's first smart cycling helmet with an integrated heart rate sensor, allowing real time, accurate, hassle-free heart-rate monitoring without using a chest strap!"
They've teamed up with Lazer, so the helmets can't be too ****ty, and at only $149 (at least for the IndieGogo), the price isn't too bad!
What do you guys think?
"The world's first smart cycling helmet with an integrated heart rate sensor, allowing real time, accurate, hassle-free heart-rate monitoring without using a chest strap!"
They've teamed up with Lazer, so the helmets can't be too ****ty, and at only $149 (at least for the IndieGogo), the price isn't too bad!
What do you guys think?
03-06-13, 01:37 PM
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Chest straps never bothered me so I wouldn't bother switching to a helmet. I also wear a headband in the winter if it's cold and I suspect their HRM wouldn't work through the headband.
03-06-13, 02:21 PM
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I've replaced enough Garmin "Deluxe" heart rate bands to almost pay for one of these. If they're any more reliable, it might be worth a shot
03-06-13, 03:35 PM
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Not a bad idea.
I'm not bothered by chest straps except on the rare occasions that static on the jersey interferes with the reading. I've got a CycleOps strap (same as the non-deluxe Garmin) that's lasted for years.
I'm not bothered by chest straps except on the rare occasions that static on the jersey interferes with the reading. I've got a CycleOps strap (same as the non-deluxe Garmin) that's lasted for years.
03-06-13, 04:27 PM
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I luvthe idea but I would funny wearing it running , at the gym or swimming
03-06-13, 04:33 PM
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It's pretty obviously not targeted at triathletes. They have one integrated into a sleeveless jersey for that market.
03-06-13, 05:16 PM
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Not answered in the FAQ, but it looks like a cycling cap under the helmet would interfere with it?
03-06-13, 05:30 PM
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