Originally Posted by
PeteHski
HRMs are relatively cheap. I recommend the Polar OH1+ or newer Polar Verity Sense. Garmin bike computers don’t incorporate an HRM unless you meant Garmin watches. They just link to your HRM for display. But pretty much any modern bike computer will do that.
Depends on what one calls a HRM. I use the term "HRM" to mean the sensor and readout combination. It's the readout that's expensive, not just the sensor. Used to be you could get a watch for $50 and the strap for $25.. Not anymore. Now everything's has to be way fancy with attractive whistles and bells. I like the Garmin Dual or Polar H10 straps and transmitters which also have both ANT+ and Bluetooth, connected to either a Polar watch or a Garmin bike computer. These 4-lead electrical sensors have ECG accuracy and are more reliable than optical sensors. That said, if your chest is really hairy you'll have to shave where the electrodes go.