Wahoo Tickr X heart rate monitor review
HRM that works with Garmins and your phone on both ANT+ and Bluetooth
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The Tickr X heart rate monitor strap has more features than I know what to do with, but it has been my go-to strap for the past year for two simple reasons: it’s comfortable and it works seamlessly with both Garmin head units and my iPhone.
Most heart rate straps currently are ANT+, meaning they will work with virtually all cycling computers like those from Garmin. In the past two years a few Bluetooth straps have sprung up for use with smartphones, tablets or newer laptops. What makes the three-model Tickr line special is the combination of ANT+ and Bluetooth.
The top-end Tickr X seems to be aimed at triathletes, as features include things like treadmill mode and the ability to record internally (without a paired device) so you can swim with it on and download the data later.
There are also calculated measurements like cadence. I say calculated because the Tickr X measures body movement and calls that cadence.
For me, I appreciate the simpler features: LED lights show when the thing is measuring your heart (red light) and when it is connected to a device (blue light).
The soft strap snaps on to the back of the Tickr X, and is easy to hand wash.
I use a Garmin for most of my rides, but occasionally I’ll use my iPhone to record a ride on Strava. Either way, ANT+ and Bluetooth mean HR data is a given.
For my money, I’d recommend that cyclists go with the regular $59 (£38) Tickr, which has the Bluetooth 4.0 and ANT+ connections but not the run-specific features.
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Product Specifications
Product
| Name | Name, 0, 10, Name, Tickr X |
| Brand | Brand, 0, 20, Brand, Wahoo |
| Weight (g) | Weight (g), 2, 0, Weight (g), 48 |
| Available Colours | Available Colours, 2, 0, Available Colours, Black |
| Batteries Included | Batteries Included, 2, 0, Batteries Included, Yes |
| No Of Batteries Required | No Of Batteries Required, 2, 0, No Of Batteries Required, 1 |
| Activity Type | Activity Type, 2, 0, Activity Type, Cycling Multi-Discipline |
| Heart Rate Monitor Type | Heart Rate Monitor Type, 2, 0, Heart Rate Monitor Type, Chest Strap |
Authors
Ben Delaney is a journalist with more than two decades of experience writing for and editing some of the biggest publications in cycling. Having studied journalism at the University of New Mexico, Ben has worked for Bicycle Retailer & Industry News, VeloNews and BikeRadar. He has also previously worked as Global Brand Communications Manager for Specialized. Ben covers all things road and gravel, and can be found logging big miles in the Rocky Mountains that nestle alongside his home in Boulder, Colorado. He has covered the most important bike races in the sport, from the Tour de France and Tour of Flanders, to the Unbound gravel race, and specialises in tech content, showcasing what the pros are riding and putting everyday equipment through its paces.
