Garmin speed/cadence sensor

[fraz101]

So my HR monitor seems to work for approximately the first 30 mins of my ride then lose signal for the rest.

I’m assuming it’s the strap?

Pic attached of my strap type.

 

[cyberknight]

is the battery on the way out ?

 

[fraz101]

is the battery on the way out ?

No I replaced it when I received it a few weeks ago

 

[Kernow_T]

wet the back of it, or your cleavage, before fitting?

 

[fraz101]

wet the back of it, or your cleavage, before fitting?

Yes I did that. Seems to work initially then after about 30 mins cycling (after sweating maybe) it stops giving a read out on my Garmin

 

[sittingbull]

It could be that in the cooler temps you're not sweating enough and the contacts are drying out. Try re-wetting the contacts and if that works a more "permanent" solution may be electrolytic gel (as used with ECG monitors).

 

[cyberknight]

It could be that in the cooler temps you're not sweating enough and the contacts are drying out. Try re-wetting the contacts and if that works a more "permanent" solution may be electrolytic gel (as used with ECG monitors).

i actually lick mine before i start

 

[fraz101]

Just back from another ride, again at approx 30min mark my HRM stopped reading, I licked the sensors before putting them on this time which hasn’t helped.

I got stopped in traffic a few times and tried to move the strap a little which gave a momentary pick up on HR, but only for a few seconds.

I presume it’s the strap drying out but when I got home and removed it, it was soaking wet with sweat……

I guess the next step is to try some applying some gel before putting on?

 

[cyberknight]

i got a hrm from halfords for £20 that works with my garmins if yours dies they seem to be ok .

 

[sittingbull]

Garmin straps can be a bit temperamental, of those I have used I have found one like that you have pictured to be the best. However after long term use I stopped using it as I considered the output to be unreliable. The clip on modules can fail too. Some people prefer the original rubber Garmin straps. Gel may help but it's basically trial and error.

 

[yello]

Check also that the battery contacts are good in the belt. The one on the side is spring-like, gets tired with age and loses its springiness. You might need to push it out a little to ensure a solid contact with the battery.

The other trick I've seen is to take the battery out and short the belt with a paperclip. It sounds drastic but going by comments on the web, it works.