Recommend an inexpensive chest strap?

I'd go Suunto if it can work with your other gear.

Polar H7, can usually be found on Amazon for ~$53-$55 maybe less. Very high quality, very dependable, works with both Android and iOS, and most gym equipment (ANT+/Bluetooth/Bluetooth LE)

NorthCascades wrote: »

My HRM-Run died. Not long after I changed the battery. I've been using the wrist HR in my watch, but it's not very useful on the bike. (Did a 20 minute FTP test yesterday, it though I averaged 96 bpm.)

I like having reliable heart rate data when I ride. I can work with ANT+ or Bluetooth. I don't need any features beyond reliability, and would prefer to keep the cost down. Any suggestions?

If you're not wanting the additional telemetry from another HRM Run or Tri then personally I'd veer towards a Schoche Rhythm, although that doesn't fit your cost aspect.

MeanderingMammal wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

My HRM-Run died. Not long after I changed the battery. I've been using the wrist HR in my watch, but it's not very useful on the bike. (Did a 20 minute FTP test yesterday, it though I averaged 96 bpm.)

I like having reliable heart rate data when I ride. I can work with ANT+ or Bluetooth. I don't need any features beyond reliability, and would prefer to keep the cost down. Any suggestions?

If you're not wanting the additional telemetry from another HRM Run or Tri then personally I'd veer towards a Schoche Rhythm, although that doesn't fit your cost aspect.

+1.
Make sure it's the rhythm+. Without the plus is the original and doesn't work with anything but a proprietary app.

Sometimes it's on sale for less than $50

JetJaguar wrote: »

When my Garmin strap died, I replaced it with a Wahoo TICKR. Don't recall how much it cost, though. It supports both ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity.

I see you picked something up, but in case anyone else is looking-I also have a Wahoo TICKR X. It broadcasts simultaneously in ANT+ and Bluetooth, the "X" model has a memory feature (so it'll record things like swimming), and also supports HRV (I use elite HRV app and recently the Garmin version on my Fenix5-although the app is considerably more robust than the Garmin on HRV stuff). The Wahoo is far and away the most reliable, connectable and accurate HRM I have had. And accurate meaning how many BPM.

Also-Polar does broadcast in Bluetooth and "gymlink" but it does not broadcast ANT+ (Which makes it incompatible with all but the Fenix 5 & 935 Garmin devices). It is compatible with a lot of gym equipment (anything that uses gymlink) and can broadcast live while swimming (assuming you have a watch that can read the gymlink - Bluetooth and ANT+ don't work underwater) which are features that most HRM don't have. But Polar does not do ANT+.

NorthCascades wrote: »

MeanderingMammal wrote: »

NorthCascades wrote: »

My HRM-Run died. Not long after I changed the battery. I've been using the wrist HR in my watch, but it's not very useful on the bike. (Did a 20 minute FTP test yesterday, it though I averaged 96 bpm.)

I like having reliable heart rate data when I ride. I can work with ANT+ or Bluetooth. I don't need any features beyond reliability, and would prefer to keep the cost down. Any suggestions?

If you're not wanting the additional telemetry from another HRM Run or Tri then personally I'd veer towards a Schoche Rhythm, although that doesn't fit your cost aspect.

I think you have the HRM Tri so it's of no use to you but they make a Running Dynamics pod now, you clip it to your pants and then you can use whatever heart sensor you like.

I do. The 735XT came with a Tri and a Swim in the Bible, the RD pod was launched with the 935.

I use Jarv HRM strap which cost is just about $20 (for Bluetooth edition). It works properly, the straps is very soft and convenient. So my recommendations for this brand.