I have been using the Wahoo Tickr X for years. It syncs up with my phone, automatically inputs into TrainingPeaks, no watch necessary. The iPhone version of the app also has a heart rate alarm so if you are on the road or trail with a phone armband it can warn you you are training Z3/above AeT. Generally the battery lasts a year, very small 2032 batteries and replacement straps are inexpensive.
Polar H10 is good strap (I have several Garmins and H10s) and battery change is super easy. I still prefer Garmin though and now using the new Run-Pro.
What I’m curious is that how can one broke the (Garmin) case? The rubber ring is easy to remove and the case is opened with standard Philips screwdriver.
My Wahoo TICKR X has been driving me crazy over the last few weeks/months. It does not like to stay connected to my Apple Watch (series 2).
Last run, it locked on a heart rate of 220 and wouldn’t let go.
I’ve been getting wild readings that don’t make any sense. I’ve tried all of the troubleshooting EXCEPT replacing the battery…which is something that I’ll do on Monday when the batteries arrive.
How often should expect to replace the battery? I’m using it about 8 hours a week currently.
Earlier this month, I started seeing HR dropout issues with my Wahoo TICKR. My HR on an AeT workout would drop abruptly from 140 to 90 and then eventually drop to 50s below my resting heart rate. I replaced the battery (after almost a year) and tried different troubleshooting methods but it didn’t work. I finally reached out to Wahoo customer support and explained the situation. They finally sent me a Wahoo TICKR 2 as a replacement.
I have just used it once and it worked. Hoping the TICKR 2 won’t have the same issues as TICKR.
I would recommend changing the battery and see if it helps. If not, reach out to Wahoo customer support.
