Short Question: Is there any way to automatically disable (or not record) the internal optical HR sensor while in the default cycling activity mode?
Long Question:
I got the FR 935 a few days ago, and like others have mentioned, the optical HR sensor is creating garbage readings from the Quick Release mount during rides:
Ride 1 Example: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2063175692 , https://www.strava.com/activities/1219836770/analysis
Ride 2 Example: https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/2067439962 , https://www.strava.com/activities/1221130312/analysis
I know I can turn off the sensor manually before each activity, but I feel like it should be easier than that, especially considering the price of the QR kit has increased and you need new bike mounts at a 90? angle different from previous versions. It would also be nearly impossible to find an optical HR setting during T2 of a triathlon, and I already get enough crap for slow transitions anyways.
I could strip out HR data from the .FIT file post-activity, but this is also messy with all the auto-syncing different platforms do these days. I'd have to delete and re-upload to about 5 different services.
When in pool swim mode, the optical HR turns off automatically, which is what I'd expect since it can't get accurate readings. I'd even be alright if this behavior was consistent across all sports. I tend to pace swims by trying not to drown, pace biking by power and cadence, and running by pace and perceived effort. Although depending on run HR accuracy (first run will be tomorrow), it might be a "nice to have" for running. I'd much rather have no HR data than inaccurate data though. As of right now, I'm mainly using the optical HR for resting/sleep HR values, which seems to be fairly accurate.
If there is no option to do this, is it possible to submit a feature request?
Thanks,
Kyle