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HRM-run vs HRM-Tri

Hi,

I want to buy a Heart rate monitor. Here in France, I have the choice between the HRM-run (the red model, Amazon, 72 €) and the HRM-tri (blue, 129 €). It will be coupled to my FR 935. I would like to know if one forgets the memory function of the tri version, are the sensors exactely the same on both models, for running and cycling ?

Best regards

sl91

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0 Steve.E over 7 years ago

Steve.... double checked and as per Tim's original response, the Tri does give all the running metrics the same as the run version...... how silly of me to doubt him :)

Tim knows his stuff!

0 timgrose over 7 years ago

sl91 - I don't think your issue is with the HRM-Run as they do not measure horizontal distance - only cadence and the running dynamics stuff which are largely vertical measurements. You seemingly got a high stride length as the measured distance was wrong. Without a foot pod this comes from the watch itself and that is automatically calibrated from doing outdoor runs with GPS. Have you done any?

0 Salomon over 5 years ago

I'm new to Garmin, coming from Suunto. My question is, if my main training is running, cycling and cross-country skiing, then what is my best option in HRM wise? HRM-Run or HRM-Tri? Is HRM-Run good for cycling?

0 Former Member over 5 years ago in reply to Salomon

You'll get the same data from both. The only difference is the Tri can be used for swimming and it can store HR data that can be transferred later should you do an activity where you can wear a strap, but it isn't practical to have the watch on your wrist.

0 mcalista over 5 years ago in reply to Salomon

I use the HRM-Run for cycling, and it is fine. If you are coming from Suunto, you could still use a Bluetooth HRM with the 935.

0 Salomon over 5 years ago in reply to mcalista

Thanks for the reply. That's actually really good news. As I like Suunto Bluetooth Smart HR better than Garmin because you can change the belt or sensor separately, in Garmin's it's fixed.

So for example if I'll buy Garmin 945, Suunto Bluetooth Smart HR belt will work with it perfectly fine?