Mio Link

rlh2000

Just wanted to put an endorsement in for the Mio Link wrist HR strap.  I have never gotten my sports bra to play nice with my chest strap HR monitor.  I'd have to decide between HR data and chafing/constant wardrobe adjustments, so more often than not, I went without the chest strap.  I just got my Mio Link, which for those unfamiliar, uses optical sensors and goes on your wrist.  LOVE IT!  Worked great, stayed in place, no discomfort!  If anyone has issues with chest straps, strongly recommend this solution!  Now to learn what to do with all this new data! 

ezellrh

x2. Used / chaffed / scarring with pretty much every chest strap available for over a decade prior to giving up on HR as a data point. Jumped on the MIO link as soon as I saw it. Synched it with my Garmin tools (910xt and 500). Due to my twig-like wrists, I have to position it carefully, but once its good and tight, no issues. Have had it for almost 8 months and no issues at all. Satisfied customer.

John Henault

Count me as a fan also. I could have written Roy's exact post, except for the "twig-like wrist" part.

Here is a post I wrote in response to a question someone else had about the Link:

I really like the MIO strap. It is not small, and you have to wear it on the same wrist as the watch, which is a very minor inconvenience, but I don't have small wrists so it isn't that bad (I have the large not the small, so that may make a difference). I certainly like it much better for running than any chest strap I've ever used (I have scars from chest strap chafing). My biking this time of year is done inside, so I just throw on the Garmin HR chest strap since it doesn't bother me on the bike. Below are the pros and cons from my perspective, but I would recommend it.

Pros: (1) comfort; (2) no chafing; (3) no chafing; (4) no chafing; (5) it broadcasts both BTLE and Ant+ signals; (6) rechargeable battery; and (7) I keep it in my gym bag with my running watch so I always have it and do not have to worry about losing the snap on piece like the Garmin.

Cons: (1) battery life (needs to be charged every 8 or so hours); and (2) wearing on the same wrist as the watch adds some overall bulk.

Here is a review from DC Rainmaker: http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2014/01/...-look.html

Joe Matchette

Posted By John Henault on 11 Feb 2015 09:48 AM



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I really like the MIO strap. It is not small, and you have to wear it on the same wrist as the watch, which is a very minor inconvenience, but I don't have small wrists so it isn't that bad (I have the large not the small, so that may make a difference).

Curious as to why you have to wear it on the same wrist as the watch??

John Henault

When I first got it and tried wearing it on the opposite wrist as my Garmin I had some signal issues. Since then, I've always worn it on the same wrist. I will try to put it on the opposite wrist for my run today and see how it goes (I'll update this post after the run). I'd be interested in hearing the experience Rachel and Roy have had, though, particularly if they have success wearing it on the opposite wrist.

rlh2000

Wore it on the opposite wrist with no issue here!

ezellrh

After trying out both, I usually wear it on my right (non-watch wrist) when cycling and on my left wrist (behind/closer to the elbow than the 910xt). For me I have to place the optical sensor a little higher up on my arm, ~ 2 inches above the 'boney part' (that's the official, scientific term I'm sure) to get the best reading. When I'm running, it will slide down a bit if its on the right wrist and not get a good read. The Garmin holds it up a bit higher and in the correct place. I tend not to have this issue on the bike because I'm not swinging my arms back and forth. YMMV.