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Wahoo TICKR Heart Rate Monitor Bluetooth ANT
Last Updated: August 25, 2020 (Refresh Now)
7.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
499
Unverified
66
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PASS
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BLUETOOTH
Yes
GPS
113.4 grams
WEIGHT
100 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 435 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Heartrate
89heart rate monitor, wahoo, tickr, monitor, heart
+74%
-26%
" ... By far the best HR monitor I've had and it's going on 5 years now. ... "
" ... Quickly get signal of your heart rate. ... "
" ... The Tickr's data is captured in the Wahoo Fitness App which allows one to set Heart Rate Training and Power Training, etc . ... "
" ... This wahoo ticker heart rate monitor is the Best thing I got I use is alot walking bikeing working at the gym ... "
" ... I am very happy with this new HRM. ... "
" ... I use this HR monitor with Zwift for indoor cycling. ... The first time I wore it to do a Zwift workout, Zwift picked up the monitor immediately and I had no issues. ... "
" ... I use this heart rate monitor and their cadence monitor on my Joroto X2 spin bike to simulate a Peloton experience. ... "
" ... I've wanted a heart rate monitor for some time now, so I can see how hard I'm pushing myself on my bike rides. ... I've used it quite a few times and love having the ability to see exactly how hard I pushed myself and how my heart is getting stronger. ... "
Device Compatibility
84app, connecting, paired, zwift, wahoo
+63%
-37%
" ... Paired seamlessly and immediately. ... "
" ... Provides both ANT+ and Bluetooth wireless outputs which should cover most/all paired devices on the market. ... "
" ... Easy to use and pairing ... "
" ... It's been connecting and working as described. ... "
" ... I use ANT+ because it connects faster than Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Works great with iPhone. ... "
" ... One it’s connected it’s good however I log/end the workout and immediately switch to another workout the monitor can’t connect. ... "
" ... I don’t look at my phone or have a smart watch while I’m running, so having this set up to tell me my hr every minute - via Bluetooth headphones - just works. ... I’ve had no problems connecting the device to my phone. ... "
Product Reliability
79stopped working, working, year, month, week
+35%
-65%
" ... It worked for 2 months, then I contacted the seller and they replaced the broken unit, a year later it broke again, but now it not on warranty anymore. ... So I guess it’s good for a year if it works. ... "
" ... I bought one piece over a year ago and stopped working after 8 months . ... So I bought two more, and one of them stopped working after three uses. ... And it only has one month afternoon purchase for return or repair, so sadly a bad experience for me cause it’s not a cheap item. ... "
" ... Junk, quit working after 30 rides on the Peloton. ... "
" ... Basically stopped working after 3 months. ... Should have lasted longer. ... "
" ... this product is only a couple month old and already does not work ... "
" ... Retuned to Amazon and waited a month. ... "
" ... For the first couple of months it worked very well, but with time it deteriorated to being unusable. ... "
" ... UPDATE: THIS IS JUNK! ... "
Apps
70wahoo, workout, tickr, heartrate, easy to use
+51%
-49%
" ... Easy to use its app. ... "
" ... Works good with the wahoo app. ... "
" ... It works beautifully with the app. ... "
" ... Works great with my Spin Bike and the Wahoo app. ... "
" ... Overall though excellent product, and I love that it will integrate into other fitness apps automatically, allowing me to share calories burned with myfitnesspal and others. ... "
" ... Funny how it seemed to happen when they updated the app which is garbage now. ... "
" ... I paired this with the Pusloid app and I'm able to broadcast my heartrate to my computer, which allows my audience to see how stressed out I am while playing video games! ... "
" ... This connected to my exercise app without any problems. ... At this time I don't need the app as it connects to what I want it to - my exercise app. ... "
Comfort
66comfortable, wearing, comfortable to wear, chest, accurate
+70%
-30%
" ... The straps held up excellent. ... "
" ... Comfortable to wear, and seems very accurate. ... "
" ... But it’s comfortable to wear. ... "
" ... I don't even notice I'm wearing it when I work out because it's comfortable. ... I like that I can take off the strap to wash it. ... "
" ... I’ve had bypass surgery and felt like this would really help when I do my yoga workouts to make sure I’m not pushing my limits. ... "
" ... It is comfortable and RELIABLE in regular use. ... "
" ... Works well and I like the strap. ... "
" ... It sits right bellow my bra strap against my skin and I completely forget its there. ... "
Software Platform
54wahoo, tickr, workout, strava, peloton
+54%
-46%
" ... I don’t look at my phone or have a smart watch while I’m running, so having this set up to tell me my hr every minute - via Bluetooth headphones - just works. ... "
" ... This connected to my exercise app without any problems. ... At this time I don't need the app as it connects to what I want it to - my exercise app. ... "
" ... I bought this to use with DDPY app, so I don’t have much to say about the Wahoo app or whatever else it may work with. ... "
" ... It is comfortable and works well with the peloton and iphone app. ... "
" ... I like that it hooks up well with the apps I use and uploads the information automatically ... "
" ... Works with my Cyclemeter app. ... "
" ... I use this with the DDP Yoga Now app. ... "
" ... The mobile app is very easy to use. ... "
Battery Life
49batteries, replaced, change, battery life, dead
+37%
-63%
" ... I tried the trick mentioned by another reviewer of reversing the battery and no dice. ... "
" ... after third use it stopped working even with a battery change ... "
" ... Im beginning to wonder if what if the sensors have a bad battery or they are just junk. ... "
" ... Changed batteries twice . ... "
" ... Checked battery every time. ... "
" ... It came with a dead battery, replaced it and within two weeks the battery is dead again. ... "
" ... Most likely they just need batteries, but changing the batteries is horrible ... "
" ... It doesn’t consistently sync, the battery life is terrible and as soon as I change the battery, the red light starts blinking, it takes so much effort to get the blue light to turn on to get it picked up . ... "
Band
46garmin, chest, wahoo, straps, polar
+63%
-37%
" ... The strap is adjustable and the whole thing is light enough to not be noticeable when wearing. ... "
" ... The strap seems to be made of quality materials and the data it provides matches my apple watch. ... "
" ... The straps held up excellent. ... "
" ... It sits right bellow my bra strap against my skin and I completely forget its there. ... "
" ... I have not seen any issue with the strap or snaps. ... "
" ... The TICKR's elastic band is adjustable and I do not notice it while cycling. ... "
" ... Battery is way easier to replace than older Polar band, and still works great after nearly 3 years. ... "
" ... It's also lighter than my Garmin or SRM strap. ... "
Ease of Use
44easy, app, works, simple, use
+93%
-7%
" ... Lightweight, easy to set up, works well! ... "
" ... Easy to use ... "
" ... It looked and fit well and was easy to adjust. ... "
" ... I did have to look up strava “how-to” articles for where to go to get it setup. ... "
" ... Very versatile and reliable. ... "
" ... Doesn’t always sync with my peloton class right away but it accurate and easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use its app. ... "
" ... Easy to use! ... "
Accuracy
43easy to use, accuracy, readings, workouts, tracking
+93%
-7%
" ... I know I’m working out with the right amount of intensity and has proven to be more accurate than my Fitbit and the treadmill pulse trackers. ... "
" ... Most accurate and comfortable I’ve ever owned. ... "
" ... I’m not so sure about the mileage accuracy and gps accuracy. ... "
" ... Also very accurate when tracking your workouts ... "
" ... It seems to be quite accurate. ... "
" ... Reliable and accurate. ... "
" ... I've compared its accuracy to wrist based and pressure cuff pulses and it is accurate. ... "
" ... It’s so nice having the readings and the accuracy for training. ... "
For Running
32running, bike, tickr, zwift, workout
+66%
-34%
" ... Tracks runs well. ... "
" ... It connects easily to my phone running ride with gps, to my pc running zwift, and my nordictrack elliptical and treadmill with ifit. ... "
" ... I like to keep track of my cardio during workouts ... "
" ... I literally pulled it out of the wrapper, threw it on and was up an running on Zwift in 30 seconds. ... "
" ... Running in place. ... "
" ... I am using it for running, mountain biking and working out. ... "
" ... Use this for training. ... "
" ... For basic gym workouts the entry-level Tickr is everything you need. ... "
Build Quality
28plastic, snap, pieces, broke, break
+43%
-57%
" ... The strap came loose after a month of daily use . ... "
" ... I’ve had this strap for three weeks now and it is already falling apart and I’ve done nothing but trainer rides with it. ... It hasn’t even seen the wear and tear of race season yet. ... "
" ... The unit itself is attached to the strap via two metal snap buttons which CONSTANTLY unhook. ... If I have the strap so loose it wont even stay around my chest the buttons still fail to hold it together. ... "
" ... 2) I dislike the strap design. ... "
" ... They always break within 30days ... "
" ... The second one break pretty quickly, but because I liked the first one, I decided to repurchase anyways. ... "
" ... Feels like a wasted purchase now ... "
" ... One side of the elastic wrap clip just broke. ... Everything still works but plastic casing just broke off. ... No reason for it to break. ... Just top of clip plastic broke off. ... "
Bluetooth
27ant, garmin, wahoo, pairing, connect
+59%
-41%
" ... I use ANT+ because it connects faster than Bluetooth. ... "
" ... Easy to set up, Connection is fine over Bluetooth. ... "
" ... No pairing problems ever! ... "
" ... Easy to pair with Garmin and with TrainerRoad. ... "
" ... It can be finicky about Bluetooth connection, but once connected works great. ... "
" ... Easy to use and pairing ... "
" ... It synced with my phone perfectly and quickly via bluetooth. ... "
" ... Works with both Bluetooth ( cell phone Note 9 ) & Ant ( Garmin Edge 1030 ) . ... "
Price
24money, worth, waste, would, unit
+54%
-46%
" ... Definitely would recommend to anyone looking for a solid HRM at a good price. ... "
" ... But at this price, it seems it should last longer than it does. ... At least that one is half the price. ... "
" ... Great unit for the price! ... "
" ... Worth the purchase. ... "
" ... It (almost) makes life at 5:00 AM worth living. ... "
" ... The price is right too! ... "
" ... Great for the price! ... "
" ... Better price too! ... "
Pedometer
18workout, workouts, wahoo, fitbit, treadmill
+50%
-50%
" ... The fitbit had me at a relaxed 102 while the tickr had me over 130, thinking im riding at an endurance pace. ... "
" ... I do find that the app reports hugely higher calorie burn than the Nordic Trac treadmill I'm using. ... "
" ... I also see in the middle of my workout, when I increase to a more rigorous activity, it won’t register the increased activity. ... "
" ... If you’re a fitness enthusiast, this is crushing. ... "
" ... I knew the troubleshooting steps to take (reset the batter, etc) and it did not work. ... "
" ... When it disconnects it’s almost impossible to connect again without going through a thousand steps mid-workout. ... "
" ... I don't have time during a workout to troubleshoot a HRM. ... "
Fit
17straps, plastic, garmin, strap, screws
+65%
-35%
" ... The straps held up excellent. ... "
" ... Hooks right up to inside trainer. ... "
" ... is perfect for cyclist and who ever wants to manage the fit ... "
" ... It looked and fit well and was easy to adjust. ... "
" ... doesn't drop signal, fits well, highly recommend. ... "
" ... I really like the fit and feel. ... "
" ... It does not slip and it works perfectly. ... "
" ... Snaps look good as new. ... "
Returns
16back, try, returning, returned, refund
+6%
-94%
" ... I cannot send it back now but I would not buy another if someone paid me to do so. ... "
" ... This HRM failed to meet any of my expectations, and it's a shame that I have to pay to return it. ... "
" ... I returned this item but 2 weeks later, no refund. ... "
" ... Trying to return it back!! ... "
" ... The return window expired Oct. 6. ... "
" ... Unfortunately I am out of the return window now and just going to have to deal with it and make it work the best I can until I can buy a different brand heart monitor that will work with my app. ... "
" ... Dead in May. ... "
" ... I returned at first and ordered a replacement but the replacement didn't work either. ... "
Setup
15setup, works, connected, well, setting
+93%
-7%
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Was easy to connect to my Elemnt and it works great. ... "
" ... Definitely follow the directions to wet the contacts. ... "
" ... Setup was a snap. ... "
" ... I found setting it up with my ride tracking software extremely easy. ... "
" ... Easily setup and connected with Map my Ride quickly. ... "
" ... I haven't had this long enough to comment on the durability of the strap, but but set up through the iOS app was painless and very quick and simple. ... "
" ... I did have to look up strava “how-to” articles for where to go to get it setup. ... "
Design
11like, new, looks, feels, design
+73%
-27%
" ... Snaps look good as new. ... "
" ... I really like the fit and feel. ... "
" ... Neat little gadget. ... "
" ... Looks very solid. ... "
GPS
8gps, run, hrm, replace, go
+75%
-25%
" ... Better then Garmin ... "
" ... I’m not so sure about the mileage accuracy and gps accuracy. ... I get how gps works, but if I go on the exact same run, block for block, even on the same side of the street, the difference day to day should not be half a mile or more. ... "
" ... I bought this to replace a dying Garmin HRM I had. ... "
" ... Love that it can track the speed and gps (did not expect that) ... "
" ... I use it with strava while riding bike and haven’t had a problem with it yet. ... "
Marketplace
7amazon, see, picture, month
+57%
-43%
" ... So far it has performed exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank me later. ... "
" ... Perfect as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Display Clarity
7display, heart
+71%
-29%
" ... Overall pretty good display and ease of use. ... "
" ... The monitor seemed quite accurate and exceeded expectations ... "
" ... It has 2 LEDS that let you know what state the monitor is in. ... "
" ... Best monitor available! ... "
" ... #1 LED lights shows monitor works good. ... "
Delivery
6product, used, excellent
+83%
-17%
" ... Delivery was right on time. ... "
" ... Well from the moment I opened the box this product has been nothing but perfection. ... "
" ... I used this product daily from the time it was delivered. ... I gave it 1 star because of fast shipping and they got my address right. ... "
" ... Excellent, it’s just what the doctor ordered ... "
Other
5works, update, tickr, sweat, recognized
+60%
-40%
" ... Using the Tickr from Wahoo in addition to the Wahoo Cadence and Speed monitor sensors. ... "
" ... I love this HRM sensor. ... "
Defective Delivery
5product, one, amazon
+20%
-80%
" ... I must of gotten a defective one. ... "
" ... Amazon also will not issue me a credit for defective product. ... "
" ... I don’t see how they can knowingly sell a defective product. ... "
" ... Thought maybe it was a defective unit so Amazon sent a new one. ... "
ISP
4+75%
-25%
" ... It was a simple and fast connection. ... "
" ... Works with DDPY. ... "
" ... Have been able to improve my running with the help of this. ... "
Cleaning
4batteries, also, never, easy
+50%
-50%
" ... This item also broke (the snapping mechanism) after only wearing 30 times and cleaning the device. ... "
" ... I have tried cleaning it very thoroughly, resetting it per the instructions, and changing to new batteries. ... "
Size
4+50%
-50%
" ... *feels kinda bulky ... "
" ... It never stay in the same size. ... "
Overall performance
3well
+100%
" ... Great buy and reliability. ... "
" ... Does the job at all times ! ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
Lagging
3connect, app, 10
-100%
" ... Often not detected, takes a while. ... "
" ... It refuses to connect to the app, no matter how many times I restart it. ... "
" ... THIS UNIT SOMETIMES DOSENT START RECORDING UNTIL 10 min into the ride when it has warmed up. ... "
Product As Described
3see, picture
+100%
" ... So far it has performed exactly as advertised. ... "
" ... Perfect as described. ... "
" ... Works as described. ... "
Network
3dropped, connectivity, would, time, drop
+67%
-33%
" ... No connectivity issues! ... "
" ... This monitor’s data is more consistent and always within expected range. ... "
Water Resistance
3use, strava, bike
+67%
-33%
" ... Make sure to wet the contacts or skin with water for it to work properly ... "
" ... I use it with strava while riding bike and haven’t had a problem with it yet. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 113.4 grams
Size: 100 meters
Connectivity
Bluetooth: Yes
GPS: Yes