I was a bit disappointed initially as the monitor appeared to work haphazardly, with readings high and low. Re read the instructions and noted the sensors need to be wet.. no not with water with sweat ! Let’s face it that’s what it’s all about, so a Zwift session on the air bike quickly saw the results firm up and become reliable once the sweet sweat spot was located. At a discounted special price of $30 I couldn’t resist and I am so glad I went for it. Oldies like me need a heart rate monitor to ensure we stay in our training zones. I found the monitor easy to use and comfortable to wear. It links to Zwift and the Air Bike (Echo) without fuss and once I get a sweat up it reads accurately and consistently. Construction is solid and it appears to be robust and should last. As with most gym equipment, maintenance requires a quick clean and dry post each use to remove sweat / salt build up and possible corrosion; However I can’t see any spots likely to corrode. The big plus for me is that I don’t need to wear a watch (has its physical limitations in the gym environment) n’or a finger pulse monitor, n’or do manual palpations which interfere with the flow of my workouts. A real plus all round and for negligible cost.

This Force USA Heart Rate Monitor works as it should. Once the adjusting strap is put in the right place for the first time, it only takes 5 seconds to put it on.

I was hesitant on buying a heart rate monitor, however when I got it I was very happy with the product. Works really well with my vortex S5 bike.

Well worth the money, excellent for them hit training or just 30-45 cardio hit

Unable to switch off Treadmill from consul
Makes a hissing noise when treadmill is in use