I need a heartbeat monitor that connects via ANT+ to my cycling computer.

You can connect a reliable ANT+ heart rate monitor like the Garmin HRM-Dual Go to product viewer dialog for this item. or Wahoo TICKR Go to product viewer dialog for this item. to transmit your pulse directly to your cycling computer.

Most modern heart rate sensors use dual-band technology , meaning they broadcast via both ANT+ (for bike computers like Garmin, Wahoo, and Hammerhead) and Bluetooth (for phones and tablets).

Top ANT+ Heart Rate Monitors

Tips for Choosing and Connecting

• Chest straps offer the highest accuracy for cycling because they measure electrical heart signals rather than optical blood flow on the arm or wrist.
• Pairing: Turn on your cycling computer, wet the electrode pads on the strap slightly, put it on your chest to wake it up, and use your computer's "Add Sensor" menu to find the ANT+ ID.

If you'd like, let me know:

• Do you prefer a chest strap or an armband?
• What is your budget?

I can give you a specific recommendation to match your setup.

Yes — you want an ANT+ heart-rate monitor, and a chest strap is generally the best choice for cycling because it gives fast, consistent readings.

My top picks

• Polar H10 - $104.95 (HeartRateMonitorsUSA.com)

• Garmin HRM 200 - $79.99 (Target)

• Wahoo TRACKR - $100.00 (REI Co-op)

• Coospo H6 - $29.99 (Coospo)

• Polar H10 — best overall. It transmits over ANT+ and Bluetooth, has excellent accuracy, and can pair directly with compatible cycling computers. It also has onboard memory for a workout. Current cycling reviews consistently rate it among the best chest straps.

• Garmin HRM 200 — best value if you use a Garmin cycling computer. About $80, with ANT+ and Bluetooth, and specifically designed to send real-time HR data to Garmin cycling computers.

• Wahoo TRACKR — good alternative. ANT+ and Bluetooth, rechargeable rather than using a coin-cell battery.

• Coospo H6 — inexpensive option. ANT+ and Bluetooth for roughly $30. Good if you just need basic heart-rate transmission and don't care about premium features.

If you tell me the make/model of your cycling computer (Garmin Edge, Wahoo ELEMNT, Bryton, Hammerhead Karoo, etc.), I can tell you exactly which monitor I'd buy and whether you need ANT+ or Bluetooth.

For a cycling computer, you’ll want an ANT+ heart rate monitor (most are chest straps). ANT+ is the common sensor protocol used by many cycling computers, including Garmin Edge and Wahoo ELEMNT devices.

Good choices:

• Polar H10 Heart Rate Monitor - $104.99 (Target)

• Garmin HRM 200 Heart Rate Monitor - $79.99 (Target)

• Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor - $100.00 (REI Co-op)

• Polar H9 Heart Rate Sensor - $76.75 (Frontrunners Footwear)

• Polar H10 — my top pick for most cyclists. It is very accurate, supports ANT+ and Bluetooth, and works with a wide range of cycling computers.

• Garmin HRM 200 — a simple, reliable option if you use a Garmin Edge or want a basic ANT+ strap.

• Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor — a good match for Wahoo ELEMNT computers and other ANT+/Bluetooth head units.

• Polar H9 — a lower-cost ANT+/Bluetooth option if you just need heart rate data and don’t need advanced features.

A couple of tips:

• Choose a chest strap if you do intervals, racing, or hard climbs; they generally respond faster to rapid heart-rate changes than optical sensors.
• Before buying, check that your cycling computer supports ANT+ Heart Rate (look for the ANT+ heart icon in the manual/specs).
• Pairing is usually: cycling computer → Sensors → Add Heart Rate Sensor → wear the strap.

If you tell me the brand/model of your cycling computer (Garmin, Wahoo, CatEye, Bryton, iGPSPORT, etc.), I can recommend the best match.

Virtually all modern cycling computers (Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton, etc.) use ANT+ as the standard protocol to talk to sensors, alongside Bluetooth. That means you have some fantastic, reliable chest-strap and armband options that will pair instantly with your setup.

Here are the top-recommended heart rate monitors that support ANT+ connectivity for cycling:

A gold standard for pure reliability. It transmits real-time heart rate data over both ANT+ and Bluetooth Low Energy. It doesn't have internal memory or fancy running dynamics, but it just works, has an adjustable soft strap, and an incredible battery life (up to 3.5 years on a single CR2032 battery).

Widely considered the most accurate ECG heart rate monitor on the market. It features dual ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity, a very comfortable textile strap, and even has internal memory to record one workout session standalone if you ever leave your computer or phone behind.

A slim, lightweight dual-band (ANT+ and Bluetooth) chest strap that easily connects to GPS cycling computers and indoor training apps simultaneously. It features top-facing LED connection lights and an easy-to-adjust strap.

If you are looking for a budget-friendly alternative that doesn't sacrifice connectivity, this chest strap supports both ANT+ and Bluetooth, offering reliable zone tracking at a fraction of the cost of tier-one brands.

To help narrow down the best choice, tell me:

• What brand/model of cycling computer are you using?
• Do you prefer a chest strap or an armband monitor?

For a cycling computer, you’ll want a heart rate monitor that broadcasts ANT+ (most modern bike computers from Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton, etc. support this). The best choices are usually chest straps because they respond quickly during intervals and climbs.

Good options:

Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor

$104.95

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor

$100.00

Garmin HRM 200 Heart Rate Monitor

$79.99

Garmin HRM 600 Heart Rate Monitor

$186.99

My recommendations

• Best overall: Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor — very accurate ECG chest strap, ANT+ + Bluetooth, long battery life, and works with most cycling computers.
• Best rechargeable option: Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor — ANT+ and Bluetooth, rechargeable battery, and designed for cycling use.
• Best budget Garmin-compatible choice: Garmin HRM 200 Heart Rate Monitor — simple ANT+/Bluetooth strap that pairs with compatible Garmin cycling computers and apps.
• For advanced Garmin users: Garmin HRM 600 Heart Rate Monitor — adds more training features beyond basic heart rate.

A few things to check before buying:

1. Your cycling computer must support ANT+ heart rate sensors.
2. Chest straps are generally more accurate than wrist/arm optical sensors for cycling.
3. If you ride indoors with apps like Zwift, ANT+ + Bluetooth dual support is useful.

If you tell me the brand/model of your cycling computer (Garmin Edge, Wahoo ELEMNT, CatEye, Bryton, etc.), I can recommend the best match.

Virtually all modern heart rate monitors feature dual-band connectivity , supporting both ANT+ (for your cycling computer, like Garmin or Wahoo) and Bluetooth (for indoor apps like Zwift or your phone).

Top options for cycling depending on your preferred style (chest strap vs. armband) include:

Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor — Widely considered the gold standard for accuracy. It uses an ECG chest strap, offers ANT+ and dual Bluetooth connections, has onboard memory, and uses a user-replaceable CR2032 battery lasting up to 400 hours.

Garmin HRM-Dual — A reliable, no-nonsense chest strap option from Garmin that pairs effortlessly via ANT+ and Bluetooth with an exceptional battery life (up to a year or more on a coin cell).

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor — A newer rechargeable chest strap from Wahoo offering ANT+ and multiple simultaneous Bluetooth connections with a convenient magnetic USB charging cable.

Polar Verity Sense Optical Heart Rate Sensor — If you dislike chest straps, this is a top-tier optical sensor that you wear comfortably on your forearm or upper arm, featuring both ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity.

CooSpo H808S Chest Strap Heart Rate Monitor — A great budget-friendly chest strap featuring dual ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity at a fraction of the cost of major fitness brands.

If you'd like, let me know:

• Do you prefer a chest strap or an armband?
• Are you looking for a rechargeable battery or a replaceable coin cell?
• What brand of cycling computer are you using?

Choosing a heart rate monitor with ANT+ connectivity ensures seamless syncing with virtually any modern cycling computer (Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton, etc.), while most also feature Bluetooth for pairing with indoor training apps like Zwift.

Here are the top ANT+ heart rate monitor recommendations categorized by design and preference:

Widely considered the gold standard for accuracy and reliability in heart rate tracking. It features both ANT+ and Bluetooth, an exceptionally secure strap design that doesn't slip during high-intensity efforts, and internal memory to record workouts standalone.

A reliable, no-nonsense option if you want straightforward electrical heart rate and HRV tracking. It uses ANT+ and Bluetooth, connects instantly to bike computers, and features a long-lasting coin-cell battery life (around 1 year).

Wahoo’s modern chest strap option features both ANT+ and Bluetooth, but swaps traditional coin-cell batteries for a USB-rechargeable magnetic charging cable with a solid ~100-hour battery life per charge.

If you find chest straps restrictive or uncomfortable, this optical sensor worn on the forearm or bicep transmits via ANT+ and dual Bluetooth. It offers great accuracy for steady cycling and includes built-in memory.

A fantastic value dual-protocol (ANT+ and Bluetooth) chest strap that delivers solid performance at a fraction of the cost of major fitness brands.

To help narrow down the best choice for you, tell me:

• Do you prefer a chest strap or an armband?
• What brand of cycling computer are you using?

Yes — you want an ANT+ heart-rate monitor, and for cycling I’d strongly favor a chest strap.

My picks

Polar H10

$104.99

Garmin HRM 200

$79.99

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate Monitor

$99.99

COOSPO H6

$31.90

Best overall: Polar H10 — about $105. It broadcasts over ANT+ and Bluetooth, is very accurate, and works with essentially any ANT+-compatible cycling computer. Current cycling reviews continue to rank it among the best HR monitors.

Best simple Garmin option: Garmin HRM 200 — about $80. If your cycling computer is a Garmin Edge, this is a particularly straightforward choice. It transmits heart-rate data to compatible Garmin cycling computers via ANT+.

Best rechargeable: Wahoo TRACKR — about $100. It uses ANT+ and Bluetooth and charges via USB rather than requiring a coin-cell battery.

Budget option: COOSPO H6 — around $32 and supports ANT+ and Bluetooth. Good if you simply need heart rate displayed on the bike computer without premium features.

If you tell me which cycling computer you have (e.g. Garmin Edge 530/540/840, Wahoo ELEMNT, Bryton, Hammerhead, etc.), I can recommend the best-compatible one and show you exactly how to pair it.

Yes — you want an ANT+ heart-rate monitor, and for cycling I’d generally choose a chest strap rather than a wrist sensor.

Garmin HRM 200

$79.99

Polar H10

$104.95

Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate

$99.99

JetBlack Heart Rate Monitor

$39.00

Good choices

• Garmin HRM 200 — $79.99; straightforward chest strap with ANT+ and designed to send real-time HR to compatible cycling computers.
• Polar H10 — excellent choice if accuracy is the priority; supports both ANT+ and Bluetooth and works with a wide range of cycling computers.
• Wahoo TRACKR Heart Rate — rechargeable, ANT+ + Bluetooth, with 100+ hours of battery life.
• JetBlack — a less expensive ANT+/Bluetooth chest-strap option.

My pick: If you just want something reliable that pairs with your cycling computer, I'd get the Garmin HRM 200. If you want a particularly proven sensor and don't mind spending a little more, go with the Polar H10.

If you tell me which cycling computer you have (Garmin Edge, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Bryton, etc.), I can narrow it down to the best compatible one.

Virtually all modern cycling-specific heart rate monitors support both ANT+ and Bluetooth (BLE) , allowing you to seamlessly connect to your bike computer, indoor trainer (like Zwift), and smartphone simultaneously.

Top-tier options depend on whether you prefer a traditional chest strap (maximum accuracy) or an optical armband (extra comfort):

Widely considered the gold standard for accuracy. It features simultaneous ANT+ and dual Bluetooth connections, built-in memory for a single workout, and a replaceable coin-cell battery that lasts up to 400 hours. Available on the Polar Store or major cycling retailers.

A reliable, no-nonsense choice if you want solid ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity without paying for extra features you might not use. It uses a user-replaceable battery and pairs instantly with almost any head unit. Check details on the Garmin Store.

Wahoo’s modern chest strap features simultaneous ANT+ and multiple Bluetooth connections. Unlike most traditional straps, it is USB rechargeable via a magnetic clip rather than using coin-cell batteries. Look for it via Wahoo Fitness.

A fantastic alternative if you dislike chest straps. It straps securely to your forearm or upper arm, broadcasts via both ANT+ and Bluetooth, is USB rechargeable, and stays completely clear of your jersey or sports bra. Available on Wahoo Fitness.

If you want reliable ANT+ connectivity on a budget, this soft strap offers dual ANT+/Bluetooth tracking at a fraction of the cost of big-name brands.

If you can tell me whether you prefer a chest strap or an armband , and your approximate budget , I can help you pick the ideal model for your setup.