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Launched last year, the Garmin HRM-Fit heart rate monitor is a chest strap made specifically for women. Through an innovative clip mechanism design, the HRM-Fit aims to solve a key issue which can afflict many women, and others, when wearing chest straps, such as discomfort and chaffing.

The HRM-Fit retails at £139.99/$149.99 and is currently the only heart rate monitor on the market which uses a half chest strap clip-on design.

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Testing scorecard and notes

DesignInnovative and well-thought-out clip design but fiddly and chunky clips show through clothing9/10

PerformanceExcellent accuracy, comfort and long battery life9/10

ValueHRM-Fit has impressive data insights for other sports although these are not relevant for pure cyclists. 8/10

OverallRow 3 - Cell 1 86%