Wahoo Fitness has announced updates to its TICKR family of heart rate monitors (HRMs). Both TICKR and TICKR X HRMs have been redesigned with a new look and updated firmware that enhance their connectivity, power and comfort.
A new, slimmer shape and integrated strap design make the latest TICKR and TICKR X the ‘lightest heart rate monitors available’ at only 48g (pod and strap together). Both TICKR and TICKR X can now simultaneously pair up to three Bluetooth devices, in addition to ANT+ connections.
With an eye toward making TICKR easier to use, the LEDs are now at the top of the pod body, so users can check to make sure their devices are connected and recording data. By increasing the battery life by nearly 50%, both the TICKR and TICKR X now claim up to 500 hours of use on a single battery charge.
“We’ve revamped the TICKR and TICKR X to give users class-leading functionality in a design that’s effortless to use and very comfortable to wear,” said Wahoo Product Manager Katie DuPree. “TICKR and TICKR X redefine what you expect from a heart rate monitor by offering unmatched power, comfort and convenience whether you’re on a quick lunch ride or running a marathon.”
The updated TICKR X offers the ability to transmit indoor cycling cadence to the Wahoo Fitness app. TICKR X can now also transmit enhanced running dynamics to compatible smartwatches via ANT+, giving runners real-time access to their cadence, vertical oscillation and ground contact time.
TICKR X also offers runners a proprietary ‘Running Smoothness score’ through the Wahoo Fitness app, helping to improve efficiency and form. TICKR X can also store up to 50 hours of workout data, which will sync to a smartphone via the Wahoo Fitness app.
The TICKR will now be offered in a new Stealth colourway, complementing Wahoo’s distinctive white and blue colour scheme. The new TICKR Stealth variant will also be available as a part of ELEMNT ROAM and ELEMNT BOLT Stealth Edition Bundles.
The new TICKR (£39.99) and TICKR X (£64.99) are available for sale from May 7th. Updated ELEMNT ROAM Bundles (RRP £359.99) go on sale from May 8th, and ELEMNT BOLT Stealth Edition Bundles (RRP £244.99) are available from 15th May.
