Scosche Rhythm+ Heat Rate Monitor

When I purchased my Peloton earlier this I got the accessory package that came with, among other things, a chest strap heart rate monitor.  I read some mixed reviews on these Peloton branded heart rate monitors but ordered it anyway and of course I had issues with it.  Sometimes it wouldn't connect, oftentimes it would drop out during a ride and after a month it just stopped connecting to the bike completely.  I called Peloton, who were great, and they sent me out another one but I started having issues with the new one as well after a couple weeks

A heart rate monitor is not an absolute necessity with the Peloton but it gives you better data regarding calories burned, how hard you are working and certain rides require it.  So after a bit of research I decided to give the Scosche Rhythm+ a try.  Many Peloton users seem to love the Scosche Rhythm+ so I pulled the trigger.  I have been using the Rhythm+ for a couple months now and I couldn't be happier.

Pros:

• Stays connected to the bike
• At least as accurate as the Peloton chest strap
• Much more comfortable than a chest strap, no need to moisten the leads
• Easier to put on and remove
• Good Battery life, I am getting about two weeks of almost daily rides
• Seems to be a high quality product

Cons

• Price- a little pricey for what it is  
• Have to connect to an app on your phone to check battery level

Overall there isn't much not to like with the Rhythm+.  It connects every time and is easier to use and much more comfortable than a chest strap.   Just slide it over your wrist and onto your forearm.  It stays in place pretty well, although I do find myself needing to adjust it on longer rides when I am really sweating.   It is pretty expensive but seems to be of high quality so it will probably last a while.  It does go on sale once in a while if you buy directly from the manufacturer but I couldn't wait and picked it up on Amazon.   My only complaint is that there no battery level indicator on the device.  This just means that I need to connect to my phone and open the app to check the battery level.  Not a huge deal but for the price a battery indicator would be nice.  What would be even nicer is if Peloton started shipping the Rhythm+ with the accessory package rather than the crappy chest strap.