Not everyone needs a heart rate monitor that has all the bells and whistles, most riders are just looking for a simple and affordable method of heart rate tracking while riding. That doesn’t mean there should be any sacrifice in reliability, as the cost of having to replace cheap but temperamental heart rate monitors can quickly become a false economy.
In our best heart rate monitor guide, we awarded the Polar H10 the top spot; however, for many riders who simply want an easy and accurate way to track their heart rate, it's more than they need. Enter Polar’s H9, which has many of the great features and reliability of the top-spec model but sacrifices some functionality to bring the price down.
