# Heart rate reads low while out of the saddle

**URL:** <https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/heart-rate-reads-low-while-out-of-the-saddle/61941>\
**Category:** Equipment\
**Created:** [August 12, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/heart-rate-reads-low-while-out-of-the-saddle/61941 "2021-08-12T21:25:56Z")\
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**Author:** ![chrisf505](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/chrisf505/32/7757_2.png) [@chrisf505](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/chrisf505)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/heart-rate-reads-low-while-out-of-the-saddle/61941/1 "2021-08-12T21:25:56Z")

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Curious if anyone else is having this issue…  
I have a new Wahoo Tickr and most of the time I get out of the saddle it gradually reads lower then when I sit back down it immediately spikes back up to reality. I have used the old version of the Wahoo Tickr and it didn’t seem to have this problem. This occurs even hours into a ride so I don’t think it’s a sweat conductivity issue. New battery. Firmware updated. Fairly tight fit. Not connected to other devices.  
Example:  
Seated, 200w, HR 135  
OTS (30sec) 260w, HR 134, 133, 132, 131  
Seated again, 200w, HR immediately 150

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**Author:** ![BCrossen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bcrossen/32/16261_2.png) [@BCrossen](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/BCrossen)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/heart-rate-reads-low-while-out-of-the-saddle/61941/2 "2021-08-12T21:30:13Z")

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Could it simply be heart rate lag for the work out of the saddle? It’s pretty common to see lag like this for me.

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**Author:** ![mcneese.chad](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/mcneese.chad/32/15056_2.png) [@mcneese.chad](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/mcneese.chad)\
**Post date:** [August 12, 2021, 9:30pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/heart-rate-reads-low-while-out-of-the-saddle/61941/3 "2021-08-12T21:30:25Z")

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Any chance you can post a screen shot of a workout with this showing?

One thought that might not apply, but worth mentioning is that HR drop could be a result of a drop in cadence when standing. This assumes you are applying typical practice to stand in the 60-70rpm range vs seated at the 80-100rpm range. Lower cadence tends to lead to lower HR (all else being equal). I see HR drop a bit when standing, but depends a lot on the relative effort and power.

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**Author:** ![Agglo](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/agglo/32/7725_2.png) [@Agglo](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/Agglo)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 5:34pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/heart-rate-reads-low-while-out-of-the-saddle/61941/4 "2021-08-13T17:34:18Z")

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Except for experimenting with sensor placement and belt tension… sounds like a case for Wahoo support

Edit: If it fits, try the old belt with the new device.

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**Author:** ![bbarrera](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/trainerroad/forum/user_avatar/www.trainerroad.com/bbarrera/32/14734_2.png) [@bbarrera](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/u/bbarrera)\
**Post date:** [August 13, 2021, 6:08pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/heart-rate-reads-low-while-out-of-the-saddle/61941/5 "2021-08-13T18:08:42Z")

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> [@chrisf505](#):
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> Seated, 200w, HR 135  
> OTS (30sec) 260w, HR 134, 133, 132, 131  
> Seated again, 200w, HR immediately 150

if it immediately jumps from say 131 to 150 upon sitting down again, I’d call Wahoo and get it replaced.