{"id":68715,"date":"2024-06-25T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-25T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/?p=68715"},"modified":"2024-07-12T12:40:56","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T10:40:56","slug":"wahoo-fitness-unveils-all-new-rechargeable-trackr-heart-rate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bikehub.co.za\/news\/wahoo-fitness-unveils-all-new-rechargeable-trackr-heart-rate\/","title":{"rendered":"Wahoo Fitness unveils all-new, rechargeable TRACKR heart rate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Press Release<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Wahoo Fitness<\/strong>, the leading endurance athlete fitness technology company, has unveiled an exciting new addition to its innovative product lineup, the <strong>TRACKR HEART RATE<\/strong>. With new and improved processing technology, <strong>TRACKR HEART RATE <\/strong>delivers highly accurate heart rate monitor (HRM) metrics that give athletes the confidence that every training session is another step toward their goals, taking their performance to the next level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fb26a0a8f5b&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fb26a0a8f5b\" class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wahoo_TRACKR-Heart-Rate_WFBTHR05_BIKE_0490-03_bw.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-68718\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wahoo_TRACKR-Heart-Rate_WFBTHR05_BIKE_0490-03_bw.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wahoo_TRACKR-Heart-Rate_WFBTHR05_BIKE_0490-03_bw-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wp-media.bikehub.co.za\/production\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Wahoo_TRACKR-Heart-Rate_WFBTHR05_BIKE_0490-03_bw-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><button\n\t\t\tclass=\"lightbox-trigger\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"button\"\n\t\t\taria-haspopup=\"dialog\"\n\t\t\taria-label=\"Enlarge\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--right=\"state.imageButtonRight\"\n\t\t\tdata-wp-style--top=\"state.imageButtonTop\"\n\t\t>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewBox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\" \/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In a <strong>FIRST <\/strong>from the leading smart fitness and training brands, <strong>TRACKR HEART RATE <\/strong>is equipped with a high-capacity, rechargeable battery with over 100 hours of active battery life in most conditions. This solves long-standing consumer, environmental, performance, and safety pain points associated with HRMs &#8211; by eradicating the use of coin cell batteries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;imageId&quot;:&quot;69fb26a0a93b6&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" data-wp-key=\"69fb26a0a93b6\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large wp-lightbox-container\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" data-wp-class--hide=\"state.isContentHidden\" data-wp-class--show=\"state.isContentVisible\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-id=\"68719\" 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Whether it\u2019s a marathon training session or an epic cycling tour, TRACKR HEART RATE stays powered for the long haul.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reliability:<\/strong> Through rugged testing, athletes have the confidence that TRACKR HEART RATE can withstand daily use and the toughest workouts. TRACKR HEART RATE is the perfect companion for rainy rides or sweaty runs. 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Our goal was to create a device that athletes can rely on for accurate data, unmatched comfort, and seamless integration with their training ecosystems. TRACKR HEART RATE is designed to meet the needs of the most demanding athletes, providing them with the tools to optimise their training and achieve their performance goals.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<cite><strong>Gareth Joyce, CEO of Wahoo<\/strong><\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>TRACKR HEART RATE is the first in the newly branded TRACKR line up of accessories from Wahoo, that will see a range of newly designed sensors for endurance athletes coming later this year and into 2025. The TRACKR accessory line will enable endurance athletes to build their personalised ecosystem for indoor and outdoor training to precisely measure their unique performance goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#bcc7d1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Local Pricing and availability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Stock is anticipated to land towards the end of July at <strong>RRP ZAR 1899<\/strong>. Learn more and preorder <a href=\"https:\/\/wahoofitness.co.za\/product\/wahoo-trackr-heart-rate-pre-order\/?utm_source=bikehub&amp;utm_medium=article\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Introducing TRACKR HEART RATE\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IN2jLa1C6nE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Press Release Wahoo Fitness, the leading endurance athlete fitness technology company, has unveiled an exciting new addition to its innovative product lineup, the TRACKR HEART RATE. 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