Wash it.  After each workout.  Unsnap the monitor and wipe it down with a sponge.  Clear the metal prongs on the strap and the monitor.  Use a pencil eraser to remove any buildup on the metal.
My routine when I'm done with my workout is to throw my clothes into the sink, and, with the water running, rinse my glasses and my HRM strap.  Every time.
Try not to submerge it - there are electrical connectors.

In theory, with the strap, you should be able to wipe it down with vinegar to cut the smell.  I pour that into the sink in the summer when washing my kit.  Try a test piece first.

For my helmet straps, I bring the helmet into the shower with me after a ride, wash the pads and the strap, move the plastic parts and wash beneath them.  After my shower, I wipe them down with hand lotion; hopefully something with cucumber or apricot.  Yes I do.  My helmet smells great.  

Garmin instructions say that the HRM strap is machine-washable, and recommends doing so after every seventh use. So I wash it once a week with the rest of my laundry. 

I'll try vinegar. If that doesn't work, I may just have to live with a stinky strap. I don't care enough to take the time to wash it after each workout. 

I just wear my strap into the shower, soap it up and hang to dry.  Been doing that for nearly 4 years without issue.

BTW this is the type I'm using, not the "premium" one.

Good idea, @David Yang. Hit-me-over-the-head obvious. My strap is slightly different--more elastic fabric. Probably not a big deal to wear it in the shower, if Garmin says you can throw it in the machine washer....

I'll still give vinegar a try, too. Thanks @Bruce van-Schalkwyk

i use the same strap as yang. i've never machine washed it and it's never smelled bad enough to be an issue.  i rinse it, no soap, after most rides.  it's almost 2 years old now.  i am a sweaty person. 

If it is already stinky, destinkify with vinegar or whatever first because no matter how much soap you use the bacteria stink can't be washed out.  See also Whitey's stinky gloves situation from last year.

BURN IT

Maybe you could convince Mr. Reedus to buy me a new one, then? 

i've been fighting the stink with heat.  bought a boot/glove dryer.  cutting down on HandStink in my water/windproof gloves that never dry because no air gets through them

I considered buying a boot/glove dryer after a few really gnarly cyclocross races, but my pre-war building's radiator is realllly toasty. Has it worked for you?

Jokes aside, I'll try vinegar on the HRM strap and share my results here. 

machine is pwn but would be pointless if i wasn't commuting daily. in our building we also don't control the radiator so it's not always on enough to really dry the gloves/boots before morn after pm commute. 

some shoes say not to apply heat, it can damage the shoe (according to the manual that came with mah shoez, ymmv). the boot dryer machine only goes up to like 105 or something, not as high as a radiator, less likely to melt my plastic soles by accident. it also has air-only non-heat option

if the strap is in suck mode, eventually you'll simply need a new one. Eventually, I got a Wahoo ANT/Bluetooth that is far superior to the garmin.

For Sale: Kissena Thermoshield Winter Jacket, Size Small.

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This jacket has the windproof, fleece-backed Thermoshield material front, back, and sleeves, with fleece side panels and under the arm for some breathability.  Full Zipper, three pockets.  

Worn once.  (turns out I need to size up with this item--happy to exchange if someone has a medium that's too big.)

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i'm looking on CS and don't see any razer carbon bibs. were those replaced with the Apex line?

i don't like change  :'(

I haven't tried on any of the bib shorts made in the last 2 years.  Is the sizing the same?

The razor carbon bins have ZERO stretch in the thigh openings.

^can confirm - I made the mistake of ordering XS and can only wear them when feeling especially svelte, as to avoid looking like the michelin man

^I returned mine.

Some info ChampSys sent me last year that some may find useful...

Some differences between bibs:

"Bib short uses elastic grippers, Performance Pro Bib Shorts uses silicone injected grippers, razor uses silicone injected grippers and flatlock stitching and additional panels for better contour, razor carbon is the same as the razor with added compression in the gripper panel."

Difference between Gran Fondo vs. Veloce chamois:

"Both are the same shape, but the Gran Fondo is thicker and denser for more padding on longer rides (or if you ride in a more upright position)."

If you have time, scroll back and read some of the Great Chamois Debates. Good fun.

If you want to set up a time to try on clothes, you can call ahead and set up a visit to go through the stuff is fine.  Call a few days ahead if possible.

218 Richardson STreet, Brooklyn, NY 111222

Evan said to write him. EvanM@champ-sys.com
You can also call 
718-383-8855

here's some jersey info confirmed by Evan of Champ Sys

The old Air Lite Jersey is now the Tech Summer Jersey

The old summer jersey made of Helium fabric is not offered any more.  

The old Air Pro jersey is now the Performance Summer Short Sleeve Jersey

@mugwump seeing as it's supposed to be in the high teens when I line up this Saturday at Branchbrook, I think I'll take the jacket. 

Are the razor bibs , the apex bibs now , if not , 

Hmmm not sure about the Razor question – I can call Champ Sys tomorrow to find out.

Can anyone speak to sizing of the neoprene shoe covers? I'm a size 11.5 shoe – guessing size L cover will do…

BenFinoRadin said:

Hmmm not sure about the Razor question – I can call Champ Sys tomorrow to find out.

Can anyone speak to sizing of the neoprene shoe covers? I'm a size 11.5 shoe – guessing size L cover will do…

I would go with the XL Ben.

Proposed sock designs for CX and road.
Min order is 100 pair so we'll start with one design. Projected fall delivery. 

SO FUCKING HOT

John,
     Like the orange-footed ones.  
     Don't like the height.  Tall socks are for people 6' and over, with Froome-like legs.
     The Aspire 4 height seems like a compromise length that works in all weather.