Price Paid:
$24.00
at Fleet Cycles Favorite Ride:
Smooth roads. Bike Setup:
Giant TCR Alliance T-Mobile 2008. Summary:
Value for money! I'll compare this comp to the Cateye Velo 8 since that's what I was gonna get before I found this.
So why'd I get the BC906?
Price - I got it on sale for AU$29 but I'd pay the full AU$40 price coz it's still cheaper than the AU$55 Velo 8.
Display - Easy to read display and dot matrix text.
Ease of use - The BC906 has 3 buttons, which I find easier to use than the single buttoned Velo's (from experience with my Velo 5 which operates the same as the Velo 8).
Low battery indicator and programmable odo - BC906 has them, Velo doesn't.
Mounting options - The Velo only mounts on the handlebar whilst the BC906 can also mount on the stem (as mine is), freeing up handlebar space.
Tool-less setup - Self explanatory, except you'll need a screw driver if you want to change your mounting option. I like how everything is reusable; most computers use zip-ties which, once cut are too short and useless.
Functions - The BC906 has 9 useful functions. The Velo 8 has 7 (all of which the BC906 also has) if you exclude the calorie counter, since on a budget comp it's bound to be totally inaccurate.
More - All the small things such as language settings (BC906 - 7, Velo - 1), contrast settings (BC906 - 3, Velo - 1) and its clean, simple appearance.
IMO, Cateye products are overpriced. I was also gonna get a Cateye light before I found an equally good (if not better) PlanetBike light for just less than half the price. Strengths:
Price, clear display, ease of use, low battery indicator, programmable odometer, mounting options (handlebar or stem), 9 useful functions, tool-less setup and more. Weaknesses:
None for it's price. If you're looking for more functions I think the next model one up should suffice. Similar Products Used:
Cateye Velo 5. 
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