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Jay
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 18, 2011
Strengths: Readout is easy at a glance, has back light if desired. Most non-exotic functions are included. I like the wireless version which looks cleaner and avoids snags on the cable. There is an 800 number to call for support -- they are polite and knowledgable.Weaknesses: Company consumer support. Manual serves multiple languages on small pages with pictographs instead of instructions. Confusion is easy if you don't already know how to install. Also,manual instructed to open xmitter battery compartment w "the tool" -- but there was no tool (reciever opened w a coin, xmitter had 2 tiny holes; ultimately I used small nails).Bottom Line: Had a Sigma bike computer for years but cable went bad & asked Santa for a wireless version. Appears it will serve well -- easy to read, has functions I want. But I do have customer service issues w Sigma. Unit wouldn't work on arrival, called - closed for holidays, then did not return call. Finally got 'em; said was a battery problem in reciever & bad battery problems were ongoing. With MY new battery, receiver appeared to work but wouldn't mate with transmitter - so no MPH etc. Xmitter battery check light showed OK, did all trouble shooting, reinstalled, no help. Called again. Result: xmitter battery also bad. Asked if they would cover $11+ in lithium 2Vs, said no, as it was a 2009 model and 2Vs died on the shelf. Asked how a consumer would know; they said it was a good question but it wasn't their problem. BTW, the manual is NOT user friendly. Just little stuff maybe, but Sigma shows a lack of customer concern.
Favorite Ride: Giant Sadona
Price Paid:
$350.00
Purchased At: Champion Bicycle
Similar Products Used: I owned a wired Sigma bike computer and was very happy with it until cable connection became unreliable and repair was nearly as $$$ as a new one.
Bike Setup: See weaknesses. The manual is designed to save money by avoiding translations and using as little paper as possible. That and the battery issues turned what should have been a 15 minute job into a lenghty hassle.
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Kynuna
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: January 5, 2010
Strengths: Cheap
Easy to install
Wired (no interference)
Big nummber on screenWeaknesses: Instruction Manual- very confusing
Bottom Line: Cheap and Easy. Does everything you need except heart rate monitor. Instruction are somewhart confusing but once it was master the computer works great. As a Weekend Basher I don't need to be spendin hundreds of dollars on a unit and this one does everything thing i need. If I get more serious about my riding I may then require a more advanced computer
Favorite Ride: Bianchi
Purchased At: LBS
Similar Products Used: Polar CS200 CAD (crap)
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hbrider
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: December 31, 2009
Strengths: Inexpensive and easy to mount with rubber o-ringsWeaknesses: Way too hard to use even after multiple manual readings and re-settings. Falls off the bike sometimes.Bottom Line: Easy to install, LArge visible numbers. Has most basic functions. Agree with other reviews. "The buttons and screen selection make zero sense, very unintuitive." Spent lots of pulling over to stop on the road attempting to figure our the buttons and multiple screens. Better to be riding instead of messing with the buttons. Gave up and replaced it with a Trek 9i and am now a happy rider with reliable features and easy intuitive large number screens.
Favorite Ride: Around OC Calif.
Price Paid:
$36.00
Purchased At: Small local shop
Similar Products Used: Specialized, Cateyes, Trek, Garmin.
Bike Setup: Trek 5700
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Khuan
a Recreational Rider
from Date Reviewed: April 11, 2009
Strengths: All 16 functions
Stem mounting system
Option to turn off cadence display
Option to remove cadence sensor
Large, clear display
Release mechanism
Sleek sensors and magnetsWeaknesses: No option to turn off bike 2 display
Current speed resolution (0.5kph)Bottom Line: I bought this mainly because I was interested in monitoring my cadence and I prefer a wired computer. The minor hassle of wire routing is far outweighed by the benefits of lightweight (1 battery) and reliability (zero interference).
Now I've used it for 6 months, I find I don't monitor my cadence anymore because I can estimate it pretty well myself. I've since removed the cadence sensor from my bike and turned off the cadence display on my computer.
However, this does not detract from the quality of this product. I would highly recommend this product to anyone.
Favorite Ride: Smooth roads.
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At: eBay.
Similar Products Used: Sigma Sport BC906
Cateye Velo 5
Bike Setup: Giant TCR Alliance T-Mobile 2008.
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slyman
a Commuter
from Date Reviewed: April 8, 2009
Strengths: Cheap. Very reliable - I ride in all conditions including tropical rainstorms and it has always worked. Works with two bikes, but the second bike kit is only marginally cheaper than a new complete kit and not the easiest thing to find.Weaknesses: The two wires which are plugged into the carrier for cadence need to be (lightly) crimped onto the carrier otherwise they will eventually fall out and cadence will stop reading. Manual could be better. Setup is not particularly friendly, but once learned it makes sense. Would be nice if you could display speed, cadence and distance at the same time, but it can only display speed and one other function - this is a very minor issue because it does record them all.Bottom Line: I wanted a cheap computer that did cadence and the 1606L fitted the bill. I also wanted wired because I was worried that my front lights (Ayup) might interfere with wireless transmission. I have since bought a second bike kit and an additional computer for my wife. Cheap and reliable, as only a wired computer can be.
Favorite Ride: My commute, I guess
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At: ebay
Similar Products Used: Some old cateye wireless computer that never worked reliably.
Bike Setup: '06 Giant OCR2 with TWE wheels and '04 Trek 4300 Disc.
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