Sigma BC 1606L + Cadence Computer

G'day

I am looking for a new computer for my flatbar (commuting) and was
considering the Sigma BC 1606L + Cadence (probably wireless) and was
interested in feedback from any users.

Also interested in alternatives offering similiar specs ...
particulary cadence measurement.

Thanks in advance
Andrew

In aus.bicycle on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:51:46 +0800
Andrew Priest wrote:
G'day

I am looking for a new computer for my flatbar (commuting) and was
considering the Sigma BC 1606L + Cadence (probably wireless) and was
interested in feedback from any users.

I have a wired version. Does the job, what more can I say?


Zebee

The Sigma wireless pickup I had stopped working in a few months, and the
warranty replacement went the same way...haven't had any problem with the
wired units.

"Andrew Priest" wrote in message
...
G'day

I am looking for a new computer for my flatbar (commuting) and was
considering the Sigma BC 1606L + Cadence (probably wireless) and was
interested in feedback from any users.

Also interested in alternatives offering similiar specs ...
particulary cadence measurement.

Thanks in advance
Andrew

On 26 Jun 2007 19:50:35 GMT, Zebee Johnstone wrote:

In aus.bicycle on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:51:46 +0800
Andrew Priest wrote:
G'day

I am looking for a new computer for my flatbar (commuting) and was
considering the Sigma BC 1606L + Cadence (probably wireless) and was
interested in feedback from any users.

I have a wired version. Does the job, what more can I say?

Thanks. Any issues with it in the rain? I guess not from your
comments, but asking just in case ....

Regards
Andrew

On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:02:35 +1000, "NickP"
wrote:

The Sigma wireless pickup I had stopped working in a few months, and the
warranty replacement went the same way...haven't had any problem with the
wired units.

Thanks. Was thinking wireless but maybe not now.

Regards
Andrew

In aus.bicycle on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 06:55:22 +0800
Andrew Priest wrote:
On 26 Jun 2007 19:50:35 GMT, Zebee Johnstone wrote:

In aus.bicycle on Tue, 26 Jun 2007 20:51:46 +0800
Andrew Priest wrote:
G'day

I am looking for a new computer for my flatbar (commuting) and was
considering the Sigma BC 1606L + Cadence (probably wireless) and was
interested in feedback from any users.

I have a wired version. Does the job, what more can I say?

Thanks. Any issues with it in the rain? I guess not from your
comments, but asking just in case ....

It has only just learned about rain... But no, no problems. I did
have a problem with one version which after about 6 months faded to
unreadability even when given a new battery. Was replaced by
PhantomCycles. The replacement is fine and I've never had that
problem with other Sigmas, been using them on the motorcycle in all
weathers for 4 years.

Zebee

Andrew Priest wrote:
"NickP wrote:

The Sigma wireless pickup I had stopped working in a few months, and
the warranty replacement went the same way...haven't had any problem
with the wired units.

Thanks. Was thinking wireless but maybe not now.

I had/still have somewhere, a wireless Cateye. Worked very well but only on
the front wheel. When standing next to some cars at traffic lights my
stationary speed shot up to over 100 km/h.

Theo

On Jun 26, 10:51 pm, Andrew Priest wrote:
G'day

I am looking for a new computer for my flatbar (commuting) and was
considering the Sigma BC 1606L + Cadence (probably wireless) and was
interested in feedback from any users.


I have a number of the 1200's on my roadies, they're reliable (but
they're wired, not wireless), they do drop out in heavy rain, but
they're less prone to it than cateyes were when I used them.

I haven't seen many come back as warranty jobs, but we're not selling
them anymore - we're doing VDO (via Apollo) - so my exposure to them
is less than it might otherwise be.

On 26 Jun 2007 23:15:03 GMT, Zebee Johnstone wrote:


It has only just learned about rain... But no, no problems. I did
have a problem with one version which after about 6 months faded to
unreadability even when given a new battery. Was replaced by
PhantomCycles. The replacement is fine and I've never had that
problem with other Sigmas, been using them on the motorcycle in all
weathers for 4 years.

Thanks. Useful information.

Regards
Andrew

On Wed, 27 Jun 2007 07:16:51 +0800, "Theo Bekkers"
wrote:


I had/still have somewhere, a wireless Cateye. Worked very well but only on
the front wheel. When standing next to some cars at traffic lights my
stationary speed shot up to over 100 km/h.

Good average that ride then :-)

Andrew