Review of SIGMA BC1606L 16-Function Topline Wired Bicycle Speedometer

SIGMA BC1606L 16-Function Topline Wired Bicycle Speedometer
By: Sigma Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 5
More Information

Includes Cadence

On: 2008-04-09

In case you were wondering, I ordered this on 4/9/08 and it did come with the cadence sensor. Lots of features for $30, but Ive yet to install it yet to see how it works in action.

Nice computer with a lot of functions

On: 2007-08-04

The computer can be mounted on the handle bars, stem, or on aerobars. The mounting can be rotated to account for the different paths of bars, either perpendicular or parallel to the bicycle major axis. The backlight is not too bright. Its about as bright as the Indiglo feature on TimeX watches. The computer offers "Reset All" function, but doesnt reset all the functions. You need to go into some modes and reset them manually, which is a nuisance. However, I dont use all those functions anyway. A stopwatch is also provided, which is nice. Overall, Im pretty pleased with my purchase at a great price. The computer does come with all the wiring/sensors needed for the speed and the cadence functions.

Like better than Cateye Micro wireless for eBike

On: 2007-07-29

I was using a Cateye Microwireless on my 36 V eBike and the unit would stop displaying speed/miles whenever I turned the eBike light on. The BC1606L, as it is a wired unit, solved the problem and now I can display speed/miles with the eBike light on. FYI, install was straightforward but I would suggest getting additional nylon cable ties to secure the sensor to display wire as you can route it along existing cables and just use the ties to hold it in place. If your bike frame is colored [mine is red] you can get colored cable ties [www.mcmaster.com] which will make the installation look better. The unit comes with a cadence sensor but I did not install mine and cannot comment on this function.
With use I have found additional advantages over the Cateye. The display digits are larger than the Cateye and are easier to read. Resetting the trip odometer and resetting other functions is easier than the Cateye. The night light is bright and makes the display readily visible at night.
Bottom line. The large digits in the display are nice and eliminating the interference on an eBike for night riding worked fine.

Not for scooters or motorcycles

On: 2007-01-09

This is a fine computer, but it is not accurate on 12" wheels, such as on a motor scooter. The factory rep told me after I complained that it wouldnt register above 70.88 mph, that the set/reset times on the newer models had been configured to work with larger wheels, moving a lot slower than that. A friend of mine told me he uses an older unit, a BC800, on his and it registers up to about 200 mph.

Worked Great For Me

On: 2006-11-07

Im a casual mountain biker and this computer works great for me. It seems very accurate, was easy to install, its easy to read while riding, and it has more than enough functions for my needs.

Worked Great For Me

On: 2006-11-06

Im a casual mountain biker and this computer works great for me. It seems very accurate, was easy to install, its easy to read while riding, and it has more than enough functions for my needs.