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Title: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on August 13, 2008, 09:00:28 AM
 Sigma Cyclometer
http://www.sigmasport.com/en/produkte/bikecomputer/

I read about Sigma here ( mounted of Yamaha FJR 1300 )
http://www.fjrtech.com/getdbitem.cfm?item=27

 

Anyone ever use one ?
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on August 13, 2008, 09:06:41 AM


Bike functions

Actual speed
Average speed
Comparison of actual and average speed
Maximum speed
Trip distance
Programmable trip section counter
Total distance bike 1
Total distance bike 2
Total distance bike 1+2
Actual cadence
Average cadence


Time functions

Clock
Stop watch
Riding time
Total riding time - bike 1
Total riding time - bike 2
Total riding time - bike 1+2
Programmable time meter (countdown timer)

Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Krandall on August 13, 2008, 11:14:06 AM
Hmm, never heard of it or seen it before. So that comes stock on the bike that you're getting or is it an addon?


It sounds like a pretty superior product to the trailtech being able to figure in for wheel size.. I'm going to do some more reading to see how it does it.
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on August 13, 2008, 11:49:35 AM
The Sigma is a bolt on...cheaper & better than a Trail Tech for sure  :lol:
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Headrope on August 15, 2008, 03:19:49 PM
I've seen those. They look very cool and appear to be superior. They seem great too because you can take them off the quad and mount it to a mountain bike or take it hiking.

BUT - there's always a but - I've yet to see any with standard measurements. The data displays are metric.
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: machelis on August 21, 2008, 09:15:18 AM
Nothing wrong with metric  :P
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on August 21, 2008, 11:24:46 AM
My email to Sigma

Hello
With any Sigma cyclometer are all readings metric?
I live in the U.S. & they still haven't adopted metric so I was hoping I could use your product on my atv & view the readings in standard, lol

Response
All Sigma computers will read in either kmh or mph.  Which product were you interested in?  Here are two web sited that might interest you: www.sigmasport.com and www.sigmasportstore.com.

Take care,

Brooke Schuman
Customer Service
1067 Kingsland Drive
Batavia, IL 60510
(888) 744-6277


Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 21, 2008, 09:47:55 PM
Bump
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Krandall on September 22, 2008, 07:46:30 AM
Bert,

how much do these things run. I'd be willing to throw in a few bucks to help get one to test out. :thumbs:
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 22, 2008, 08:48:33 AM
Around $50    a bargain really  :lol:

You feel like testing it?
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Krandall on September 22, 2008, 08:54:28 AM
$50.. Heck. Thats nothin. :)

I'd be down to test it for sure!
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 22, 2008, 10:01:41 AM
I'll pitch in for a Sigma Cyclometer
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 22, 2008, 10:20:42 AM
Store link
www.sigmasportstore.com
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Krandall on September 22, 2008, 10:34:34 AM
http://stores.sigmasportstore.com/Categories.bok?category=COMPUTERS

Do you think we could get by w/ the $29.99 model? ???
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 22, 2008, 11:05:00 AM
Going to contact them & see what they think, I'll call tomorrow
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Krandall on September 22, 2008, 01:29:50 PM
cool, let me know what they say Bert.

Sending you a PM too. ;)
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 23, 2008, 02:03:39 PM
I called Sigma & left a voicemail.  I'll call tomorrow from work as I may not hear my phone the rest of the day.
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Danny T on September 23, 2008, 05:10:10 PM
Hey guys, i recently bought this
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=143
and then a handle bar mount
http://www.antonline.com/p_010-10267-00-GP_186879.htm

which should fit our handle bars. i will do a review once i get the mount in. Nice thing about GPS is no need to put size of tires and what not. usually alot more accuarte.

take care.
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: FoundArealQuad on September 23, 2008, 06:39:03 PM
I have that GPS and handle bar mount and I have yet to use it. Good call getting it out now.
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 23, 2008, 07:17:24 PM
dmx434343 - Pretty nice, alitmeter, compass & GPS. Can be used on motorcycle, quad, car etc.....your link said discontinued  ???
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Danny T on September 24, 2008, 10:08:06 AM
it is discontinued, but ebay and others have plenty. there is a similar model that is more "up to date" but also more expensive. This one works good, any E Trex series uses the same mount so yeah. I will let you guys know how it works when i get the mount.
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 24, 2008, 11:01:11 PM
Quote from: Bert on September 23, 2008, 02:03:39 PM
I called Sigma & left a voicemail.  I'll call tomorrow from work as I may not hear my phone the rest of the day.
I didn't forget I was busy at work  :mad:  Bunch of goof balls  :lol:
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Krandall on September 25, 2008, 07:43:14 AM
 :lol: :lol:

It's all good bert. We won't hold it against you TO much. :clap:
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 25, 2008, 07:04:34 PM
I wrote some quick notes while talking to Brooke @ Cigma

~for reliability she recommended a wired unit vs wireless.

~Look at the 506 & 906. 

~Use Rare Earth Magnets from Radio Shack. ( they are stonger)

~The 506 has an auto function.  ??? I forgot what Brooke said about that

~The 906 has
current speed
avg speed
max speed
trip distance
total distance

~check the accessories if longer cables are needed

www.sigmasportstore.com

I'll look at Cigma's site later...
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 26, 2008, 09:00:19 AM
Quote from: Krandall on September 22, 2008, 10:34:34 AM
http://stores.sigmasportstore.com/Categories.bok?category=COMPUTERS

Do you think we could get by w/ the $29.99 model? ???
BC 1106 - $30
BC 906 -   $25
BC 506 -   $20

I looked @ Cigma's comparison chart & still not sure which would be best.

Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on September 26, 2008, 09:07:23 AM
The cadence function will not work as a Tachometer, it only reads to 200.
The MPH will read to 199 mph so no worries there.
The battery should last a year no problem assuming there's no severe temp conditions. Replacement batteries are 3-5$ @ Wally World. The same battery @ Radio Shack probably cost more.

Its hard a find any negative aspects of the Sigma Cyclometer  ???
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Krandall on September 26, 2008, 09:12:44 AM
I'll pick one up this weekend (buy it) we'll go from there.
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on October 13, 2008, 08:33:49 AM
Quote from: dmx434343 on September 23, 2008, 05:10:10 PM
Hey guys, i recently bought this
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=143
and then a handle bar mount
http://www.antonline.com/p_010-10267-00-GP_186879.htm

which should fit our handle bars. i will do a review once i get the mount in. Nice thing about GPS is no need to put size of tires and what not. usually alot more accuarte.

take care.
Hey dmx434343 - How do you like your garmin?
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: FoundArealQuad on October 20, 2008, 04:59:29 AM
Did any of you get one yet?
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on October 20, 2008, 09:04:49 AM
No  :lol:
I've got tomorrow off, I'll order one then
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: FoundArealQuad on October 20, 2008, 05:00:41 PM
Good stuff
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Danny T on October 25, 2008, 08:21:07 AM
Quote from: Bert on October 13, 2008, 08:33:49 AM
Quote from: dmx434343 on September 23, 2008, 05:10:10 PM
Hey guys, i recently bought this
https://buy.garmin.com/shop/shop.do?pID=143
and then a handle bar mount
http://www.antonline.com/p_010-10267-00-GP_186879.htm

which should fit our handle bars. i will do a review once i get the mount in. Nice thing about GPS is no need to put size of tires and what not. usually alot more accuarte.

take care.
Hey dmx434343 - How do you like your garmin?

I love the garmin, got to use it twice now since ive had it and this thing saves me big time. We usually go off track into some private property or something so theres not really signs on how to get back and end up getting lost. Well the other day my buddy broke down and rather than guessing the GPS helped us get back in the most effient time. It tells me how long weve been moving and how long stoped, ave speed, top speed, total distance. lots of cool features and its not to big. i love it!
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on October 25, 2008, 08:39:05 AM
dmx434343 - sounds great, I may have to buy one now
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: FoundArealQuad on October 25, 2008, 08:51:28 AM
You should get us a good group buy going sponsor coordinator
Title: Re: Sigma Cyclometer
Post by: Bert on October 26, 2008, 10:39:03 AM
Quote from: Polarass525 on October 25, 2008, 08:51:28 AM
You should get us a good group buy going sponsor coordinator
Its been discussed already.  Not sure on the price break on such an inexpensive item.  Krandall will be doing some testing in the future & writing a review.  I ordered mine last week.  With shipping it was $40 I think.  I also think this is a great item for the price & everyone should have one  :lol:  Too bad it didn't have a tach feature....