cycle computers (minimal functions)

damian · Post by **damian** » 20 Jan 2008, 10:33am

Looking for a bit of advise on cycle computers, I have a sigma bc 506 every time I go for a ride I seem to be fiddling with it to get it to function, are the wireless ones a better deal? can any one recommend a simple minimal functions I only need to record my distance and time

Roadrat · Post by **Roadrat** » 20 Jan 2008, 10:41am

Try this one

I wanted a simple and cheap one and the Echo Beta 2 works OK for me.

{ Edited to remove the long link - Graham }

towedhaul · Post by **towedhaul** » 20 Jan 2008, 11:54am

Hi
I use a Sigma 1606L. It's a fairly basic wireless one. It shows the time & speed (or a few other measurements). And measures distances.
Steve

Asdace · Post by **Asdace** » 20 Jan 2008, 12:38pm

I have the Sigma BC 800 and basic as it is, one of best I've had. Still working since I got it in 2002, with same battery. A couple of weeks after I brought it, it was malfunctioning. I sent it back to Weinstrasse, Germany and Sigma kindly replaced it.

cricklewood_graeme · Post by **cricklewood_graeme** » 20 Jan 2008, 1:11pm

I have an Echo W1. Basic functions. Has been on my bike for at least 5 years without battery change. Very happy with it. Here is a full review http://sports.ciao.co.uk/ECHO_W1_Cycle_ ... ew_5614862

Post by **Mick F** » 20 Jan 2008, 1:15pm

The Catey Mity8 has quite a few functions, works well and is easy to operate.

The trouble with mine, after 8000 miles, the Mode button has given up. The actual button inside is ok, it's the rubber thing that you press that has ripped and perished.

For that fault, I wouldn't recommend them.

damian · Post by **damian** » 21 Jan 2008, 2:43pm

Thanks for the helpful replies, will probably stick with the sigma model find there backup very helpful

johnmac · Post by **johnmac** » 21 Jan 2008, 4:03pm

Argos sell the Echo W1 wireless under the Raleigh brand for £15.

Tim Cox · Post by **Tim Cox** » 28 Jan 2008, 4:39pm

Too many cycle computers have too many useless functions. Why not try the very basic Halfords models under the brand name of Techwell. They just have an odometer, trip distance, speed, and a clock all operated by one button. The sensor wires are heavy duty as well. With all English instructions they retail for about £7.00 and are very easy to fit.

fullupandslowingdown · Post by **fullupandslowingdown** » 28 Jan 2008, 6:09pm

I have found that it tends to be the contacts between the actual computer and the mount that get a bit of tarnish and as the signal from the sensor is very very small, this is enough to stop it. I try to remember to wriglle it before starting so I don't lose any miles!

Bodie · Post by **Bodie** » 29 Jan 2008, 12:33pm

johnmac wrote:Argos sell the Echo W1 wireless under the Raleigh brand for £15.

I have one of these, still going strong in year 3.

pete75 · Post by **pete75** » 29 Jan 2008, 3:16pm

Bought a £5.99 one from Wilkinsons. It does all that I want it to - speed , distance, max speed, clock, average speed, total distance and time , trip distance and time and is easy to set up and use.

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