Sigma Sport BC 16.16

The range of the German brand Sigma Sport has a lot of offers of bike computers for every taste and different wallet thicknesses. Perhaps one of the most versatile is the BC 16.16, which is highly regarded among novice cyclists and has some potential for those who have been pedaling for years.

Equipment

The bike computer is equipped with a head unit, a base on which it is attached, a wireless sensor for reading magnetic impulses, and a magnetic beacon on the spoke of the front wheel of the bike. In addition , the model provides the functions of autostart and automatic stop of taking readings, and after 5 minutes. Inactivity, the device enters power-saving mode.

Functionality

The large display in the Sigma Sport BC 16.16 arsenal presents information in text and graphic form. The largest characters on it display the speed of movement, the rest of the parameters are sequentially displayed below. The computer collects data on the current, average and maximum speed (with a comparison of the last two indicators), daily and total mileage, travel time, moreover, the display of the device shows the planned time of arrival at the destination, the remaining distance and calculates kilometers in terms of saved fuel. The screen has a backlight, but to turn it on you need to enter the main menu.

Strengths

“Under the hood”, the bike computer also has a thermometer and an NFC chip used to connect the device with smartphones running Android OS. The data is transmitted to a mobile gadget with a pre-installed Sigma Link application. The list of advantages of the model continues with waterproof performance, collection of training statistics for 12 months and a long operating time on one CR2032 type battery. The bike computer has a non-volatile memory, so when you change the battery, all the information collected about previous trips will be guaranteed to be saved.