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Re: Sigma BC800



I thought I had the Sigma site bookmarked but I couldn't find it so I did
another search.  I came up with:

http://www.sigmasport.com/ASP/X_Homepage/X_e_Homepage.asp

which defaults to German (fortunately there's an option for English too)

This webpage is much different than the one I remember from before so it's
either been re-designed or there is another URL.  From the look of the BC800
depicted, it appears to have been re-designed cosmetically.  The specs look
the same however.  The nightlight looks cute, but unfortunately it doesn't
look like I'll be able to use it.  I don't think there's not enough room for
it on my left handlebar where I have my BC800 mounted.  I also doubt that
our local bike shops will stock this option, and they weren't too keen on
special-ordering the rear mounting kit for me either (I lengthened the
wiring and it works fine).


- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Eric Sheley" <eric@xxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: October 27, 2000 7:06 AM
Subject: Re: Sigma BC800


> At 05:24 PM 10/26/00 -0700, Neil Lindsey wrote:
> >Eric Sheley can confirm first hand that the wireless version is indeed
> >speed-limited, contrary to what you may see on the net (Sigma has a site)
or
> >from what you may hear from a bicycle dealer.  I don't think he ever
> >mentioned anything about electrical interference, although it's a
> >possibility.
>
> That is correct - I tried the RCS Plus and found that it only reached
> 99mph. I was finally able to confirm this as a limitation of the model
> after speaking with someone in their technical department in Germany. At
> that time they were aware of the large number of units being sold for
> motorcycles, but had no plans to redesign the product for a higher speed
> limitation.
>
> The other problem is that the transmission distance is very limited. On a
> bicycle you would mount the unit on the bar directly above the fork. This
> doesn't work too well on a motorcycle - really for best transmission, you
> would almost need to mount the receiver in the dash. While I am on the
> problem side, I found the sensor to be rather large as well. All in all I
> was much happier when I went back to the wired mounting. Luckily I was
> dealing with a bicycle shop that I spend a lot of money at and they took
> they wireless unit back even though I had installed it (ran around
$80-$100
> if I remember correctly)
>
> I did just spend some time poking around on the Sigma site and found that
> they now offer a night light for the sigma - too cool - that will be my
> next addition......
>
> - Eric
>
>
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