Sigma Bicycle Computer

Sigma, the first in cycling computers

The Germans are known for many quality contributions. Cars like the Mercedes Benz production to scientific advances as Roentgen and the discovery of X rays, the Germans are known to be precise and meticulous quality thinkers. Sometimes, they are meticulous to the point of being anal retentive, but that works well for us when it comes to cycling gear quality.

Sigma Sport, a German company located in Neustadt an der Weinstrasse is an excellent example of how meticulous focus on a project can, and will, produce a quality result. Sigma Sports began in 1981 with an idea. This idea to spawn a great addition to the vast world of bicycle accessories, cycling computers. Frequently Avocet is given credit for the development of undergraduate computer electronics, but if the dates you search, you will see something different. Avocet brought their computer on the market in 1983, while Sigma Sport has been on the scene in 1982. It seems that Sigma Sport was the first to market with Cyclecoach, a cycle speedometer, which was the predecessor of today's modern cycling computer.

Sigma meter initial cycle, the Cyclecoach resembled a sort of laboratory equipment. Like today's super computer bike Sigma Cyclecoach said the speed that the rider was, calculated the total distance and speed, and if you had the optional chest strap or a heart monitor finger hood, give you your heart rate and. The Cyclecoach was about the size of a calculator to 1980, and the finger pulse monitor cover was a pain to use, but it was an important step beyond the conventional tachometers from that period. Cyclists are more assured of accurate data with the speedometer.

In 1986, Sigma Sport has developed a wristwatch version called Pulsecoach to get this thing annoying finger under a bushel. They have also released the first bicycle computer Velostar that offered speed, pace, distance, average tripometer and pulse. The technology began to advance and Sigma was the head of the pack.

The late 80s and early 90s brought the computers in the BC series. There are actually many people who still use the original models in British Columbia because they were such computers bicycle durable and effective. If you do not crush them, they just continue.

Constantly seeking the benefits of market developments, science and society, Sigma has seen the need to move past the computer division and seek new product lines to create. In 1997, Sigma has expanded its product range to include light fittings. The ellipsoid and LED lighting products are the first for Sigma. The ellipsoid is a conventional halogen lamp that cast a light beam for night walks, he attached to your handlebars and is still in use today. The diode is a taillight which attach to your seatpost. Both lighting products paved the way for Pava, the Hiro, the Smilus the Paxi, the Xtreme and X partitioned Quadro today.

Over the years, Sigma has continued to progress in the field of cycling accessories. Cycling computers to heart monitors, lights to tail lights, they are proud natural, combined with German ingenuity to bring us the best of the best cyclists, no matter what our needs are. Whether you're a runner, a daily commuter or just a recreational pilot, the complete Sigma Sport products are designed to accommodate a large number of athletes. Their goal is the same as for 1981: to offer our customers the highest quality at affordable prices.