quality cycling computer for the "normal" Radler

The BC 8:12 of course does not meet any professional claims, but for me, the cycling to work every day and on weekends sometimes longer tours undertakes (in 2,500 km), the high-quality bicycle computer is more than adequate. The features are indeed adequately explained in the product description, so it goes in this review more about my personal impressions.

The BC 8:12 is my successor to the BC 700 with its cable torn. The instructions - consisting of a rather large sheet - is understandable, there is a German text with the most important information. The image guidance regarding the installation has only English signatures, which is the device setup multilingual. Optional are links given with video tutorials for commissioning.

The magnet of my old product on the spoke, I could continue to use without problems, only I had to replace the bracket. One can really attach the bracket to any type of link, the possibilities are endless. Installation to the bicycle went without a hitch, I've missed a few cable ties to apply the alternative mounting method without rubber bands or to be able to fix the cable to the holder better. That would have been cents that would have made the package almost perfectly. Incidentally, when using the attached adhesive pad to the bracket bottom for better fixing, you should think in advance the position on the handlebars exactly. If you want to change the location later, the pad will remain on the handlebars and do not stick to the bracket. And the sticky thing is then very difficult to remove ...

Very good: There is on the top for normal use only one button, only for the first-time setup you need the tiny "Set" button on the bottom of BC 8:12 - and even to target without sharp object. The readability of the cycling computer is very good even under sunlight, water resistance is given. However, the surface is relatively easy to scratch, one summarizes the yes part is not necessarily with kid gloves when it decreases after stopping the wheel (in my case it ends up only once in the pocket or purse).

In the very compact package a coupon code lies, which you can purchase a software called "Sigma Data Center" with 50 percent discount. The program as about 5-euro you can also configure the bike computer to the PC and retrieve detailed and visually appealing statistics. However, one would be in addition again to buy a PC adapter, which costs about 20 euros.

In idle state, the part is in addition to the model name easy to read the time.

Conclusion of a normal bicycle computers:
The BC 8:12 is high-quality workmanship, well thought out in the operation and should be quite sufficient for every regular cyclists without greater ambitions. In addition to the low price for this quality. The design is anprechend, the device itself is very easy to read. Optionally you can extend the cycling computer to a PC interface.
The star deduction is available for the impractical adhesive pad on the holder, the sensitive surface on the computer, which is not always perfect guide, for the lack of cable ties.
Nevertheless, highly recommended - because whining at a high level, Best Buy.