The RC 1209 in the test of Sigma Sport and Power Balance

Who wants to be more fit for the upcoming running events in the autumn? You can now rely on computers running the new "RC 1209" by Sigma Sport. It provides health-conscious and ambitious amateur athletes their running speed and distance to determine the distance traveled. We have a network of athletes tested.

Odometer and heart rate monitor in one

The athletes will have no problem, the completed connector can measure properly. Without appropriate training, one often only  have the Internet as a measure to determine the distance, and thus some very inaccurate information can be achieved. Remedy in such cases makes the 1209th RC sport computer, equipped with a new channel, and digital radio transmission good. It measures, besides the heart rate, the distance and the speed of the rotor. Since every runner has his own style of running, a calibration of the computer prior to initial use is possible. It attaches only a slow running computer and then a fast speed rotor. But how accurate are the calculations of the RC 1209? In order to know exactly, we have taken the RC 1209 under the microscope. Our testers chose a 4x1000 m unit, which he completed on the track. And the result is outstanding, all four units were over 1000 m from a few yards of the exact result.

Individual programmable RF Zone

Apart from the speed measurement according to the manufacturer of the chest, an ECG measurement of heart rate is guaranteed. Clock in the current, average and maximum are heart rate is displayed. The individually programmable RF zone can be divided into the categories of FIT, FAT or OWN (here, the limits are self-determined) rate. SIGMA seems to have done a good job in the sport. In several runs at constant speed, the pulse values were always in the same framework.

The beep sounds only when you set the RF zone above or below, it acts somewhat disruptive. This, however, can also turn off the settings.

Simple and understandable

There are many functions and many ways. This can quickly lead to many higher-priced watches for running the incomprehensibility of the key functions. The frustration is the product of SIGMA SPORT which  is not the case. In the test, you could even operate at faster running without any problems running the computer. Totals such as total calories, total distance and total run time will automatically disappear when activated. A good idea of the manufacturer, normally needs such values ?? only for training debriefing. During the training, these data would be on display, rather annoying than helpful. Class is that when changing the battery, the stored values are not reset to zero.

Additional clip as odometer

As a small addition of Sigma Sport, it delivers the RC 1209 with a clip to be attached to the waistband. Before you take the R3 chest strap and transmitter, this "Hip Clip" should be attached. Then, it measures the speed and R3 stations kilometer run, but no pulse values. A great alternative if you want a fast pass time or a short training session, is for you to tighten the belt on.

One must search long to the "RC 1209" which is something to hold against you, and if so, then it is only a trifle. Our network athlete tester was a little frustrated, as he pressed the middle of a training run, without realizing it, the button stopped.

Very good price-performance ratio

All in all, one can say: The RC 1209 is perfect for serious runners training for better detection or follow-up. Quite clearly, there are advantages of running computer even in price-performance ratio. Because with a price of € 99.95 together with the service received, the SIGMA is a clear competition. The "RC 1209" is the sporty look in gray and red colors.