Germany
German lighting and instruments, decades deep
SIGMA Sport has made cycling lights and instruments in Germany for a long time, and its two products here sit at opposite ends of the specification spectrum.
The Aura 80 and BLAZE light set, and the DUO magnet-free cadence sensor.
Approved lighting that actually lights the road. The Aura 80 states 80 lux — more than double every other approved lamp in this catalog. An approved beam has a defined cut-off, so a brighter approved lamp puts more light on the road rather than higher into oncoming faces. That is the difference between being seen and seeing where you are going.
Published detail on smaller products. The DUO cadence sensor’s specification is four adjectives and two protocols — no battery life, no IP rating, no weight. For a component that lives at crank height in road spray, an IP figure would be useful.
The DUO measures cadence only, where the dual-mode sensors in the same hub switch between speed and cadence and cost less. Buy it for the brand fit with a SIGMA computer rather than on specification.
Availability is also worth checking: the DUO was not listed on the British or French markets when we checked, which is unusual for a brand of this size.
80 lux front · StVZO stated · established German brand
The brightest approved front lamp in this hub at 80 lux, from a long-established German cycling instrument maker, paired with the BLAZE rear lamp.
Best for: Riders on unlit roads and lanes who need an approved beam that actually lights the road, not just marks their presence.
≈ $81
Magnet-free cadence · ANT+ and BLE · pivoting mount
A magnet-free cadence sensor from an established German maker, with a pivoting mount and both ANT+ and BLE, though the manufacturer publishes little detail.
Best for: Riders already using SIGMA computers who want a matching sensor from the same maker.
