Head to head

BBB Cycling Signal Radar BLS-251 or Wahoo TRACKR RADAR: which should you choose?

Comparison of the two bike radars using our catalogue's scoring criteria, value by value. Scores are relative to all the models we have analysed.

BBB Cycling Signal Radar BLS-251, studio product shot

BBB Cycling Signal Radar BLS-251

7,8/10

Main drawbackDetection does not replace a visual check

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Wahoo TRACKR RADAR, studio product shot

Wahoo TRACKR RADAR

7,8/10

Main drawbackMaximum battery life applies to low-intensity flashing

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By criterion

Comparison of BBB Cycling Signal Radar BLS-251 and Wahoo TRACKR RADAR by criterion
Criterion BBB Cycling Signal Radar BLS-251 Wahoo TRACKR RADAR
Detection range 9 advantage 8,1
Battery life 6,8 9,1 advantage
Light output 9,2 advantage 6,9
Detection angle 7,1 7,1

A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage: our scores are relative to the catalogue, and using them to pick a winner would imply a level of precision we cannot offer.

Which is right for you?

BBB Cycling Signal Radar BLS-251

Leads on 2 criteria of 4 compared

  • Cyclists with a compatible Garmin
  • Android smartphone users
  • iOS smartphone users
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Wahoo TRACKR RADAR

Leads on 1 criterion of 4 compared

  • Cyclists using Wahoo ELEMNT
  • Long rides with low-intensity lighting
  • Bikes with round seatposts
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Comparison based on published specifications and our scores, calculated using the same criteria for every model. Our methodology →

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