Sony S2 Sports Radio Walkman ICF-M88B - Bicycle radio

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the design and usability. The performance and portability also get good views. Many are critical about the value for money, and there are some mixed reviews about the headphones and size.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other MP3 Players the Sony S2 Sports Radio Walkman ICF-M88B - Bicycle radio is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 78/100 = Good quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 11 reviews)

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Amazon review summary for the Sony S2 Sports Radio Walkman ICF-M88B - Bicycle radio

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 11 user reviews of the Sony S2 Sports Radio Walkman ICF-M88B - Bicycle radio from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

portability, sound, build quality, performance, usability

value for money

91% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Nice Radio

 

Nice Radio

It is really a shame this product is no longer readily available. It is a first class product for my bike and I also use it as a bathroom radio.

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Love My Bike Radio

 

Love My Bike Radio

I decided to bike my 3mi commute to work and the only thing I missed about driving was the radio. I listen to news/talk radio (in LA/OC, KFI 640AM) in the mornings and sorely missed hearing the news on the morning ride. Since I'm not stupid enough to...

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Quite nice

 

Quite nice

PROs: Good radio, easily removable for nice portable radio Cons: Minorwire was a bit short for my Downtube folder, which needs a long reach due to its small frontwheel (29" base to sensor) has bar mounts which will need spacers and speedo/odo not as...

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Happy Husband

 

Happy Husband

This item was purchased as a gift for my wife. It is easily mounted and instructions are pretty straight forward. The odometer, timer, speedo and radio work fantastic. This seems to be a well built unit and my wife enjoys it very much. Saw this item...

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Good overall, some drawbacks

 

Good overall, some drawbacks

I have owned this product for over 2 years now and am glad I purchased it. It helps to have music when biking long distances. My biggest concern with this product is that it chews through batteries pretty quickly. My other concern is that the radio...

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best out there could be better

 

best out there could be better

I have used this radio for the last 2 years, mostly in heavy salt environment beach/marina and plenty of Florida rain... still works the same as new. The digital tuning great, no drift. digital speedomter/odometer accepts 700 size for calibration and...

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Where is the sound???

 

Where is the sound???

This is great product. let me start off by saying that. I love the digital tuner, the speedometer and odometer features. The backlight makes me feel as if I am riding on something more expensive at night. My gripe with the product is the sound. Where...

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A dream come true!

 

A dream come true!

I've been cycling on city streets for over a decade, and I always listen to the radio, both AM and FM. Headphones are a bit dangerous when you need to listen carefully for cars or sirens, so I looked far and wide for a radio such as this one. I have...

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Nice solution for this niche market

 

Nice solution for this niche market

This radio is almost exactly what I was looking for. Its water resistant design is sleek and reassuring. The speaker is loud enough for normal riding conditions. The backlit LCD and digital tuning are very nice. The bike mount is well designed - it is...

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Product Specifications

Stop duct-taping your Walkman to the handlebars! The ICF-M88B is designed just for your bike, and it comes with a handlebar mounting kit. The ergonomic design makes it easy to use, and it was created to be durable and water-resistant. The Walkman comes with 15 station presets, easy jog lever operation, and an easy-to-see backlit LCD. But what's really cool is the built-in cycle computer. It will keep track of your current speed (MPH or KPH), total distance ridden, average speed, maximum speed, and more. PRODUCT FEATURES: Built-In Cycle Computer; Clock Display - shows a 12 hour setting; Speed Meter - measures your current speed in either MPH or KPH; Odometer - measures total distance ridden since installation of computer; Trip Distance Meter - measures total distance ridden since last computer reset. Great for measuring miles per ride, week, etc; Ride Time - measures total time ridden since last computer reset. Great for measuring time ridden for day, week, etc; Average Speed - calculates average speed ridden since last computer reset. Great for fitness training applications; Maximum Speed - measures the maximum speed reached since last computer reset; Sleep Mode - automatically powers down the unit to conserve battery life; Freeze Mode; Wheel Size Setting - adjusts for accuracy based on your bicycles specific wheel size; Odometer Initial Setting.

Audio Input

Type: None

Audio System

Functions (KB):Radio
Sound Output Mode:Mono
Subcategory (KB):Boomboxes, radios, clock radios
Type:Bicycle radio

Cassette System

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CD System

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Digital Storage Media

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Dimensions & Weight

Weight:10.1oz

Header

Manufacturer:Sony
Model:ICF-M88B
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Sony S2 Sports Radio Walkman

MD System

Type: None

Radio

Preset Station Qty:15
Tuner Bands:AM/FM
Tuner Type:Digital

Remote Control

Type: None
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