CATEYE Velo Wireless Bike Computer

This is a nice bike computer that works well. Installation is relatively easy, though it would be easier if the instructions were not in hieroglyphics. The handlebar mounting didn't work that well for me, maybe I did it wrong, but it came out OK.

The display is large enough to see and understand. It shuts off automatically. With a bit of a challenge, I mounted the sensor on the back tire, which works. The signal doesn't reach the handle bar, so I mounted the display on the men's cross bar, which is working well. The goal was to be able to see how far and fast I'm using the stationary bike mount for my 10 speed. O have a Cateye headlight and tail light that has worked since 2005.

Overall, you really get the most bang for your buck with this nifty gadget. To start off, I want to point out a major complaint; some people have difficulty understanding the instructions manual. If you've bought any internationally-sold bike products (this, and Continental for example), but most importantly this, you'll see that on the back there's about half a dozen languages, so instead of sending you a small novel, they give you clear pictures; you don't have to be artistically inept to understand them. Second, the installation process is very easy. Bear in mind this is my first bike computer; it only took me about 10 minutes to look at the pictures and install it. A brief run through; install the sensor/ magnet a few inches away from the rim, and make sure the sensor is less than finger width away from the magnet, but not touching. Next, make sure the computer is installed on your stem parallel to the ground (if you have your stem 'slammed', this won't be an issue). Of course this is only for installing, not setting up the computer ~see manual~ Aside from these, the whole shebang really bangs. Now I'll sum up the good and bad: Pros: Very cheap Very accurate Computer is easy to remove, take almost anywhere Easy to read/ understand what's shown on-screen Very small, very light (for all the weight weenies) Easy and quick setup Cons: Computer is VERY small, can easily be lost if misplaced Extremely hard to see screen at night, requires good amount of light to see anything Ziptie mounting of computer/ sensor is somewhat flimsy, sensor may move if not tight enough Not bluetooth or ANT+ compatible, only works with given sensor (not much of a con if you ask me) Something I read, though not sure if true, is that electronics like a phone or light may interfere with proper performance, will update on that later Things to keep in mind: I just received this today (01/07/21) so I may have missed some things, will update after putting in some miles. Also, the computer may be placed on a compatible strap or mount, so that's another thing. Another important thing is the screen not having a back light, which is a big issue for night riding, especially in dark areas. Something I wouldn't per se recommend, but would do if you're willy and very, very confident, is to apply super glue between the sensor and it's mount; again I would only recommend if you're REALLY confident in the placement of your sensor (may require parental supervision). All in all, if you're looking for a good beginner bike computer at a competitive price, you landed in the right place. Though it may have one or two flaws, they can be completely worked around.

If all you want is speed, miles, and the like without GPS, mapping, and all the bells and whistles, this is the item to get. Simple to program (though the online instructions are easier to follow than the printed ones that come with it). You can pick a default tire size, but I fine-tuned to my wheel circumference. Measured setting was off a little, but with a tweak, I got 26.55 mi on my watch, 26.56 on the Cateye, and 26.57 on Gaia - can't get much better than that. I just show speed and miles on the ride (can be reset easily with each ride), but can switch screens to see other stats. The up/down arrow to show whether you current speed is above or below the average speed for the ride encourages you to push a little harder. My only criticism is the menu button on the back is rubber and a little funky to push correctly. I have an old Garmin with similar features, but the menu button has a nice click to it. I'd buy this again.

Does everything I need for a good price. I put 140 miles on with no problems

Excelente

Installation is a bit fiddly. I have a bike with round forks at least half way down. The rubber bracket looked like it wanted to be installed on the flattened part of the fork, but then was too far away from the unit to pick up. I called Cat Eye, and a nice support guy told me I could just squish the rubber down on the round part. He also mentioned that the bracket allowed the sensor to lean in to make it close enough to get a signal from the wheel magnet. Just what I needed to know. It all works now, in spite of the computer being installed an inch up on the bracket for my removable basket, rather than my handle bars. Loved knowing my average speed, current speed, time, elapsed time, distance, and calories. Computer stops when you stop the bike, so it's keeping track of just riding time. Auto start. Very happy with the features and readability. Easy to set up the computer. My last Planet Bike unit was almost impossible to set. This is straight forward. Good price point. Would buy again.

I have been using Cateye cycle computers since the days of the Solar II (the one I bought in the 80s still works). When I put a new bike together, I needed a basic computer for it. This looked like a good fit for a bike with hydraulic disc brakes, as there's no good way to route a wire from the fork to the handlebar. The computer and magnetic pickup work well. The pickup is less persnickety than the ones that came with the wired models I bought in the 90s (those still work and I am still using them). The display is clear and bright, but I think it's too big for what it does, and everything on the screen is controlled from a single button. To change or initialize the settings, you have to use the two small buttons on the bottom of the device, which you can't get to while it's mounted. Installation was easy, but everything is done with 2 mm zip ties. They supply 4 of them, with no extras. Two are needed to mount the sensor to the fork, and two more are needed to mount the mounting bracket to the handlebar. By contrast, my old wired computers have sturdy clamp-on mounts secured with screws. They also have rubber bushings to fit a variety of handlebars and forks. Once secured, they stay put until you loosen the screws. If you want to remove the computer and sensor for some reason, you don't need to buy anything new to reinstall them. The handlebar mount is flimsy, just a piece of thin plastic with some holes for the ties. There is no rubber sleeve to help secure the mount, so it rotates easily on the bar. This is a flat bar with a 31.8mm mounting diameter, so there's quite a bit of taper. I had to mount it near the brake lever. Even so, it's not too secure. I didn't want to tug any harder on the zip ties for fear of breaking them. It is also quite difficult to dismount the computer once it's snapped into the handlebar mount. Unlike older Cateye mounting brackets, there is no release mechanism. You have to push hard on the bottom of the device to pop it out of the mount. Since the mount is not securely fastened to the handlebar to begin with, this is annoying. The fork mount has an adhesive strip to help position the sensor prior to lashing it down. This is a good idea only if you're never going to take it off the bike. Like the bar mount, there is no rubber bushing to help keep it in place. You can make your own - this is a good use for old inner tubes - but they don't work as well and they don't look good. Initial setup is relatively easy, but setting the wheel circumference is a nuisance. I accepted the default setting for a 26" wheel at first, but after a couple of 20+ mile rides, comparing the total distance with the distance recorded by my phone's GPS showed that it wasn't a reasonable approximation of my actual wheel circumference. You can fine-tune the wheel circumference to a resolution of 1 cm, as with older Cateye computers, but that means taking it off the bike. This is still a reasonably priced computer that I would recommend to anyone who can live with the shortcomings. My experience with Cateye computers has been that they work almost forever, and I would still rather purchase one of these than any of the no-name computers that sell for a little less.

Funciona muy bien! es preciso, y muy útil! Te da marcadores basicos como distancia, tiempo, media de velocidad, kilómetros recorridos, etc!

El velocímetro lo adquirí en oferta, en tan solo 200 pesos. Tiene funciones muy básicas, pero aún así excelentes, marca las calorías, tiempo en movimiento, odómetro, distancia, velocidad promedio, velocidad máxima y desde luego los km/h, y después de un rato sin usarse entra en modo standby, además de ser inalámbrico. El único detalle es que le faltó fue luz, sin embargo es excelente. Muy recomendado.

Sometimes all you need is distance travelled and speed. Loved the compact and no fuss display. Good value and sturdy and love the size. Had one for another bike. Wireless is great, some wiring but easy to follow. Setting the wheel is a bit more complicated and less intuitive. Once done it just all works!!

Muy basico, no me gustó que no trae siquiera luz de fondo lo cual otras marcas por muy basicas si lo tienen

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