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Cateye CC-VL510 Velo 5-Function Bicycle Computer
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- Entry-level 5-function bicycle computer with universal handlebar and sensor mounts
- Displays speed, maximum speed, trip distance, total distance, and clock
- Automatic start/stop and automatic power-saving mode
- Ultrasonically welded and water-resistant
- CR2032 battery included
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Product Description:
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The Velo Series computers feature a larger screen and a large button for easy operation and is ultrasonically welded to be highly water resistant. - Functions: Current speed - Maximum speed - Odometer - Trip distance - Clock
- Handlebar mount size: 22-32mm
- Fork mount size: 11-55mm
- Battery: CR2032
- Features: Auto start/stop - Auto power-saving mode - Tire setting in inches and CM - Speed display up to 300 kph/185mph - New tool free universal mount ( 22 to 32mm diameter)
- Ultrasonically welded to be highly water resistant
- Front fork mount wired sensor
- Wired transmission distance up to 27" or 70cm
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| Color | Black | | Wireless | No | | Heart Rate | No | | GPS Enabled | No | | Cadence | No |
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Accompanied by universal handlebar and front-fork-sensor mounts, this entry-level five-function bicycle computer displays current speed, maximum speed, trip distance, total distance, and 12/24-hour clock. Other features include tire setting in inches and centimeters, automatic start/stop, and automatic power-saving mode. The computer runs on a CR2032 battery (included). Maximum wired transmission distance is 27 inches. Like all Cateye bicycle computers, this one is ultrasonically welded and water-resistant. Specifications: - Handlebar mount size: 22-32 mm
- Fork mount size: 11-55 mm
- Battery: CR2032 (included)
- Maximum wired transmission distance: 27" (70 cm)
About Cateye
Founded in 1946 in Osaka, Japan, CatEye is the leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights, and reflectors to cyclists in the world. In 1964, CatEye was the first in the industry to create a flashing lamp for bicycles, followed by their first battery headlamp in 1982, and the very first bicycle head lamp using white LEDs in 2001. The company's Opticube lens and reflectors make the brightest and most efficient LED headlights. while their LD500 remains the only rear safety light that can meet the rigorous CPSC standards for reflectivity.
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Works well, Good value!, November 9, 2007
By danielinjersey (NJ USA)
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I was just looking for speed, trip, and odo. This seems to be fine, but was surprised by how small it is. Installs easily, took me about 15 minutes. Happy with my purchase considering the price.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
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 Great computer, easy installation., April 18, 2008
By wtgnoob
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I picked up the CatEye CC-VL510 from REI, and strangely the case is different than what is pictured here. It looks just like the Velo 8. I'm not sure if mine is an older or newer version of the same model, but I like the look MUCH better than what is pictured here. (Either way, the functions, documentation, and the mounting kit are identical to those pictured here.) The installation is easy and requires no tools. It took me about ten minutes, but if you've installed one a bike computer before you could probably do it in 2-3 minutes. The documentation is a visual guide, not a written guide. I would have preferred a combination of written and visual instructions, but once you get your head around how it works you don't need instructions at all. My main concern was mounting it on a mountain bike (with a front shock), and that was no problem at all. The thing works like a charm, and the one touch operation is painless. (Holding down the button for 2 seconds acts as a 2nd button in situations where one isn't enough.) More than worth the $20 bucks in my opinion.
12 of 12 people found this review helpful
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I Love It, September 21, 2008
By agentexcel (Hillsboro, OR USA)
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Functions as a odometer, speedometer, trip meter and clock. It also shows maximum speed. In other words, all the basic functions you need.
The device works by counting the number of times a magnet attached to a spoke of the wheel passes a probe. This is converted into speed and distance with the aid of the diameter of the wheel. The diameter can be specified in centimeters.
Instructions were a little stretchy. It took me a while to figure out how to change the mode from km/h to mph and set the diameter of the wheels. A helpful chart is provided in the instruction to convert the specification of your bike tire to centimeter.
Once the device was installed and programmed, everything worked as expected.
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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Senior and Stroke Friendly!, September 12, 2009
By Physical Therapist (Paxton, IL United States)
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My little friend, "Bam" cuz that's one of the few words he can produce after having a R-sided stroke 9 years ago, puts on 13miles/day with his 3-wheeled bike. Given he spent an entire career as an engineer, he not only loves numbers, but has a NEED to keep track of compilations. Recently he wore out his former odometer and was at a loss as to how to replace it. Over Sunday breakfast we cruised Amazon.com and hit upon just the right choice --- the Cateye CC-VL510 Veleo. It's wonderfully simplistic providing the essential data Bam relished on his daily trips through the countryside of a small rural township. One-button, several choices for recording information, does not distract the driver, and easy enough to read for a 70 y/o.....AND can be set specifically to tire circumference (he loves this!).
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Well worth the price, October 30, 2008
By Allan Gabston-Howell (Bell, California United States)
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This item is also listed under: Cateye CC-VL510 5-Function Bicycle Computer, where you will find additional product reviews. I belive this listing to be a more recent product style offering.
Unfortunately, I did not buy this product through Amazon. I chanced upon one in a local bike shop, and bought it only for the Speedometer/Odometer functions, in addition to the bike shop owner's claim that the unit is virtually waterproof.
In my initial opinion, the shop price was in line with my expectations for something that would only serve as a speed/od-ometer.
Packaging is small but relatively sturdy, so the couple times that I dropped the package didn't bother the device a bit. It's easily opened without lacerating your hands to the bones and tendons, or loosing a quart of blood. (Thank You, CatEye, for not stooping to the idiotic packaging practices of your competitors.)
The kit contents are simple and straight-forward:
7 - Black Nylon Wire Ties
1 - Wire/Flat Spoke Magnet
1 - Mount/Wire/Reed Switch Assembly
1 - Multi-lingual instruction sheet
and the VEL05 Cyclocomputer module, of course
Installation isn't a big deal, once you get over trying to decipher the pictorial instruction sequences (I would rather have words, but that's my idiosyncrasy).
The nylon wire ties I received in my package were just a bit too brittle to cinch-down completely without breaking, so I dipped-into my Ty-Wrap inventory. If you don't have some black nylon wire ties on hand, it would be a good idea to have a few extras on hand when you get around to installing this, or any similar, product.
I would have preferred a clamp-mount for both the cyclocomputer module mount and the reed switch ("sensor") hunk of plastic but, the cost of the unit probably relegates bar clamps and brackets to optional parts ordering status.
Five extra inches worth of wire would also have been nice between the mount and the reed switch, to allow for routing around a front fork shock, but this was not a deal-breaker. I simply had to settle-for what I think is a less than optimal (for me) placement of the display.
Mounting the magnet is deceptively simple, although I'm really not sure if the wire spoke should be leading or trailiing the magnet as it rotates. I installed mine according to the pictorial diagram, with the spoke trailing the magnet, but will reverse it if the magnet starts twisting around the spoke.
Setting-up the unit was not the nightmare I had anticipated. CatEye made intelligent use of the only two buttons you have available to you--so well that I had the unit configured in less than 10 minutes. Tire circumferences from 100cm to 299cm are possible, with the default setting at 205cm. My roll-measurement gave me a 206cm for my front tire, meaning that I only had to bump-it-up one from the default--surprisingly easy to do.
Clock setting was also quite simple, but I am somewhat put-off by the fact that, although a 24 hour clock mode is available, it's only available if the speed/odo is set to readout in units of Km. I agree that Km makes more sense, but I'm keeping pace for a family, and the kids are not going to grok Kilometers as intuitively as they do Miles, for rates and distances. I "suffer" with the 12-hour clock, and answer questions in Mph and miles.
If you need to change tire sizes, you can do so easily from the "Odo" display mode. If you need to toggle between Mph and Kmph, you will need to do a full "All Clear" reset of the unit, before you are offered the choice between Mi and Km as units of measurement. This might bother some folks. It just leaves me wondering why they decided to do it that way.
Display interpretation is straightforward.
I have Speed, in Mph, as my largest and topmost figure (easy to see).
Below that, I can toggle through displaying:
Trip Distance - [Dst] - (0.00 to 999.99 units)
Maximum Speed - [Mx] - (0.0 to 299.9 Km/h or 185.0 Mph)
Total Distance - [Odo] - (0.0 to 9999.9 units)
Clock - [Clock Icon] - You know how to read one
It does what I want it to do, and pretty-much only what I want it to do (the clock was a bonus, as far as I'm concerned), without any "blue incantations" to get at the info I want, and without moving my hands from the handle bar grips.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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nice for the price, November 2, 2008
By tobywinter (USA)
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Can't complain about this odometer for the price. Easy to install even for a girl. Nice big readout. One problem which I won't blame on the item, if you wear glasses with poloroid feature, it makes a rainbow affect on the display screen that makes viewing the bottom half of the screen difficult.
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Easy, April 20, 2008
By John F. Sullivan
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Easy to use, works great, inexpensive, quick to install. I went back to wired unit because of expense and simplicity. Also one battery not two.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
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 Basic bicycle computer, April 29, 2010
By NB1R (Lexington, MA USA)
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The Cateye CC-VL510 is a basic bare-bones bicycle computer that handles the most basic functions. I bought it for my new commuter bike (Jamis Commuter 2) so I can track my miles ridden towards my annual goal. My 15 year old hybrid has a still functioning Avocet 15 bike computer and I didn't read the details on the Cateye Velo 5 and didn't realize I wasn't getting average speed and ride time...two features I also track for each ride. Not a really huge deal, for the price I can't complain.
The computer installed easily enough with two minor issues to note.
(1) The computer's components are largely held in place by zip-ties. You may want to make sure you have spare zip-ties on hand, I always find the ones that come from Cateye to be brittle and break easily.
(2) The instructions are hard to follow - the print size is tiny, there are a gazillion different languages on the fold-out poster and you end up having to rely on illustrations w/o any text for the installation. The drawings are sort of vague at best, but fortunately installation is a no-brainer. It doesn't matter how far up or down on the spoke you place the magnet (I thought it did, and had to Google this question because the instructions don't mention this.)
Overall I'm pleased, its about as basic as it gets. I hope it lasts 15 years and then some as my Avocet 15 is doing on my Specialized Crossroads.
Happy riding gang.
James
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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good product, April 8, 2008
By Kevin Marsh
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I got the product in great time, the instructions were well writen and easy to understand. It was on my bike and working in an hour, np..good product for the biker that has no idea how far a day they ride,lol.
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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Time proven bike computer., December 2, 2010
By Joseph Sullenger (Darlington, MO United States)
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I have bought 3 of these over the past few years. They are simple and reliable. Have even used them on a motorcycle to check the installed speedometer and this unit is extremely accurate.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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Smaller than you may think, April 2, 2011
By Specialized9898
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I love this thing. Easy to set up, and as far as I can tell it's fairly accurate. This device is much smaller than I imagined it to be, so pay close attention to the dimensions. Plenty of options to choose from and easy to install. I would definitely recommend.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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 Joe, January 16, 2009
By Joe (Los Angeles)
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The instruction is very lousy. In order to set a selection, one has to use a pin to poke into a small hole at the back of the unit. And please be very careful, if you poke a bit hard you will destroy the little rubber reset button (and no where in the instruction one can find such a warning).
My boy (15) destroyed the unit in the first attempt, and I help him to install the second unit, that we exchanged from the store. I gave it one star.
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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directions?, August 24, 2008
By Scott R. Russell
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instructions could be a lot better. especially for those who have never purchasd one before. after several hours of messing w it seems to work fine
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
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Great tool for a great price, June 28, 2010
By T. Burgess (Tulsa, OK)
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The basics is all I wanted in a unit and this was a great price. I bought my first at the local shop, loved it. Bought another for my other road bike a few weeks later. Performed flawlessly so far. Yes, instructions are a little tough to read at first, couldn't figure out how to set the initial settings, but that is common I think, with many electronic devices. My only complaint is it has no light; I ride at 4 a.m. when I go to work and it is very dark. I have to wait till I go under a street light or traffic light to see my speed, and sometimes that doesn't work well. Other than that, no problems. I had some concerns that the magnet would gravitate toward the outer rim of the wheel, but so far it hasn't and I have taken it over 34mph.
An update, I have nearly 700 miles on these units, still performs great. I bought a third for my wife's bike; she doesn't do much riding, but she gets a kick out of see how fast she goes. Worth the price.
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Excellent Bicycle Computer, May 3, 2010
By Jay
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The Cateye Bicycle Computer worked exactly as advertised. The Cateye is not a confusing item for the bicycle and gives the information needed while biking. This was an inexpensive item that I feel was well worth the price.
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nice looking little thing, April 8, 2010
By MTB Rider (Baldwin Park, CA)
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i've been using mine for a week and so far i like it. it has a large speed display which helps me keep up the tempo when my legs start get tired.
installation was easy but routing the wire around the bike takes a bit of planning, some electrical tape took care of that.
i wish it was easy to reset the trip distance, so far i haven't been able to do it without resetting the whole thing. and yes the manual is a bit confusing.
but for the price i think it's a solid product!
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Great cyclocomputer, December 19, 2009
By motorized bicycle specialist (FL)
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this is a very good computer, very simple to use and set up, also very accurate.
The one you will get is diffirent than the one pictured, it has a more modern look to it.
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good but buy the wireless version...its' worth the price difference, September 5, 2010
By Eb&Flo (Arlington, VA)
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We purchased this one not realizing it wasn't wireless. We called the retailer and they were very helpful with making an exchange. They didn't even charge for shipping. I would highly recommend doing business with US Bike Bargains.
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Cateye Velo 5 Function Bicycle Computer, September 30, 2010
By Bakunian
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I just received this computer 2 days ago, installation was pretty straight forward, manual has visual instructions although it was the wrong side of the fork on the picture. The set up took me about 2-3 minutes and is pretty intuitive. I haven't tested the accuracy of the unit but it looks like it is pretty accurate.
The unit looks different from the one on the picture here, but I like the one I received better, just like one of the users mentioned here in the review that it looks better than the one on the picture. it has only 5 functions: speed, max speed, trip distance, total distance - odometer and time but that is all I need, however, it would be nice if average speed was also included as one of the functions.
It doesn't have a backlight so when you are riding in the dark you don't see anything on the display. The unit is waterproof which is great, the wire is not too thin as one of the reviewer said here. I wrapped it around my brake lines with the electrical tape.
The mount could be a bit better but it is holding the unit and the receiver pretty well. Actually it is better that way because it doesn't look too bulky on the handlebar.
One more thing I'd like to mention is that if you set the unit to km/h then it displays time in 24hr format only and if it is miles then it displays in 12 hr format...it is not really a problem but I would prefer to be able to change the time format to what I like or used to.
Overall I am very happy with the product especially considering its price.
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I tested this computer against my car speedometer. it is absolutely accurate with regards to speed and distance. Also I wouldnt waste money on wireless unit since the flashing light from your bike light affects the wireless computer reading. The wire has been taped securely with electrical tape to the bike frame so there is no chance that it will brake. Very very satisfied with the unit. Highly recommended! btw, they changed the picture of the unit here. now it looks the same except for the arrow in the upper left hand corner of the display showing the increasing speed. This unit, at least the one I received doest have this feature showing whether you increase or decrease your speed. not a big deal, I know myself if I am going faster or slower....
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Easy to read, great computer, June 1, 2011
By Ilya Pekurovsky (Minnesota)
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It is well worth extra money compared to cheaper ones. Big number, easy to read. Have all the functions you might need to see trip data.
Easy to install.
Computer and sensor have foam sticky padding, so after tacking it correctly tying it up is easy.
Big button is easy to operate during biking with pressure going down vs to the side.
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Good for the Price, May 28, 2011
By Squirrelman (OH, USA)
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The unit installation is simple and solid using the associated zip ties. Installation takes approximately 5-10 minutes and requires no tools beyond wire snips to trim the zip ties.
The instructions aren't terrible but they're not good - a poster of 10 languages which have almost nothing to do with the installation. The actual installation portion of the instructions are almost entirely diagrams and pictures.
The unit is small but appropriately sized for a bicycle. Unit construction is acceptable but the materials are entirely plastic (as commonly expected).
Operation is simple & appears accurate. However, I would recommend paying a bit more and getting the Velo 8 for the timers.
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Cateye Computer, May 13, 2011
By C R
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Works great, easy install. Kinda wish it had an avg speed, but I knew that when I bought it. Looks great on the bike, easy to use also.
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Cheap and effective, May 6, 2011
By Robbie in JP (Boston)
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Do you want to know how far you have cycled or how fast you are going? Then this is the perfect product. It installs very easily, is cheap, and has idiot-proof 1 button navigation. The LCD screen is easy to read and the battery lasts quite well. I have 2 of these, one on my touring bike, and I just bought one for my city bike. The computer also easily removes to put into your pocket if thieves are a concern.
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Great starter computer, March 6, 2011
By TwoTrekRick
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It works great. The only problem I had was converting the unit from Kilometers to Miles, the instructions failed to mention exactly how to go about doing that. A quick search on Google led me to a message board that showed me how to change it. After that little stumble all was well with the world.
I like the fact that it can be set to match your tire's exact size instead of just a generic 26" or 700c. There probably wouldn't be much of a difference at the end of the day but it's nice to know the odometer and distance traveled is accurate.
And speaking of accuracy...I used my cars trip odometer to check the Velo's accuracy. It was dead on. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive but accurate and reliable (78 miles so far) bike computer. I liked it so much I bought the Velo's wireless counterpart, the Vectra, for my other bike just to keep the wires from messing with the looks of my Trek 7.3fx.
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Cateye Velo 8 bike computer, February 5, 2011
By William Billard
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The Cateye Velo 8 is a solid, reliable bike computer that has some nice positive features along with a few features that, from my perspective, are somewhat less desirable. One of the biggest negatives is the instruction manual for which there is a learning curve that requires careful thought. If you just ignore the written instructions and simply conentrate on the excellent graphic displays, setting the Cateye up is easily accomplished. Somewhat annoying is having to use a pencil or similar device on the backside of the computer to access many settings. Not all pens and pencils are equally good at pressing the tiny set button properly. The indicator for calories consumed would logically seem highly unreliable since it does not take the percent grade of the road into account, but is simply based on speed, either climbing or descending. The bike hardware and magnet pickup seem to work nicely. Also,in my mind, having a reliable time function is a vital bike computer function. The velo 8 has this; my previous velo 5 did not. The Velo 8 is a good product, well worth the money.
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good basic value, December 21, 2010
By Still Greek to Me (Southern CA)
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I've had my Cateye Velo 5 for a little over a year/800 miles on my recumbent which I seldom ride. On my other bikes I have other brands.
Strong Points;
Great Price
Simple one button function (once set up)ergo simplicity of use
Large read out
Weak Points:
Readout hard to see if you wear polarized sunglasses
Resetting the computer wipes out your total distence, odometer miles.
NO trip time
As others have said the documentation is poorly written! Study it with care, and think of it as a challenge, you are smart enough to figure it out...
I change my tire size a coupla of times a year on many of my bikes and therefore need to reset the computer to do this BUT then my total distence (odometer) is wiped out. All other brands of computers I've had DON'T do this, they allow the tire size to be reset without wipping the odometer to 0. Why is an accuracte total distence necessary? In order to know when to do maintence, such as chain change etc. The other big draw back is the lack of a trip time. For me two of the most impt. data points in training are distence covered and trip time. Am I doing 60 miles in 4 hours or in 3 hours and 45 min.?
This said I've just ordered 2 Cateye Velo 8s as they do have trip time. I like the simplicity of the one button and wire vs wireless setup. A wired computer only has one battery which lasts much longer that a wireless computer. Why pay big buck for a wireless? Buying batteries more often?
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Cateye CC-VL510 Velo 5-Function Bicycle Computer, November 12, 2010
By jay
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Item functions as expected, current speed, max speed, total miles, trip miles are easy to reset
and it even has a clock. Great unit for the money. If you want to be able to time your trip it
won't do that but I believe the next model up will for a couple more bucks. I would recommend this
for the price to anyone looking for a decent & simple bike computer.....
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Velo 5 excellent value, October 24, 2010
By A. McAvoy
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I have this on 3 bikes and am very pleased. It gives all the pertinent info without being too confusing. The instructions are not very good as to how to set it but the unit works fine once you figure it out. Careful placement of the sensor on the spoke is essential. In use for 5 months and no problems. Display large and easy to read even w/o glasses. I did email them with a question on how to set it and got a prompt reply. Definitely an excellent buy for the money. Liked the 1st two so much I got another for my Trek Madone road bike rather than pay mega bux for the duo trap (which my dealer said was very confusing and easy to hit a button and change all the settings/info).
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Cateye Velo 5 Function Bicycle Computer, September 30, 2010
By Baku
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I just received this computer 2 days ago, installation was pretty straight forward, manual has visual instructions although it was the wrong side of the fork on the picture. The set up took me about 2-3 minutes and is pretty intuitive. I haven't tested the accuracy of the unit but it looks like it is pretty accurate.
The unit looks different from the one on the picture here, but I like the one I received better, just like one of the users mentioned here in the review that it looks better than the one on the picture. it has only 5 functions: speed, max speed, trip distance, total distance - odometer and time but that is all I need, however, it would be nice if average speed was also included as one of the functions.
It doesn't have a backlight so when you are riding in the dark you don't see anything on the display. The unit is waterproof which is great, the wire is not too thin as one of the reviewer said here. I wrapped it around my brake lines with the electrical tape.
The mount could be a bit better but it is holding the unit and the receiver pretty well. Actually it is better that way because it doesn't look too bulky on the handlebar.
One more thing I'd like to mention is that if you set the unit to km/h then it displays time in 24hr format only and if it is miles then it displays in 12 hr format...it is not really a problem but I would prefer to be able to change the time format to what I like or used to.
Overall I am very happy with the product especially considering its price.
UPDATE:
I tested this computer against my car speedometer. it is absolutely accurate with regards to speed and distance. Also I wouldnt waste money on wireless unit since the flashing light from your bike light affects the wireless computer reading. The wire has been taped securely with electrical tape to the bike frame so there is no chance that it will brake. Very very satisfied with the unit. Highly recommended! btw, they changed the picture of the unit here. now it looks the same except for the arrow in the upper left hand corner of the display showing the increasing speed. This unit, at least the one I received doest have this feature showing whether you increase or decrease your speed. not a big deal, I know myself if I am going faster or slower....
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Great tool for a great price, June 27, 2010
By T. Burgess (Tulsa, OK)
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The basics is all I wanted in a unit and this was a great price. I bought my first at the local shop, loved it. Bought another for my other road bike a few weeks later. Performed flawlessly so far. Yes, instructions are a little tough to read at first, couldn't figure out how to set the initial settings, but that is common I think, with many electronic devices. My only complaint is it has no light; I ride at 4 a.m. when I go to work and it is very dark. I have to wait till I go under a street light or traffic light to see my speed, and sometimes that doesn't work well. Other than that, no problems. I had some concerns that the magnet would gravitate toward the outer rim of the wheel, but so far it hasn't and I have taken it over 34mph.
An update, I have nearly 700 miles on these units, still performs great. I bought a third for my wife's bike; she doesn't do much riding, but she gets a kick out of see how fast she goes. Worth the price.
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Excellent Bicycle Computer, May 2, 2010
By Jay
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The Cateye Bicycle Computer worked exactly as advertised. The Cateye is not a confusing item for the bicycle and gives the information needed while biking. This was an inexpensive item that I feel was well worth the price.
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Good bike speedometer, December 15, 2009
By MD (Amherst, NY)
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This speedometer is a replacement for the exact same model I had on my bike, but lost it somehow during transporting the bike on a car bike rack. This speedometer is simple to use, easy to read, accurate, and relatively inexpensive. That's why I wanted the exact same type when I lost the other one.
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Basic Bike Computer, November 7, 2009
By groffiti (Lansdale, PA, USA)
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Does its job for a reasonable price. But trip time instead of clock time would be preferable, and the adhesive pad & tie-wrap handlebar mounting is 'tool-free', but most of us have a screwdriver. For a few dollars more, the Mity-8, which I also have, has a better mount, shows trip time, and will switch trip parameters to a larger display digits for easy reading. I'll keep this one, but another time I'd go with the -8.
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Cateye bicycle computer, June 5, 2009
By Richard A. Galvez (Cooper City, Florida)
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This is the simplest, easiest to install, easiest to operate bicycle computer I have ever owned. It took me all of 15 minutes to install it. If you like simplicity, like I do, this is the computer to get.
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Does Everything I Need, Nothing I Don, May 11, 2009
By Daniel Krause (Los Angeles)
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The screen is large enough to display both your current speed and milage or time of day, which is nice. Plus is slides out easily. Be sure it's you and not some guy walking by your parked bike!
My only quibble is that its a little hard to set initially, and if you make a mistake (km vs miles) you have to start from scratch.
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Cateye CC-VL510 Bicycle Computer, April 29, 2009
By Banjobj (Kennebunkport ME United States)
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Unit seems to work well, but picture based directions could be much better. More written detail would certainly help.This product seems sturdy and well built, but carefully plan your installation and be careful about the poor quality of the instruction drawings. I did have a problem in that I didn't set the device to the proper wheel size. Once that was done all worked well.
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Fell Apart, August 4, 2011
By Mother
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The clock was difficult for me to get out of military time. In fact, I never figured it out. The little button that you push to set the clock broke when I pushed it in. I had a second odomoter that I attempted to set the time with and still could not figure it out. Also, the odometer attaches to the bike with sticky adhesive. The adhesive came off in the first five minutes. I ended up returning this item, both I had ordered. It was not worth the hassle!
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Great but the 8 function Cateye is worth a few more $, July 7, 2011
By M. Baca
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The cateye computers are hands down the best computer your money can buy. I got a Bontrager Trip 3 10 function computer as a gift and right away was annoyed at some features that the cateye computer is miles ahead with.
The 5 function computer is way too basic after comparing it to my wife's 8 function Cateye. Trip clock and average speed + calorie counter are 3 of the functions this computer does without....and when you know you could have had those for like four more dollars it sort of makes you regret buying the El Cheapo version.
The instructions are huge, simple and totally straightforward. You program the thing with 2 buttons. The amount of parts are totally basic (computer, bracket, zip ties, spoke magnet) compared to the Bontrager computer which had about 12 pieces, horrible directions, thick un-godly wires that made my bike look like a piece of trash etc.
So in short, pay the couple more dollars for the next computer up because the average speed and trip clock functions are worth it.
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Cateye computer review, October 13, 2011
By Bentman
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I operate a small recumbent bike touring company, and I was on a budget to add extras to the bikes. Amazon has the best prices and carries the best , in my opinion, extras I could get. This Cateye bike computer is the best for my dollar. It does everything that me or my clients need it to do. It is very simple to operate and in my type of business, that is what I need. Never had a problem with them, and I have purchased 8 of them. The initial set-up is super easy. Will purchase again.
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Does Everything I Need, Nothing I Don, May 11, 2009
By Daniel (Canoga Park, CA, United States)
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The screen is large enough to display both your current speed and milage or time of day, which is nice. Plus is slides out easily. Be sure it's you and not some guy walking by your parked bike!
My only quibble is that its a little hard to set initially, and if you make a mistake (km vs miles) you have to start from scratch.
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Poor product -- no response from Cateye customer service, January 16, 2012
By TurbineBlade
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Hi -- I have a few Cateye products that work fine. I got the Velo 5 and quickly noticed that there was no real mounting bracket supplied with mine. The instructions showed one, but mine just had an adhesive pad -- that's it.
I contact Cateye customer service, sent a polite email, and received no response. It was pretty disappointing to not hear from them since this probably could have been fixed pretty easily. I would urge you to seek a different company.
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cateye velo 5, January 6, 2012
By Florida (Palmetto, Fl. USA)
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This product certainly did not work out for me. It is complicated and the tiny hole on the back, where one needs to insert an ink pen for the settings, broke when I inserted a pen. Actually, it seemed like a piece of rubber that broke apart. I had to return it.
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Great Product, December 4, 2011
By Lnd Svyr (Gloucester, Va. USA)
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Works great. Use it every trip. Left out in rain once and didn't work for days but eventually dried out and working again. Odometer right on time with distances. Only thing I wish it had was calories--then, I don't really need it.
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Incomplete package, November 3, 2011
By Chituma
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I've ordered two CC-VL510 Velo 5 Bicycle Computer and one came without sensors and cables, so it is useless. AMAZON dson't geve me choices regarding partially refund for missing parts inside an order. I've placed several ordes with AMAZON and this is the first time this kind of problem happens.
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Great computer, October 31, 2011
By Alfredosky
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If you need the standard info on your ride this is the deal. read ver carefully the instruction manual for the installation. my only problem with this computer is that doesn't have read light for nocturne rides.
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All good, October 24, 2011
By berto
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It seems pretty precise. Just make sure to set the wheel size properly.
So far no problems at all, it is a very easy to install and use product. Does its job well and it a recommendable product for its price range.
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Perfect, September 3, 2011
By EC in NY
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This product is exactly what I wanted. It's easy to install and operate, and it seems to be quite accurate. There is just one button to toggle between its different displays. I've had it for about a month, and I'm quite satisfied with it. Highly recommended!
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great product, instructions a little hazy, July 11, 2011
By runningriot
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Bought this for my brothers birthday, does everything I thought it would.
The only problem I had was switching it from khm to mph. The directions could have been a little clearer but it works great and other than that it was a great purchase.
also, very easy install!
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Good, July 11, 2011
By Robson Marini (SJ dos Campos/SP - Brazil)
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This device has only the basic functions, like speed, distance, time and stuff like that.
But it's ok, when I bought it, I knew it was this way.
So, it's not a problem.
Good stuff!
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Easy to read, great computer, June 1, 2011
By Ilya P (Minnesota)
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It is well worth extra money compared to cheaper ones. Big number, easy to read. Have all the functions you might need to see trip data.
Easy to install.
Computer and sensor have foam sticky padding, so after tacking it correctly tying it up is easy.
Big button is easy to operate during biking with pressure going down vs to the side.
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Good for the Price, May 28, 2011
By The Squirrel (OH, USA)
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The unit installation is simple and solid using the associated zip ties. Installation takes approximately 5-10 minutes and requires no tools beyond wire snips to trim the zip ties.
The instructions aren't terrible but they're not good - a poster of 10 languages which have almost nothing to do with the installation. The actual installation portion of the instructions are almost entirely diagrams and pictures.
The unit is small but appropriately sized for a bicycle. Unit construction is acceptable but the materials are entirely plastic (as commonly expected).
Operation is simple & appears accurate. However, I would recommend paying a bit more and getting the Velo 8 for the timers.
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Cateye Velo 5, April 29, 2011
By Just Honest
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Bought this for my wife. Measured some longer distances against the car trip and it seems accurate to 1/10th of a mile which could leave either device to blame, so that's acceptable. Installation is typical for a device like this. The sensor/magnet placement it a little touchy, but functional once you get it set up. I'm not going in depth any more except to say that we were equally pleased with the Bell model we owned previously. We are pleased with our purchase.
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Decent computer, awkward mounting, April 18, 2011
By Chris
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The computer is a very good basic computer. It seems accurate and really helped me track my rides. However, there are three cons with this product. One is that it was a bit of a pain to mount. It wasn't any major issues, but I am sure there are easier methods. The second thing as that I have had the computer fall off the mount sometimes.
The last thing is a personal thing that I would have with any computer. Namely, it is dangerous because I always want to push just a little faster or try to break my speed records. But, hey, that is my own fault.
Overall: It is a decent computer that requires just a bit of patience and a careful eye to make sure it didn't fall off mount and get left behind.
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Good considering the price, March 25, 2011
By Tim i
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Okay firstoff I wanted to say that amazon always is reliable with shipping time. My cateye velo 5 came in the mail within 2 working days. Good job amazon. Anyway about the product, I like how it has one main button to reduce complexity. The size of screen was perfect and installing the computer was relatively easy especially if you know how it works. Then you don't even need the instructions. However there is one bad thing about this computer. The mileage is off by .1 every mile. But everything else seems okay. I guess this is a good product but could work on the accuracy. I recommend buying this product. Maybe I was just unlucky! Lol
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Great cyclocomputer, December 19, 2009
By Sent from my mind using alien.. (FL)
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this is a very good computer, very simple to use and set up, also very accurate.
The one you will get is diffirent than the one pictured, it has a more modern look to it.
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The wire is the weak spot., November 5, 2009
By Citris1 (Dania Beach, Florida USA)
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The computer has been very reliable. The numbers are easy to read. The weak spot is the wired sensor that goes on the fork. Its just a thin wire and somehow mine broke inside. I replaced the sensor part and it worked again.
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works good, October 12, 2009
By anon
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It was easy to install, and simple operation.
My one complaint is I wasn't able to calibrate my 16" wheels to the millimeter, as a result the odometer is off by .05 mile.
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Works great! Especially for the price!, July 13, 2009
By Andy A (NYC)
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This product has really worked great for me. After reading the reviews i thought I might have trouble installing it but it took me all of 15 minutes. It gives me exactly what I need, the distance of my trip, my speed, my max speed, and the time. I would definitely recommend this to anyone that is just looking for basic stats for training...
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Nice, April 17, 2009
By Tyler (Ohio)
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Overall a pretty nice, simple little computer. Be warned that it will not look like the picture. The current design doesn't look as nice and the button is mounted on the top instead of the side. I can't really complain though, the price was good and it functions really well. The directions could be clearer I guess, but it's worth the money. Clocking up the miles on the odometer is nice motivation to keep going!
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 Worked Fine for 8 Mo.; Installation Instructions Terrible., November 23, 2009
By Retired Military Officer, Retired .. (Near MCAS, Cherry Point, NC, US)
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The functions seemed very nice. Too bad the instructions are just the opposite. The instructions are printed on onionskin paper - thin, like toilet paper, and in teeny 2-point typeface. Very hard to read! Also, the text is minimal, as the manufacturer chose to use illustrations instead, somewhat like an inexpensive plastic model airplane. If you want one, take your time studying the instructions and don't expect installation to be intuitive or quick. Now the bad news. I was pleased at the way it worked for a year, until it failed. No, a new battery didn't help. I will replace it with a Sigma.
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simple and straightforward, October 8, 2008
By FreiHerr (Seattle, WA United States)
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This product is a great value: it works as advertised, and is simple to install and operate.
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Too basic, August 16, 2011
By J. Nolan (Seattle, Wa USA)
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yeah it works. Yes it's easy to install.
But it doesn't tell you much. No ride time, no average speed.
If you do any type of tracking for training or fitness, spend more and get more.
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