CatGirl Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 i read in one of the bicycling mags about the entry level Cateye Velo 8 II Cycle Computer will this be ok? i dont want anything fancy. only thing is my previous one's screen got damaged by the sun...i dont want this to happen again.. thanks helloise
CAAD4 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Welcome to the Hub. I have tried various brands of computer over the past years and always come back to Cateye. Last year I bought a Cateye from a Hubber and it stopped working after a week. My LBS sent it to Cool Heat and they replace it with the latest 2.4 g wireless model. Awesome service, great product! Just be sure that the model you are looking at has the features you require.
CatGirl Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 this is about all i need. got this off the cateye website. FunctionsCurrent speedMaximum speedAverage SpeedTrip distanceOdometerClockElapsed TimeCalorie ConsumptionFeaturesAuto start/stopAuto power-saving modeTire setting in inches and CMSpeed display up to 300 kph/185mphNew tool free universal mount ( 22 to 32mm diameter) Pace arrow Specifications: Front fork mount wired sensor Wired transmission distance up to 27" or 70cm thankshelloise
TNT1 Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 You really need it to measure up to 300kp/h? Neat.
AndreZA Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 this is about all i need. got this off the cateye website. FunctionsCurrent speed - all haveMaximum speed - all haveAverage Speed - all haveTrip distance - all haveOdometer - most haveClock - all haveElapsed Time - all haveCalorie Consumption - only with heartrate strap. Otherwise it's just an assumptionFeaturesAuto start/stop - most have and not all too great. You need to remove the computer once you cross the finish line otherwise it just conitnues countingAuto power-saving mode - most haveTire setting in inches and CM - all haveSpeed display up to 300 kph/185mph - doubt you need thisNew tool free universal mount ( 22 to 32mm diameter) - handyPace arrow - all haveSpecifications: Front fork mount wired sensor - rather look at cordlessWired transmission distance up to 27" or 70cm thankshelloise
Big JD Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 You really need it to measure up to 300kp/h? Neat. ROFLMAO
Speed Devil Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Topeak computers work just as well. I've never had any hassles with them. Rather get a model that has cadence. It will be far more beneficial than reading up to 300km/h
CatGirl Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 haaaa ha ha ha ja right!!! who ever will make THAT speed, not even my CAR!!!! ha ha ha what a waste then..
scotty Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Thats all you need really. If you want HR just get an entry level monitor and you've got everything a Polar 520 can do at a fraction of the price.
JPW# Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Sigma sport bc 1200, cheap and strong as mother Russia. ) price varies at dif shops, R150 -280 for the same thing.
AndreZA Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Sigma sport bc 1200' date=' cheap and strong as mother Russia. ) price varies at dif shops, R150 -280 for the same thing. [/quote'] The button on mine just broke for no reason. Did serve me well. Got the bigger wireless one now. Works great but was almost R500.
Mellow Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Sigma sport bc 1200' date=' cheap and strong as mother Russia. ) price varies at dif shops, R150 -280 for the same thing.[/quote'] pros: also used/use this one on mountain bike. simple and cheap(R140) cons: buttons get stickey when mud and grit gets in... wouldnt recommend it for this reason only
fiasm Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 I have a Topeak...simple and effective (cheap too, I believe)
JacoSchalkwyk Posted January 13, 2009 Posted January 13, 2009 Hmm, trip computers are fun when you are new to cycling I suppose. Look Ma, I averaged 25 today. Maybe you need one for recording the distance when you are training, but I've found that recording the time you spend in the saddle is just as effective. In the last year I've come to the conclusion that I don't need one at all - mine's been broken for a while. Oh and regarding the 300km/h spec. If you give up cycling, your tip computer will come in handy for recording your average speed while blasting along on your superbike
CatGirl Posted January 13, 2009 Author Posted January 13, 2009 hello all, the shop i went to did not have the cateye, i then decided on the topeak comp 130... i think it will suit my needs just fine... thanks for all the good advice. you'll hear from me soon again re: mtb pedals and mtb shoes for ladies....i might add.... thankshelloise
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