Cateye CC-MC100W Micro Wireless 10-Function Bicycle Computer

by Cateye

Product Features

• 10 functions and 12 features, including LED backlight, manual odometer re-set, and a bracket
• Stem and handlebar mount
• Dual tire size
• Auto power-saving mode

Product Description

The Micro is CatEye`s newest wireless computer. It has 10 functions and 12 features, including LED backlight, manual odometer re-set, and a bracket that will mount on both stem and handlebar. Available in both silver and black, this is the wireless computer for any style of riding. Functions: Current Speed. Maximum Speed. Average Speed 1. Elapsed Time 1. Trip Distance 1. Trip distance 2. Average Speed 2. Elapsed Time 2. Odometer. Clock. Features: Wireless. Backlight. Stem and handlebar mount. Manual odometer set. Universal bracket and sensor mount. Pace arrow. Dual tire size. Conversion friendly speed unit. Auto or Manual start/stop. Sleep mode. Auto power-saving mode.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 2 x 3.2 inches ; 4.5 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000AMMQGY
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #333,289 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

49 of 49 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wish I had gotten it sooner, March 20, 2006

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Zzyzx (Burbank, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cateye CC-MC100W Micro Wireless 10-Function Bicycle Computer (Sports)

First off, I am a casual biker so I didn't know if I "needed" this or not. Now that I have it, I really dig it!

Mounting the whole thing took me about 20 minutes--15 to read the pictograph directions and 5 to actually put it on. But that is because I am a little cautious and really wanted to do it right the first time. It actually was quite easy because the installation diagram is very detailed, showing exactly which direction the pieces go, in what order, etc. The computer mounts on the handlebar with double-sided tape and cable ties, keeping it plenty tight and secure. The sending device attaches to the fork the same way and is very ingenious the way it reads off the magnet you attach to the spoke.

A little bit harder was programming it the first time, following the menu flow digrams. But after a few minutes it was very intuitive and I got it set up (with mph, wheel size, etc.) and was ready to take it for a test spin. Which is where its greatness was immediately apparent. I followed a route I knew and the odometer was spot on. The elapsed time pauses when you do, the average and max speeds worked great. In fact, this thing is amazing!

So, bottom line, even if you don't think you need one, you'll soon wonder how you got along without it. Well built, high quality, instructions in about 20 languages, fun to use, and practical. Can't beat it.

65 of 68 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars compact and full featured, December 18, 2005

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jay kenyon "jayhawkeye2" (LAS VEGAS, NV USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cateye CC-MC100W Micro Wireless 10-Function Bicycle Computer (Sports)

the two things you need in a good cyclometer is that it is small and lightweight, but has all the features you need. This one fills both creteria nicely. The unit is small, but is incredibly easy to read and navigate. and, if you are like me, the last cyclometer you owned consisted of a wire running down your fork -- forget it, this one is wireless. It does the job perfectly, at a great price.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars LCD Failed after 6 months, August 20, 2007

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Marc C. Bush "mc_bush" (Morgan Hill, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cateye CC-MC100W Micro Wireless 10-Function Bicycle Computer (Sports)

I guess you probably know by now that the instruction manual sucks. I'm typically not much of an instruction manual guy. I'd rather figure it out by pressing the buttons, but there's no way a human could figure out how to program it (e.g. setting your tire size, clock etc.) without resorting to the manual. So if you do buy this product, you may wish to tape the manual to the inside of your helmet. Then, as has been stated in many other reviews, get your Manualeese to English dictionary ready.

Installation was not difficult, except that once you choose a location, you're stuck with the results. Unless you can find some long skinny zip-ties, once mounted there's no going back without cutting the ties that came with it. Replacements are not easy to find as the zip-ties are an unusual size (long for their gauge). I made the mistake of mounting it to the handlebar stem instead of the handlebar itself (you can mount it either way). Having it on the handlebar itself allows you to rotate it slightly to get better contrast from the screen.

The unit was working fine for about 6 months or 100 miles (whichever came first?). After a few weekend rides the tire size indicator (A) started flashing. I just ignored it. Apparently this is the Manualese signal that your battery is about to die. Once fully dead I replaced the battery and all seemed fine. I dug up the manual and figured out how to set the clock and tire size (and learned why it was flashing in the first place) and input a guesstimated ODO setting. Unfortunately you have to remember your ODO setting as it forgets when the battery is removed (how much extra would it have cost them to throw in a couple bytes of NVRAM for the ODO?). So how many miles it actually survived I can not say because by the time I had a replacement battery the old one was totally dead and I could no longer read it. It had around 100 miles on it

Next week I take the bike out and the LCD display looks very dim, but all the functions seem fine - you just have to look at the LCD from a strange angle. I dug up the manual to look for an LCD contrast setting, but it does not exist. So I figure the replacement battery might have been defective. I go out and by another CR2023, replace it, and no luck, the screen is still very dull and hard to read.

So all in all I'd say this unit performs well when it works (maybe I just got a lemon). But they could really use some improvements in the user interface/manual.