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The Strada Cadence bicycle computer from CatEye is notable for its oversized screen and large numbers. Featuring the company's trademark ClickTec interface, the device enables you to switch among eight modes by simply pressing the bottom of the computer face. Your selected mode (cadence, average speed, et cetera) appears at the bottom of the screen, while your current speed always appears at the top in huge, easy-to-read digits. An up/down arrow tells you whether you're above or below your average speed.
An innovative FlexTight bracket mounts quickly, securely, and without tools to virtually any handlebar or stem. The new tool-free speed and cadence sensor mounts effortlessly to any standard (non-elevated) chain stay.
The device includes a clock and a programmable odometer and lets you track your current speed, maximum speed, average speed, trip distance, and elapsed time. Other features include automatic start/stop and an automatic power-saving mode.
Specifications:
- Handlebar mount size: 22 mm to 32 mm
- Fork mount size: 11 mm to 55 mm
- Battery: CR1620
- Wired rear-chain-stay-mounted speed and cadence sensor
- Wire transmission distance: 55 inches
About CatEye
Founded in Osaka, Japan, CatEye is the world's leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights, and reflectors. In 1964, CatEye created the first flashing lamp for bicycles. It went on to create the very first bicycle head lamp using white LEDs in 2001. The company is truly a world leader in lens and reflector technology; its Opticube lens and reflectors allow the company to make the brightest and most efficient LED headlights. Its LD500 product remains the only rear safety light that can meet rigorous CPSC standards for reflectivity.
CatEye's first cycle computer was released in 1981. Now the company offers a full range of computers to meet the demands of cyclists around the globe. Always at the cutting edge of technology, CatEye was among the first companies to integrate altimeter, heart rate, and cadence technology into cycle computers. With progressive research and design, CatEye also manufactures a unique line of fitness machines and road-safety equipment.
Product Description
The Strada Series redefines cycle computer design with slim sizes, larger screens and font sizes with tons of functions.
- Wired rear wheel cadence and speed sensor
- Programmable odometer
- ClickTec button interface
- Measurements in km or miles
- Universal speed sensor and magnet
- Universal cadence sensor and magnet
- Battery: CR1620
- FlexTight mounting brackets for Bar/Stem and fork
- Functions: Current Speed - Average speed - Maximum speed - Odometer - Trip distance 1 & 2 - Elapsed time - Clock
- Tool free mounting
- Auto start/stop
- Pace arrow
- Dual tire size
- Auto power save mode
- Handlebar or stem size: 22-31.8mm
- Fork mount size: 11-55mm
| Item Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Wireless | No |
| Heart Rate | No |
| GPS Enabled | No |
| Cadence | Included |
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108 of 111 people found the following review helpful
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A bike computer is much needed accessory for your bike. If nothing else, most people want to know how fast they are going and how far they went. Of course, this computer, like just about all of the ones on the market, will tell you that and more. It has two trip odometers as well as a non-trip odometer, elapsed time, time of day, average speed, maximum speed, speedometer, and cadence.
On this model, the speedometer is always on display on the top of the screen with large numerals that are easy to read. There is a secondary display on the bottom of the screen with the other data, such as time, cadence, and the like. You scroll through the bottom display by pressing the bottom of the front of the computer, and one by one, the other data readouts are shown. As noted, the speedometer display remains constant as you scroll through the readouts for cadence, elapsed time, etc.
You can easily reset all the trip-related info (one of the trip odometers, elapsed time, average speed, and maximum speed) with the press of a fingertip. You can reset the second trip odometer by repeating the process when the second trip odometer is on the screen. The regular (non-trip) odometer can be reset through a more complicated procedure that wouldn't be done accidentally.
There is never a problem reading the speed readout. The large numerals can be read at a glance. The bottom display has much smaller numerals, and as a result can't always be read at a glance. Sometimes I have to study the display for a few seconds, particularly if I am trying to tell whether the seconds on the elapsed time readout are at ":12 or :42".
Why did I pick this model? The deciding factors were cadence, cost, and reliability.
Cadence tells you how many times a minute your pedals are rotating. As the Cateye puts it, "Your legs are your engine, and the Strada Cadence is your tachometer." Pedaling at the right cadence is important to pedaling efficiency and thus rider endurance. Thus, I eliminated any computer that did not offer cadence.
Cost was a factor since, with an entry level bike, I felt no need to have the top of the line gadget.
And reliability and cost concerns translate into having a hard wired, not wireless, computer. Wireless costs more. And I have heard a number of reliability complaints about wireless systems. It may be nice not to have wires, but it's certainly nicer not to have reliability problems. And since many of the wireless computers use a wire for the cadence, why not just go with two wires and not worry about it? As it turns out, the second wire does not detract any more than the first wire, and the wires are out of the way in any event.
I did not install the computer myself and therefore can't address the difficulty of installation and of initially programming the computer, but having seen how the bike shop installed it, it doesn't look that hard to do.
Given the price and features, I have been completely satisfied with this product.
On this model, the speedometer is always on display on the top of the screen with large numerals that are easy to read. There is a secondary display on the bottom of the screen with the other data, such as time, cadence, and the like. You scroll through the bottom display by pressing the bottom of the front of the computer, and one by one, the other data readouts are shown. As noted, the speedometer display remains constant as you scroll through the readouts for cadence, elapsed time, etc.
You can easily reset all the trip-related info (one of the trip odometers, elapsed time, average speed, and maximum speed) with the press of a fingertip. You can reset the second trip odometer by repeating the process when the second trip odometer is on the screen. The regular (non-trip) odometer can be reset through a more complicated procedure that wouldn't be done accidentally.
There is never a problem reading the speed readout. The large numerals can be read at a glance. The bottom display has much smaller numerals, and as a result can't always be read at a glance. Sometimes I have to study the display for a few seconds, particularly if I am trying to tell whether the seconds on the elapsed time readout are at ":12 or :42".
Why did I pick this model? The deciding factors were cadence, cost, and reliability.
Cadence tells you how many times a minute your pedals are rotating. As the Cateye puts it, "Your legs are your engine, and the Strada Cadence is your tachometer." Pedaling at the right cadence is important to pedaling efficiency and thus rider endurance. Thus, I eliminated any computer that did not offer cadence.
Cost was a factor since, with an entry level bike, I felt no need to have the top of the line gadget.
And reliability and cost concerns translate into having a hard wired, not wireless, computer. Wireless costs more. And I have heard a number of reliability complaints about wireless systems. It may be nice not to have wires, but it's certainly nicer not to have reliability problems. And since many of the wireless computers use a wire for the cadence, why not just go with two wires and not worry about it? As it turns out, the second wire does not detract any more than the first wire, and the wires are out of the way in any event.
I did not install the computer myself and therefore can't address the difficulty of installation and of initially programming the computer, but having seen how the bike shop installed it, it doesn't look that hard to do.
Given the price and features, I have been completely satisfied with this product.
45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
First to note that this is NOT a touch screen device. Rather, you press down on the bottom part of the computer, and that depresses a button on the back, which switches modes. So instead of putting the button on the face of the unit, they put it on the back. It works good though. It took me a while to install because the instructions say you need to have the magnets 3 millimeters from the sensors. That was hard to do on my bike. I had to switch the rubber mounts between the speed and the cadence sensors. But most people won't have to do that. I bought this unit mainly for the candence benefit. I thought the cadence magnet that attaches to the crank might slip because it spins so much and so fast. But, it is very secure. The magnet is sticky on the back, and the fasteners hold it well.
The speed readout is nice and big. So I have speed on top and cadence on the bottom. I also use an expensive Polar heart monitor on my bike. When I switched them both to the speed readout, they were identical, so I believe the cateye is accurate. One good thing about wires is that you do not have to worry about interference.
Another nice thing about the cateye is that you don't ever have to lose your odometer miles. If you change the batteries or reset it, you can always manually enter in your odometer miles. If you have two bikes, you can program tire sizes for both bikes and switch the unit between them.
The handle bar bracket works good. You can also mount it on the stem. Overall I would recommend this, especially those who want cadence. Be prepared for a little time to install it correctly though. I still have a cateye cycle computer I bought 20 years ago that is as big as a hockey puck. It still works.
The speed readout is nice and big. So I have speed on top and cadence on the bottom. I also use an expensive Polar heart monitor on my bike. When I switched them both to the speed readout, they were identical, so I believe the cateye is accurate. One good thing about wires is that you do not have to worry about interference.
Another nice thing about the cateye is that you don't ever have to lose your odometer miles. If you change the batteries or reset it, you can always manually enter in your odometer miles. If you have two bikes, you can program tire sizes for both bikes and switch the unit between them.
The handle bar bracket works good. You can also mount it on the stem. Overall I would recommend this, especially those who want cadence. Be prepared for a little time to install it correctly though. I still have a cateye cycle computer I bought 20 years ago that is as big as a hockey puck. It still works.
56 of 59 people found the following review helpful
I'm a long-time cycle computer user. I recently bought this Cateye model to use on a new bicycle. My previous computer a Cateye Astrale with cadence that worked well for several years. My disappointment with this computer began on my first ride: I noticed that the refresh rate is quite slow, especially with the cadence function. Since my previous computer was very fast (though also inexpensive), this was a big disappointment. Secondly, while there is a dual-display on this model (speed display large, other functions small), not being able to toggle between speed and cadence as the main display has been a let-down, since I typically am more concerned with cadence than speed at any given time. They can, however, be displayed simultaneously, which is the mode I typically use with this computer. Lastly, and most importantly, the contacts between the computer head and the mounting bracket are not reliable. Several times per ride I notice that either my speed or cadence, or both are reading zero, and I have to wiggle the computer in the bracket to get the reading to come back. This is not only inconvenient and creates inaccurate records of time and average speed for my rides, but is dangerous as well, since I'm taking my eyes off the road as I fiddle with the computer. With other units, this poor contact is typical in wet weather, or when computers get aged (the contacts wearing from vibration), but on a month-old unit, I find it unacceptable. I'll be ridding my bike of this computer ASAP.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Great riding tool
easy to install. Easy to use. The only draw back was the tie connectors were a little short for my frame. As a result one broke and I lost my magnet for the cadence counter.
Published 14 days ago by mcrfampalmer
Works great
Pros
Easy to install
Reliable (so far)
Button toggle is easy to manage
Cons
I wish that there was an option to exchange speed with something else in... Read more
Easy to install
Reliable (so far)
Button toggle is easy to manage
Cons
I wish that there was an option to exchange speed with something else in... Read more
Published 17 days ago by Tricolor
Put the Speed Sensor Closer to the Magnet
I've had this computer on my mountain bike for over a year now. I like it, but I began having problems with the speed sensor recently. Read more
Published 25 days ago by S. L. Smiley
Nice
I love Cat Eyes products. However this one was a bit of a challenge to install. The geometry of my bike made it difficult to install the cadence sensor properly. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ls31
Great idea -- unrealistic tolerances
Excited to get my new Cateye Cycle Computer with the cadence feature. Be forwarned that to have it work the magnets that attach to your frame and spokes need to pass within 3mm of... Read more
Published 1 month ago by K. Farber
So far, so good...
I installed the Strada on my 2012 Surly Long Haul Trucker.
I've only logged about 30 miles on the Strada so far, so this should be considered a "test drive" review:... Read more
I've only logged about 30 miles on the Strada so far, so this should be considered a "test drive" review:... Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. Anderson
Speed Cable Ripped on Installation
Computer looks nice and sets up fairly easily. However, my speed sensor wire ripped on installation. Now, I have a $35 cadence sensor. If you have the money, get wireless. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Adam
Eh, it okay.
I replaced a Bell bicycle computer with this item. I paid about $15.00 for the Bell computer and used it for about 5 years before I started having problems with. Read more
Published 2 months ago by jt
Good Basic computer
You'll have speed, cadence' distance.
No laps!!!. No light
Not so easy to change the layout
For a not so expensive alternative I would recommend to expend a bit more... Read more
No laps!!!. No light
Not so easy to change the layout
For a not so expensive alternative I would recommend to expend a bit more... Read more
Published 2 months ago by C. Alvarez
What?
This was all too complicated for what I needed. I wanted a back wheel counter and I got a complicated computer system instead. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Irism
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