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Featuring Cateye's exclusive ID-coded double wireless system, this bicycle computer provides three windows displaying four readouts. Functions offered are the following: current cadence; average cadence; maximum cadence; total pedal revolution; resettable total distance; resettable distance unit; lap number; lap timer; lap distance; lap average cadence; lap average speed; current speed; average speed; second average speed; maximum speed; split timer; elapsed time; second elapsed time; total time; clock time; trip distance; total distance; second trip distance. The single user-friendly transmitter mounts on the left chainstay. Like all Cateye bicycle computers, this one is ultrasonically welded and water-resistant.
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.
Product Description
The V2c offers the latest 2.4GHz digital data transmission and virtually eliminates interference and cross-talk, while the large screen simultaneously displays speed, cadence and time information.
- New integrated buttons keep a low profile but provide great feel and control
- Single chainstay-mounted transmitter for cadence and speed
- Automatic second bike recognition
- 3 lines of display with 4 readouts
- Speed/distance/time features: speed - average speed - max speed - speed pacer, distance - total distance - countdown distance - total time - timer - clock - date and auto or manual start/stop
- FlexTight mounting brackets for Bar/Stem and fork
- Cadence features: cadence- average cadence - max cadence
- Signal range 5 meters
- 2.4GHz digital wireless ID-coded technology means no interference and quick updating data
| Item Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Wireless | Yes |
| Heart Rate | No |
| GPS Enabled | No |
| Cadence | Included |
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Most Helpful Customer Reviews
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I read about the available computers and needed both the speed and cadence, since I wanted to train for a long distance race. Based on the reviews and opinions, I settled on the CatEye V2.
While I was waiting for the computer to be delivered, I downloaded and read the manuals. One common strain in all the user reviews was the not-so-easy install. I was prepared for this and got some extra nylon ties and mounting tape ready.
Once the computer was in, it was as I expected. The speed sensor and magnet was easy, but getting the cadence magnet set was not easy. The recommended distance between the sensor and the magnet was 5 mm, and there was no way I could get the distance to 5mm. FYI, I have a Trek 7.3FX. Some serious mounting tape later, voila, I have both speed and cadence. Computer set-up took 5 minutes. Rim size and units set up, I took the bike out for a nice long ride.
On a 40 mile trek, I have observed the distance measurement to be pretty accurate. I used the mile markers along the bike trail and found the distance to be off by 0.5 miles over the entire 40 miles. The cadence and speed measurements were accurate too (calculated the average speed using my stop clock and the distance from the mile markers). The wireless transmission was never off, even when I was passing power lines or going over some serious bumps
The buttons are a little hard to press and I had to use my finger nails. The backlight was effective even in daylight (haven't tested it out in the night yet). All in all, a very nice computer. Wish CatEye would have provided an option to download the files to a personal computer.
PS: On the way back, the cadence magnet was knocked off kilter. I guess I have to anchor the magnet more firmly to the crank.
While I was waiting for the computer to be delivered, I downloaded and read the manuals. One common strain in all the user reviews was the not-so-easy install. I was prepared for this and got some extra nylon ties and mounting tape ready.
Once the computer was in, it was as I expected. The speed sensor and magnet was easy, but getting the cadence magnet set was not easy. The recommended distance between the sensor and the magnet was 5 mm, and there was no way I could get the distance to 5mm. FYI, I have a Trek 7.3FX. Some serious mounting tape later, voila, I have both speed and cadence. Computer set-up took 5 minutes. Rim size and units set up, I took the bike out for a nice long ride.
On a 40 mile trek, I have observed the distance measurement to be pretty accurate. I used the mile markers along the bike trail and found the distance to be off by 0.5 miles over the entire 40 miles. The cadence and speed measurements were accurate too (calculated the average speed using my stop clock and the distance from the mile markers). The wireless transmission was never off, even when I was passing power lines or going over some serious bumps
The buttons are a little hard to press and I had to use my finger nails. The backlight was effective even in daylight (haven't tested it out in the night yet). All in all, a very nice computer. Wish CatEye would have provided an option to download the files to a personal computer.
PS: On the way back, the cadence magnet was knocked off kilter. I guess I have to anchor the magnet more firmly to the crank.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
I had the Cateye Strada double wireless, which was a good basic computer. I upgraded to the V2c and was somewhat disappointed for the following reasons:
1) Setup was difficult due to the computer not finding the cadence/speed sensor. After more then an hour of trial and error, which included replacing the batteries, I was able to get the computer to find the sensor by putting the computer a few inches away from the sensor. The documentation indicated that the computer would find the sensor if the two devices were within 5 meters of each other.
2) Some of the cute icons on the measure screen and on the setup screens are super tiny and very hard to read.
3) The 4 main buttons that control operation and setup are very small and hard to press. Would likely be impossible when wearing gloves.
4) After setting up the computer and going for a ride, the max cadence displayed 174, which is not possible. I called Cateye and they verified that this was a bug but that there was no fix. Unfortunately, this was one of the features I was looking when I purchased this computer.
5) During setup of the computer, I entered my total mileage on my bike into the Total Odometer setting. After going for a 25 ride, the computer only incremented the tenths position with my 25 mile ride instead of the whole number miles. I called Cateye and they verified that this was a bug and that I needed to zero out the total mileage on the computer and ride several miles first before updating the Total Odometer with my mileage.
6) Documentation is very poor and website support pages / knowledgebase is not much better. It appears that the documentation is written by technician in China and not reviewed / Quality controlled by technical users / writers.
1) Setup was difficult due to the computer not finding the cadence/speed sensor. After more then an hour of trial and error, which included replacing the batteries, I was able to get the computer to find the sensor by putting the computer a few inches away from the sensor. The documentation indicated that the computer would find the sensor if the two devices were within 5 meters of each other.
2) Some of the cute icons on the measure screen and on the setup screens are super tiny and very hard to read.
3) The 4 main buttons that control operation and setup are very small and hard to press. Would likely be impossible when wearing gloves.
4) After setting up the computer and going for a ride, the max cadence displayed 174, which is not possible. I called Cateye and they verified that this was a bug but that there was no fix. Unfortunately, this was one of the features I was looking when I purchased this computer.
5) During setup of the computer, I entered my total mileage on my bike into the Total Odometer setting. After going for a 25 ride, the computer only incremented the tenths position with my 25 mile ride instead of the whole number miles. I called Cateye and they verified that this was a bug and that I needed to zero out the total mileage on the computer and ride several miles first before updating the Total Odometer with my mileage.
6) Documentation is very poor and website support pages / knowledgebase is not much better. It appears that the documentation is written by technician in China and not reviewed / Quality controlled by technical users / writers.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I have had my Cateye V2C for 10 months now and have just had to send it back for repair because one of the tiny push buttons has quit working and I can no longer change screen. It comes with a two year guarantee so I anticipate repair or replacement with no problem, but this should not happen.
Although the product does everything it says on the box (until the failure mentioned above) I have been disappointed for the following reasons:
- the display is too small - the third row of digits giving time and distance etc. is especially hard to read. Speed and cadence are OK.
- the push buttons are ridiculously small and hard to manipulate
- the cadence/speed transmitter uses up batteries very fast (3 sets now in only 3000 miles) and there is NO warning when it is about to fail: you find out the hard way
On the plus side I found it easy to install and set up and I like the reactivity and decimal point for the speed read-out.
While waiting for the repair I have replaced it with an old Sigma Sport 800 from another bike. This is a wonderfully simple wired computer with a clear screen, large digits and big, easy buttons. The only reasons for keeping the Cateye are the cadence and the fact it takes the speed reading off the rear wheel: great for use with a home trainer.
Given these reasons and the cost I'm not about to change it. I don't know if the competition is better but if you are looking to buy a bike computer in this category I would advise taking a good look around.
Although the product does everything it says on the box (until the failure mentioned above) I have been disappointed for the following reasons:
- the display is too small - the third row of digits giving time and distance etc. is especially hard to read. Speed and cadence are OK.
- the push buttons are ridiculously small and hard to manipulate
- the cadence/speed transmitter uses up batteries very fast (3 sets now in only 3000 miles) and there is NO warning when it is about to fail: you find out the hard way
On the plus side I found it easy to install and set up and I like the reactivity and decimal point for the speed read-out.
While waiting for the repair I have replaced it with an old Sigma Sport 800 from another bike. This is a wonderfully simple wired computer with a clear screen, large digits and big, easy buttons. The only reasons for keeping the Cateye are the cadence and the fact it takes the speed reading off the rear wheel: great for use with a home trainer.
Given these reasons and the cost I'm not about to change it. I don't know if the competition is better but if you are looking to buy a bike computer in this category I would advise taking a good look around.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Unreliable
I have owned a Cateye CC-TR200DW for about 6 months.
In that time I've had to perform a sensor ID search 2 to 4 times a month and yesterday the sensor failed completely. Read more
In that time I've had to perform a sensor ID search 2 to 4 times a month and yesterday the sensor failed completely. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Terry D. Shorter
I like the product
I received item in a short amount of time. The only thing I had an issue with was I was missing one of the magnets. I had to order from vendors website.
Published 23 months ago by Timothy E. Huff
Solid bike computer
This is a great bike computer and the wireless cadence has been a great addition to my training. The only slight issue is that there is nothing intuitive about making adjustments... Read more
Published on May 14, 2010 by DAB
Poorly designed, cheap materials
I just purchased one of these as they were supposed to be a pretty good unit for cadence, speed etc. I bought it for my new Tri-bike. Read more
Published on January 22, 2010 by Ikan
Cadence Sensor is...touchy.
The system was easy enough to set up with one exception: the cadence sensor had difficulty making a good connection between the sensor and the speed sensor/transmitter unit. Read more
Published on January 17, 2010 by A. Wheelock
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