Customer Reviews

Cateye CC-VL810 Velo 8-Function Bicycle Computer (Silver)

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(10)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(3)

 

 

I recently bought a new bike, and rather than transfer my older model Cateye, I bought this upgrade model. I normally take an 8-mile ride on my hybrid bike 2 - 3 times per week. Basically, I want to know how fast I'm going and how far I've travelled. I bought this Cateye because it also tells me how many calories I've burned. It also gives the time, total distance, maximum speed, average speed and elapsed time.

It is very easy to install and set-up (no tools required), as well as simple to operate. Even if you do more intense riding, this device should exceed your expectations. You get a lot for the price.

I've had the bike computer for about a month and have been very happy thus far. The instructions for installation weren't the best, but if you take your time, you should be up and running relatively quickly. It's easy to scroll through the readouts and reset for new trips. I don't have any problems reading the display except at night (but I rarely ride my bike at night).

I'm only giving it 4 stars because the brackets for holding the computer and sensor seem a little cheap. Similar models have a plastic bracket to hold it in place, while this model does not. However, I usually ride on a limestone path and haven't experienced any problems with the sensor or computer staying in place.

This unit was very easy to install and set up. It took less than 20 minutes from package to operation. Based on mile markers on trails, the units accuracy is within .01 miles per mile ridden. Continues to work well on rough trails.

Finally,I know exactly the distance I am going!Plus average speed max speed and time on the bicycle. The only non accurate display is the calories burnt.I wear a HRM and my number at the end is by far bigger!So don't rely on this a lot....Easy to mount and use just a push of only one button.I like the cateye products.They look good and they are easy to use.

I have had this item for a few weeks. The distance accuracy is very good, I compared it by using a car, and [...] right on the money. I assume the timing aspect is accurate, so the speed indicated should be right on as well.

I got this particular model because of the estimated calorie consumption. I am not sure what formula they use, but it seems pretty accurate, and the results tend to agree with various tables and formulas I have seen on the internet for "Calories used while bicyling".

I like this little computer with a few exceptions:
- The reset button on the back of the unit got hung in the cylinder that it runs through causing the unit to be in an infinite "Reset" mode. After getting out the magnifying glass I was able to use a needle to get it aligned properly in the hole and the unit would reset. WHEN RESETTING, DON'T PUSH THE BUTTON IN TO FAR!
- The tie wraps are way to brittle, two of them broke during installation but there were extras in the kit. I will replace them all with better ones when I get the chance
- The magnet is not very secure and while riding fast will have a tendancy to move out towards the rim (centrifical fource#, I put a dab of shoe goo on the spoke #they are 14 gauge high polished stainless) where the magnet tightens to it to keep it secure (let it dry)and that has worked fine.
After I delt with these issues, the unit works just fine. I like the different modes as well as the ability to set it up for your exact wheel and tire size and although small it is somewhat easy to read although not so easy with polarized sunglasses. I find that I can view it the best set up parallel to the road surface but this is a personal preference. It is a nice little unit, just don't press the reset button in too far! You will get very frustrated.........

Got this for my new bike. It's wired and a breeze to install with the included zip ties. If you're having issues with the installation go to the cateye website, where there are better instructions than what are included. Only reason I didn't give this 5 stars is because the unit is smaller than I expected and it's hard to read the smaller letters while you're riding. Other than that, it works as advertised.

I like the bicycle computer. The instructions are just pictures and if you follow them, the thing won't work. After looking up the instructions online, I was able to look at the trouble shooting part. The picture instructions show the sensor thing on the outside of the fork, when, in reality, it should be installed on the inside, close to the wheel because it needs to be really close to the magnet to work. Once I figured that out, and put the sensor in the proper position, everything started working perfectly.

I cycled cross-country with this model and it held up pretty well. A few comments/concerns:

1.) Sometimes during rainstorms, it would stop recording. This was a huge annoyance to me during my tour. However, the computer itself is very waterproof/weatherproof. It sat in pouring rain, as well as extreme heat and cold for long periods of time and never stopped working. It was more of a problem with the magnet not reading during the rain.

2.) It took a while to get it to work. My bike shop had to adjust it for me and I had to do it several subsequent times. The magnet has to be in one exact location to work correctly.

3.) Do not buy this for calorie statistics. I used a Polar cycling HRM to get exact calorie and heart rate information. When I compared what my polar read for calories vs what my cateye read (used simultaneously) the cateye was very very off. If you are looking to know precisely how much you are burning and how many calories you need to replace to keep cycling, do not count on this.

4.) I would go with a wireless next time. It is simpler and one less thing to deal with.

I have been very happy with the Cateye Velo computer. It's been very reliable but doesn't have as many functions as the more expensive models.