CATEYE Velo Wireless CC-VT Bicycle Computer

Context:I'm 72 and have been cycling without anything like this for over 60 years, so why now? It's because I don't cycle as much as I used to and I don't want to lose speed and endurance simply due to old age. You know what they say: use it or lose it.When I was younger, I used to do 70+ mile days at an average speed of 12 mph (including rest breaks) so my average on-road speed would have been about 14 mph. Of course, in those days this was calculated from maps and a wristwatch. I want to see if I can maintain that average speed on my shorter rides today.So, this is a way of monitoring and improving my speed and endurance. I've promised myself an extended tour in France (re-living the days of my youth) for my 77th birthday and I want to be sure that I can do it and still be back in time for my 78th!Description:This is about the simplest cycle computer out there. I just want a limited amount of information, so this is ideal. There are only three components: (i) the cockpit-mounted computer/display, (ii) the fork-mounted sensor and (iii) the wheel-mounted magnet which activates the sensor.The data is gathered by sensing revolutions of the wheel (in my case, the front wheel) and wirelessly sending the signal to the cockpit-mounted computer. The computer counts the revolutions and time and then does the relevant calculations. The information you want is clearly displayed on the screen.Fitting:The first thing to do is to set up the computer. It's simple enough using the guide. You need to tell the computer* the units (mph or kph),* the wheel size,* the way you want time displayed (12 or 24-hour clock) and* the current time.Once that is done, you attach:(I) the computer to the cockpit (stem or handlebar)(ii) the sensor to the fork and(iii) the magnet to the spokes.The key to success is getting the magnet and the sensor accurately aligned and spaced.The whole operation took a fumble-fingered old fool like me 25 minutes. You'll do it a bit more quickly - say 15 to 20 minutes.In use:The display is very clear and probably accurate. I immediately went for a short ride to the supermarket and the distance shown was identical to that shown on Google maps.I'm very happy with it.UPDATE: I've been using it for a week now and it's giving me some useful information. I know that my average road speed is about 12 mph. I need to increase this. The hills show me down to about 5 mph. I could do with increasing this. It also gives me distances I've ridden ... and I want to go for longer rides (but that can wait until the weather improves).Yes, it's useful and tells me that I've slowed down quite a lot over the years. That means that I need to work harder and rebuild my fitness for cycling. It means I can set goals and see whether I'm achieving them or not.Yes! I'm happy I invested a small amount of money in a very useful device.

Does a perfect job, simply and easily. Bought to replace an aged and worn out Cateye trip computer (14 years of xllnt service tho!!) - and I can't be bothered with cadence, heart rate, VO2 max, hills climbed and all of that paranoddy - I just want distance covered, time taken, max speed achieved and average speed per ride - and that is it. And this Cateye computer does all of that with elegant simplicity and idiot proof ease! Easy to fit and a doddle to use, it's a brilliant addition to my bike and my riding experience and it looks really good too! 👍

Installation is quite simple, both transmitter and receiver. It has only one button to access all functions: Total distance, time in motion, current kilometres, calories burned, average speed. The display shows you two functions: the current speed and another of your choice. When you are stationary for more than ten minutes, the sleep function is activated, and does not work again until you press the button again. To reset the counters to zero, you must press and hold the button for three seconds. For the price the functions are more than sufficient and it works properly.

Nothing fancy but it works fine. Easy.

My old mechanical one stopped working and although I’m a fair weather cyclist I do like to see how far and fast I’ve been. This was easy to set up with no complicated wires. Really just a question of getting the magnet in the right place. The display is easy to use and I like that it is clear and easy to read. Would recommend it.

I have 3 cycles, each fitted with one of these. Easy to use, accurate and cheap.

Hopeless - did not work despite installation as instructed. Fitted 3 days after return window closed!Update - at the second attempt I managed to get it working. The issue is the communication between the magnet and the fork mounted sensor. The sensor needed to be angled inward to recognise the revolving magnet which in my opinion is far too small and very fiddly to secure to a spoke. I needed long nosed pliers to screw the knurled bolt head tight enough not to slip. If you have no problems with the magnet and sensor then the actual computer seems fine but I’m not sure how robust the sensor attachment with cable ties will prove to be when out riding on our pot holed roads in the UK!

If your just looking to record speed and distance on your bike. This does the job very well. Easy to set up and just works. It's as accurate as my Garmin edge. For speed and distance.