Cateye CordlessII cyclocomputer has two wheel size fucntions, speed, trip/odo distances, clock, ride time, max/avg speed, auto start and stop. If you dont like messy wires this is the way to go.
Submitted by
Antoine Godschalk
a Cross Country Rider
from Abcoude Date Reviewed: April 2, 2007
Favorite Trail:
where ever, when ever...
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
local bike store
Strengths:
Small, easy to read and clear menu.
Weaknesses:
Setting te Cateye can be a challenge, especially when there's no manual...
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Caad 3 M-bike with fatty XL and headshok.
Bottom Line:
Nice and good working item. There are cheaper (and better?) alternatives on te market, but I'm still very satified with it...
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Grande Cache, AB Date Reviewed: July 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
Nice looking display
Weaknesses:
Don't work
Similar Products Used:
Filzer dB4LW Cycling Computer
Bottom Line:
The transmitter is too weak to consistently work on a bike with a 80-100mm fork. With fresh batteries, on the workstand, no problem. Take it on the trail a month later and no way will it work. Had three of them, mounted on three different bikes, and not one of them was reliable. If you took the computer off the bar and held it closer to the transmitter, it would read. Move it three inches higher up on the bar, no signal. Crap.
Tossed them all in favor of a cheap wireless unit from MEC, costs one-third what the Cateye did:
Submitted by
gray grandy
a Cross Country Rider
from guilford, vt, usa Date Reviewed: July 15, 2005
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Purchased At:
got it with my used bike
Strengths:
many functions, big display
Weaknesses:
i can't complain
Bike Setup:
2001 klein attitude comp, manitou sx forks
Bottom Line:
this has been serving me well so far, it is easy to set, easy to read, and has the good two wheel size setting. cordless is also nice
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Submitted by
Pritch
a Weekend Warrior
from Bristol, UK Date Reviewed: June 5, 2004
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Bike, Bristol
Strengths:
Strong unit, reasonably compact, clear display, no wireless 'issues' but it was on my road bike.
Weaknesses:
Poor sensor bracket that slipped slightly even on my road bike (aero fork adapter). Some operations are not that intuitive for the user.
Similar Products Used:
Topeak Panoram, a few other very old ones.
Bike Setup:
Carrera Gryphon '02, now sold along with computer.
Bottom Line:
I bought this to go on my road bike when it was brand new. Perhaps the most useful thing it achieved was to tell me exactly how many miles I'd put on the bike when I came to sell it. I found it to be a generally very good computer, as it stood up to rain well when on my road bike, and performed well and was accurate. The brackets are a little weak, it was fine on my roadie but I'm not convinced how it would handle my atb's. I can't speculate on that however as I never tried. I must also point out that this was probably due to my having aero forks, which are difficult to compensate for. I haven't tried other aero forks adapters, but I'd say in respect to mechanical sympathy it did the job pretty well.
Menus are generally well-organised, a little quirky in places so keep an eye on that instruction manual. For me, it's missing a few things, like the ability to re-program data if you have to change the battery. I'd say it's definitely more of a basic computer than a detailed one. The unit is fairly compact, but I'd prefer it if the buttons were 'in' a bit more. Pressing them seems to cause a little flex on the bracket.
The full retail price is a little steep for a unit with this functionality perhaps, but there are always discounts to be found somewhere usually. Overall then, insofar as I used it, no complaints.
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Submitted by
Ronaldo Dalisay
a Cross Country Rider
from Dededo, Guam USA Date Reviewed: September 23, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Nimitz
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
PerformanceBike.Com
Strengths:
Cordless
Weaknesses:
None
Similar Products Used:
Nashbar
Bike Setup:
Cannondale Super V 500 with full XT setup. Very tricked out ride!!!
Bottom Line:
I've had the Cateye Cordless for over three years and it's still going strong. Very low batter usage. One of the best computers around, plus you can find parts at the company website. It "takes and lickin, but keeps on tickin!"
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Submitted by
Sam
a Weekend Warrior
from Nagoya, Aichi, Japan Date Reviewed: August 31, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Um...no cords! Durable design, easy to read. 2 diameter settings if you have different rims/tyres
Weaknesses:
Try to change the time! Perhaps slightly expensive (see bottom line)
Bike Setup:
Trek 8000, track and road tires
Bottom Line:
A great computer but changing some of the settings can be very difficult, if not impossible. Set-up takes about 5-10 minutes. Battery life has so far been great (6 months of use). I'd buy it again, especially if Cateye could enable easy access to change the time, and jump from kph to mph on the go. Price may be a bit high for some, but that's what you pay for a good performing, robust design.
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Submitted by
Mike Semis
a Cross Country Rider
from Brno,Czech rep. Date Reviewed: May 15, 2003
Favorite Trail:
any forest
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Purchased At:
local shop
Strengths:
reliability, water proof,
Weaknesses:
none
Similar Products Used:
Cateye Mitty 2
Bike Setup:
Specialized FSR S-works, Manitou Mars Super, XT-discs,Thomson,FSA
Bottom Line:
This is my first wireless computer. It works reliably with no problems. Someone said, it doesn not work in cold weather. Yes it is through, but only when your battery in sender is flat. One hint at the end: take care that magnet and sensor of sender is not to close or in one line, when your bike is not running. Sender sends impulses all the time and your battery goes flat soon.
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Submitted by
Dan
a Cross Country Rider
from North Texas, USA Date Reviewed: April 29, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Cedar Hill State Park
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
ebay
Strengths:
Easy installation and operation.
Weaknesses:
No back lighting for night riding
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Trek 8900
Bottom Line:
I love this computer! Installation and calibration takes very little time. It's easy to operate and once it's installed you never have to fuss with it. If your on the market for a care free wireless computer this is one to strongly consider.
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton Date Reviewed: March 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
No wire Big display Battery life
Weaknesses:
Complicated function Transmitter strength Expensive
Similar Products Used:
Vetta
Bottom Line:
I'm using two of these units currently. Only the relatively high cost of this unit prevents me from buying it for two other bikes. They work well, but you have to be carefull where you mount the transmitter - if the bar or fork crown is blocking the line of site to the computer, the unit will not work reliably. Also, using the unit is a little less intuitive than I'd like. After two years, I still have trouble remembering how to access infrequently used functions.
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Submitted by
skouza
a Weekend Warrior
from Olympia Date Reviewed: February 22, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Fearless Falls at 919
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Strengths:
works really well and has a clean look no problems while in the rough, the sensor stays in position
Weaknesses:
directions are fair at best
Similar Products Used:
Specialized Wire
Bike Setup:
Klein Palomino Race
Bottom Line:
Cateye has 2 versions of this product on the market. If you run over 80mm of travel up front, make SURE you get the 70mm transmitter. The other version only has 45mm and it is a pain in the @ss to get working and stay working. If you get the 70mm then it works like a dream.
You have to physically open the box to check for the flyer that indicates 70mm. If it is not, then you have a 45mm.
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Submitted by
Jake
a Weekend Warrior
from Plisken, CA Date Reviewed: February 19, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Cambria
Strengths:
Great product that works better than I thought it would. Like the no wires. Like the functions and ease of use.
Similar Products Used:
Enduro
Bike Setup:
Giant NRS 2
Bottom Line:
I have not experienced any of the problems associated with a wireless computer. This was installed on my bike within 20 minutes and has worked fine ever since. If you're going to buy wireless, do not go cheap!
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Submitted by
James
a Weekend Warrior
from Cupertino, CA Date Reviewed: February 10, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Good product ... was a little tricky setting up, but once you get it to work, it works wonderfully. I've read many bad things about wireless cyclco's, but I'm 110% happy with this one.
Weaknesses:
Setup is a little tricky. You gotta get the sensor pretty close to the magnet.
Similar Products Used:
None ... first cyclo ever.
Bike Setup:
92 Rockhopper ... old school baby.
Bottom Line:
If you have some good common sense and a little patience, you can't go wrong with this guy. No wires!
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Submitted by
Jeff Frederick
a
from Vienna, Virginia Date Reviewed: February 7, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Difficult Run Single Track
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Cherry Creek
Strengths:
Good layout, no wires. I liked the computer until use in cool weather.
Weaknesses:
Does not work in cold weather! Sensor got broken off by stick. Now I'm looking for a new unit.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Trek Fuel with XT and XTR components.
Bottom Line:
This is a good basic wireless computer for warm weather rides. Riding in close to freezing temps will not be recorded. This winter has been very cold, lots of miles went by without any data.
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Submitted by
Wim van Hoorn
a
from Delft, The Netherlands Date Reviewed: February 6, 2003
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$55.00
Strengths:
!! review for Cordless 3 !! - it does well what it is supposed to do - easy to operate - distance between transmitter and computer may now be 70 cm - does not need clear line of sight between transmitter and computer - keeps working at low temperatures (tested at -3 C) - you can set the total distance after a battery change
Weaknesses:
- manual is not clear enough about how to install (but you'll get it right after some experimenting) - max speed is useless (not important to me) - if you switch from km to mile you need to insert the wheel circumference again - some settings are not intuitive. These are the settings you won't need often, though (wheel circumference, switching between the 2 circumferences, setting time)
Bottom Line:
the improved max distance between transmitter and computer, as compared to the Cordless 2, makes set up a lot easier. Brakes in the line of sight between the transmitter and the computer are no problem. The unit still worked at -3 C, although the display got faint (but still readable). The manual is partly incorrect on how to set up the transmitter and magnet. It is best to find the most sensitive spot on the transmitter before installation (you can hear it clicking when the magnet passes).
Highly recommended! I would buy the same type again
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Submitted by
BestNThDez
a Cross Country Rider
from Las Vegas Date Reviewed: December 9, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Bouulder City "Bootleg Canyon"
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Price Paid:
$70.00
Purchased At:
Escape Adventures
Strengths:
Everything is great other than the fact that you can't use this product on a long travel suspension bike. The transmitter is to weak to send the signal back up to the receiver.
Weaknesses:
See above.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
2003 Santa Cruz XL Bullit, complete hand polished, Super-T Pro, 5'th Element, XTR Shifters, XT deraileurs, Thompson seatpost, WTB Stealth V seat, Hayes hydraulics, 8" discs, RaceFace crank, Intense Stinky tires, Onyx/Santa Cruz hubs, Mavic 321 wheels
Bottom Line:
Won't work on long travel bike (7" Super T's). Get a wired unit.
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Submitted by
Roland
a Cross Country Rider
from Vienna, Austria Date Reviewed: November 1, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
it tells me the time very accurately
Weaknesses:
it doesn't do what else it is supposed to do
Bike Setup:
cannondale f 800 sl, stock
Bottom Line:
it works fine under laboratory conditions at room temperature. once you take it out and the temperature drops below 12 celcius or so it simply stops transmitting the signal. i cannot possibly mount it any further up on the fork to match the ridiculous maximum distance of 45 cm between the sender and the computer, which makes this unit utterly useless for my purposes. it kind of works on my girlfriends bike though, which is size "small", so it is actually possible to get it to transmit on that one. still, the concept of wireless computers is basicly good, it's just that it also should actually work in reality under not ideal conditions as well. i'm giving lowest ratings since bicycle computers are not rocket science and should not be such a disappointment.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from Richmond Date Reviewed: October 11, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Buttermilk
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Goodly's
Strengths:
CatEye is very good for bike computers. I had an Enduro for 5 years with Zero Problems. This is a exact copy of the Enduro just cordless. Nice and Clean looking no wires.
Weaknesses:
A bit hard to set up the placement of transmitter. I had to go very high on my fork- I run A Marzocchi Atom Race (80 mm). After a bit of trial and error I got it to work. The computer shuts itself off after an hour of non-use, You have to reset it to get it going. The plastic clip on handlebar mount broke in half on my first ride. It must have been defective as I had no trouble with smashing my old enduro for 5 years going. I brought it back to my LBS and the got me a new mounting kit in about 4 days for free. No big deal, no problems after that.
Similar Products Used:
CatEye Enduro- very good.
Bike Setup:
a nice Full suspension XC bike. The Front end is 80mm Marzocchi Atom Race, a 105 mm stem with 25 degree rise and flat tracker bar. I am right on the edge of being too far for this wireless to transmit and recieve.
Bottom Line:
I like this computer a lot. It works well and after the handle bar mount breaking on my first ride I have had no problems. It works well. It was cheap enough- 50$. CatEye means quality bike computers. The functions are Exactly like my old Enduro so it was an easy switch. Easy to read view screen, easy to press buttons, easy set up for tire size etc. You should buy this if you want a high quality wireless computer. But be careful if you have a longer travel fork. I like the Value(5) and Overall(4) of this computer I would buy it again for another bike.
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Submitted by
Dave
a Cross Country Rider
from Saskatoon, Sask, Canada Date Reviewed: October 10, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Saskatoon River Trails
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$60.00
Purchased At:
Revolution Cycle Edmonton
Strengths:
I like the information it provides as it allows me to gauge my daily rides and make sure I'm on track. The wireless aspect is a bonus - I don't have to worry about those pesky wires catching on twigs and branches along the trails. I have 5900 K's showing on the unit so far and approximately 2000 plus K's that haven't registered during chilly weather. Still on the original battery.
Weaknesses:
The darn thing won't work on days when the temperature is below 10 deg C (50 deg F). On my last 6 rides I've had no way to monitor my progress. Larger figures in the display and possibly an Indiglo (Timex) type display would make it easier for these old eyes to read the information that is provided. (I hate to wear my bifocals while riding)
Similar Products Used:
CatEye Micro CC-6000, Vetta C-15. Both wired varities with no problems to date. They're still in operation on my 1996 Marin Pine Mountain and 1995 Norco Bush Pilot.
Bike Setup:
1999 Marin Mount Vision, stock issue with the exception of Shimano M434 pedals and Race Face Headset.
Bottom Line:
No real problems other than the unit not functioning during cold weather, which up here in "The Great White North" is a common experience in the late Fall and early Spring time. The 4 months of Winter are another story. That's when you want to bring out the winter hardtail and save your suspension.
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Submitted by
Ian
a Weekend Warrior
from Yellowknife, NWT, Canada Date Reviewed: May 6, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Mountain Equipment Co-op
Strengths:
Nice display, easy set-up on the bike.
Weaknesses:
The biggest problem is that the transmitter's range is totally inadequate for a bike with anything over 80mm front suspension travel. I bought this product specifically because I wanted to use it on my dual-suspension trail bike for navigation on those epic length rides. I am running a Rockshox Psylo SL fork with fully adjustable (80 to 125mm) travel, and didn't want the hassle of dealing with a corded model (that is, a cord that alternates between being too short and too long depending on the variable fork travel setting). I mounted the transmitter as high as possible on the fork, but the transmitter is just too weak for the signal to reach the computer mounted on the handlebars. The computer will receive the signal if I position it about 5 inches lower with my hand, but there's no feasible/reasonable way to mount it lower on the frame (e.g. on the downtube or lower on the headtube or soemthing). It would seem to me that the obvious market for this product would be those people running longer-travel front suspension who don't want the hassle of a cord or simply can't run a cord due to the bike setup. Well, Cateye, step up to the plate and make a more powerful transmitter if you want to get or retain a share of that market. I'd be quite happy to buy batteries more frequently if that would be the downside to having a stronger transmitter.
Similar Products Used:
Cateye Enduro (corded model) on my hardtail (80mm travel fork - works like a charm)
Bike Setup:
GT i-Drive 2.0 custom built with 2002 Rockshox Psylo SL fork, Shimano XTR shifters, XTR rear derailleur, XTR chain, XT disc hubs and cassette, LX front derailleur, Race Face Turbine LP Crankset, headset and bottom bracket, Easton EA-50 handlebar, Hayes Comp hydraulic disc brakes, Sun Rhyno-Lite Rims (welded and machined), Panaracer Pyro tires, Axiom flat pedals, Thomson stem, Thomson seatpost, Specialized Comp saddle.
Bottom Line:
If you have a front suspension fork with travel longer than 80mm, get a different computer. This one just doesn't deliver on the transmitter power. Otherwise it's a great concept, and if it actually worked well with a longer-travel fork, it'd be perfect for navigating on those epic long rides where the guidebook says "take the left fork at mile 24, and then take the right fork at mile 24.5 - bt don't overshoot and accidentally take the fork at mile 24.8 which leads you over a cliff......"
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Submitted by
Omar Higley
a Cross Country Rider
from Pittsburgh Date Reviewed: April 3, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Pay to play
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$50.00
Purchased At:
Cycleworks
Strengths:
Durable, easy to use, many features
Weaknesses:
Not easy to set up with 100mm forks.
Similar Products Used:
None
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher X-Caliber; Hayes; XT/XTR; Rolf Dolomite; Marzocchi Marathon 100mm
Bottom Line:
If you have a rigid fork or a 80mm travel fork, BUY IT! If you have a 100mm fork, then you may some problems getting it set up, but after much trial and error, it should work. I had a Marzocchi Z3 Flylight 100 that I road with this computer for the first year, and sometimes it would work (75% of the time) and other times it wouldn't. I recently upgraded to a pair of Marzocchi Marathon 100mm shocks (SWEET!!) and I've got the thing working 100% of the time. My new forks gave me a little more space to move the transmitter up a bit, thereby closing the gap between the trasmitter and the computer.
After using a Specialized and a Gary Fisher wired computer, I'd had it with the wires. If you want hassle free use, and a great multi-function computer, this is it.
This baby is one short of 5 chilis due to the the fact that the transmitter is not strong enough for some long travel forks. How tough can it be for Cateye to put a transmitter in there with a little more juice?
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Submitted by
derek
a Cross Country Rider
from sunnyvale, ca Date Reviewed: November 23, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Easy to read, all the necessary basic functions, battery lasts a long time, accurate when setup correctly. The auto start/stop is great for economizing on battery consumption. Able to switch between road and mtn bike without having to recalibrate.
Weaknesses:
Looking for an altimeter function. A smaller "pickup" sensor would look better and reduce the target size from prying eyes and flying debris.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized and Avocet
Bike Setup:
Titus RacerX: Titec stem & seatpost,Cane Creek w/s, SRAM 9.0, RaceFace cranks & bb, Monkey Lite bar, Chris King h/s
Torelli Express OS w/Campy Chorus and Look pedals
Bottom Line:
This little puppy works well. I have logged close to 7000 miles in three riding seasons. Still using the original battery and only a couple of minor complaints. One is keeping the pickup aligned with the wheel sensor. Occasionally, they go out of alignment and I miss the ride info. Second is having to adjust the time whenever the time changes to daylight savings time and standard time. Basically I am really happy with its performance and durability.
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Submitted by
Tiyen Miller
a
from London, UK Date Reviewed: November 19, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Cycle Surgery, E1
Strengths:
The computer was easy enough to fit and set up -- a bit fiddly with the sensor spacers, etc, but all in all no problem. It's proven to be accurate and reliable in all sorts of weather over the last 500+ miles, too. I like how there are no wires, and the sensor is not very flashy as I lock the bike out on the street in London every day at work.
Weaknesses:
The bracket for the computer is weak, and puts the computer in a vulnerable spot. My first of these computers shattered when I got in an accident, which was a bummer that might have been avoided with a different mount design. Also, it's annoying to have to hold down one button for 2 whole seconds to see the clock when you're riding. Why isn't the clock just one of the normal "modes". finally, on-demand back-lighting would be handy for riding at night.
Bottom Line:
Great computer-- bought a second one when the first got smashed.
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Submitted by
Chris
a Cross Country Rider
from warren ohio Date Reviewed: November 17, 2001
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$59.00
Purchased At:
frankfort
Strengths:
no wires everyone I know with a wire ends up getting it cut somehow. auto on/off can enter anywheel diam.
$ 59.99
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