Building on the tradition of one of the most popular cycle computers of all time, Cat Eye proudly introduces the Mity 3. A dual trip distance allows you to keep track of intermediate distances. Now when map reading, you can keep track of just how far away that last town was without losing your daily trip distance! Dual tire settings allow you to quickly switch between a road and mountain bike. Other new features include a programmable screen, odometer, and average speed pacer arrow. With big buttons and a large screen, the Mity3 is now even easier to use.
Submitted by
Henk
a Cross Country Rider
from Groningen, Netherlands Date Reviewed: June 30, 2009
Favorite Trail:
flat dirt
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$10.00
Purchased At:
local dump store
Strengths:
This is by far the best available. So when I found them on sale for only $10 I bought a couple of them to fit out all my bikes and have some spare.
Best strength is the info cycle: dist>triptime>avg . That's all I need when cycling. Another one is the option to set avg etc to the large display.
And I do like the positioning of the button, it makes it easy to just grip the computer, rather than positioning your finger on a top-button while driving a bumpy road.
Weaknesses:
No holder for stem-mount. Is sold seperately but could have been a dual function mount. No backlight.
Similar Products Used:
The first ever cateye, sigma , velo-5
Bike Setup:
a couple of them
Bottom Line:
With ongoing 'improvements' in cycling computers I wonder who actually designs these things .. there is not one out there I know of that lets me program what info is displayed, and in what order. Or an option to automatically return to one. Pressing a button while riding is distracting and troublesome. So why do I have to cycle through items I don't need ( who needs to see odo during a trip ... ).
The mity-3's minimalistic setup is great. It is not ideal, there are some wishes left, but it is a lot better than the current models.
And that's the bottem line: for $10 there is no better buy, and there are still a lot of them out there on dusty shelfs in the back of the store. Buy it!
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Submitted by
Jion
a Cross Country Rider
from Poland Date Reviewed: April 23, 2006
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$20.00
Strengths:
Good price, reliable and durable. Totaly waterproof. Many functions and good, clear display (easy to customize). Setting it up can be a bit confusing at the beginning but is actually quite easy (just RTFM...). The sectional distance function is precise and REALLY cool - saved me lots of time when navigating by the map.
Weaknesses:
No backlight. Well, for me it is not a big deal. After dark I am usually riding back so... - maybe better not to calculate how far it is :)
Bike Setup:
Wheeler 3600. Sort of "long distance cross country" - the tires are large AND wide (700 and 43C). Shimano rapidfire shifters and STX.
Bottom Line:
I am actually writting this review because recently I accidentaly dropped my Cateye from the fifth floor. It hit the concret below, the battery lid opened and I had to find the battery itself - it rolled quite far. When I put it back and set the values - MITY was working perfectly ok! I never had the wire problem some people mentioned, even though I often ride offtrail through dense forests - but I don't do regular downhill.
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Submitted by
bernie
a Weekend Warrior
from Laguna, Philippines Date Reviewed: January 10, 2005
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Neals
Strengths:
Weatherproof
Weaknesses:
poor wiring in the insertion are, do not remove the computer from time to time, sensor sometimes doesn't work
Similar Products Used:
Velo 1, 2
Bike Setup:
Rigid BIXS XT Group, GTS 24 spokes wheelset
Bottom Line:
A nice buy for its price.
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Submitted by
Norm
a Cross Country Rider
from Canada Date Reviewed: July 20, 2004
Favorite Trail:
yonge street
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
Works, long battery life, seems to be accurate, computer itself is durable (unlike Vettas which kept dying on me). I think I've had it about 5 years.
Weaknesses:
Setting it to kilometres sets it to 24 hour time, buttons harder to press while riding than computers with top mount buttons, on long boring flat straight sections of road I obsess over the mileage and feel like I'm not going anywhere (but I try to avoid those).
Similar Products Used:
Vetta, other Cateyes, an old Avocet, dead reckoning
Bike Setup:
One speed, no coasting
Bottom Line:
People comment on the durability of the wiring harness... which is definitely better for road bikes. The computer itself seems to be similar (the same?) to the Enduro that's recommended, and can use the same wiring harness. It also has a dual wheel size option so you can use it on more than one bike. So I bought the cheaper computer, put it on my road bike, and got the heavy duty Enduro wiring replacement kit for my mountain bike bike. Just so you know that's an option.
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Submitted by
Tae Ahn
a Weekend Warrior
from Victorville, CA US Date Reviewed: May 31, 2004
Favorite Trail:
Chino Hills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
aebike.com
Strengths:
It is CCateye Mity 8. Cool design and multi function. Price!!!
Weaknesses:
fragile. Because of my front shock, the wire can not be tightened securely that the cable kept hitting the wheel and makes noise.
I purchased Cateye Mity 8 paying only $20.00, thought it was a great deal. With a light crash, the cable broke on me that no information is shared between the sensor and the computer. I have to buy a new one.
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Submitted by
Dow(mtn/roadie)
a Cross Country Rider
from Sac. Ca. USA Date Reviewed: April 15, 2004
Favorite Trail:
American river bike trail & Auburn area trails
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$16.00
Purchased At:
performance bicycle
Strengths:
Very good product if purchased at discount. Trip distances in hundreths is a very good feature.
Weaknesses:
No back light. Wire may be prone to breakage on mtn bike use.
Similar Products Used:
Specialized brand.
Bike Setup:
Lemond "Buenos Aires" with gel saddle and gel grip tape, Michelin kevlar tires set at 115psi air pressure. >>For dirt...Specialized "Rockhopper Comp FSRxc" with Avid disc brakes.
Bottom Line:
This is an excellent bike computer with good features. I would recommend this product for the casual to intermediate rider.
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Submitted by
Kilian
a Racer
from Leiden, The Netherlands Date Reviewed: October 30, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Any 'polder' trail: bicycle paths through flatlands
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At:
Halfords
Strengths:
A lot of functions; easy to control when you take some time to study the manual; weatherproof; it can be used for two different bikes, as you can program two wheel sizes in its memory.
Weaknesses:
The start/stop button. If you're using manual start/stop, like I am, you always have to check the display to see whether having pressed the button has actually started/stopped the timer. This is really annoying when riding in the dark. A button that lights up the background for a second would solve this problem. Alternatively you could mount a small sort of torch light next to your computer, aimed at the display (these are in fact being sold somewhere). However, if you're not going for speed but for distance, you can just turn the auto start/stop on and you won't have this problem.
Koga Miyata Terraliner, Shimano Deore XT; and MBK race bike, Shimano 105.
Bottom Line:
This is the best computer I've used so far, mainly because of the large number of functions. It might not be perfect for riding rough terrain, since pressing the buttons is difficult when your bike is dancing in all directions, but for smooth roads, especially in daylight, it's a very good buy.
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Submitted by
Ned
a Cross Country Rider
from Williams Bay, WI Date Reviewed: August 3, 2003
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Looks good, easy to set up, cheap
Weaknesses:
very fragile wire, hard to access max speed
Similar Products Used:
cateye micro, ACT C-1, Vetta wireless, many others
Bike Setup:
Amp B-4 w/sram 9.0 shifters and derailleur, Truvativ Stylo Crankset, Manitou Mars front shock, Avid SD7 brakeset, Chris King headset, LP braids bar and barends
Bottom Line:
I wouldn't recommend this unit to most mountain bikers. I've used similar products with no problems, but I broke the fragile sensor wire on two separate occasions, and tossed it after the second time. It was easy to install, though, and it would probably be a good roadie computer. It was really cheap, I think because of the orange color. It was also harder than most other units to access the maximum speed. I bought a Sigma Sport Targa and I think it'll be much better. For the same money or slightly more you can get a far better unit than the Cateye.
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Submitted by
Mr Buitenhuizen
a Cross Country Rider
from Groningen,the Netherlands Date Reviewed: July 10, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Cap Grinez (France)->The Hague (Netherlands)
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$26.00
Purchased At:
Local bikeshop, Gouda(Netherlands)
Strengths:
Good protection againt all weather conditions, own experience: +45,-20 Celsius,used in all months of the year. Easy to use.
Weaknesses:
none, about that wire; I still use (more than 3 years) the orginal wire and I have done a lot of extreme things with it. Just fix the wire good at your bike and nothing can happen. When you don't place the wire at a good way the wire could break also when it is thick.
Similar Products Used:
pfff...I have tested a lot for one day the only differences between the bike pc's are the amount of functions and weather resistance.
Bike Setup:
about my bike? It is a long distance bike made by Koga Miyata.about the product? Easy to use and to fix at the bike.
Bottom Line:
No compains about this product. The only reason I would upgrade to another bike pc, is to have a wireless one at my arm.
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Submitted by
Rob
a Cross Country Rider
from SLC Date Reviewed: April 6, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Milcreek Canyon
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Local Bike Shop
Strengths:
Durable, accurate, easy to use
Weaknesses:
None so far
Bike Setup:
Ariborne Ti with Marzocchi and XTR
Bottom Line:
No complaints here. Supposedly not designed for MTB but I have never had one problem. Very easy to use. Great product. Save some money and get the mitty 3 now that the new ones are out.
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Submitted by
SGT. ROCK
a Racer
from Edmonton, AB Date Reviewed: March 18, 2003
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
MEC
Strengths:
Price Easy setup Useful functions Aero fork mount
Weaknesses:
Not suitable for mountain bikes
Similar Products Used:
Vetta
Bottom Line:
Bought this unit to replace an old Vetta on my road bike. The aero fork mount works very well - setup was easy. This computer is great for road bikes, but I wouldn't use it for mtb's - the wire is much too fragile, even for rigid forks. Use the Enduro 2 instead - big, fat wire, same functionality.
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Submitted by
Ben C.
a Cross Country Rider
from Fredericton NB Canada Date Reviewed: March 7, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Tough as hell
Weaknesses:
none
Bike Setup:
doesnt matter
Bottom Line:
Great Piece of equipment. Ive had mine for years, and Ive never had a problem. It's tough. After forgetting to clip it all the way on, ive had it fly off from a blazing speed, and smash on a curb. No problem. Ive run it through the washer at least a half dozen times. No problem. Even the dryer a few times. No problem.
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Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Pomona, Ca, USA Date Reviewed: February 2, 2003
Favorite Trail:
Chino State Park
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$24.00
Purchased At:
Sports Chalet
Strengths:
Waterproof (even through the washing machine, opps dont want to try that again...), cheap, durable, multi-functional,
Weaknesses:
none so far....
Similar Products Used:
n/a
Bike Setup:
marin shoreline-trail w/ shimano spd m424 pedals
Bottom Line:
This is a great bike computer. It has a lot of funtions and is pretty easy to set-up. It mabey hard to set up in the beginning but after you get use to it, its easy. Also, My mitty 3 cracked and i brought it into sport chalet. I got it replaced that same day. (thanks to RJ). Overall these are great to use and inexpensive.
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Submitted by
SoCalAl
a Cross Country Rider
from North Hollywood Date Reviewed: January 29, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
fairly easy to use, cheap, super reliable, apparently very water resistant
Weaknesses:
the little clip breaks, small button came off after two and a half years
Similar Products Used:
vetta (junk), avocet, old school paramount
Bike Setup:
I use one on a mtb, another on a road bike
Bottom Line:
I decided to write this because I accidentally dropped the one for my road bike into my dog's water bowl. It wasn't in there for long, but it dropped right in, bobbing around until I fished it out. I shook it out real good and it still works fine. The retaining clip did break on the original bracket, I replaced the bracket after the wire snapped in a crash. The two I have now still have their clips intact. Also, the small button came off after almost three years. I can still reset it, but it's a little difficult. I wouldn't look at anything else in this price range. Even if it has had problems, the others I've had have been much worse.
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Submitted by
Bill B
a Cross Country Rider
from High Point, NC USA Date Reviewed: December 3, 2002
Favorite Trail:
any thing singletrack
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Easy to use, easy to program, easy to install, easy to read. Computer itself is quite durable.
Weaknesses:
Computer bracket has a little plastic tab that keeps the computer snapped into place. It is a bit flimsy and without too much effort easily broke off. The replacement bracket cost as much as the entire computer/bracket kit!
An excellent down and dirty computer and an excellent buy - for the money. No complaints other than the aforementioned tab. I would recommend it to almost any one, just treat the bracket mount with a little TLC.
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Submitted by
Jeff Wightman
a Weekend Warrior
from Kitchener, Ont., Canada Date Reviewed: August 19, 2002
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
Cyclepath Waterloo
Strengths:
Small, light weight, easy to read, east to install, easy to operate while riding. fully functional.
Weaknesses:
No back light. I ride a night and would like to see a light.
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Marlin.
Bottom Line:
Great. If you take the computer cable and wrap it around your brake cable for support it will last much longer and tend not to get caught on things.
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Submitted by
Mike Bailey
a Weekend Warrior
from WA Date Reviewed: August 16, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Foothills
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
Accurate, (Same speed readout as my friend's when we were going the same speed) (different computers)
Easy to read and use.
Price
Weaknesses:
Not a heavy duty wire (chafed through insulation too easily) (easily repaired)
Similar Products Used:
Sigma Sport BC600 (Brother's Bike)
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper
Bottom Line:
Good computer for price. Wire Should be tougher. Easy to read
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Submitted by
Steve
a Cross Country Rider
from San Diego, CA Date Reviewed: June 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Daley Ranch
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
Keeps key stats with exception of cadence, fairly easy to install and program (if you know how to read)
Weaknesses:
Noted above, no cadence, but for price at $14, I'm not complaining. Wires look thin, and since I jsut bought it, I can't comment on durability.
Similar Products Used:
Cateye Enduro 2
Bike Setup:
Bianchi Brava commuter bike setup
Bottom Line:
I was originally looking for a cheap wireless system, but since most of those reviews were bad, I took a look at the Mity 3. I had never installed a computer so at first I was a little confused, but I took a 2nd read thru the instructions and then it was pretty easy. The cables don't get in the way at all.
The stats seem to be pretty accurate. I can look down when I'm hurting and see if I really am hurting or if it my imagination. I can also look down when I feel good and see that I'm slow as hell, which is why I feel good. And if I'm putzing too slowly, I can see that I'm speeding up.
Honestly though, that's all I bought it for, to give me some form of measurement vs. just how I feel that ride. For $14 and the other stats it keeps, this is a great deal.
If you want a reliable wireless system or cadence, you'll pay a good 3-4 times the price of this one.
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Submitted by
Bobby
a Cross Country Rider
from NJ Date Reviewed: June 27, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Huber Woods trails
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$35.00
Purchased At:
Jay's Cycle Center
Strengths:
This is the only computer i have personaly owned, but the other ones my friends own and that i have seen were crap compared to the mitty3 it has everything that i need a clock for those long day rides a timer distence meter and a speedomiter what else do you need? the cateye os is over rated thats for fat guys trying to get into shape.
Weaknesses:
no night light for night rides
Similar Products Used:
cateye mitty2, cateye os.
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Big Sur, riser bars other then that its stock
Bottom Line:
bottom line i haven't seen ne thing in the market taht would convince me that it was better then my cateye mitty3
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Submitted by
Rodrigo
a Cross Country Rider
from Loures, Portugal Date Reviewed: April 25, 2002
Favorite Trail:
Arrabida, Serra S. Mamede
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Strengths:
Very easy to mount, very precise for my needs, great buttons, nice display, it secures well to the support, nice looking
I don't remember the price I've paid for it but was very reasonable, with the time and with such a awesome stable performance I think it was one of my best buys so far. Last weekend I have a major fall and ruined my cateye after he hit a rock. The display it totally broken and now I thinking to get a replacement for it.
I would recomend this cateye without any hesitation.
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Submitted by
Ben-jammin
a Cross Country Rider
from Roanoke, VA, US Date Reviewed: March 29, 2002
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$15.00
Purchased At:
nashbar.com
Strengths:
Accurate, easy to use/program/install, cheap, many functions, takes a lickin' and keeps on tickin'
Weaknesses:
bar clamp is a little loose on my handlebar
Bottom Line:
precise measurements for distance and speed, great features for the price, can't stop the thing. Mine got put in the washing machine and it came out working fine.
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Submitted by
Mad Dog
a Cross Country Rider
from B-More Maryland U.S.A. Date Reviewed: March 29, 2002
Favorite Trail:
The Road to Hell
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
Performance and Nashbar
Strengths:
Easy to use. Comprehensive functions. Cool colors. Big display. Light.
Weaknesses:
Fragile. As delicate as the first spring flower. No kidding. I have personally gone through FOUR of these things in two years. Each one has lasted approx. 10 rides. My brother went through three before giving up. He was breaking them on every other ride. Mostly the cord to the wheel sensor would snag, snap, or pull out of the unit. On the last one I purchased, the wires were not glued or sodered to the conecting posts on the bracket and so the sensor would never get picked up (unless you squeezed the unit in one hand to make the wire contact).
Similar Products Used:
CatEye Tomo
Bike Setup:
Y-Glide
Bottom Line:
Fantastic product and value, but probably best for road or light use bikes. What good is a great value that doesn't last?
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Submitted by
bigcat
a Weekend Warrior
from Hawaii Date Reviewed: March 20, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
cheap, no nonsense functions.
Weaknesses:
average speed can be weird
Bottom Line:
Not a bad bike computer. You can get these for really cheap these days, like under $20. In fact, you might want to buy an extra one just to keep for spare parts. Overall, the Mity3 does everything you really need, albeit without cadence which few bike 'puters support anyhow. The buttons could have been placed better, and easier to press, but they do the job. The command structure is a bit strange at first, but once you ride a few hundred miles, the operation will be very easy. My real complaint is with the average speed calculation this computer uses; it's just somehow flawed. When I accelerate to a higher velocity, for instance, the average speed will drop. But once I slow down for a stop, the average speed jumps up. Clearly, something is wrong with the way it calculates the average speed. Thus, if you're training and using the mity for analysis, keep this in mind! No, this puter doesn't have a backlight, but quite frankly, I am glad it doesnt. Backlights eat up batteries faster than a hungry biker. I'm much happier having the battery last on me for a few years than a few months.
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Submitted by
reckless rickie
a Weekend Warrior
from melbourne beach, florida Date Reviewed: February 9, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
pretty robust
Weaknesses:
needs a firm push to activate
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
schwinn mesa gsx with a bunch of extra stuff attached to it
Bottom Line:
this has top value rating, its cheap, simple, and does the job. i had alot of problems with accuracy at first, as every bump that engaged the front suspension wld cause it to miss a revolution; but then i changed to the 'B' mode (which i think calibrates on every second revolution) and have had no problems. been out in florida thunderstorms with it several times. i was in a crash and broke one of the plastic clips on the mount, but i added a rubber band to my setup and the cateye continues to work just fine.
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Submitted by
Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from Melbourne Date Reviewed: December 3, 2001
Favorite Trail:
All
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Cant remember
Strengths:
Good display-easy to read weather proof
Weaknesses:
Cable has snapped on two of the three Mity 3's my other bike riding mates have
Similar Products Used:
Sigma enduro
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Sugar 1
Bottom Line:
Yeah. Not too bad at all, especially compared to my old Sigma (which was total cr#*p). Good functions, good value, seems well put together. I would suggest buying one of these if you dont need cadence functions. Dual distance is very handy too
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Submitted by
Miguel Santos
a Weekend Warrior
from Oporto Date Reviewed: November 30, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Valongo
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
Biciporto
Strengths:
two distance counters, you may insert the distance in the odometer after replacing the battery, big buttons, very long lasting battery. two diferent wheel sizes allowed.
Weaknesses:
fragile wire (replaced it once), the buttons got a little hard after a few months of using
Similar Products Used:
Cateye Mitty 2 and Enduro 2
Bike Setup:
semi-rigid
Bottom Line:
It's very good and cheap but the price is not unbeatable, considering that you can buy Enduro2 for 2 or 3 dolars more.
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Submitted by
Hennie Lacock
a Cross Country Rider
from Bloemfontein South Africa Date Reviewed: November 15, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Koranna Free State
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
Local Cycle Shop
Strengths:
Very accurate and durable. Large LCD very nice, average arrow very very nice!!! Nice to have three different ODO's, has all the basics and more.
Weaknesses:
Cable not for the rough rider, clip off a problem some times.
Similar Products Used:
VDO
Bike Setup:
Giant ATX 890, Shimano Deore group-set.
Bottom Line:
For the price, the best buy average cross-country riders can make! Just watch your cable and it'll be fine. I use the three different ODO's for total bike distance, total tire distance and total race distance.
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Submitted by
Shawn
a Cross Country Rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: November 2, 2001
Favorite Trail:
BT trail, Pulau Ubin
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
Hup Leong Co.
Strengths:
Translucent case, large display, configurable display, dual trip distance, water-resistant, large main button.
Weaknesses:
No backlight, square boxy shape, thin cable (in fact, the cable itself is a weakness), magnet occasionally loosens by itself. Button a bit hard to press
Similar Products Used:
None. I did try my aunt's specialized cyclo comp once though.
Bike Setup:
Alu hardtail.
Bottom Line:
A great computer for its price. The "weaknesses" i've listed are to be disregarded unless u r willing to shell out at least 50 bux more. Except for the thin cable, cos making the cable a little tougher won't cost much more rite? A clicking button would be nicer. Anyway, this is a low to mid-range product and thus is terrific value considering its features. If u don't need cadence feature, u should be satisfied with it
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Submitted by
Gary Gao
a Weekend Warrior
from Shanghai China Date Reviewed: September 28, 2001
Favorite Trail:
all mountains
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$40.00
Purchased At:
a local bike shop
Strengths:
durable, easy to install, large LCD screen, many functions
Weaknesses:
the wire is not heavy-duty,
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
bridgestone hardtail, xt-xtr, indy c
Bottom Line:
this computer is the only one i have used. i love it very much, after numerous crashes and many scratches on the surface, it still works without a hitch. so many functions make me easy to know everything in time. the big LCD screen makes my view comfortable. but the wire is not so good as the rest. it snapped after a crash recently..a new bracket with sensor and wire is expensive. but i managed to solder the rest wire into the bracket. and it now works again! a great stuff, worth recommandation.
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Submitted by
Top Cat
a Weekend Warrior
from Kiev, Ukraine Date Reviewed: September 26, 2001
Favorite Trail:
mixed, off-road
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$22.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
big numbers for speed, very accurate clock (error is only ~5sec/mo)
Weaknesses:
very tough buttons. it is really tricky to hold 'em for 2 seconds, functions not resettable separately
Bottom Line:
the device has limited function set, as for me, but dont expect to find anything more sophisticated for that money. I'd prefer avocet 45tt for its funcs, but avocet computers are not available in my country. probably the best single-magnet-system cyclometer.
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Submitted by
Paul Lang
a Cross Country Rider
from Asia Date Reviewed: August 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
any trail.
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Large and clear display, weather proof, secure fit and very durable.
Weaknesses:
Honestly none that I have found.
Bottom Line:
Does what it's supposed to do. Very dependable and actually lighter than some 'wireless' computers. A great, no-nonsense product.
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Bob
a Cross Country Rider
from K-Town Date Reviewed: August 20, 2001
Favorite Trail:
all the ones a huber woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Jay's Cycle Center
Strengths:
Big easy numbers to read when your being tossed around the trails, the bracket that it clips onto is storng and hasen't fallen out of it yet how ever i have droped it a cupple of times on pavment and hasen't broke , so as you can see very durable. it has a dule trip feature for distence, i also like the road and mountian bike freature and it's so easy to switch between the two
Weaknesses:
not the best for strate spoke rims
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher Big Sur
Bottom Line:
All around good computer for it's price i wouldn't recomend it for a bike with rims like the superstock rims this computer is ment for cross hair spoke rims, i give it 4 out of 5 chilli's due to the cross hair spoke favor
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David
a
from Co. Springs, CO Date Reviewed: July 31, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$7.00
Purchased At:
Performance Bike Shop
Strengths:
Big Display... Large numbers make this 'puter easy to read. Works like a charm. Many useful functions.
Weaknesses:
Some functions are difficult to access while riding. Pressing and holding one button for two or more seconds while riding over bumpy terrain is tricky.
Bike Setup:
Klein.
Bottom Line:
Great product... got it for 7 bucks (On sale: half off reg.) If this product were to be crushed by a falling boulder, I would purchase another one. I have snapped the wire on it, and yanked the wire from the handlebar mount, but some solder fixed it right up. Nice translucent color, and like I said before, the big display is something I can't do without.
Excellent product.
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Randy
a Weekend Warrior
from Holland, MI Date Reviewed: July 1, 2001
Favorite Trail:
People actually ride on trails instead of the road?
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$28.00
Purchased At:
Highwheeler (Now Kaputt)
Strengths:
I've used the Mity 3 2 full years (now into season 3) and it has worked as described perfectly. Not flashy.. Not all the features available in newer models but it is ole' trusty!
Weaknesses:
Buttons a bit akward to navigate while riding.
Similar Products Used:
Mity 2, Vetta, Flight Deck...
Bottom Line:
Not flashy... just dependable
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Submitted by
Tim
a Weekend Warrior
from Winchester Date Reviewed: June 30, 2001
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Strengths:
Small, light, clear display
Weaknesses:
Key sequences to access all function are rather complex When I bought a second mounting kit for my road bike I found out later the wheel magnet is sold separately. Doh!
Bike Setup:
Specialized Rockhopper mountain bike Sunn Roader road bike
Bottom Line:
Excellent device. Apart from some of the key sequences being somewhat somewhat complex (certainly not intuitive!) I have no complaints at all. This computer provides useful information, is clear to read and seems to cope with British weather pretty well. Battery life at least 3 years. Clock is not brilliantly accurate but that's about the only real criticism I can think of. If it provides the functions you need I'd strongly recommend it.
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D Sims
a Cross Country Rider
from Greensboro Date Reviewed: June 4, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$27.00
Purchased At:
Nashbar
Strengths:
durable, and so for water resitant, the computer doesn't fall out of the cradle like my last one
Weaknesses:
large sensor for the fork. not very compatible with straight pull spokes
Similar Products Used:
Sigma
Bike Setup:
all XT and Mavic crosslink (straight pull)
Bottom Line:
If you own rims with straight pull spokes don't buy this computer. It is designed for interlaced spokes. I had a time getting it to fit. The fork sensor is also large and I broke the mount and have to keep it on with zip ties. The actual computer seems rugged though. So unless Cateye changed the sensors don't buy it
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Marko Fen Za Kosu TM
a Weekend Warrior
from Zagreb, Croatia Date Reviewed: May 16, 2001
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$30.00
Purchased At:
Auto Hrvatska
Strengths:
Big display, does everything it says on the box, dual distance measuring is very useful. A truly remarkable product. I ride in all types of weather, and water hasn't penetrated the computer yet.
Weaknesses:
Still haven't figured out how to make it show what time it was, besides than taking it out of the cradle for longer than ten minutes. Pity. Button combinations for some functions are a bit strange and hard to remember.
Bottom Line:
Very satisfied both while riding tracks and downtown in all types of weather. Only four flames for the lack of clock function.
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Submitted by
Dave Beare
a Cross Country Rider
from England Date Reviewed: May 13, 2001
Favorite Trail:
Black Sail Pass, English Lakes
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$21.00
Purchased At:
www.settlecycles.co.uk
Strengths:
I bought the MITY3 for the dual trip distance function. I think that is extremely useful for navigating routes. The display is big and easy to read.
Weaknesses:
Sensor developed a fault after only a few short rides on roads. It didn't get ANY abuse at all. Very disappointed as I know it gets pretty good ratings for reliability.
Similar Products Used:
Sigma
Bike Setup:
Steel rigid frame (Ritchey Logic Pro), with mostly XT/LX components.
Bottom Line:
Can't recommend it - but I was probably unlucky.
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Submitted by
tom james
a Cross Country Rider
from kingston,wa Date Reviewed: April 7, 2001
Favorite Trail:
twister of death
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
nashbar
Strengths:
Many functions, especially for price. strong. cheap. reliable. cateye. Configurable display. individually resetable logs.
Weaknesses:
cheap. sensor is cheap, magnety breaks easy. sometimes requires two handed operation (to reset).
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
one w/wheels and a seat
Bottom Line:
Overall this is a great piece of equipment. very cheap, noiw available at nasbar and pricepoint for 16.00-ish Also has many many functions: Speed Max Av Pacearrow (above or bellow av.) Distance Has three readouts Dist1 Dist2 Odo Time 12/24 hour stopwatch Two wheel sizes
This comp is fairly easy to use with good navigation. functions are intuitively aranged, but i would say that all in all the two best things about thsi computer is the fact that it is so easily configurable; Each log function can be indivdually reset and the position of the displays changed ie: SPEED function
or
FUNCTION speed
*GREAT COMPUTER* *BUY THIS* *GREAT VALUE*
Seriously, i would give this comp 6 flames for value and 7 for overall rating.
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Submitted by
ian
a Weekend Warrior
from long island Date Reviewed: April 5, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
doesn't matter
Strengths:
cheap, easy, lots of functions, two wheels
Weaknesses:
cheap cheap cheap sensor, hard to install, lousy directions
Similar Products Used:
old one
Bike Setup:
don't worry about it
Bottom Line:
It's good, cept it's cheap. that means it is hard to install and you get lousy directions. if you are not retared you'll get it all set up no prob, but otherwise you are screwed. Also i broke the spoke sensor so be careful, mine is duct taped on lol peace out son
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Submitted by
Alvin
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: February 8, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Purchased At:
GHC
Strengths:
More functions than the mity 2. Comes in Blue(looks more like purple), red, green...
Weaknesses:
Not as user-friendly as before. Buttons aren't that easy to use.
Similar Products Used:
mity 1, mity 2, avocet C15
Bike Setup:
got a few bikes...
Bottom Line:
This is a computer to get if u want Cat-eye reliability and will make use of the functions. But u better be ok with the accessing of the functions, since it's not as straighforward as u think.
The mount for the computer is NOT compatible with mity 2 mounts, so don't plan on sharing the new mity 3 with your other bikes with old mity 2 mounts.
The buttons are on the bottom side of the computer. This also means that if the latch which secures the computer to the mount is damaged, or not secured properly, the computer can be launched off the rails like a rocket, since the direction the computer slides is in that way.
The buttons also don't seem as nice as the mity 2. the new buttons need to be pressed quite firmly to make sure, and they don't have a tactile *clik* sound. Kinda plastiky.
Functions wise, it has MXS, AVS, SPD, TM, Dual trip DST(1DST and 2DST), Programmable ODO, Clock, Dual Tire Sizes, Pace arrow(higher or lower than AVS). I would've bought the velo 2 if not for the absence of MXS on the V2, and the small price diff between the two. So, in terms of value between the two, I would choose the mity 3.
The rest of the hardware is still the same. Thin wires, same sensor, same magnet. But they all work well, no problems with that.
The accessing of the functions is the biggest difference between the old and new mity's(mities?). Basically, it works like the drop-down menus on your PC. To get to ODO, u have to go to 1DST, hold the mode button for a sec, then it will show u the 2DST, hold again then the ODO will appear. Same goes for AVS and MXS, TM and Clock, 1DST-2DST-ODO. U can't just press the mode button to cycle through all the functions. U have to remember which mode will go where. If possible, I would recommend that u cycle through the functions to see if u like it before u buy. I would still buy it if I were u, just that I don't really prefer it this way.
I think the digits are slightly larger than the mity 2. But seems a little narrow though. Overall, the display screen is ok.
There's a big "WATERPROOF" word on the outside of the box. I think that's a big mistake on Cat-eye's part. Once a product states that claim, people are gonna dunk it in mud water and leave it out in the rain everyday, and still expect it to work many years later. Don't do that! Take care of it and it will not fail u unexpectedly.
Of course, the instruction booklet is informative, but the layout is horrible. I normally read all the instructions that come with any product I buy thoroughly, but this one is worse than anything I've seen before. They must have realised this, 'cos the package came with another instruction sheet, in english(whew!), on how to set it up. More condensed, but good enough to tell u how to operate it.
Overall, a good computer. Buy it if u don't mind the slightly harder to access functions. I chose black color though, since the others look so toyish. Get this if u are sure u will use the functions. If not, get a simpler model.
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Submitted by
A. Gore
a Weekend Warrior
from Fayetteville, NC USA Date Reviewed: January 16, 2001
Favorite Trail:
the road
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
performance
Strengths:
reliable
Weaknesses:
Too hard to use.
Similar Products Used:
Sigma 1200
Bike Setup:
GT Palomar
Bottom Line:
Would be a good deal if was not so hard to use. The Sigma product blows it away in my opinion.
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Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Holland, MI Date Reviewed: January 14, 2001
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$25.00
Purchased At:
LBS
Strengths:
Has all the basic functions you need. Cheap and durable. All the non-cadance cateyes share the same mount.
Weaknesses:
Too many button presses needed to get to see the clock. Displays your speed above 20 MPH in only .5 MPH increments Maximum speed display is a bit pessimistic.
Bottom Line:
This is the greatest cyclocomputer ever made provided you don't care about cadance. All its features (2 Trip Distances, 99,999 mile odometer, 2 Wheel Circumfrences, clock, average speed, max speed, elapsed time and dual line display) are still unequaled in most of the other cyclocomputers on the market.
It's maximum speed is a bit off. If you briefly surge to a high speed, the cateye will say that it is a bit less than what it really was. You must sustain the speed for a period of time before it will recognize it. The Average speed isn't known to be highly accurate, but since this unit can already log time and distance, you can just as easily caculate it yourself if you want a more accurate figure. If your a speed freak you might be disappointed in knowing that the cateye only displays speeds in .5 increments above 20 MPH.
The cateyes share the same mount except maybe for the Astrale and the OS for easy swapping between bikes.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Racer
from Longmont, CO USA Date Reviewed: January 13, 2001
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$18.00
Purchased At:
Performance
Strengths:
small, light, easy to read display, reading to .1 at slower speeds, accomodates any road fork.
Weaknesses:
Mine is stuck reading in metric. Several attempts have done nothing to change this. Performance said they will replace it; 'til then I'm running conversions in my head!
Similar Products Used:
many. Avocet, vetta, ciclosport.
Bike Setup:
Mandaric Genius road framset with '92-'99 era Dura Ace and Classics Pro wheels.
Bottom Line:
It was easy to install; the preset wheel circumfrence is just right for most road wheels with 25c tires. The Auto-stop function is great. Other than that it only reads in metric (a flaw?) I have no problems. Advice: If you think you need cadence in your computer, think again. Just make a chart of your cadence based on speeds in several gears (30kph in a 55x19 etc.)you'll get a feel and won't have to deal with all the extra sensors, wires and expense.
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Submitted by
Jane
a Weekend Warrior
from Skopje, Republic of Macedonia Date Reviewed: December 8, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Vodno
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$33.00
Purchased At:
Local store
Strengths:
Small, precise, large display, and a handy clock that you can see while reading current speed. Will write back after I have more mileage. And about resetting the three buttons, you'll need a pen/pencil for that tiny set button, but it's top quality stuff...
Weaknesses:
None so far
Similar Products Used:
A unit that broke after its first endo.
Bike Setup:
Rigid steel bike.
Bottom Line:
I think it's a great value... buy it!
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Submitted by
Steven .
a Weekend Warrior
from Grande Prairie Date Reviewed: November 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Any
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$45.00
Purchased At:
Local bike shop
Strengths:
Cool color scheme(clear blue) works great, idiot proof, tons of functions.
Weaknesses:
Thin wire, setting it up, and the fact that no matter how much you tighten the screw on the handlebar it still moves.
I was a little optimistic when I purchased the Cateye, such as durability, accuracy, and the overall need for it. Personally i thought computers were stupid, but know i dont go on any ride without it. It is incredibly easy to use, set. the Shimano flight deck was my first choice, but it required xt or better to run. Bottom line this an awesome computer, however I would suggest buying the enduro 2(thicker wire, same price)
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Submitted by
Sean (coptic120)
a Weekend Warrior
from Mesa, Arizona Date Reviewed: November 9, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Canals
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
Pricepoint
Strengths:
Cheap, Easy to Operate & install, large display, looks cool!
Weaknesses:
Sensor slips a little, but not a huge problem. Holds best if its around the shock sticker instead of just the shock.
Similar Products Used:
Supergo Wireless
Bike Setup:
98 Trek 7000 VW Edition
Bottom Line:
This is a great value! Im very pleased with it. I like that it has a time function so i dont have to wear a watch while riding. I also like that it has 2 tire size memories. If you are like me and dont spend the cost of a whole bike on just your computer and helmet then you cant go wrong with this product for 20 bucks.
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Submitted by
Alex Bosch
a Cross Country Rider
from Lleida (Catalunya) Date Reviewed: November 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Alpicat
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$19.00
Purchased At:
Lleida
Strengths:
Great colour (Red), big display, easy to get to work and set up, reliable, 2 bands for total trip u can change it to another bike with no need to buy a new one, waterproof, just Great!
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
Vetta VHR 25
Bike Setup:
Giant XTC Team 2000
Bottom Line:
Sincerely I think it's quite worth buying, and after the huge problems I had with other computers, specially with the batteries, it seems this one is THE one, and up to now, neither rain, nor mud or whatever has been able to spoil it in any sense.
Always working, good features, extra options (eg. second trip distance), works very good in (heavy) rain.
Weaknesses:
No altimeter (current height, no heart measurement, non wireless.
Similar Products Used:
Cateye velo2
Bike Setup:
Rossin Comp Mega(from Milan, Italy), Shimano 105, Mavic CXP30. I ride ca. 4000-5000 kms. each year in sunshine, rain, in the mountains (France), and on the flat Dutch ways.
Bottom Line:
To my opinion, this is the best computer for road and MTB cycling. Enough options (+extra!), good clear display with lots of information but displayed on a simple way: with a quick scan you see everyting on it. The Cateye mity 3 always works. Also, there are 2 calibrations possible: each for one bicycle (wheeldiametre roadcycles > wheeldiametre MTB's), so you can use one computer for 2 different bicycles !! Tuning is very very easy. Shortly, buy it and really, you will enjoy this best choice.
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Submitted by
Matt Fulks
a Weekend Warrior
from McGuire AFB, NJ Date Reviewed: October 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Hartshorne, Wissahickon, Clayton, Mercer....
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Price Paid:
$29.00
Purchased At:
Burleston Bikes in Philadelphia
Strengths:
Big display, Odometer set function, Clock, Wheel set function, it's tough, easy to set up, and it's damn sexy!
Weaknesses:
I suppose I could say it's not backlit like everybody else, but if it was, I would then have to complain that the battery runs out too fast. Requires vulcan death grip to press all three buttons to reset the computer, but no biggie. You don't reset it very often.
Similar Products Used:
Other Cateyes.
Bike Setup:
Y2K Trek 6000 Titanium color, 19.5 inch. SXR fork
Bottom Line:
Really neat computer. My other computer was 10 years old and I was getting tired of it. It was just a speedometer and an odometer with a timer, and was A gargantua computer about 4 times the size of my new Cateye. I like the odometer set function where you can program your old miles in. I hated it when I would have about 3500 miles on my computer and the battery would die and it would just start back over at 0. The clock is a good function since I always like to know what time it is. It was easy to set up and doesn't budge on the handlebar. I'm going to buy another one for my wifes Raleigh. Great buy. It was a little tricky to press all three buttons at once, but no big deal. You only do that maybe once, or when you change a battery or something. I give this one five flamin poo's.
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Submitted by
greg
a Weekend Warrior
from Budapest, Hungary Date Reviewed: October 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
nothing beats a good dry dirt road
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Price Paid:
$14.00
Purchased At:
mail order
Strengths:
Big display, clear instructions and it was cheap (a special offer). Looks good, too.
Weaknesses:
The white plastic thingies that fix the chord to the fork were enough for one intallation, but where will I get new ones if I ever want to move it to another bike?
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Big black steel hybrid, mostly Alivio components (yes, my Mity is black)
Bottom Line:
Russ from Vancouver is wrong, one certainly can keep the current time in sight while riding! (In the TiMe mode press the gray button and hold it for 2 seconds to activate the clock mode.) It works perfectly well -- just read the instructions carefully. It survived several rains and a crash. It has no backlit screen but I'm not a night rider and I knew it before my purchase, so there is no reason to give it less than 5 chilis!
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Submitted by
Russ Fay
a
from Vancouver, WA Date Reviewed: August 13, 2000
Favorite Trail:
I'm a man of the street - don't do trails
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Good value, nice readout, won't reset on you if you rest too long. Setup was not intuitive, but not too bad. It has more features then my first comp (Sigma Sport), which is why I bought it.
Weaknesses:
Having previously owned a Sigma Sport (which I lost, my baaad), I was spoiled by the alternating time/distance display, and I very much don't like (ie- HATE) not knowing the time while riding. (If this computer can display time while riding, I wish someone would tell me how!) This thing is complicated to the nth degree, and I often forget to reset it. Fumbling with the buttons takes too much attention, as does determining what mode the display is in while bouncing around. I found this computer to be both difficult to learn and difficult to use, and I HATE not knowing what time it is!
Similar Products Used:
Sigma Sport 400
Bike Setup:
Like I said, I'm a street kind of guy. I have a mongrel Centurion (yeah, that's right, it's over 20 years old - but I'm supporting kids AND grandkids, all right?)
Bottom Line:
The only conditions under which I would recommend this computer, is if you're someone who only wants to know thier speed while riding (if that much), but you keep a log of all other stats afterward. Otherwise,I can't recommend it because of difficulity of use while riding, and did I mention I HATE not knowing what time it is!
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Submitted by
Billy Dickinson
a Weekend Warrior
from Guthrie, Oklahoma Date Reviewed: June 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Arcadia
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Cheap, Dependable, BIG DISPLAY, alot of options, fun on long rides.
Weaknesses:
the screen isnt back lit
Similar Products Used:
wal-mart specials
Bike Setup:
1998 GIANT Rincon/ shamino drivetrain and everything that make up an "Urban assault"bike
Bottom Line:
this computer rules and i would recommend it for just about anybody that needs a great all-round cycle comp.
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Submitted by
paul
a Weekend Warrior
from oconomowoc Date Reviewed: June 10, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Ema F. Carlin/kettle morain
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
big display screen, easy to press buttons, doesnt fall off of its mount like the last bell cheapy one i had, cool see through casing and colors, good dual trip distance function
Weaknesses:
no cadence function
Similar Products Used:
none (only used one other one)
Bike Setup:
gary fisher (gichte gumme), shimano deralers (front and back), bar ends, grip shift, 21 gears
Bottom Line:
its a very good quality computer, i like it a lot (even no i just got it), cool colors and casing, people who ride off road and need something that wont fall aff easily would buy one
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Submitted by
Ken Bessler
a Cross Country Rider
from Wichita, Kansas, USA Date Reviewed: May 26, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Flint Hills Death Ride!
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Simple, Rugged, waterproof and lots of great features!
Pacific yx5500, Bell Taillights (2), Cateye Micro Halogen headlights (2), Cateye Mity 3 (1), Garmin gps45xl Gps unit, Yaesu VX5 multiband transciever, comet antenna. Bike stock except for shimano xt drive components.
Bottom Line:
This is probably the best overall Computer for a bike on the market. I got mine at the LBS for $24. The dual tripmeters come in handy - I use one for my daily mileage and the other for weekly mileage. When set to wheel calibration "B", the computer accuratly measures speed down to 1.5mph! The main improvement over the Velo 2 is the addition of a max speed function ("Hey guys! See how fast I got going?") and a second trip meter. Don't get that Wallmart POS, Get this one at your local bike shop - you will be glad you did.
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Submitted by
Joe
a Racer
from Barberton OH Date Reviewed: May 25, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Anything with dirt
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Awesome, cheap, easy to understand, why would you want anything else?
Weaknesses:
Nothing
Similar Products Used:
Cateye Mity 2, Cateye Velo 2
Bike Setup:
Both my old bike and my new fisher have this computer.
Bottom Line:
This computer is a tiny pricy, but it has great easy to understand functions. There's really nothing wrong with it, except night riders who don't use a helmet light will want a backlit screen. I used one for about a year, then I bought a new bike and put one on that, too. I used a Mity 2 before that, and my dad uses a Velo 2. Cateye rules!!
Joe
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Submitted by
Tom
a Weekend Warrior
from Winkler, Manitoba, Canada Date Reviewed: May 18, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Clear Lake South Shore Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Price, millions of functions, auto start/stop, specific setting for mountain bikes for accurate speed readout under 5 mph, huge speed numbers, many colors, pain to reset counters
Weaknesses:
difficult to navigate (needs another button), tighten down the bracket all you want and it still won't sit still, pain to reset counters
Similar Products Used:
Velo2, some older Cateyes and wal-mart specials
Bike Setup:
2000 Giant Iguana SE
Bottom Line:
Tons of functions, easy to check on the fly with the big speed numbers. Navigating the different functions is a challenge (tap mode button to change to DST1, hold for 2 seconds for DST2, hold again for 2 seconds for ODO, and it goes on for every function this way). Definitely needs another button for this stuff. It's a bit tough to reset, particularly with one hand, but this comes with a good side, being that accidental resets are almost impossible. Great product! Love the color selection, mine's clear. :)
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Submitted by
Jeff
a Weekend Warrior
from Maryland Date Reviewed: May 15, 2000
Favorite Trail:
3.5 acres of property + adj. woods
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Features/money ratio is top-notch for me (auto start/stop is a must), nice display, works with Enduro 2 mount
Weaknesses:
Vulcan Death Grip to actually reset the data to zero with only one hand, twists in its mount, more buttons would have been better than time-consuming method to scroll to max spd, odo, dist2.
Similar Products Used:
Old Cateye Vectra
Bike Setup:
Old Fuji road; new Giant Rincon SE to be picked up this week
Bottom Line:
Having had 2 Cateyes previous, I knew that I was getting a quality piece of equipment. This one's a little tricky to use, what with the funky way to get around in its features. 2-bike feature + Enduro 2 mount compatibility= ideal also for my coming Giant. The mounts are the same price each.
Value is top-notch: best and cheapest I could find with auto start/stop. However, compare its operation to other computers. If you're picky you might want a more expensive one that's easier to navigate. The controls are why it doesn't get a 5-rating overall.
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Submitted by
Anthony P
a Cross Country Rider
from California Date Reviewed: April 23, 2000
Favorite Trail:
Brionies
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Graet all-around comp. Works well in all situations-mud, water, & dry. Has easy to read numbers for on the fly. It also has the right amount of functions, which makes it easy to use. Designed for the average Joe- not the computer nerd!
Weaknesses:
The clip that holds the computer into the bracket can break if hit with a little force. Otherwise no problems.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Gary Fisher 99 Kaitai- w/ upgraded components.
Bottom Line:
Great for any type of riding condition. Also pretty cheap.Perfect for all riders.
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Submitted by
Paul S
a Weekend Warrior
from Adelaide Aus. Date Reviewed: February 3, 2000
Favorite Trail:
My street
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Easy to use/setup. Lots of features. Doesn't fall apart.
Weaknesses:
Cord isn't long enough. I want to keep my max. speed but delete trip time which you can't do!
Similar Products Used:
Some Norco crap.
Bike Setup:
Mongoose dual suspention
Bottom Line:
If you are looking for a computer which is great value for money which has lots of gadgets the Cateye Mity 3 is the one for you. It's a great Cyclocomputer I highly recommend it. Buy it!!!!!
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Submitted by
Mike AKA: "Mad Dog"
a Racer
from USA Date Reviewed: January 23, 2000
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
cheap (I purchased mine from a local bike store for $19) excellent quality easy to read numbers
Weaknesses:
not real easy to get to stay in place on a suspension fork poor magnetic attachment for a straight laced front spoke
Similar Products Used:
Avocet
Bottom Line:
I love this product because it was extremely cheap and for the most part is an excellent product. My gripes are that my straight laced wheel does not like the magnetic attachment it came with. I am going to contact Cateye soon to find out if they have any other options. In addition, I had to use electrical tape to keep my magnetic sensor attached securely to the suspension fork. Besides these installation issues the performance of the product is A+ thus I will rate this extremely high even though some people might knock it down two chilis for these problems. I will not do this because I was able to get my computer to work, but the way it came stock is not necessarily the best for all mtn. bikes and the different fork sizes out there.
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Brad
a Cross-Country Rider
from Mt.Pearl, NF Date Reviewed: December 25, 1999
Favorite Trail:
White Hills
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
big current speed view all the functoins you need.
Weaknesses:
the cord is a litte skinny
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
Norco Magnum, Manitou Spyder
Bottom Line:
A good product, I'll update later when I put some more miles on it and find out how it really works.
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Brad
a Cross-Country Rider
from Mt.Pearl, NF Date Reviewed: December 25, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Southside Hills
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
easy set up large display
Weaknesses:
the cord is a little on the skinny side.
Similar Products Used:
none
Bike Setup:
98 Norco Magnum,Manitou Spyder, XT,STX-RC,STX
Bottom Line:
I got mine for Christmas from Mountain Equipment Co-op for $33 Canadian.It works well, and has all the functions you really need. Will update when I have more miles on it.
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Submitted by
ninno
a Weekend Warrior
from Rome, Italy Date Reviewed: November 5, 1999
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
simple, no-frills, yet complete; sturdy; great instruction card
Weaknesses:
none; possibly no light but I don't ride at night
Bike Setup:
tried on different bikes, last being a front shock C'dale
Bottom Line:
The mity 3 gives an overall feel of excellent quality. The speedometer is very sensitive and measures extremely low speeds (which I often reach while walking my bike uphill-shame!); amazingly when you go REAL slow (below, say, 2.5 km per hour) it reads zero speed, but keep measuring distance faithfully. You can use it reliably for not getting lost (eg when a trail guide tells you things like turn left past 1.3 km...).I find it handyl to do drivetrain maintenance with my bike standing on the ground upside down and the front of the bike stands on the mity3- lots of scratches, but keeps working. OK also with thorough high-pressure wash-ups, or long distances travelled on top of car in the rain.I know there's plenty of fancy computers with many more functions but I have never felt the need for more than the mity3 does. Damn good.
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Chaz
a Cross-Country Rider
from Australia Date Reviewed: October 22, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Quality is excellent huge numbers two trip meters can survive anything
Weaknesses:
none except for the wire
Bottom Line:
This bike computer is great. It is very acurate. The two trip meters have come in real handy. Cateye have made one kick arse bike computer.
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Sebastian Oh
a Cross-Country Rider
from Singapore Date Reviewed: October 22, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Bishan Park, Upper Pierce
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Big display, reliable
Weaknesses:
WIth backlight would be excellent.
Similar Products Used:
A cordless one which gives me many errors due to disturbance from electromagnetic waves from passing vehicles and even from TV sets.
Bike Setup:
GT Aggressor
Bottom Line:
Super reliable, super accurate and BIG display. Never get an error, easy to install. I bought 1 for myself and another 2 for my nephew and my ridding buddy. They can't stop smiling :)
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JK
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: October 1, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
easy to read
Weaknesses:
none seen
Similar Products Used:
mity 2
Bike Setup:
Giant TCR with Ultegra
Bottom Line:
Nice computer, not as easy as Mity 2 but maybe I'm not used to it yet
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Submitted by
Michael Dvorak
a Cross-Country Rider
from Duluth, MN Date Reviewed: September 5, 1999
Favorite Trail:
CAMBA Trails, WI
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Easy to read display, buttons are large and easy to use, has two separate distance trackers, easy to mount.
Weaknesses:
Small cord is not acceptable for offroad use. Getting used to the different functions is a little awkward at first.
Similar Products Used:
Cat Eye Enduro 2
Bike Setup:
99' GF Kaitai, Judy C
Bottom Line:
Although I had to replace the cord (because the mount broke in a crash) with a heavier Enduro cord, the computer seems to be pretty tough. After you get used to the modes it is quite easy to use.
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Jana Lingo
a Cross-Country Rider
from Richmond, VA Date Reviewed: September 2, 1999
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Great Value for price, two trip odometers, large display for easy viewing
Weaknesses:
Couldn't get second mount for another bike
Similar Products Used:
Cateye enduro 2, Cateye Velo, Trek Sonic and Sensor
Bike Setup:
Gt Xcr 4000, GT Forcw
Bottom Line:
This is one the best values going. it's at least $5 -$1o cheaper than thier competeion. You get two different trip odometers and dual bike size settings. You can choose what you ant for the larger-size display. It will take a while to get used to cycling thru it, as several functions (trip2, total odo, clock, and max speed_) require to hold down the button. Now that i'm used to it, I like it, beacuse it make it easier to get to stuff i'm interested in.
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Submitted by
Tres
a Cross-Country Rider
from carlisle pa Date Reviewed: August 14, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
easy to install works breat waterproof shockproof
Weaknesses:
none yet
Similar Products Used:
enduro 2
Bike Setup:
cannondale superv 400 vanilla air shock super fatty m head shock
Bottom Line:
I had to switch it from one bike to another it took second. More importantly it holds up fine during my races.
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Jeff Brown
a Weekend Warrior
from Missouri, USA Date Reviewed: August 12, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Programmable (if battery runs out, you can reset odometer) 3-year battery All the needed features It looks cool
Weaknesses:
The instruction manual is confusing. But after a bit of trial/error, I figured it out.
Bottom Line:
This is a very good product. It is the same as the Enduro 2, expcept this has a normal wire, while the Enduro 2 has a heavy-duty wire. I'm glad I bought this, $25 is what I paid for it.
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Submitted by
Michael
a Cross-Country Rider
from N.Y. Date Reviewed: July 30, 1999
Favorite Trail:
gram hill
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
BIG # DISPLAY MANY OPTIONS(SETTINGS) EASY INSTALATION SHOCK RESISTANT
Weaknesses:
NOTHING YET, BUT IM SURE JUST LIKE ALL BIKE COMPUTERS, SOMETHING WILL GO WRONG
Similar Products Used:
many others
Bike Setup:
1999 marin rift zone, manitou sx-s front shock, fox airvanilla rear shock.
Bottom Line:
The Mitty 3 is a very good unit. I have had it for around 3 months, and it keeps accurate speed, and mileage. Actually it holds two distances, and has 7 or 8 different options. I think that it is a very good unit, i have gone mountain biking with it many times, and the shock didnt dammage it at all. I think that if you are looking into a new bike computer, look into the mitty 3.
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Chris
a Weekend Warrior
from wakefield, ma Date Reviewed: July 27, 1999
Favorite Trail:
breakheart reservation
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Simple installation and big number display.
Weaknesses:
Kinda hard to get used to at first.
Similar Products Used:
Trek sonic computer-the cateye is much better
Bike Setup:
schwinn mesa gs
Bottom Line:
Highly recommended, a really great value!
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frank
a Weekend Warrior
from SDCA Date Reviewed: April 20, 1999
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Lots of functions for the price. You can restore the odometer reading after you change batteries out or reset the unit. Hard to accidentally reset (needs three fingered salute)
Weaknesses:
A little confusing to learn to use at first. Pushing on the bottom edge mounted buttons causes mount to move, I needed 2 hands to clear current ride data, and I know the mount was tight enough.
Bike Setup:
Specialized StumpJumper Comp
Bottom Line:
Ok, I know why you have to hold down the mode button to get at the other functions. Let's see, pressing the mode button cycles through ride time, ave. speed and trip distance (current speed is always displayed). What else do you need? I guess it beats the hell out of cycling through ALL the functions, i.e. ride time, clock, ave. speed, max speed, distance 1, distance 2, odometer. That's 5 presses to get from clock to ride time. And how many of us wanna see the odometer, that's TOTAL mileage on the bike, during a typical ride? So Cateye saw it fit to require a press and hold down feature to view the less often used data. So instead of cycling your mode button thru 7 data readouts, you only get to go through the 3 most significant ones. Other features: Real time +/- ave. speed vs. current speed readout (always displayed), 2 wheel sizes capability, auto start/stop, auto on/off.
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Chris
a Cross-Country Rider
from Toronto, ON Date Reviewed: April 5, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
- Big optical display - 3 distance options - heavy duty cables
Weaknesses:
- holding a button sucks - finger sensor is ugly
Bike Setup:
Trek 6500/XT/rigid
Bottom Line:
This is my first computer, and I like it a lot. I ride a bunch, and finally decided to purchase my own computer. I really don't like that I have to hold a button down for 2s to get to some of the functions, but it's acceptable.
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Aram Cipolini
a Racer
from Los Angeles Date Reviewed: March 31, 1999
Favorite Trail:
La Tuna
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Numbers are big and easy to read, easy to install, cheap ($), looks cool
Weaknesses:
the feel of the buttons
Similar Products Used:
Vetta C-15, C16, Cateye Enduro
Bike Setup:
Cannondale CAAD2 XT/XTR, Headshok D
Bottom Line:
Great computer for the money. I bought mine for only 20$, and thought it was better (regardless of the pricE)than almost all the other computers that didn't have cadence. Good computer, Excellent value.
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Jimbeau
a Cross-Country Rider
from California Date Reviewed: March 26, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Squaw Valley
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Strengths:
Large read-out; dual display; every function you'd need; accurate; durable.
Weaknesses:
Have to hold the button down to move to next display.
Similar Products Used:
Avocet 25, 40; Gary Fisher Axiom
Bike Setup:
Mantra
Bottom Line:
The heavy duty cable seems to help. It's much more waterproof than other computers I've used. The dual bike option is nice. Having three distance readings seemed like a waste when I first started using this computer. I now consider it one of the more desireable features -- one for current distance; one for total distance forthis ride; one for total distance for the bike. This comes in handy when riding unfamiliar trails; i.e. go 3 miles to the fork and go north, go another 5.5 and head south. You can reset one to zero at each mark yet keep a running total for the entire ride. Very good product.
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Jim
a cross-country rider
from Australia Date Reviewed: February 15, 1999
Bottom Line:
I got one of these (the Enduro with the heavy duty cable)thrown in with the deal on my FSR (and what a deal it was!)and I love it. I had a Mity 2 that I was going to use, but this one was free, so I gave it a try. The big screen is invaluable to check at a glance, and the heavier cable is a bonus, too. The functions are a bit confusing to start with and holding a button for 2 seconds on the fly is not the best idea. Overall, though, better than the Mity 2 and worth the four chillies.
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Submitted by
JB
a weekend warrior
from MN Date Reviewed: January 11, 1999
Bottom Line:
I have a Mity3 and love it. The only problem is the buttons. They are stiff and get stuck. Im very pleased. This is the computer that everyone needs. I got it for $19.00 from pricepoint.com. But I recomend that you never buy anything from those guys. My shipping was $15.00!
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JoHn OwEn
a weekend warrior
from Sarawak, M'sia. Date Reviewed: December 28, 1998
Bottom Line:
Awesome ! That's all i can say , but hey ..i got it for a misearable 80 bucks. Still not too used to its functions though , each functions should be assigned as in a press .. u can't expect us to hold for 2 secs to skip to another....
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Huli Honu
a weekend warrior
from Edwards CA,USA Date Reviewed: December 26, 1998
Bottom Line:
Bought one for $20 at the LBS for my mtb/commuter and it's great, especially like the two wheel-size feature, which allows me to use it on my road bike. I also like the display, which has foookin' hyoooge numbers that I can even see during my nighttime commute with a bit of moonlight.
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Greg Taylor
a cross-country rider
from Alexandria Date Reviewed: October 23, 1998
Bottom Line:
Good product, and well supported. It has all of the normal functions (speed, distance, average, time) that you expect. The bonus for me was the fact that it can take two wheel sizes -- this makes it tons easier to swap the computer between my road bike (GASP! A roadie has infiltrated the group!) and my mountain bike.Cateye service has been excellent -- I have already managed to kill one Mity III (it locked up on me and wouldn't clear -- I think that one of the buttons ceased to function). My computer was cheerfully replaced by the factory. The customer service rep. on the phone was very pleasant, and they processed my return very quickly with no hassles.Overall, I'm happy.
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Jamie Murphy
a cross-country rider
from ottawa, canada Date Reviewed: October 23, 1998
Bottom Line:
I bought a mighty 3 and it was easy to install and works well. my only problem is the wire is not durable. now i am wasting your time because i have to write 50 works.j j k k k l l l a a a g g g a s w d e f g
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Rob
a weekend warrior
from Missouri Date Reviewed: October 22, 1998
Bottom Line:
My Mity 3 does everything I need and not much more.It handled an endo on pavement and works fine!My bike shop didn't tell me about the heavier cable so I don't know how long it will last.It clips solidly into the holder and don't rattle.It's a very good buy for the money.
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Submitted by
A.A.
a weekend warrior
from New Jersey Date Reviewed: May 16, 1998
Bottom Line:
For the price, the Mity 3 is just about perfect. I once had a Mity 2. It's still working but on my brother's bike. I got a Vetta C-15 because it looked nice. Well, it broke twice, so now I'm back to Cateye. The Mity 3's display is nearly twice as big as the Vetta's, it has more functions, and it seems durable. The only catch: It's a bit bulky, and it's a little harder to learn how to use because it has so many options.
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C-Note
a cross-country rider
from Berkeley Date Reviewed: May 16, 1998
Bottom Line:
The Mity 3 is a pretty good computer, all things considered. The buttons don't have a very positive feel, but the display is big and it has all the features of the expensive computers at half the cost. Get the Enduro 2 if you ride a mountain bike--the thicker wire is supposedly more durable.
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