Is simplicity what you want? The Velo 1 gives you four functions in one of the most reliable and inexpensive cycle computers available. One-button operation and a large easy-to-read screen make it easy to get the information you want.
Submitted by
Don
a Weekend Warrior
from NE Penn. Date Reviewed: March 5, 2004
Favorite Trail:
single track
Duration Product Used:
2 Years
Price Paid:
$17.00
Purchased At:
some bike shop
Strengths:
The price is cheep so you won't feel bad if you break it, single button operation
Weaknesses:
none, it does what the packaging says it will do.
Similar Products Used:
Sun dial, V=Är/Ät, V=Vo+at, sometimes F=MA, but thats for crashes mostly.
Bike Setup:
02'Trek 8000 disc.
Bottom Line:
It's simple and provides what I believe to be the only info you really need for MTB'ing. Also, you won't have to take out a loan to buy a new one if you break it.
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Submitted by
Ralph
a Weekend Warrior
from Philippines Date Reviewed: January 9, 2003
Duration Product Used:
More than 3 years
Strengths:
Simple, large readout, hardy easy to setup.
Weaknesses:
No back light so you can't use it during night rides. Wires are a bit flimsy (though never gave me problems).
Bike Setup:
GT Team RTS, Shimano XTR, XT and Deore components, Rockshox Judy SL, Panaracer Tires, Mavic rims, Titec and kore head parts.
Bottom Line:
I would recommend this computer for MT bikers who need basic information on the road. Bikers who enjoy the sceneray rather than getting glued to a computer.
Easy to control functions and very visible readout. Price is cheap compared to what it can offer. Very hardy, I had no problems with water and muck. I however, placed a spaghetti insulation on the wires just to make sure that it is shielded from twigs or stones that may damage its insulation.
I ride my bike in really awful conditions and the computer had never failed me.
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Submitted by
Juan Villa
a Cross Country Rider
from ARGENTINA Date Reviewed: January 15, 2002
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$20.00
Purchased At:
SACALABRINI BIKES
Strengths:
easy to read, cheap, easy to use
Weaknesses:
read at nite? no way jose!
Bottom Line:
if you like simplicity, buy it!
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Submitted by
Eric
a Weekend Warrior
from Holland, Michigan Date Reviewed: January 13, 2002
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$5.00
Purchased At:
Bike Nashbar
Strengths:
Cheap. Uses same mounts as Mity 3/ Enduro 2. Accurate
Weaknesses:
See below.
Similar Products Used:
Cateye Mity 3 and enduro 2
Bike Setup:
Various
Bottom Line:
You can't expect much for 5 bucks, but this was a pretty good deal for what I got. The Velo 1 can only display your current speed, maximum speed, trip distance and odometer. Only one wheel circumfrence can be entered. If you wish to change it, you must reset the unit and lose your odometer. If you change the battery you will also lose the odometer milage and there is no way to re-enter it.
It would have been nice if the unit could incorperate an average speed and elapsed riding time, but those features are in the Velo 2 model. This model was originally intended for sale in Europe, but it can display miles.
I use my velo 1 computer on rollers during the winter and for cadance during summer. The velo 1 can fit in the same mount that an Enduro 2/Mity 3/Velo 2 uses. You can convert an ordinary cyclocomputer to measure cadance by attaching a magnet to your chainring, and zip tying the sensor to the bottom bracket shell so it can be tripped by the magnet on the chainring. Set the unit to display in kilometers and wheel circumfrence to 167mm. Multiply the speed on the display by 10 to get your cadance in RPM. Voila! You now have a $5.00 cadance computer.
The velo 1 is a great bargain if you can still find one.
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