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Cateye CC-TR300TW Triple Wireless Cadence and Heart Rate Bicycle Computer
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- Features ID-coded double wireless system, with 3 windows displaying 4 readouts
- Functions include: heart rate, current cadence, average cadence, maximum cadence, total pedal revolution
- Also: resettable total distance, resettable distance unit, lap number, lap timer, lap distance, lap average cadence
- Also: lap average speed, current speed, average speed, second average speed maximum speed, split timer
- Also: elapsed time, second elapsed time, total time, clock time, trip distance, total distance, second trip distance
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Product Description:
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The V3 offers the latest 2.4GHz digital data transmission and virtually eliminates interference and cross-talk, while the large screen simultaneously displays speed, cadence, heart rate and time information. - Automatic second bike recognition
- 3 lines of display with 4 readouts
- Speed/distance/time features: speed - average speed - max speed - speed pacer - distance - total distance - countdown distance - total time - timer - clock - date and auto or manual start/stop
- Cadence features: cadence - average cadence - max cadence
- Heart rate (HR) features: 4 programmable HR zones - HR, average HR - max HR - HR pacer - calorie expenditure
- FlexTight mounting brackets for Bar/Stem and fork
- Signal range: 5 meters
- Ships with computer head, chain stay mounted cadence/speed sensor and Heart rate chest strap
- 2.4GHz digital wireless ID coded technology means no interference and quick updating data
- Single chainstay-mounted transmitter for cadence and speed
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| Color | Black/Silver | | Wireless | Yes | | Heart Rate | Included | | GPS Enabled | No | | Cadence | Included |
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Featuring Cateye's exclusive ID-coded double wireless system, this bicycle computer provides three windows displaying four readouts. In addition to displaying the rider's heart rate, functions offered are the following: current cadence; average cadence; maximum cadence; total pedal revolution; resettable total distance; resettable distance unit; lap number; lap timer; lap distance; lap average cadence; lap average speed; current speed; average speed; second average speed; maximum speed; split timer; elapsed time; second elapsed time; total time; clock time; trip distance; total distance; second trip distance. The single user-friendly transmitter mounts on the left chainstay. Like all Cateye bicycle computers, this one is ultrasonically welded and water-resistant. About Cateye
Founded in 1946 in Osaka, Japan, CatEye is the leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights, and reflectors to cyclists in the world. In 1964, CatEye was the first in the industry to create a flashing lamp for bicycles, followed by their first battery headlamp in 1982, and the very first bicycle head lamp using white LEDs in 2001. The company's Opticube lens and reflectors make the brightest and most efficient LED headlights. while their LD500 remains the only rear safety light that can meet the rigorous CPSC standards for reflectivity.
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 tiny, August 1, 2009
By gadgetmaster (Austin, TX United States)
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Very small if you have old eyes.
Backlight does not stay on long enough and can't be reconfigured.
Must be turned on at start of ride and after stopping for several minutes. Is frustrating to look down and see zero MPH because you forgot to hit a button to make it wake.
Heart rate pick up isn't perfect. This is my second HRM and it is only slightly better than last which is well over 5 years old.
Claims to support two bikes, but extra speed/cadence sensor is eighty five overpriced dollars
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works well, provides a lot of information, but could have a larger display., September 24, 2009
By Norm De Plume (Lake Forest, Illinois USA)
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I purchased this primarily to keep track of the mileage I put into my bicycling workouts. Installation was rather straight forward but I would suggest dry mounting the magnet on the pedal first - perhaps using a short strip of electrician's tape. Once you're sure it's positioned correctly, then apply as suggested in the manual, or glue it in place with an epoxy product. The little mounting straps get nudged by your shoes when pedaling and throw the tempo readings out of whack.
The best feature of this is the included heart rate monitor. I paid more for a bottom tier Polar Pacer heart rate monitor with wrist band display than I paid for this unit. With the integrated heart rate monitor the bicycle computer calculates your calories burned - a great motivator!
Sínce I'm on the other side of 40, I certainly would appreciate a larger display, a better written owner's manual and larger control buttons. The larger numbers on some of the display screens are adequate, but the time for example is displayed in a smaller font and not easy to read if you need reading glasses. I'm a computer geek and normally never even bother with a manual, but this programming this unit is not intuitive. The manual requires careful reading to figure out how to step through the programming menu. You have to negotiate buttons on the front and back of this unit to program it. Once learned, you should be okay - just don't lose the manual.
I don't need or want all the lap functions, since I mostly ride on bicycle trails and not on a track, but if you want to keep track of distance, speed, heart rate, calories burned and total miles of your bike rides, then this is the unit for you.
One last word... You will need to set the wheel circumference on a course with mile markers. Using the default settings in the manual get you close, but to nail it, you may need to add or subtract a few mm at a time.
20 of 20 people found the above review helpful.
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 So far... Perfect!, May 4, 2009
By P. Orosco (Santa Monica, CA USA)
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I have been cursing at my Vetta V100HR for about a year, and finally bought the V3. All is can say is THANK YOU CATEYE!
I had this computer set up in 20 minutes, and once I learned the different screens it was easy to maneuver. Watching my cadence, speed, heart rate, and time all on the same screen is sweet. I was amazed that the computer worked without too much tinkering. The battery of the Vetta V100 lasted a week, so I no longer need to head to the drugstore during rides for more batteries. Great computer.
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Cateye V3 is a great option, September 13, 2009
By Tom (Boston, MA)
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I have been using the V3 for about two months. It was easy to setup (about 20 minutes) and has worked well. I do love having distance or time along with speed, heart rate and cadence all in one display. Other reviewers are correct that the display is tough to read. I find that I can make out the speed and HR without any trouble. Time and distance are a little difficult to read - but generally OK if the light is good. Cadence is just a guess - but I find is useful to have average cadence at the end of a ride.
Other reviews have noted that sometimes the speed does not synch initially. I did experience this as well - but it was relatively minor and worked pretty quickly. I did need to replace the speed sensor - Cateye service was excellent and sent a replacement unit quickly and without hassle.
Some reviews noted difficulty in setup and missing steps. The only thing I noted was that the bracket to attach the sensor to the chain stay was not included in the directions. However, this was pretty intuitive and did not cause me any difficulties. Computer setup was a little tricky but fine once you get a sense of the menu flow.
Amazon pricing was the best I found - and had all the usual Amazon reliability. Finally if you are confused about the product description - this is the V3.
Overall, a very good option for data intensive folks - more cost effective than the Garmin 705 - if you don't need the GPS. Highly recommend the V3 - hope this helps others.
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 Great idea, but far from perfect., December 28, 2009
By A. Zerdevski (Boca Raton, Fl)
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Well, I bought this unit hoping for an amazing computer, maybe my expectations were too high. The set-up is more painful than you would think. The senor unit has to be less than 3 millimeters from the magnets to read a signal properly. Yes, THREE MILLIMETERS! Even on a smooth ride, the magnets can move ever so slightly and when this happens, the unit will stop receiving measurements during your ride (ex. the Cadence or Speed will become zero). The zip ties included are garbage. I replaced them and I still had problems with the readings. The notion of a perfect "wireless" bike computer is still needed on the market because this is far from it.
No one really explains just how small the cyclocomputer is. The display screen is so tiny and the buttons are pretty hard to press. I am 26 years old, I have 20/20 vision, and I find it ridiculous. The fact that cadence is shown in a font that is half the size of other measurements is beyond lame. There is no way to change that either.
The heart rate is improved, but still acts up. It takes so long to sync and when it does, it can often give bogus readings. For this type of money, these problems really shoudn't happen. Also, the HR sensor is really sensitive and if your bike partner has a hr watch or computer, this unit malfunctions. If you are riding by heavy street lights, power lines, or if you're use a strong bike light, the HR will malfunction.
My last and final issue is the backlight. This was the biggest disappointment for me. What is the deal? Why even have a backlight if it can't stay on for more than 1 second? There is no way to program it longer. Cateye claims it should last 3 seconds, it certainly does not. Cateye claims it can be lengthened by pressing other buttons, but it only extends it by another second. Pressing two buttons on opposite sides of your screen while riding at dusk is not ideal.
Maybe other people brush these things off as no big deal, but for $130, I am on the search for something better.
8 of 9 people found the above review helpful.
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Excellent cycling computer., September 21, 2009
By Dean (Bay Area, CA)
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Update May 2011:
The heart rate sensor went bonkers resulting in erratic & impossible readings. Sometimes no readings at all. I contacted Cateye who asked me to send it in. They had a brand new sensor in my hands in 4 business days. Excellent!
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I am returning to the sport of cycling after 20 years so I know the importance of keeping an eye on what your body is doing during a ride - if you want to do more than take in the view. I found the V3 to be easy to install with minimal tools (just a cutter, but scissors probably would've sufficed). It did take me over 30 minutes and some trial and error. The fact that it's wireless is fantastic and it measures anything and everything you need except power output (need several thousand $ for that). It saves to files all the information I might need for several rides, including lap times. However it can't transfer to a computer - you have to do that manually. At this price, I in no way consider that a problem. If you're serious, you're probably keeping a log so you can spend an extra 2 minutes typing in your workout data. Nitpicking: the buttons are not very easy to operate while in motion, but you should be keeping your eyes on the road anyway. Lap button is easy to click with minimal practice, and is probably the only one you need while pedaling since almost all main measurements are on the screen all the time (speed, cadence, bpm, pace arrow, heart rate zone info etc). A full 5 stars from me but I intend to come back and update this accordingly if it doesn't prove durable - although from what others are saying, it does great on that front too. A note to non-techies: once you set it up (you do need the manual for that) it'll start measuring on its own every time you ride. But you need to read the manual if you intend to cycle through all the data it saves. I find that it's easy to learn, but takes a bit of practice.
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Excellent Computer, August 12, 2009
By F. Jones (Kansas)
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I have had this computer for about a month and have put around 250 miles on my bike since it has been installed. I reallly like the unified wireless sensor. Since the sensor is on the back wheel I can use the speedo on my trainer if I want. Cadence and heart rate are also excellent. I previously used a Polar HR monitor in wristwatch form, but I had to bring my hand up off the bars to see the HR level, not any more this is all on one easy display. Inputing prior mileage on the odometer was problematic at first, but I figured out the issue and the unit has worked flawlessly. My only request would be more tactile buttons, I don't use them often but they seem hard to press and small. One thing to note, the manual advises you to make sure you dont store the bike with the magnets next to the sensors, it will speed the drainage of battery life on the sensor unit.
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Excellent cycling computer., September 21, 2009
By Dean (Bay Area, CA)
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Update May 2011:
The heart rate sensor went bonkers resulting in erratic & impossible readings. Sometimes no readings at all. I contacted Cateye who asked me to send it in. They had a brand new sensor in my hands in 4 business days. Excellent!
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I am returning to the sport of cycling after 20 years so I know the importance of keeping an eye on what your body is doing during a ride - if you want to do more than take in the view. I found the V3 to be easy to install with minimal tools (just a cutter, but scissors probably would've sufficed). It did take me over 30 minutes and some trial and error. The fact that it's wireless is fantastic and it measures anything and everything you need except power output (need several thousand $ for that). It saves to files all the information I might need for several rides, including lap times. However it can't transfer to a computer - you have to do that manually. At this price, I in no way consider that a problem. If you're serious, you're probably keeping a log so you can spend an extra 2 minutes typing in your workout data. Nitpicking: the buttons are not very easy to operate while in motion, but you should be keeping your eyes on the road anyway. Lap button is easy to click with minimal practice, and is probably the only one you need while pedaling since almost all main measurements are on the screen all the time (speed, cadence, bpm, pace arrow, heart rate zone info etc). A full 5 stars from me but I intend to come back and update this accordingly if it doesn't prove durable - although from what others are saying, it does great on that front too. A note to non-techies: once you set it up (you do need the manual for that) it'll start measuring on its own every time you ride. But you need to read the manual if you intend to cycle through all the data it saves. I find that it's easy to learn, but takes a bit of practice.
5 of 5 people found the above review helpful.
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As Advertised, September 8, 2009
By Mike Mccasland
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This is my first computer adn everything that i read out it is true. The display is easy to read and change and having a heart reate monitor has helped. Never had one before and now i can see as well as feel how my workout is going. Instalation was pretty simple, even for someone who hadn't installed one before. Don't know if i didn't understand or just didn't know, but i installed the sendor on the top of the frame and it was lost during a ride. Called Cateye and they shipped one out to me in 3 days. Great customer servie.
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Great Product, September 4, 2009
By mattwach (Seattle, WA USA)
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I've been using this product for a couple of months now and it has been great. I would recommend it to anyone serious about bicycle fitness.
Installation on my bike took around 15 minutes and only required scissors to cut a few tab ends. All functions worked immediately and have been consistently reliable.
This is a great device for moving your gym cardio workout to your bike. It stores stats on your last 14 rides and give you immediate feedback on the road regarding how hard you are really working. I like to keep a running spreadsheet of each ride to track my cadence, speed and heart rate improvements over time. The cadence meter helps to develop pedalling discipline and can be used as a part of cycle training (i.e. varying average cadence to keep the body challenged).
I noticed that the heart rate monitor works best if I dampen it a bit before putting it on. If I don't, then it can take a few minutes to start working.
In summary, this product is a great value and works as advertised. I'm expecting it to be the only bike computer I'll need for many years to come.
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Improves training, improves races, February 6, 2010
By W. Krakar (Austin TX)
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I have been very happy with the Cateye Cadence, Speed/Distance, Heart Rate bicycle computer. In fact, this is the second one I bought, this time for my racing bike. I have been using my first one for over a year on my training bike with really good results.
The price is right (not that much more than a stand alone heart rate monitor), and the convenience of being able to read your pulse just by looking at your cycle computer is something you definitely get hooked on, especially when going up long steep hills.
Wireless is absolutely the way to go. My previous Cateyes were all wired and as the wires aged, the connections would become intermittent causing lots of frustration. I also found installation of the wireless sensors to be fast and easy.
For those looking to improve their pedalling efficiency, the cadence feature is a must. The combination of being able to monitor your cadence and heart rate with a single glance makes it easier to consistently deliver power to the pedals without the cost of a power meter. It also really helps you to get dialed into your specific pedalling style, again especially in hilly terrain.
The heart rate monitor is as accurate as my wrist Polaris.
For those who care, the calorie count on the Cateye runs lower than on my Polaris and does not appear to be as accurate since important parameters such as your age can't be entered.
Like I said, I now have two of the triple wireless cateyes. I shopped around a lot before I bought my first one, and didn't hesitate to buy my second.
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Not for the slight of sight, January 13, 2010
By John from Vermont (Vermont)
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I have been using a Specialized Elite Turbo on my road and mtn bikes which have been perfect but wanted the cadence and heart rate capabilities. The Cateye was easy to install and I like all the features but very simply, I can't read the readout without my reading glasses, which I can do with the Specialized. I wish the producers of these would get the message that there is a large contingent of older riders who need reading glasses. If they had the screen contain 1 or 2 items in large font, then scroll to the other functions that would solve the problem. I will go back to Specialized though more pricey cause their font even on the pro series is still large enough. I have read even young folks complain about the size of the font. Only other complaint is heart rate pick up is spotty, but I know that is touchy with lots of people. Please, a computer readable from the saddle, who is going to wear reading glasses on the road? or even on the trainer! Thats begging for trouble. Thanks John from Vermont
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Has all the essentials, September 13, 2009
By Mike N (Rochester, NY)
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This computer does everything it's designed for and has all the essentials for a great workout. Easy setup and great wireless signal, I've never lost data it is always there when I look down. The only improvements I see is the ability to rearrange what is seen on screen and the buttons are small and hard to push so you need to hold on to the device while pushing. For the money this does everything and does it well. I would buy another, only thing remaining for cateye is to refine the functionality.Cateye CC-TR300TW Triple Wireless Cadence and Heart Rate Bicycle Computer
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Great product, Very Reliable, June 23, 2009
By T. Fry (Pennsylvania)
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I had a wired Sigma on my Specialized Allez but wanted cadence and heartrate, so I picked this up. Worked perfectly out of the box and has continued to work perfectly for over 2000 miles. The only drawback that I can see is the calorie counter- it does not take age/height/weight into account so for me it's off by a large amount- for shorter people it might work out OK. I thought the display might be hard to read because of its small size, but it isn't- very easy to read in all conditions. It would have been nice to see both distance and time on the same screen- but that's a lot of info to show at one time. Lap function is cool too.
All in all a great product at a great price.
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Cateye Triple Wireless, May 1, 2009
By T. Horan
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Great product. Pulled product from box, installed it in 20 minutes, up and riding with no problems. Wireless sensor works like a charm, no misreads or lost signal since I installed it 1 month ago. Lots of bang for the buck.
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Includes one gatcha, March 16, 2010
By C. Carter (Tennessee)
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I bought the V3 to replace my Cateye Astrale 8 and a Polar heart rate monitor. I was able to install and setup the V3 in about 30 or 45 minutes. Read the installation instruction a day before the re read as I installed. The wireless speed and cadence sensor is a super addition to any bike. Cadence reading is almost too small to read but there is a lot of information to display.
Now for the GOTCHA --- my cadence reading on the V3 were about 45% low. When I first rode with the V3 I thought the calorie reading was low so I rode with my Polar AND Cateye straps and compared at the end of several rides. The difference was consistent. I called Cateye and asked about the reading and was told that the calorie reading were generic and could not be adjusted. Average heart rate and Max heart rte were almost identical. If calories used are important, there are probably better choices. I will probably sell the V3 and replace it with a Strada double wireless and a new HRM.
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Works like a charm, August 20, 2009
By Romy (Grand Prairie, USA)
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Installation took about 5-10 minutes. I've been using this cycle computer for over two weeks now and it as been working like a charm. The heart rate monitor, speed sensor, and the cadence sensor are very accurate.
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Very good computer, August 3, 2009
By AudioGuy
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Good computer and lots of functions to play around with. Had some difficulty synching computer with main sensor. Instruction's print little too small even with my reading glasses so I downloaded the instructions from their website then printed it out. Otherwise a very good product.
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Great computer, March 30, 2009
By KB (Denver, CO)
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I think this computer is awesome, has all the info that you need right in front of you...just a bit tough to figure out how to use it. Sometimes it takes a while for the cadence and speed to sync with the bike and I'm not sure if its user error or machine error. However, once it syncs up, its great!
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Great device, cryptic instructions (in 12 languages), January 13, 2009
By Jim Rose
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The computer is great; has all the functionality advertised. The manual, however, leaves out several critical steps describing setup & initialization. Even having used several earlier generations of Cateye computers, it still took 3 people a half-hour of trial & error to figure out what the missing steps were. (To be fair, they're omitted in multiple languages).
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Perfect Training aid, July 1, 2011
By Luis Adrian (Seattle, WA USA)
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This is a great little device. It does take some time to configure and program...not intuitive but doable if you're patient. Don't think you're going to pull it out of the box and start riding 2 minutes later. Once set up, it does just what it's supposed to do. Only thing keeping it from getting 5 stars is the ability to download the trip data. Seems like they could put a USB port with a watertight seal on the bottom and let you download the data to Excel or something. Right now, I just copy the lap data by hand to my training logs.
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Awsome, April 21, 2011
By Rem
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Very easy to assemble. This product gives all the vital information any cyclist will need. I am extremely happy with the purchase.
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Cateye V3, March 27, 2011
By Defy_Gravity
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It is nice to have so many functions combined into one unit and wireless is awesome, but the display is just too small to handle it, the actual viewable area is only 3/4 of an inch wide. Installation was simple, and looks great. I had purchased this to upgrade from the Cateye Astrale 8 (wider screen, easy to read, maybe $40) On my first ride with this I found it difficult to view anything other than mph and hr, you have to focus to read everything else (I have 2020 vision) Another issue with the display is that the actual lcd screen is recessed somewhat and the black border around it can cast a shadow (depending on the sunlight) which covers up some of the icons on the side of the display, mainly the above or below avg spd icon which is great to have but not if you have to struggle to read it. I have owned 3 Cateye products in the past which have all been great, unfortunatly, this will be a return, If you plan on purchasing this, look at in a retail store first to see the actual size.
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Very good but still needs some work, February 28, 2011
By Rick
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I have two of these cyclometers on different road bikes and am generally very happy with them. The little things that other reviewers mention are certainly there, e.g. very small readout, small buttons, signal from transmitter may fail when on a bumpy road due to 3mm gap issue, and (my biggest peave) the calorie counter is way off. It should be programable for age and weight, also getting the HR zone reading and changing HR zones are a bit of a task but I do like the time over and under feature. I would recommend it but would suggest that a potential buyer see it and try working with it first. May not be for everyone.
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excellent!, August 31, 2010
By sb
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no problems at all. I have had it for a couple months and am ordering another one for my wife.
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What I wanted, but needs a usability overhaul., August 21, 2010
By SpyderTech02 (KC, MO)
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This has all of the features I was looking for, but could use the touch of a usability expert to make it more user friendly.
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well worth the money, August 15, 2010
By bob0505 (boston, mass)
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after researching alot of the other computers, i decided on the cateye v3 based on mostly positive reviews. I have been using it for 1 year now and can honestly say it works great, very accurate, took a very short time to get used to all the functions and how to use them, setup was fairly simple and straightforward, the only cons i see are that the screen is alittle small(something other users mentioned) but is only a problem in certain light conditions, and has never bothered me and if you stop for a short period of time you need to push a button again for speed and cadence to start reading again.
7/16/11: will add after using for a year, it does have a computer fart every once and awhile, you hear a beep and then the time goes to default 12 oclock and the menu screen comes on, any new ride data gets lost and you have to reset time and date, very strange.
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new rider, June 4, 2010
By Road Bikin' it (South Florida)
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This is my second Cateye, I upgraded from the Strada wireless to V3 to start training in HR zones. I've only rode with it once so far. Buttons are pretty easy to use. I've read that the backlight does not stay on for very long but have yet to try it. Cadence font could be larger. I'm mainly happy because I can see the screen with my polarized Rudy Project sunglasses...I'd have to shift my head much more with the Strada.
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decent bang for buck, May 10, 2010
By J.R.B (USA)
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Nice and lightweight with useful features. A few things that I miss are: altitude reading and temp reading. I am also not sure how accurate the calorie readings are but I don't rely on that information anyway. Other than that this is great little computer and the only products that are better are quite a bit more costly.
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Cateye CC-TR300TW Triple Wireless Cadence, April 22, 2010
By M. Weaver (IOWA, US)
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Works greats, really love the heart monitor. Takes about half an hour to step up.
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Great all in one Computer, April 2, 2010
By S. Liesch (Cheese Head country)
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I have been using this computer for over 500miles and love it. Great all in one unit. Only reason I did not give 5 stars is some of the numbers on the display are little and can be hard to read. Also need to get used to turning the unit on when you start riding.
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Cateye V3 Tripple Wireless Review, March 28, 2010
By Roadie (California)
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I got the V3 from Amazon with some worries based on the reviews from [...]. It took about 30 minutes to set up (I read the instruction before hand) on my new Parlee Z3. I really like how it's set up, very convenient with the combined speed and cadence sensor - looks nice and compact.
I've been on 4 rides with it now (~ 220 miles). The buttons are a little small and I found that squeezing them with the thumb and index finger is much more effective than just pushing - this does not bother me much. So far everything has worked great, especially the speed and cadence. Previously I used the Polar CS cadence and it was terrible - sometimes it took more than 15 seconds to register reading and the signal was very erratic. Not so with the Cateye. Both cadence and speed come up very quickly. The heart rate function has also been working well, but I need to test it a little longer to see - I found in the past that most of the problems with other heart rate monitors come from the heart rate transmitter and strap (poor signal) and interference, except for Polar coded monitors. One thing to note is if you rest for an extended period of time, you need to press the SSE or any button for it to pick up speed and cadence when you start riding again; heart rate function seems to always stay reading as long as you are close enough.
Overall I rate it a 4 due to my short experience with it, would be a 5 if it keeps like this for another 6 months. It's the best wireless setup I've used to date and I've used a few. I have two other Cateye wired speed/candence units and they've worked flawlessly. In fact, the speed only sensor I have on my mountain bike since 1996 is still running with the original battery! Cateye products are a bit pricey, but I've found them reliable and worth the money, especially if one can get them on sale.
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Fantastic, March 18, 2010
By Bob (Conn.)
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Wow this is a great item! very easy to set up(under 20 minutes) Works fine, easy to read regardless what some reviewers say, and easy to program.
Highly recommend, especially at this price
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Love it!!, February 12, 2010
By Average Joe (Chicago)
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Does what it's supposed to do. A bit cumbersome to set up but once you're done it's great. Heart rate as well as other functions have worked flawlessly for about 1000 miles. Display is smaller but on a cloudy day with sunglasses on and far from perfect 38 year old eyes it's easy to read all functions.
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Cateye Cycle Computer V3, February 11, 2010
By Jacco Mooijer (KL, Malaysia)
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Fair pricing for the ultimate in bicycle computers. No navigation but that is something for the future with everything integrated in one single unit I guess. Was triggered by this one as it mounts on the rear fork, allowing the use of it while working out on a home training apparatus with your road or mountain bike.
Still have to do more duration testing, particularly with respect to the cadence sensoring device and thus the monitoring thereof. Looks like it fails some times. The magnet tie wrapped around the cranck may be something to improve on. Different concepts should be worked on for this cadence measurement to be honest. Simply to frail. That's why it is not five stars.
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Good value, February 8, 2010
By I. Bissessar (Ft Lauderdale, Florida United States)
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Got the item on time. I read the manual before I installed it. It was fairly easy to install, even though I do not have extensive experience doing this sort of thing. I have been using it for two months now, and I am fully satisfied with it. I do not think you can get a cyclometer with a heart rate monitor at this price anywhere else.
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Does what it says it will do, January 30, 2010
By AC6
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This is the second Cateye product I have owned. I have never had a problem with either. It was easy to install and the instructions are thorough. I have found that the measurements are accurate, including the HRM which works like a charm.
The one caution I have is with the design of the HRM strap. It is held together with a plastic button/lip type of attachment (hard to describe). I have not had any problems with this whatsoever but I can tell that if you are not careful, you could break the plastic lip that holds the elastic band to the sensor strip and it would not stay together. You just have to be careful when removing it after a ride. When I'm riding, I forget that I'm wearing it, so it's not uncomfortable.
I read several reviews saying that the buttons were hard to push but I found that they weren't that problematic. The fact that it doesn't automatically turn on when it first senses data is actually a nice feature for me because I have to move my bike around the house and down to the street before I ride and I don't want it to start measuring data until I'm on my run. My old Cateye had the auto on and I prefer this setup.
One very small issue I had is with the cadence sensor. Very rarely, the sensor gets stuck or something and doesn't register my cadence. I found that if I'm patient and move the magnet on my crank around a little, it gets it back into action no problem. This problem has only surfaced twice since I have owned the product (I've ridden 6 days a week for 4 months now) and it only takes 30 seconds to resolve.
I a very pleased with Cateye and I would buy this again.
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Bombproof wireless, December 30, 2009
By Pots (Anchorage, AK USA)
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I've been using my Cateye V3 consistently on the trainer for about 4 weeks. Overall I'm not disappointed and very happy with this product. I love having 4 pieces of data simultaneous displayed. I love the simplicity of the combined cadence and wheel speed sensor. I love have no wires and the set up was relatively easy. The wireless signal has always been really strong and never cuts out or goes wild with inaccurate readings even with a 5.8GHz phone and wireless LAN operating in the same room. The wireless does have about a 1 sec lag time at times, but think that is typical with most wireless bike computers. I wish it would auto start from sleep mode upon wheel movement, you must hit one of the buttons to awake it from sleep first, then it will start registering data.
However, I was disappointed to learn the the V3 heart rate strap cannot be read by the cateye MSC-HR20 watch. I was told the V2 and V3 use 2.4GHz and the MSC-HR20 and cateye MSC-HR10 do not use 2.4GHz. In my mind this is a major design flaw for multi-sport users. Cateye really needs to make a heart rate monitor watch that will pick up the 2.4GHz signal from the V3. This would be the ultimate multi-sport system allowing you to view HR on the bike using the V3 then view HR on your watch for run. Despite this relative flaw I'm a still happy and impressed with the V3.
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complicated, December 26, 2009
By Deep Powder (san diego)
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Unfortunately what appears to be a great product with a large easy-to-read screen and every function one 'needs' for cycling didn't make it past the set-up process. I'd read several reviews of how the Owner's Manual is difficult to decipher but for a reasonably tech-savvy person I figured those critics must be elementary school level. How could a respected company like Cateye produce poor instructions? Well, I'm here to tell you that upon opening the box my expectations were smashed 10 minutes into the set-up....and 45 minutes later I gave up. The instructions are completely pathetic, and for some I guess tinkering for hours is fun but for me NO WAY! I've sadly returned the product, and Amazon kindly refunded the price in full including shipping. 5-Stars to Amazon, 3-Stars to Cateye (barely).
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Know It All, December 25, 2009
By BuffyJames (Maplewood, NJ)
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I had an entry level CatEye computer on my Trek 7700 which always served me well with never a problem. When I got my new Pinarello Dura-Ace, I wanted more information, so getting a CatEye was naturally my first choice. The function, and price was very attractive, and so I made this purchase. At the outset, there were some issues in getting the wireless setup to work, however, the CatEye support very easily walked me through some bugs and now the unit is operating perfectly. If I could wish for anything different it is that the attachment to the bike should be more secure. My frame is carbon fiber, and has many bends and folds, and there is a tendancy for the pickup to move, however, I check it as part of my preride checkup, just to make sure it is properly aligned. Your bike may be different. This is not nearly an inconveniance...just a thought. The unit works exactly as advertised, is very accurate, small, light, and a no brainer.
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Gives Me Everything Plus, October 2, 2009
By ma (USA)
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In the begining I was looking for something to track my cadence, then I came across this product. It has more than I will ever use but gives me everything I was looking along with a few others that are nice to know while riding. The only thing I do not like about it(this is why I did not give it 5 stars-I personally find this issue important)is the fact that you have to manually push a button to turn it on or wake it up. My old one used to automatically start as soon as I started to ride, this one will not, I have set everything I can to auto but this is the one feature it lacks. I love it other than that since I forget and start it into my ride not at the begining.
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Cateye Triple Wireless Bicycle Computer, January 22, 2012
By Rex
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Received the order promptly. Customer service was out standing. The computer works flawlessly. I am very pleased with the purchase.
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complicated, December 26, 2009
By powder (san diego)
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Unfortunately what appears to be a great product with a large easy-to-read screen and every function one 'needs' for cycling didn't make it past the set-up process. I'd read several reviews of how the Owner's Manual is difficult to decipher but for a reasonably tech-savvy person I figured those critics must be elementary school level. How could a respected company like Cateye produce poor instructions? Well, I'm here to tell you that upon opening the box my expectations were smashed 10 minutes into the set-up....and 45 minutes later I gave up. The instructions are completely pathetic, and for some I guess tinkering for hours is fun but for me NO WAY! I've sadly returned the product, and Amazon kindly refunded the price in full including shipping. 5-Stars to Amazon, 3-Stars to Cateye (barely).
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