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Cateye CC-RD200 Strada Cadence Bicycle Computer
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- Functions as a tachometer with essential functions
- Current speed
- Maximum speed
- Average speed
- Total distance (odometer)
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Product Description:
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The Strada Series redefines cycle computer design with slim sizes, larger screens and font sizes with tons of functions. - Wired rear wheel cadence and speed sensor
- Programmable odometer
- ClickTec button interface
- Measurements in km or miles
- Universal speed sensor and magnet
- Universal cadence sensor and magnet
- Battery: CR1620
- FlexTight mounting brackets for Bar/Stem and fork
- Functions: Current Speed - Average speed - Maximum speed - Odometer - Trip distance 1 & 2 - Elapsed time - Clock
- Tool free mounting
- Auto start/stop
- Pace arrow
- Dual tire size
- Auto power save mode
- Handlebar or stem size: 22-31.8mm
- Fork mount size: 11-55mm
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| Color | Black | | Wireless | No | | Heart Rate | No | | GPS Enabled | No | | Cadence | Included |
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The Strada Cadence bicycle computer from CatEye is notable for its oversized screen and large numbers. Featuring the company's trademark ClickTec interface, the device enables you to switch among eight modes by simply pressing the bottom of the computer face. Your selected mode (cadence, average speed, et cetera) appears at the bottom of the screen, while your current speed always appears at the top in huge, easy-to-read digits. An up/down arrow tells you whether you're above or below your average speed. An innovative FlexTight bracket mounts quickly, securely, and without tools to virtually any handlebar or stem. The new tool-free speed and cadence sensor mounts effortlessly to any standard (non-elevated) chain stay. The device includes a clock and a programmable odometer and lets you track your current speed, maximum speed, average speed, trip distance, and elapsed time. Other features include automatic start/stop and an automatic power-saving mode. Specifications: - Handlebar mount size: 22 mm to 32 mm
- Fork mount size: 11 mm to 55 mm
- Battery: CR1620
- Wired rear-chain-stay-mounted speed and cadence sensor
- Wire transmission distance: 55 inches
About CatEye
Founded in Osaka, Japan, CatEye is the world's leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights, and reflectors. In 1964, CatEye created the first flashing lamp for bicycles. It went on to create the very first bicycle head lamp using white LEDs in 2001. The company is truly a world leader in lens and reflector technology; its Opticube lens and reflectors allow the company to make the brightest and most efficient LED headlights. Its LD500 product remains the only rear safety light that can meet rigorous CPSC standards for reflectivity. CatEye's first cycle computer was released in 1981. Now the company offers a full range of computers to meet the demands of cyclists around the globe. Always at the cutting edge of technology, CatEye was among the first companies to integrate altimeter, heart rate, and cadence technology into cycle computers. With progressive research and design, CatEye also manufactures a unique line of fitness machines and road-safety equipment.
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 A Good Choice for Those who Need Cadence, November 10, 2007
By Richard Burt (Palo Alto, California)
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A bike computer is much needed accessory for your bike. If nothing else, most people want to know how fast they are going and how far they went. Of course, this computer, like just about all of the ones on the market, will tell you that and more. It has two trip odometers as well as a non-trip odometer, elapsed time, time of day, average speed, maximum speed, speedometer, and cadence.
On this model, the speedometer is always on display on the top of the screen with large numerals that are easy to read. There is a secondary display on the bottom of the screen with the other data, such as time, cadence, and the like. You scroll through the bottom display by pressing the bottom of the front of the computer, and one by one, the other data readouts are shown. As noted, the speedometer display remains constant as you scroll through the readouts for cadence, elapsed time, etc.
You can easily reset all the trip-related info (one of the trip odometers, elapsed time, average speed, and maximum speed) with the press of a fingertip. You can reset the second trip odometer by repeating the process when the second trip odometer is on the screen. The regular (non-trip) odometer can be reset through a more complicated procedure that wouldn't be done accidentally.
There is never a problem reading the speed readout. The large numerals can be read at a glance. The bottom display has much smaller numerals, and as a result can't always be read at a glance. Sometimes I have to study the display for a few seconds, particularly if I am trying to tell whether the seconds on the elapsed time readout are at ":12 or :42".
Why did I pick this model? The deciding factors were cadence, cost, and reliability.
Cadence tells you how many times a minute your pedals are rotating. As the Cateye puts it, "Your legs are your engine, and the Strada Cadence is your tachometer." Pedaling at the right cadence is important to pedaling efficiency and thus rider endurance. Thus, I eliminated any computer that did not offer cadence.
Cost was a factor since, with an entry level bike, I felt no need to have the top of the line gadget.
And reliability and cost concerns translate into having a hard wired, not wireless, computer. Wireless costs more. And I have heard a number of reliability complaints about wireless systems. It may be nice not to have wires, but it's certainly nicer not to have reliability problems. And since many of the wireless computers use a wire for the cadence, why not just go with two wires and not worry about it? As it turns out, the second wire does not detract any more than the first wire, and the wires are out of the way in any event.
I did not install the computer myself and therefore can't address the difficulty of installation and of initially programming the computer, but having seen how the bike shop installed it, it doesn't look that hard to do.
Given the price and features, I have been completely satisfied with this product.
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 Less than Lukewarm, December 2, 2007
By R. Dunn (Santa Cruz, CA, USA)
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I'm a long-time cycle computer user. I recently bought this Cateye model to use on a new bicycle. My previous computer a Cateye Astrale with cadence that worked well for several years. My disappointment with this computer began on my first ride: I noticed that the refresh rate is quite slow, especially with the cadence function. Since my previous computer was very fast (though also inexpensive), this was a big disappointment. Secondly, while there is a dual-display on this model (speed display large, other functions small), not being able to toggle between speed and cadence as the main display has been a let-down, since I typically am more concerned with cadence than speed at any given time. They can, however, be displayed simultaneously, which is the mode I typically use with this computer. Lastly, and most importantly, the contacts between the computer head and the mounting bracket are not reliable. Several times per ride I notice that either my speed or cadence, or both are reading zero, and I have to wiggle the computer in the bracket to get the reading to come back. This is not only inconvenient and creates inaccurate records of time and average speed for my rides, but is dangerous as well, since I'm taking my eyes off the road as I fiddle with the computer. With other units, this poor contact is typical in wet weather, or when computers get aged (the contacts wearing from vibration), but on a month-old unit, I find it unacceptable. I'll be ridding my bike of this computer ASAP.
47 of 50 people found the above review helpful.
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Good for cadence, July 1, 2007
By Rollie (San Jose)
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First to note that this is NOT a touch screen device. Rather, you press down on the bottom part of the computer, and that depresses a button on the back, which switches modes. So instead of putting the button on the face of the unit, they put it on the back. It works good though. It took me a while to install because the instructions say you need to have the magnets 3 millimeters from the sensors. That was hard to do on my bike. I had to switch the rubber mounts between the speed and the cadence sensors. But most people won't have to do that. I bought this unit mainly for the candence benefit. I thought the cadence magnet that attaches to the crank might slip because it spins so much and so fast. But, it is very secure. The magnet is sticky on the back, and the fasteners hold it well.
The speed readout is nice and big. So I have speed on top and cadence on the bottom. I also use an expensive Polar heart monitor on my bike. When I switched them both to the speed readout, they were identical, so I believe the cateye is accurate. One good thing about wires is that you do not have to worry about interference.
Another nice thing about the cateye is that you don't ever have to lose your odometer miles. If you change the batteries or reset it, you can always manually enter in your odometer miles. If you have two bikes, you can program tire sizes for both bikes and switch the unit between them.
The handle bar bracket works good. You can also mount it on the stem. Overall I would recommend this, especially those who want cadence. Be prepared for a little time to install it correctly though. I still have a cateye cycle computer I bought 20 years ago that is as big as a hockey puck. It still works.
41 of 42 people found the above review helpful.
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What service!, November 2, 2007
By Pamela Gatlin (Athens, GA)
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I haven't had time to use this product much, so I can't say much about it's performance. However, if your considering buying, you should know this about my purchase from Amazon: I received the product at lightning speed. But when I got it, it was missing the cadence magnet. Cadence was the main reason I bought this computer. I didn't want to wait on the mail to exchange the computer, so I called Cateye. They said no problem! They mailed the magnet to me at no charge and I received it the next day! WOW! I am confident that if I do have any issues with the computer, that Cateye will stand behind their product.
10 of 12 people found the above review helpful.
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Excellent!, June 22, 2008
By Ron Lee (MA, USA)
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This bike computer tells everything that the beginner (me!) want, speed (+average), time, cadence, odometer, ... It's also very easy to install. I spent around 30 min to install and it works right after my first attemp :-) I'm very satisfy with what I got at this price!
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 A Good Value, April 29, 2008
By Maverick (Clymer, NY)
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I have road with the Cadence for a hundred miles and like it. The only problem I have had has been with the speedometer magnet being too far from the sensor, and the wires aren't the most attractive, but it is still very functional and the cadence comes in handy.
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 my old cateye astrale vs the new strada, March 28, 2008
By Trikike (Lima, PERU)
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this unit win in:
better sensor
low weight
more stilysh
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my old astrale shows the cadence in a big large numbers, the strada ONLY shows the cadence in a tiny bottom numbers, for me, this is a big problem, because i use always the cadence, more than the speed in my trainings...i write to the cateye guys, and say "in the future products maybe include this feature"...
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Does just what is is supposed to do, December 16, 2007
By A. Paul Asay (Terre Haute, IN USA)
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Bought the new strada cadence to replace and older model cateye astrale. The new model is smaller in size, yet has atleast as large of display. The new connection on the handlebar is much improved for just a small piece of plastic. The single button interface is actually easier to use than the previous two button display, and works like a charm. The astrale was a nice looking unit, but the strada looks more sleek. Overall, it does just what it promises to do.
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my old cateye astrale vs the new strada, March 28, 2008
By Trikike (Lima, PERU)
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this unit win in:
better sensor
low weight
more stilysh
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my old astrale shows the cadence in a big large numbers, the strada ONLY shows the cadence in a tiny bottom numbers, for me, this is a big problem, because i use always the cadence, more than the speed in my trainings...i write to the cateye guys, and say "in the future products maybe include this feature"...
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Inadvertent torture test, September 1, 2010
By JH (near Seattle)
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The device was easy to install and works as advertised. I'd have preferred being able to see more than two functions at once, or be able to substitute cadence for speed, because it's kind of a pain to cycle through all the functions while riding. And it can be a little fussy about magnet/sensor orientation. But those are nits.
A few days ago I returned from a ride, stuck the head unit in my pocket - intending to record details in my log, then forgot to empty the pocket and threw the shirt into the laundry. It rode through the washer in the pocket, then came out of the pocket in the dryer and popped out on the floor when I opened the dryer door at the end od the cycle. It held its settings, still works fine, and it's really clean.
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Nice but complicated install, May 14, 2009
By keith hunter (San Pedro, CA)
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The first time installing everything was going great until I clicked in the computer and I didn't get any readings. What i had to do was put a small )shimmy (thick double sided tape behind the speed sensor to get it closer to the magnet on the spoke. After about an hour of modifications the system works great.
I also had to manipulate the cadence sensor to get it closer to the magnet. Overall the install was fun but frustrating. Hope this helps someone.
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Great Buy for the money, December 20, 2008
By D. Hennessey (Kennett Square, PA USA)
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Installation was quick and easy. The sensor for speed is on the back wheel so it is perfect for use on a trainer. Setting up was no harder than other computers I have used. Just pushing on the unit switches functions. My only reservation is that the writing is a little small and there are quite a few functions to skip past if all you want to see is speed, time and cadence while you are riding.
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AWESOME!! Works so well with a Cannondale Lefty!!, May 2, 2008
By Michael R. Smith
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I have a cannondale lefty and its a challenge to find a computer that can be mounted on the front without buying the aeronautical piece from the UK. Many of the wireless units are just too big to mount. Although this is wired, it set up great, has been soooo acurate in its readings and offers the perfect combination of read-out information. Numbers are Clear and Big. Only thing I would like to see but I guess doesn't make much sense is BackLight. I ride my bike to rowing practice everyday in the early mornings when its Pitch Black Out - but then how may others "Go For a Ride In the DArk"?? LOL.
All in all - AWESOME!!
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 Good while it lasted, April 18, 2008
By Sergei (Boston, MA)
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This computer was good while it lasted. I bought it in March. At the end of May the main sensor started to shut off sporadically - the speed indicator would go to 0 in the middle of the ride, then would turn back on 20 min later. This became progressively worse and by mid June it died completely. A week ago the cadence sensor bit the dust too. I expected a longer lasting piece of electronics from a Japanese company...
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great for indoor training, December 28, 2007
By rebetes
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I've been using the cateye heart rate monitor/cyclecomputer to train indoors, but it started getting a little boring. I added the strada cadence computer and that added some pleasure. Its a great way to monitor your time spent in the saddle (time/cadence/speed/distance). I have not yet used this outdoors, but its great for indoor training since all the info is received from the rear end of the bike. The only feature missing is average cadence over the entire trip. It only offers instantaneous readings which for me are just fine. Overall, this is very versatile (indoor and outdoor use) and great product.
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On the Road w/ da Strada, March 9, 2010
By eclectic ear (H. Bch., CA.)
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Been using the Cateye Mity2 for years, but decided it was time to go to a rear wheel mount comp for use w/ my indoor trainer, as well as on the road.
As always, with a wired rear mount, the wires are a logistic issue, but the Strada makes it easier by combining the speed&cadence sensor wires together.
I really like the ability to mount the bracket on the stem, rather than the bars.
Calibration was the biggest issue for me. The default with a 700x23 tire is 2096mm which was almost a full mile off when I tested it. Trying to measure the "L" doing a wheel rollout on the bike was impossible for me without assistance, so I used my Garmin Nuvi GPS, and rode the same 20 mile route 3 times. I averaged out the total miles using the Nuvi's Trip Log totals with SportTracks, a PC program.
Now I'm accurate to within .3miles over a 20 mile haul :) ymmv, but my final calibration was 2114 mm. The formula is 2096 * GPS mi/Comp mi= L So 2096*20.0/19.83=2114
I've been using the Strada for close to 3 months, and I'm quite satisfied.
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Not perfect but the price and features make it worth buying., October 28, 2009
By Bruce Miller (Chicago)
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This was bought to replace my Cat Eye Astrale with cadence that got damaged. It would have rated another star but Cat Eye decided that, even though the Strada is a cadence computer, speed dominates the screen. The installation was not smooth also.
With the older Astrale the user could choose, by pushing and holding a button, if they wanted speed or cadence to be the primary view in the display. With this Strada, you have to toggle through the functions to get to the smaller cadence view in the bottom of the display. This can make for a dangerous distraction while riding.
I would guess that most people who buy a computer with cadence are purchasing it primarily for the cadence. If that is so then Cat Eye made a big mistake by taking away the option to choose which view dominates. Speed is nice to know but cadence is the reason I bought this. When my bike is set up on a trainer in the house, I know how fast I am moving. Zero miles an hour. I want to see my RPM so I can adjust resistance and shift accordingly.
As for the installation, the pickup sensors on the Strada mounts stationary. With the Astrale you could swing the sensors outward to adjust the distance to the magnets. I was able to tilt the Strada magnet on the spoke to get it close enough to the pickup sensor to work and it has worked flawlessly for several months. If the magnet weakens in time it could be trouble. Other reviews mentioned having to put spacers in place. I can't see how this is done without it looking like a hack job.
In my opinion, if Cat Eye put the Cadence view option back and used the older style pick up sensor that can be adjusted outward, this would be the perfect cadence cycle computer.
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Nice computer with a few design flaws, May 12, 2009
By George H. Stock
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The Strada Cadence is reliable and accurate but I have a few complaints. First, when installing the computer on most bikes, achieving the necessary clearance between the sensors and magnets requires installing a shim that you have to make yourself (the instructions say nothing about this) between the sensor and the bicycle frame. Second, while the one button system of scrolling between modes is easy to do, it requires scrolling between all modes in order to get the display you want. Also the reset feature is easy to inadvertently activate. I mounted my computer on the bicycle stem and that is also a favorite place to hold my bicycle resulting in resetting the computer when I don't really want to. I guess I'll learn over time.
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Good while it worked, April 3, 2009
By Notmy Realname (Los Angeles, CA United States)
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I used this product for about 3 months before it suddenly stopped working. I had it professionally installed at a local bike shop. However as others have mentioned, the contacts between the unit and the wiring harness degrade over time.
I've tried all the troubleshooting recommendations on the manufacturer's website, confirming that the problem is definitely in the wiring or contacts. I'm looking for a new model now.
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Perfect little computer, March 17, 2008
By Moderngeek (CT)
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This computer is tiny! The installation is a breeze. There is only one thin wire for the speed and cadence sensor. By using a rear wheel speed pick up, it records speed and cadence even on a trainer. The price is great considering the compact design and the cadence feature. You can order an installation kit for use on a second bike directly from Cateye's website.
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Excellent bike computer., February 24, 2008
By M. Blot (ON, Canada)
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This product is exactly what I was looking for. The computer provides all the stats I wanted including cadence. The computer is sleek and the wiring system is discrete and easy to setup. I recommend this for anyone looking for a trip computer. Excellent product!
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Worked for 5 months, February 13, 2011
By saspgmer (Tri-state)
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I am not to happy with this product. It worked for 5 months then crashed came on agian then off again. called cateye and they sent me a lower replacement. Looking on ebay some sellers are selling for $19+shipping. I installed this one myself not sure why this is not working. go for a wireless.
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Good Basic Bike Computer with Rear Tire Sensor, September 19, 2010
By cajunjake (Georgia)
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I wanted a good basic (inexpensive) Bike Computer with an odometer, clock, speedometer, and most importantly able to function whenever bike is installed on an indoor trainer (which eliminated all front fork/tire computers). The Cateye CC-RD200 does all that (rear tire sensor computers appear to be less popular these days). This is my fourth Cateye product in the past 30 years and have never had a problem with them. Simple to install and use (even the wife is able to navigate the features of this Cateye!). Strongly recommended if you just want a basic bike computer.
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Great for cadence, but better keep it on tight!, June 23, 2010
By aerospacegod (NY)
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I agree with the people who say that the refresh rate is a bit lacking on this computer. It misses some revolutions on the wheels so if you're looking for an accurate odometer, this isn't it.
The main problem that I have is losing the computer fairly easily. It fell off my bike a few times after hitting potholes. At other times, the contact with the mount gets iffy or lost if you're going over small bumps. Cateye's warranty is awesome though. I finally lost my computer on a century and they sent me a replacement one within 2 days. I've clamped the new one on and it hasn't fallen off yet. Clamping the computer on has helped avoid it from falling off, and it has also been able to keep pretty good contact.
Anyways, great entry level computer and the main selling point is the cadence. For $30, you can't go wrong. The next step up is the cateye double wireless w/ cadence and that's around $110-120...so yeah.
Suggestion for cadence magnet...the sticky pad on the cadence magnet piece is JUNK. I've managed to have the magnet magnetically stick on the inside of my left pedal and it gets very close to the sensor each time it passes so I get all cadence readings. I haven't lost the magnet yet and it seems to be the most reliable way to keep it on.
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Warning to mountain bikers..., February 7, 2010
By David C. Sudolcan (South Texas)
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The computer works great, even for an older farsighted person like myself. I was worried that I wouldn't be able to read the screen without reading glasses. However, the computer wouldn't work on my Specialized mountain bike until I added "magnet extenders" (high strength rare earth magnets the same size as the original magnets, stuck onto the original magnets). Otherwise, the magnets would go right by the sensors which never detected them! I do like the computer though.
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Good - - But, January 25, 2010
By Spokey (Hillsborough, New Jersey)
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I like this computer. In fact I like enough that I have the wireless version (RD400) on another bike.
I put this on my bike about 2 years ago. It has worked fine. I change the battery in January so I don't get caught sometime on tour with a dead battery. When I did that a couple days ago and snapped the unit back in to the mount, the small stub that locks it in broke. I don't see how I could have abused this, so I have to conclude it was poorly made. It's just outside of warranty so I either have to buy a second bike harness which is almost as expensive as a whole new unit or the whole unit.
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Very functional monitor, December 29, 2009
By Amazon Shopper (Belize)
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I bought this monitor from Amazon over a year now, and have been using it since, it's one of the neatest most functional monitor.
Definately a go, wished it had back light, since i ride early in the morning,
great buy, and definately leave you with a lil change in the wallet.
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Cateye CC-RD200 First Rate product, December 16, 2009
By J. Cobb (Central, Mississippi)
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This is the 2nd CC-RD200 I have purchased as it is for a 2nd bike that I have just built. E.g. a full carbon frame, SRAM Force 2010, 15.5+/- lbs. All settings and readings were ready to go out of the box. I have owned the first CC-RD200 for two years and it has performed with no problems with a high level of accuracy. The new unit installed easily and has performed with zero problems. The first unit has just at 10,000 miles on it, while the 2nd unit has just less than 500 miles. Easy to use, dependable, what more can I say?
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great product for the price - and easy to install, December 8, 2009
By David HJ Pretlove (Orange, CT United States)
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Simple installation, works well right away. 10-15 minutes tops. I was looking for the cadence function and it is easy to read and use. Excellent value.
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great entry level, September 30, 2009
By RickN (Chicago, IL)
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So I got one of these, because I wanted to focuse on my cadance to improve my performance. It works just fine, had it a couple of weeks, got about 300 miles on it.
It was easy to install, took me about an hour...only because the 2 magnets get stuck together and I thought there was only 1 searched and searched and then thought about it...once I seperated the magnets it was easy to install. I had no problem mounting the magnets, sensors, or wire.
On my rides it worked well, a little slow to give feedback but for $30...oh well.
I haven't had any problems with it locking up, or anything.
For the price point I think it's a great unit
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great intro cyclometer, September 21, 2009
By Max Matheson
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This was my first cycling computer and it works great. Cadence is especially helpful, although you do have to make sure the magnet is in line and close enough to the sensor for it to work. Sometimes going over a bump can knock them a bit out of line, so just adjust the magnet/sensor if the computer isn't reading speed/cadence.
I've logged 500 miles on this and it's doing just dandy. Everything works well so far, although you can't switch between functions super quickly, not that it really matters.
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cateye strada with cadence, August 10, 2009
By sprunner (ohio)
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just recently started biking. i was recommended to get an odometer with cadence. my friend installed this and the odometer is very accurate. i have compared the odometer with a garmin gps and it is accurate. as far as the cadence i would say it is accurate. sometimes i hear the magnet making noise. for a beginner i would recommend this. if i continue to bike i will try a wireless version.
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Very good, June 7, 2009
By A. Repnoy (NY)
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This is one of the best cycling computers I've ever had. I love the odometer feature that you cannot reset so you will know total mileage traveled wile having dist1 and dist2 for resettable odometer. This is one of the cheapest models that has cadence and its just amazing. I recommend this product.
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Sleek, informative little device., May 20, 2009
By Software Developer (Edina, MN)
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This is a cool little gizmo that gives great feedback while I'm riding my Scott Sportster P55. Some notes:
* Like other reviewers, I had to shim the cadence sensor to get it close enough to the magnet. To create the shim, I placed the sensor on an Eraser, traced the sensor with a pencil, then cut and filed the eraser to shape it nicely. You may as well add a couple of these to your order now.
* It takes some time to tie the wires to your frame so that they look OK, but I'd rather have this than the unreliability that comes with wireless cyclometers.
* If you think you're missing the cadence magnet, it's probably stuck to the speedometer magnet. Thanks, Cateye Customer Service Guy!
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Cateye Strada, July 4, 2008
By Gary Olman (Foot of the Catsills, NY)
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When I started to look for a cycling computer I wanted speed, average speed, and time on the bike. This computer is perfect. It meets all my needs and is easy to read and see. By that I mean that some of the computers are affected by bright sunlight and seem faded. Not so the Strada. The cadence function if you need it, is like an extra. You can't go wrong with this one. Also installation was easy and worked correctly the first time.
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Great bike computer, May 25, 2008
By Teacher and Artist (Waltham, MA United States)
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This is high quality and does what is says it does. The only trouble I had was with the cadence sensor and getting it close enough to the magnet. It's because my crank is very far from the chain stays, which is curved. I solved the problem by getting a piece of discarded rubber from my bike shop and placing it under the included shim, which shimmed it up enough.
Lots of the ties are included, though I could have used more due to my inexperience installing this type of computer. I used some of my own in addition to the onoes that are included.
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great computer for the price, April 20, 2008
By NuclearLee (Albuquerque, NM USA)
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The rd200 is an excellent computer for the price. The wires are not cumbersome, and having both speed and cadence for about $30 is a steal. The display is small (which I prefer), and only your current speed shows on the top display. Also, this does not give an average cadence (but that's only useful after the ride is over anyway). If this is your price range, and you don't mind the small display...this is the computer you should buy. (on the other hand, if you want to see all your stats and averages at once, look elsewhere.)
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my old astrale vs. my new strada, March 19, 2008
By Trikike (Lima, PERU)
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my old astrale (with the same features) stop working, y buy the new strada, a little smaller than Astrale, better sensors, BUT my old astrale shows a cadence in a big large numbers, the strada only shows cadence in a lower smaller numbers... for me, the cadence sometimes is more important than the speed, in my astrale always hide the speed and only see the cadence and time, now, there is no way to hide the speed... and need to effort to see the cadence in a small numbers. only for this, 3 stars for this product.
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Cadence sensor/magnet are too far, September 20, 2010
By Praveen R. Kumar
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When I tried to install the cadence magnet on my Fuji CCR3 road bike, I found that the magnet on the pedal was too far from the sensor no matter where I attach it to. So, I gave a lot of padding to the sensor using a styrofoam. But the cadence sensor fell off somewhere within a mile. Then, I took it to a pro shop to install it. They removed the sensor padding and installed a new magnet using a rubber padding. Again, the sensor fell off within a few miles. I bought this product mainly for cadence feedback. I would never buy this again. Nor, I would recommend this to a friend.
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i never expected to give a product 1 star, March 23, 2010
By Maria Gomez
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well i really wanted to like this product and i never thought i would be one of the people that gives 1 star to a product but from my experiences with it this little guy deserves it. the actual product is very slim and attractive it is not very hard at all to neatly run the wires along the bottom of the frame. the mount is very sturdy and the 1 button function is nice. well the problem with my computer was that the sensor to monitor speed was not working properly. it would either show 0 or 3.3mph when it did want to work it would have the mph numbers jump around but now it only displays 0mph no matter how close or far the magnet is. the cadence function on the other hand has worked well, but after all it's main function is velocity.
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Does what it is supposed to do, March 11, 2010
By John McCarty (New Tripoli, PA USA)
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The Cayeye CC-RD200 Stada does what it is supposed to do. If it has an on/off function, I have yet to find it. It stays on all the time. The manual, if you can call it that, is lacking in specific instructions. I found better instructions on the Internet from other users. I had to fabricate and install spacers to get the sensors close enough to the magnets. The spacers are unsightly but serve their purpose.
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Good product, February 19, 2009
By Byron M. Grossnckle (Spring Hill, KS)
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This is my first bicycle computer. Having never installed one, the installation seemed very straight forward. I did, however, have to build up under one of the sensors to get it within specification distance from the magnet. My kids and I are training for the Ragbrai in Iowa and this computer is very helpful to us on the road. It is fairly easy to read and control. A little bigger display would be nice, but overall I am very satisfied.
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Great product, May 19, 2008
By farmer64 (Illinois)
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Cycle computer works just as described. I would recommend. Easy to install - no problems.
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Nice low cost computer, June 2, 2008
By G. Kloeppel
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Though wired, this is a nice easy to use bicycle computer. To access various data, you just tap the top of the unit which is easier than finding buttons. For the money, it works well.
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Good choice for cadence (beginner), August 14, 2011
By Brata
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There are pros and cons:
Pros:
1. Small and compact. Really feels solid.
2. Its a good idea to put the button in the back side and you dont press the button but the edge of the comp which makes it water tight.
3. Display is well designed with respect to the size of the devise
4. The best you can probably get in the price range and with a cadence meter
Cons:
1. Does not have back light. So practically useless in night condition unless you are interested to see average speed and all.
2. Cadence update is kind of slow (although it is sufficient for beginners)
3. The contact between the mounting and the comp is a bit sensitive as you need to clean it really well or else it stops sensing
4. As it operates through only one button its a pain to shuffle between different information while riding.
Overall I think its a very good product in its price range. What you pay vs what you get is really good.
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It was neat while it worked., August 4, 2011
By Qson
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Horrible product. After the initial installation, the product worked flawlessly when I tested it around my neighborhood. The next day, I took my bike out on the trails and the computer would only work with cadence and the speed would not be displayed. After going through troubleshooting, the unit worked fine after testing the contacts. Apparently there is an internal break in the wire that would not allow the signal from the sensor to reach the computer when docked. This is my first product from Cateye and I'm not pleased. I've had better experience with cheaper units. After owning this for less than 2 days, this is going back in the box and will be shipped back to Amazon.
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Excellent cycle computer with Cadence, June 30, 2011
By Li
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Had a basic model cateye, works great. Got a new road bike and got this.
About 30-45 min installation time with proper alignment of sensors and wire placement. At first it may look overwhelming but installation is really quite simple. Just need to get alignment correct for magnets and sensors. After that, everything worked as they should. A nice head unit mounting system that is also removable.
Only issue I see for some larger road bikes was that the wires barely made it through to the top of my bike (A 52cm CAAD10) Wish the wiring is longer so I have more flexibility in terms of hiding the wiring on my bike.
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Roadies only, June 24, 2011
By Lester Neidig
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I wanted this type of computer for the cadence function, they fail to mention it's designed to fit a road bike only. I ride a GT outpost hardtail mtn bike that I converted to a commuter bike. To get the recommended spacing between the wheel magnet and speed sensor I had to fabricate a shim approximately 3/8th of an inch thick to make it work. other than that no issues so far.
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Solid wired computer and no issues, June 21, 2011
By Scott D. Brown (Falmouth, MA)
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I was looking for a basic computer with cadence and this was has fit the bill just fine. Unlike some of the other reviewers, I have not found the interface confusing. It is a single button interface for most ride related operations. The button itself is actually on the back of the head unit and when you press the front "button" area, it rocks in the mount and depresses the button on the back (maybe CatEye thinks this will keep the button out of the elements, sweat, etc.). You hold the "button" down to reset the ride time, trip odometer, etc. I have not had issues with the head unit coming out of the mount too easily ("falling out") or getting stuck when I try to remove it. As far as installation, it is a "single wire" which is really a tiny coax cable for the speed sensor and another coax cable for the cadence sensor bonded together (I have no idea why some reviewers think that this is somehow not really a single wire). I like that both sensors mount on the rear triangle pretty close to each other. This allows you to have the bike in a rear wheel trainer and I still get a sense of "speed". The head unit bracket allows you to do either a stem or handlebar mount location.
In summary I have found that this computer does everything that I wanted and it does it for a great price. For basic training, you want a clock, speed, cadence, trip distance, trip time, odometer and this device delivers that. The auto start/stop works fine unlike one of my other super cheap CatEye computers. I have had my unit for 2 months, it has about 650 miles on it and I have had no issues. Wireless units might seem elegant and "cleaner" (no wires) but I am officially done with wireless units because I find that I have sporadic communications errors (suddenly I am doing 60 mph or my cadence is 200+) and I hate having to deal with constant the battery changes. If you like wireless setups because you are a "weight" nerd, my guess is that a wired system weighs the same or less because there is only 1 battery and not 3 (1 head plus 2 sensors) even though you have the weight of the wire.
Some users complained their unit was missing the wheel magnet and they had to contact CatEye to get one. In my box, the wheel magnet (speed) and crank magnet (cadence) were really stuck together. So much that I thought they were a single magnet. If you find yourself looking for a "missing" wheel magnet, look at your cadence magnet carefully and you might notice they are stuck to each other.
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hard to install speed sensor and it didn't work after a few months, April 4, 2011
By rp
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the speed signal does not work most of time after about 30 rides. it's very hard to get the speed sensor to match the gap requirement. waste of money and time to get it to work.
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High quality, which it had a scan feature, March 31, 2011
By Matthew K
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I bought this to replace my sub-$10 Bell F12 because I wanted to be able to measure my cadence. This computer is very high quality and works great, I just wish it had the ability to scroll through the non-current speed functions (a feature which my cheapo F12 had).
It gets a little annoying when riding to go from cadence to clock time or time on the bike because you need to click through like 8 different screens. If it could just scroll through the different features I could just look down for a few seconds and find out what time it is or how long I've been riding or how far I've gone, etc.
In the end, it's a great computer and will certainly last for a very long time. I ride a Giant Defy Advanced and connected this to my stem instead of on the handlebars. From there I wrapped the cord around my FD shifter cord and along the bottom of my down tube. Then under the bottom bracket and secured it to the left chainstay with a zip tie to keep it snug. Cadence sensor is attached to the outside of the chainstay, speed sensor is a little farther on the inside of the chainstay and in between the two sensors I used another zip tie to secure the excess wire.
(If you are having trouble securing the wires with zip ties you can wrap the wires in a bit of electrical tape to make it hold more snugly. Also make sure the wires and zip ties aren't hitting the tire at all.)
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Long installation process, rubber casing for sensors lacks durability, display is tiny, January 16, 2011
By Ignatius Hsu (USA)
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I've had this Cateye cadence and speed monitor for 18 months. It met its functions during its lifetime but the rubber casing on both the speed and cadence sensors broke after 18 months of use. The installation was painful and I wish the display was larger.
My installation of the sensors took several hours over two attempts. As others have experienced, the sensors required a shim mount for proper fitting on my bike frame. I have a commuter Scott Sub, basically a road bike profile with a slightly sturdier frame and mountain bike components. Both sensors need to be within 3mm of the magnet. I used a makeshift shim to get the cadence sensor within reach of the pedal magnet and the speed sensor within reach of the rear wheel magnet. I fashioned shims from an eraser and exacto knife. It took several attempts to shape the sides facing the frame and the sensor with the appropriate thickness.
One of the shims came loose shortly after my first installation attempt, so I cut the plastic cable tie to reinstall the sensor and shim to the bike frame. I used all the ties that came with the Cateye, so I tried using ties that I had lying around the house. Those were too thick to loop through the rubber casing for the sensor, so I called customer service to have replacement ties shipped. The customer service rep gave me attitude because I was trying to be helpful and explain that I needed some spare nylon ties because I needed to reinstall one of the shims and the package did not contain spares. He just wanted me to cut to the chase and tell him I needed plastic ties shipped to my address. My job is in the information technology sector, and when a client tells me he wants "X", he often needs something different to meet his business case. Pardon me for trying to be helpful to a customer service rep. To his credit, he did ship me what I needed.
Calibration was relatively painless. After punching the initial tire length into the computer, I used mile markers on paved trails to calibrate the exact length. It took a few rides but eventually made it to within a +/- 1% margin of error. Both the distance and cadence data were helpful to train for a century ride. The cadence was especially helpful to establish rhythm. The refresh rate is a bit slower than I'd like but the unit functioned fine when it worked. The display is tiny. The large number is legible at a glance, but you do have to squint your eyes to read the small number. It was difficult to read the numbers in shade or low light.
I remove the computer after I lock up the bike at work and mount it before my ride home. After a few months of use, I noticed that the hard plastic on the back of the computer unit was wearing out. The computer still clicked into the mount and held firmly in place during weekend rides, but on rare occasions after hitting a bump in the road, the computer would dislodge. The computer wouldn't fall off the mount entirely, it would dislodge enough to sever the data connection. I'd push the unit in and it would be fine.
After 18 months of use, the plastic ties cut through the rubber casing on both mounts and the sensors hung off the bike frame. Both sensors are functional, but they're useless without the casing. Even if I found replacement rubber casings, I'd still have to invest more time fashioning shims as those fell off the bike when the casings gave out. I've scrapped the Cateye unit and I'm looking for a replacement that has a simple installation process and is more durable. A larger display would be a plus.
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Decent for price, December 28, 2010
By M. Golczewski (Forest Hill, MD)
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Bought this to hook up to an old mountain bike on a trainer (Minoura RDA-800 Rim Drive Trainer " Red 5 Levels.). One thing I'd have to say is it's small. Thats a pro and a con. It fits nicely on the handle bars without getting in the way. It's also a little hard to see, particularly without the propper lighting. The smaller numbers are a little harder to see as well. The speed is the largest number displayed. It also provides time, distance, and cadence values which are the smaller numbers.
Setup was mostly easy though the back tire magnet needs to be within 3mm of the sensor. This seemed a bit tight and the provided magnet doesn't stick out far enough. I added a small round magnet (3/8" diameter) on top of it to extent it a bit. Your mileage may vary (pun intended :)). You may want to pick one up if you don't think your bike frame and magnet will be close enough to each other to properly track.
Overall satisfied though they should include a few extra magnets to extend the magnets provided. Would be great if the display would be backlit though that's probably not an issue during the day.
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Cateye Cadence Bicycle Computer, December 27, 2010
By Nelson
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My cadence computer should have included a cadence magnet and a wheel magnet. Well I only received one magnet, which was neither a cadence magnet nor a wheel magnet; in fact I had to use a hacksaw to modify it and use it as a cadence magnet. The solution to the wheel magnet was to use an old one from another Cateye cyclo computer. At the end everything worked out fine.
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Amazing product, use it daily!, October 24, 2010
By topmechanic09
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The Cateye brand is always putting out great products, but I was amazed with the size and accessibility and versatility of this device. I put this on my mountain bike to track miles, time, and cadence to and from work. But it doesn't do just that, it does it all. Daytime clock, speed (mph), automatic stopwatch, odometer, tripmeters, and cadence, etc. Couldn't find a similar device for the same price, not even close. For those daily bicyclists, it is a must have, absolutely a must. Thanks Cateye for the amazing technology and simplicity.
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Great little cyclecomputer, killer price, August 17, 2010
By K. lee
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great computer to have, been using a wireless and sick of getting signal break up due to other wireless transmission around. Yes, the ziptie on carbon frame looks like poop but after a few hundred mile I don't miss it.
very accurate reading, the cadence is very decent(although not as fast refresh as more expensive model).
the only thing i can see improvement on is the size of read out, the lower portion of the display is getting really small, in low light or under glare it's a dodging game.
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Great Deal on Very Good Computer, August 4, 2010
By Robert B. Connor (Kenmore, WA USA)
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As mentioned in some of the other reviews the installation took longer than you might expect, but it is not that hard. The wires running down the down tube are unsightly as are the zip ties needed to hold those wires, but the computer itself is great and a great deal. I wish you could customize the data displayed in the scrolling field #2 as I don't care what the total odometer reading is. Other than that I love it. The display size of field #2 is small, but once on the bike and viewing it from a normal riding position it is just fine. It isn't too small for me. I would recommend it to anyone looking for an inexpensive way to get cadence in a cyclometer.
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Fantastic, July 26, 2010
By dave
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This is another great bike computer from cateye. I also own a cateye enduro 8. This bike computer has a lot of great features. The mount for this is great, it fits just about any handle bar perfectly and snuggly as it has a screw like zipper design. Another great feature is how it switches between the information by simply pressing down on the unit. It seems quite accurate as well. Its a great bike computer, if you need/want cadence get it!
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Strada Cadence, June 7, 2010
By Beartoothjoe (Livingston, MT US)
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I love this bike computer. Easy to install, works great and very affordable. The mode is difficult to read but I soon figured out each setting by the number displayed. I love having the cadence.
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Great product!, May 27, 2010
By Jusjofok
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I highly recommend this computer, it installed easily and works great with no problems after almost 200 miles. Numbers are easy to read. Some people complain about not being able to see the time and cadence information as it is listed below and in smaller font than the speed but I have no issues, they are plenty big for my tastes.
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Cateye Strata Cadence, May 17, 2010
By New Biker (New Orleans, LA)
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I bought this computer for a new road bike I just received. The install was relatively simple with no hitches. It appears to be well designed and laid out. I would prefer the display to be slightly larger for ease of reading. The only reason I'm not rating this computer higher is I've only used it a few times and haven't had time to use it much. In general I'm very pleased with both the price I paid and how it's functioned so far.
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Great buy. CC-RD200 W/ Cadence, May 12, 2010
By G. Barton (Omaha, NE)
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This little thing is amazing. Bought for ~$27. easy to install and really easy to setup. Flips through functions easily and has a surprisingly easy to read face despite its miniature size. For a computer with cadence, you can't go any cheaper/smaller than this.
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Great Price, Great Features and it works!, April 22, 2010
By bigetan (MD)
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I have ridden with this computer for about 100 miles and I must say that I am impressed! I own a Cannondale road bike and this computer works perfectly if instructions are followed and setup completed.
Pros
- price is unbeatable! i paid $60 for a trek cadence computer which eventually broke, this was $28
- looks very sleek, not too bulky
- easy one button operation (one press to switch category, hold button for reset)
- Easy Installation took 15 minutes(could be difficult for beginner)
- Has cadence reading which you don't find in models at this price.
- Very accurate...checked against google maps and car and distance traveled was perfect.
- very secure in mounting bracket (not once has it become loose or lost a reading).
Cons
- No backlight, but i find it more than sufficient for my needs, i dont ride at night
Take Note
- when installing I found that the magnet for the wheel and the magnet for the cadence senor were stuck together. I originally thought it was all one magnet and spent some time searching for the cadence magnet until i realized they were stuck together.
- speed is always shown in large at the top. all other categories are a tad smaller at the bottom. I find it sufficient for my needs.
- if you are unsure about installing this take it to your local bike shop. If you get any of it slightly wrong, such as distance from magnets and making sure its tightly secured you will get bad results and have a bad experience.
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Right Product, April 13, 2010
By Jungle Boy (Brazil)
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I am non professional cyclist. But I use to ride about 80 miles at week. I also already traveled 800 miles many times in a single ride (7 days only stopping to sleep).
This cyclecomputer has all features for a enthusiast biker.
1) Cadence
2) Max speed
3) Distance 1, 2
4) Average Speed
5) Time
6) Odometer
7) Current Speed being always displayed in large numbers.
Pros:
a) Easy assembling
b) Simple wiring
c) Can be mounted vertically or horizontally. This mean: can be mounted in the bar or in the bar end
d) Large Numbers
e) The pressing button scheme avoids the possibility of raining or swet to drop into the upface of the computer
f) dont remember anymore
Cons:
a) No backlight
I think it is enought.
Really good product
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Love it so far, October 21, 2009
By Elsie (Florida)
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This computer had everything I really wanted and was such a good price.
I had it installed at a local bike shop because I didn't feel like messing with it since alot of the reviews made it sound difficult and I had installed a simpler one (without cadence) years ago and remember it being kind of a pain. I am so glad I had them install it because they needed like 5 spacers to make it the right distance from the sensor and they have those on hand whereas I would have had to improvise. So I recommend having it installed at a shop (cost me 24 dollars, don't know what other places would charge). I have had zero problems with it so far (but only gone about 30 miles with it since installation).
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A great little computer...., August 6, 2009
By KTMPOAHSAY (Concord, NC USA)
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...and a minor miracle at $34. Have just started time trial-ing and this fits the bill. Knowing cadence is REALLY helpful and being able to fit this on the stem means it is out of the way of my aero bars. Seems to work just as well as my Cateye Mity 8 ever did. Highly recommended.
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Disappointed: The same defect twice, July 28, 2009
By David Pancoast (Bend, OR, USA)
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I notice this happened to another reviewer. My computer arrived without the cadence magnet. So, I returned it with the appropriate explanation. I received a replacement within days. That was great. But, it was missing the cadence magnet too! So, I returned it and requested they make note of this problem so they didn't just ship me a 3rd defective unit. Instead, I received an email informing me that my order was canceled. (So I wouldn't have the same problem.) I felt a bit as though I was being blamed for an obvious error on the manufacturer's part. I wish I'd taken Ms. Gaitin's approach (see her review: she contacted Cateye and they sent her the magnet).
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Not for Middle Age Eyes, July 11, 2009
By ArtemisShopper
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Im strictly a recreational cyclist, and use knowledge of my speed, distance and especially cadence for motivation. My prior computer cycled through most of the functions with a single, large display. I'm quite disappointed that this new Cateye computer permanently displays only the speed in large numbers. All the rest are in tiny type - so tiny that I can barely read them. Since I'm not going to wear reading glasses while biking, the cadence function is therefore essentially worthless to me. So for you baby boomers out there, make sure you can easily read the bottom numbers before buying.
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excellent bike computer, June 22, 2009
By Evan Chen
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This is an excellent bike computer. It is the best of the wired bike computer with cadence in there. very easy to install.
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Easy to install but..., January 10, 2009
By Rambo
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Just got this installed on my road bike (Trek 1.2) - it was fairly easy to install (although the instructions take a little bit of work to follow). My only problem is that the cadence sensor and magnet are too far apart. Another review indicated the problem was solved by switching the sensor rubber pad to the cadence sensor, but I am already using the sensor pad for the speed sensor.
Guess it's time to order a new pad from Cateye.
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Easy set up, January 7, 2008
By K. Henry (PA)
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Set up was very easy. Rear wheel pick up and cadence option are nice for winter evenings on the trainer
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Two flaws, March 27, 2010
By Brew dude (United States)
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Like a number of other reviewers, I was initially impressed with this product when I took it out of the box. Slim, attractive, easy to read, etc... It took me about ten minutes to mount, which was great. Wheel magnet....WAY too far away from the chain stay where the sensor is supposed to be mounted. So, with a rigged up extra centimeter of shim, I got the speed to work. Ugly, but working. For the next week, it worked like a charm for my commute to work on the road. On Saturday, I took it out on some gravel paths, looked down, and it was GONE! Bounced right out. I can't imagine this being a sturdy enough for even a causal off road mountain biker. The computer uses a button on the back and a bracket that allows the whole unit to tilt slightly and depress the back button to change the readout. So, I can't speak to the longevity of this unit, but I can say it has a least two major design flaws, and that in my book, makes this a poor choice.
On the plus side, Cateye's customer service was great. I just called, and without even actually asking them for another, they sent one out for free. I will continue to use it, I will just remove it before going off road.
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Not worth it, February 15, 2010
By Jason (Houston, TX USA)
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Pros:
-Cheap
-Pretty
-Nice interface
Cons:
-A pain to set up. Has to be put on the rear wheel, which means you have to zip-tie the cord to the frame every foot or so.
-Finicky. My cadence sensor worked right off the bat. However, even after lots of tinkering, I couldn't get the speed sensor to work correctly.
-Wire management is a pain.
I gave this one a try... but in the end I returned it and when with the Cateye Strada Wireless, which took 2 minutes to install, and works perfectly.
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Cateye quality sinks to new low . . ., September 11, 2009
By oldbluejeans (Florida)
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I had a Cateye double wireless with cadence but got tired of replacing 4 batteries every few months so I purchased two of these Cateye Strada wired w/ cadence cyclometers, for two of my bikes. Both have the same problems, any little bump knocks them loose in the cradle. Then they cease working until you look down to notice what has happened and re-seat them. Also, the speed frequently bounces between 19 to 3 or 4 MPH, making me think both speed and distance are compromised. I have a friend who also has one of these with exactly the same problems. Cateye quality used to be great, but sadly seems to be ebbing as time goes by.
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Painful Installation, July 14, 2009
By C. Mak
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The unit works fine. However, the installation took forever. No one can install it without an additional (and inconvenient) part. The sensor and the magnet are supposed to be within 3mm of each other. The cadence sensor is supposed to be installed on the outside of the chain stay and the corresponding magnet on the inside of the crank arm. The problem is that the space between the crank arm and the chain arm is at least 1 inch. I had to use duct tape and some fillers to fill the gap to bring the sensor and magnet within the stated range. This is absolutely nonsense and extremely inconvenient. One will expect Cateye will provide everything you need. But this is simply not the case.
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Great low cost option !, October 8, 2008
By Electro Geek (PA,USA)
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Put this on my Trek 820 3 weeks ago. I LOVE it ! Was easy to install per detaled directions. Easy enough to set up after you "get it" there is a way you cycle through the set up options. This thing tells you what you want to know and what you need to know. If you are getting serious about cycleing or just curious about how far and how fast your riding then put this on your bike. You'll be glad you did... I am !!
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Perfect for the basic bikers gift, January 25, 2008
By Katherine A. Hopkins
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This product was great for a christmas gift i gave a cycling friend. It has all the basic functions and works great for those who want to know speed and distance. My friend loved it and says its the best gift he received. LOVE IT!
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Buyer Beware, April 15, 2011
By mark
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Received Cateye Cadence Bike computer in mail from 'Buy New for Less /Regifters' and it was missing the pedal magnet and had frayed wires. Packageing looked like it had been repackaged and sold to me as is less all the parts with frayed wires. Attempts to return have been met with 'tough luck' because it was not opened right away (was being saved as a birthday present). Do not purchase from 'Buy New for Less /Regifters' they are a fraud and unloading defective product that has been recycled by them. When you try to return they will not help you. Their customer service department is from hell. Buyer beware.
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Button Confusion, December 16, 2009
By Thomas I. Bailey (NE Ohio)
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I had a Cateye computer for one of my road bikes years aago and needed a new one so I just thought this would do the trick. Had the bike shop set it up on my new ride and proceded to dicern the button/ menu sequence scheme. In short, I never "got it". My ride was always one of wondering which button do I access to go to "clear" time or access odo or clear odo.I eventually returned the computer because when I'd ride at night I put myself in danger off crashing several times as the screen light just wasn't enough to do the job. Finally, decided to try the Sigma brand and it has done everything perfectly..it has an intuitive interface,great light and button sequence. And I no longer feel like an idiot!
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great, August 21, 2011
By rylo
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if you have never had a bike computer, you'll get hooked on this thing! cant ride without it. would give it 5 stars but it froze on me once,found that by rubing sensor with magnet it came back to life.
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Good Product, September 26, 2011
By Harry
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I bought this to use on my indoor spin bike (proform 290spx) and it works like a charm. It does exactly what the spec says. Even though this product is meant for outdoor bike, you can actually use it on a spin bike too. You will need a pack of double sided mounting pack though [...]
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Great Display, Great Features...., September 26, 2011
By GlenG
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I previously used schwin and Bell computers. Yes, cheap and simple like me! I decided after my Bell jammed and kept cycling past the desired numbers to check out something a little better. The design seemed simple and, as stated, a larger display. Mounting was comparable to my previous computers but a second sensor On the peddle is used for cadence. This one was an issue because I ride a recumbent. The distance between the crank arm and frame was too great. After crafting a PVC pipe fitting I had it done. My biggest surprise (and joy) was finding out I did not have to re-enter my wheel circumference every time I reset the computer. Thank you Cateye for a great product that is easy on this old guys eyes!
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Great cycling computer, short wires., September 23, 2011
By OCDuke
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I have used Cateye cycling computers since their first one came out and have always been very happy.
I got this one because I wanted cadence at a low price.
I have a hybrid commuter bike with the handlebars adjusted as high as they can go, as I'm 6'2", older, and now find it difficult to lean on the bars.
I was unable to mount this on my handlebars, as the wires were too short. Unable to mount is on the neck, due to it's design, not the Cateye's mount or wires fault. So, I mounted it on the front of my cross bar. Not ideal, but I am still very happy with it over all.
Would recommend to anyone wanting cadence at an affordable price.
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So good I bought it twice, September 14, 2011
By luusyphre (Tucson, AZ (USA)
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The first Cateye Strada Cadence I had lasted for a little over two years, and then the retention clip on the mount broke off. I used it for commuting so I was constantly removing the computer to go into shops and stuff. I talked to a rep and they said that I would have to buy a new parts kit, which costs about $20. I managed to keep it working by just taping the computer to the mount using clear tape. Some time in the last year, I took it off, put it away, and lost it.
Fast forward to now, I wanted a computer to train for an upcoming ride and decided to buy a new one. I shopped around but nothing else was as thin, sexy, and cost effective as the Strada Cadence. I was willing to pay more for an upgrade, but nothing seemed worth it. I was thinking of going wireless, but what's the point? It's prettier without the wires, but are generally less accurate, require more batteries (one for the computer and another for the sensor), and cost generally twice as much. I used to have an older Cateye wireless computer (still have it actually on my MTB) and it would literally stop working whenever I would use my high power commuting headlight (Niterider MiNewt). So I decided to just get the Strada Cadence again, which I had really liked. This time I put a little WD-40 on the mounting clip area; hopefully it will help.
As for the actual review: the Strada Cadence has always worked as expected. The speed and cadence calculations might be a bit laggy as other reviewers have stated, but it doesn't bother me. The main display is for speed ONLY. The smaller display is where you can get your trip distance, cadence, etc. The main display is nice and big and the smaller display could be bigger, but it's good enough.
I love the button-less design of the thing (the entire display is a button). The clickiness is very clear and tactile. Removing the computer just requires a little force, which I assume is what contributed to the mounting clip breaking off the first time. I would have preferred a latch or lever (like with bike lights) so the clip won't weaken over time. I've also never had any sensor contact issues as others have mentioned.
The accuracy seems just fine to me, in fact, on my commute today I ran a workout tracker app (Endomondo) on my phone and it read 9.04 miles and the trip distance on the Strada Cadence also reads 9.04 miles. I've also rode a century with it and the mileage seemed to be correct.
Installation is pretty straightforward. You attach a magnet to your rear wheel and a crank arm, and zip-tie the wires up to your handlebars. They even included two more zip ties than I needed. The instructions are a little brief and confusing; one step tells you to wrap the wire around the rear brake cable as shown, but in the picture it's clearly wrapped around the front brake cable. I decided to wrap it around my rear brake cable since it seemed like it would have less impact on range of motion. One issue I had was the cadence sensor wire is a bit short, and you might have to put the magnet closer to the middle of the crank, which isn't a problem at first but the eventually, due to the centripetal force, the weakening of the adhesive on the magnet, and the loosening of the zip-tie, the magnet will slide toward the pedals. It took about a year for that to happen to me (all of a sudden, no cadence), so this time I wanted to just put the magnet right against the pedal, but the cable on the cadence sensor wasn't long enough, so there's a bit of slack on the wire by the wheel sensor. Not a big deal and it's not enough to catch on anything, but it's not as pretty as it could be. The handlebar mount is nice and easy to install and remove, but it leaves a long plastic tail that needs to be clipped off (so if you want to move something thicker in the future, don't clip off too much). You can also change the orientation of the mount to put it on your stem (that's what I did).
Setting up the computer is pretty easy. The instructions seem to tell you to connect the computer to the mount while setting it up, but that's impossible. You need to be able to hit the menu button behind the device with your finger. The All Clear button requires a toothpick, paper clip, or long fingernail to hit, which is good. You can set the odometer if you know the mileage of your bike, but I don't remember my experience with it the first time and I didn't use it this time (I've lost track of my mileage).
In conclusion, I would wholeheartedly recommend the Cateye Strada Cadence. For its price, functionality, low profile, and good looks, it's hard to beat.
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Great Performance at a Great Value, September 4, 2011
By the_n_freak
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This unit does exactly what it advertises and does it well. I have had this unit installed on my mountain bike for over three years now, and it has performed flawlessly. Trust me when I tell you that I ride hard, fast, and abuse my bike. I have done everything from street riding to trail riding, jumped curbs, barreled through pot holes, even bombed down flights of stairs along sidewalks and city streets, and not once has the display blanked out on me or read zero. If anybody has experienced this issue I would chalk it up to a poor install, as I have never experienced an issue with the contacts on the back of the unit (and I do remove mine frequently when in the city, about 3-4 times a week). I find it surprising, however, that somebody could fudge the installation on this thing, as it was pretty quick and simple. As long as you follow the instructions and stay within the given tolerances, you shouldn't have any operational issues. Everything you need is in the box, and I think it took me maybe 30 minutes tops to install. The only flaw I found in this unit is that it is not crush resistant. I was downtown locking my bike up when I went to remove the computer and, clumsy me, dropped it onto the sidewalk. And of course, given my usual streak of bad luck, it bounced onto the street and into the path of an oncoming SUV. Needless to say, I am here today to order an exact replacement. The simple fact that I took the time to write this review should speak volumes more than the review itself, considering I order almost everything I can online, and this is the first review I've ever taken the time to write. If you've read this far, just order the damn computer, you won't regret it.
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All you could ever need for a fraction of the cost, September 4, 2011
By Sean M. Scott
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I just got this unit yesterday. Spend probably a good hour taking my time setting everything up and routing the wires. But after everything was routed nicely and neatly I was happy. Yes some people may not like wired comptuers but unless you step into the world of encoded signal or ANT+ you run the risk of interference. So Until I can swing that amount of money ill just stick with my wired computers they work just fine. This little guy tells you everything a rider needs to know. Also the click tec interface is very nice. No buttons just click the entire unit to change different displays. No fiddling you can even hit it with a water bottle if you need to. I highly recommend this unit its got everything. Just take your time with wire routing and you will thank me. A word of caution tho. I have a relatively small bike (52cm compact frame) by the time I was done routing the wires I had only enough to get up to the stem. the handlebar was a bit of a reach. So just be careful if you have big or long frames.
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Good choice for cadence (beginner), August 14, 2011
By Brata
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There are pros and cons:
Pros:
1. Small and compact. Really feels solid.
2. Its a good idea to put the button in the back side and you dont press the button but the edge of the comp which makes it water tight.
3. Display is well designed with respect to the size of the devise
4. The best you can probably get in the price range and with a cadence meter
Cons:
1. Does not have back light. So practically useless in night condition unless you are interested to see average speed and all.
2. Cadence update is kind of slow (although it is sufficient for beginners)
3. The contact between the mounting and the comp is a bit sensitive as you need to clean it really well or else it stops sensing
4. As it operates through only one button its a pain to shuffle between different information while riding.
Overall I think its a very good product in its price range. What you pay vs what you get is really good.
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Makes riding fun, September 13, 2010
By C.
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I loved this gift. It was pretty easy to install and has made casual to serious rides a lot more fun. The information allows you to vary your workouts and even push yourself harder. I wish I would have bought it sooner.
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Not worth it, February 15, 2010
By Jason (Houston, TX USA)
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Pros:
-Cheap
-Pretty
-Nice interface
Cons:
-A pain to set up. Has to be put on the rear wheel, which means you have to zip-tie the cord to the frame every foot or so.
-Finicky. My cadence sensor worked right off the bat. However, even after lots of tinkering, I couldn't get the speed sensor to work correctly.
-Wire management is a pain.
I gave this one a try... but in the end I returned it and when with the Cateye Strada Wireless, which took 2 minutes to install, and works perfectly.
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