Reviews of Cateye Velo 9 Cycling Computer 9 Functions CC-VL820 Black

Nice sized display, it works very well. I have one on my other bike, and I liked it so I bought one for this bike. When it is not being used it displays the time, so you really don't need a clock in the garage.

As said

does what it is suppose to do!

Pros

The computer was easy to install and easy to calibrate. The function button is large and easy to press. With other computers you almost have to have fingernails to get it to switch to the next function. And what I like most is that the batteries last forever. This is not my first purchase of Cateye wired computers. I purchased my last one 5 years ago and the batteries are still good. The wireless computer's batteries have a short life span and the rechargeable ones always seem to give out in the middle of the ride. This computer is definitely hassle free. 6 out of 5 stars!!!

Cons

none

Pros

The Cateye Velo 9 is everything you need in a simple bike computer. There is not much to dispute, as it does it's job perfectly, and uses a very simple interface. The basic functions are all there, with current speed always being displayed in large numbers. It is easy to understand, and very accurate once set up.

Cons

The mechanism to reset things such as average speed, and time ridden, also delete your current trip ODO. I learned this the hard way 800 miles into a 4000 mile ride, which was disappointing, but not heart breaking. It was a negligible issue, and the long trip ODO remained unchanged.

Other Thoughts

This computer is great for basic riding, as long as you aren't trying to do a ton of calculations and monitoring. The essentials are there. The only thing that I would change would be to individually reset different settings, rather than have most of them be on one function. Yet again, this wasn't debilitating at all. It still functions as a great basic computer, and I loved to be able to monitor certain things without going too overboard.