CAT EYE Velo 9 Wired Bike Computer

UPDATE 08/15/2020: To get direct readout of cadence, set wheel circumference to 166cm. Magnet(s) only needed on one spoke of the chainwheel. 8.6kph on the display equals 86 rpm. I found it easy to read on the Velo 9.Per a hack I found online, I use my Velo 9 as a cadence meter. I use the sensor to detect magnets that are mounted on the smallest front chainwheel on my bike.When setting up the Velo 9:- Select km/h as your speed unit- If you have a four-spoke chainring, enter 208cm as your tire circumference- If you have a five-spoke chainring, enter 167cm as your tire circumferenceWhen you are pedaling, the km/h number displayed on the Velo 9 will be 1/2 your actual cadence. (Actual cadence can’t be displayed because the biggest number that be entered for tire circumference is 299cm.)UPDATE 08/15/2020: To get direct readout of cadence, set wheel circumference to 166cm. Magnet(s) only needed on one spoke of the chainwheel. 8.6kph on the display equals 86 rpm. I found it easy to read on the Velo 9.Using a GPS speedometer app on my phone, I checked theoretical mph vs. actual mph at multiple cadences and at multiple speeds. Actual mph was always within 0.5 mph of theoretical mph.IMPORTANT: Neodymium (rare earth) magnets are not toys! Keep them away from kids!Additional NotesA Velo 7, smaller display, will also work. It uses the same programming.Ceramic magnets will work, but I used neodymium (rare earth) magnets. The neodymium are more expensive than ceramic, but also MUCH stronger. My smallest chain ring is dished and has four spokes. To get the magnets closer to the sensor, I stacked two magnets on each spoke. In over 100 miles of riding, the magnets haven’t moved at all. I may secure them with silicone glue, someday, maybe 🙂.I’m an old, fat, out-of-shape guy (71, 5’9”, 230#) who has gained weight during the COVID-19 pandemic shutdown. Getting serious about riding the bike (My typical daily ride is 17miles at an average of 11 mph.) has gotten me back down to my pre-pandemic weight (218#).Per the cadence meter, I pedal faster than I thought I did; a good thing. My “recreational” cadence is about 60. My “exercise” cadence is 76-86. My “too fast, shift to a higher gear” cadence is anything above 90.I wanted a cadence meter that was cheaper than my bike. I wanted to avoid dealing with wireless connectivity. My Velo 9 cadence meter works well and I’m happy with the results.

Fantastic product. I was a little leery to install this because I had never installed one before but the directions were very clear and I was able to quickly and easily install it with just a few typical tools you'd have around the house. One tip I'd give is to make sure you are very happy with the zip ties before you pull them tight. I made the mistake of pulling one tight before I had it in the right stop and had to get a blade to cut through it to get it off. If I'd gone a little slower and made sure I had them in the right space before I tightened it, I would have gotten this installed a lot sooner. Once I got it going, it was pretty intuitive to use. I actually didn't even read the directions and I was able to easily use it on my rides to see how far I've gone, my speed, and my time. It is very useful to easily see your ride statistics as you go so you can make adjustment real time. I thought the price was good too especially for how well it works. I Love it and I would highly recommend it to any cyclist or really for anyone who wants to track their cycling statistics.

After doing some research, this looked like the best highly-weather-resistant wired magnetic pickup bike speedometer out there. I didn't want an expensive GPS-based device that you have to remember to recharge. So far it has not disappointed, but I haven't ridden in the rain yet so I can't comment on the weather resistance. It is simple to read, simple to program, and simple to operate. It takes a CR2032 battery which lasts a long time and is readily available. It is missing a few functions that I liked that I had on my old one (which did not hold up in the rain!), including a thermometer, a backlight, and a maintenance warning that would tell you if you were getting close to a preset mileage where you should be performing periodic maintenance/cleaning on the bike. But it has all the basic functions necessary. So far, it's living up to its ratings.

I installed this bike computer on a Motobecane gravel bike. I had a Cateye Strada wireless on it, but it would not work when I used my Niterider headlight for pre dawn rides. The headlight would jam the wireless signal, so the speedometer would stay locked on zero. I'm giving 4 stars to the Velo 9 instead of 5 because of the tire circumference setting. Circumference setting is in centimeters instead of millimeters... which causes it to be slightly off from GPS stats. I use bike computers to keep track of odometer stats and as a backup to my smart phone with MapMyRide app. I've been using the Velo 9 on my road bike for about a year and it's about a 1/10th of mile off after finishing ride... which is not terrible, but not precise. Easy to setup and simple to install mount and sensor.

A good choice for a first cycle computer with a clear display with a single button to toggle through all the functions, though the instructions can be a little overwhelming at first but is easy enought to install with the provided cable ties. Automatically goes to sleep after a few minutes of being idle and will automatically wake up once you are up and moving again or can be manually woken up with a single press of the button. The distance, travel time, avg speed can all be reset before your trip by pressing and holding the button.

The big problem with many bike computers is that they can be difficult to operate with up to four different buttons needing to be pressed in the correct sequence. If you use it then come back to it a week or two later it's impossible to remember how to access or reset the functions.The beauty of this model is that it's simple to operate without re -reading the manual every time.It has all the functions you will probably ever need .....yet it's simple to operate. Reasonable price from an established name....great product.

Bought this to replace a Blu smart wireless computer. This is far superior. I wouldn't go wireless again far too fragile and too much to go wrong. This is a much better product, easy to set up and has a feel of quality about it. My only minor criticism is that there is no automatic scroll function you have to manually scroll through the information. I normally have it set on ride distance but like to see the time occasionally which means pressing the button several times whilst riding, no great shakes though!

Having tried a number of bike odometer apps, all of which were rubbish and didn't work at all well, I looked at something less hi-tech that was physically mounted to the bike. This fits the bill nicely. The Velo 9 offers a good range of useful readouts without GPS and maps and is reasonably easy to fit. The only slight annoyance was the ties to secure the clip- in unit, but overall it was easy to fit and doesn't trail wires too much over the front of the bike. Careful placing of the sensor and tightening the magnet on the spoke is essential. Tested out over some pretty rough, bumpy terrain, the unit produced sensible readings across miles per hour and distance, so I am pretty confident that the information is accurate. Resetting the unit after a ride retains the odometer mileage, so it tracks your complete distances unless you do a full reset. After the irritation and annoyance of Android bike apps that simply don't work, the CatEye Velo is a much better solution.

Great little computer but the cable is short. I like things in life that are simple and this cycle computer ticks that box, big-style. Accurate, useable, waterproof - and easy to fit. I knocked a star off because the cable is very short, meaning you HAVE to fit it to your front wheel. Why would you want to fit it to the rear wheel, I hear you ask? Well, if you’re using a turbo trainer and wanted to know your mileage, time, calories burned etc, you would need to fit it to the back wheel, as the front is stationary - but the cable can’t reach to the handlebars from there. So front wheel only it is. Works a treat, though.