Cateye Velo 8 Cycle Computer
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Cateye Velo 8 Cycle Computer
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Ideal for the recreational rider seeking to improve their fitness, the redesigned Velo 8 provides 8 of the most popular functions including a useful estimated calorie expenditure.
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Rated 4.4/5
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Top Features of the Cateye Velo 8 Cycle Computer
Ideal for the recreational rider seeking to improve their fitness, the redesigned Velo 8 provides 8 of the most popular functions including a useful estimated calorie expenditure.
- Functions:
- Current speed
- Maximum speed
- Average speed
- Total distance (odometer)
- Trip distance
- Auto start/stop
- Trip time (elapsed time)
- 12/24 hour clock
- Features:
- Pacer arrow (+/- av. speed)
- Auto power saving mode
- Universal fitting
- Easy set up (Tyre size)
- Speed display up to 185 MPH
- Estimated calorie consumption
- MTB
- Road
Easy to use with a new large display and single button operation, the Velo 8 includes a choice of simple or custom wheel calibration for total accuracy.
About Cycle Computers
Cycle computers help you make the most of your time on the bike and are a great training tool, they have many functions including speed, distance, maximum speed, average speed and some even feature cadence (pedal revolutions). Trying to keep your average speed a bit higher or finish a familiar route in a new record time will give you the inspiration needed to push harder, get fitter and achieve that goal. If you commute on the same route every day, a computer injects a bit of interest. Cordless computers are easier to fit and look neater on the bike, meaning no messy cables to try and tidy up. If you're serious about improving your fitness, a computer with a cadence function will really help and these often read from the rear wheel, allowing them to be used with a turbo trainer.
About the Cateye brand
Cateye is the leading manufacturer of cycle computers, bike lights and reflectors. In 1964, Cateye became the first company to create a flashing lamp for bicycles. Cateye invented the first battery headlamp in 1982, and the very first bicycle headlamp using white LEDs in 2001. Cat Eye is a true leader in lens and reflector technology; Cateye's Opticube lens and reflectors allow them to make one of the brightest and most efficient LED headlights in the world.
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Cateye Velo 8 Cycle Computer
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Not at all bad
Got four of these now - me, my wife, my brother and a friend. Don't even consider the calorie counter - it just makes up the numbers - it hasn't got a clue whether I'm freewheeling down a steep hill or slowly making my way up the Alps! That aside, it is bang on the money with distance - which means it must also be with the speed. Adjustable for loads of different wheel sizes.
On two of them though, it stopped working for no apparent reason. Took it out of its cradle on the handlebar blew on and rubbed the contacts a bit and put it back in the cradle. Worked ever since, but something to note.
13 July 2010
Large Font Display
A good computer which I can read without reading glasses!
Simple to fit, Overall just what I wanted
I haven't had it long but expect it to last!
30 June 2010
Does the trick
I crossed over from the dark side and bought a road bike. so fitted that with my original computer. But then found when i did go out on the mtb i kept looking for how fast i was going or how far i'd gone. This little number does the trick i've been out in all weathers without a problem (dont take the new bike out in the rain yet).
The calorie counter is an added bonus.
Very quick to fit with little zip clips.
The best bit was the cost.
29 June 2010
Basic but enough for beginners
Being relatively new into the sport of triathlons, and having only bought my road bike about a month prior to the purchase of this Cat Eye product, it is brilliant for beginners with plenty enough information for a bike ride i.e. time, distance travelled, cycle time, kcal burnt (although this is obviously a guide!) and total miles travelled since the reset of the computer.
It has an occasional blip out on the road, but I think this could be more of a battery issue than anything else as I have used it alot, but am very happy with the product.
17 June 2010
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One review said it doesn't work when it rains. Is this true? Surely bike computers are designed with that in mind.
Country : United Kingdom
2 years, 10 months ago
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used mine in rain and shine no problems at all.2 years, 6 months ago
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Rain should have no effect. You just need both batteries to be in good order. It is weather resistant as you would expect. I would not want to leave it under a running hose but UK weather should be fine2 years, 7 months ago
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At least 2 of the 4 I've bought work absolutely fine in the rain. (The other 2 haven't been out in the rain in case you were wondering)Answer:
i've had no problem, i go muddy trailing with mine. so it's not unusual to get hosed off when i get home but then i also wipe the bike down and i spray the whole bike with a cheap spray wax.so it does not rust.Hope this helps
2 years, 9 months ago
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In my experience of this Cat eye bike computer, which has been cycling come rain, shine, hail and ice, it has always worked a treat despite the weather!Country : United Kingdom
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I have not had any problems with mine in the rain. It works by having a magnet on the spokes so should not be affected by water or dirt.2 years, 9 months ago
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It has worked well for me in the rain
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I recently rode 68 miles (5 hours 30 mins), all of it in the pouring rain and had no issues at all. I am not sure if it would work if you left it in a bucket of water overnight but it is well constructed and the re-set button is set in thick rubber.Answer:
Hi there, not been out in the rain has yet but the bike has been washed down with hosepipe and found it to work as before..Don't see them making this sort of thing and not making it water proof..
added.. just been and sprayed it with the hose giving it a soaking and still working fine
Country : United Kingdom
2 years, 10 months ago
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Yes it does, tried and tested. don't worry. just make sure that its connected properly to the mount.
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Yes this computer is fine in the rain, all computers are designed to be used in wet weather.2 years, 10 months ago
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Is the Velo 8 computer interchangeable with the wiring and sensor for the Velo 5 computer?
I have 2 Velo 5 computers - one on each bike. I lost one of the computer units as I failed to click it into place properly before a ride, and so now I move the remaining computer between bikes depending on which one I use. I am thinking of getting a Velo 8 computer, but don't know if I will be able to use on both bikes, or if the base unit/sensor/wiring setup is different. Any ideas?
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YES! I have both Velo 5 & 8 and can interchange them2 years, 4 months ago
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Yes the computer mounting wires fits both velo 5 and velo 8 just make sure they are set on the same wheel size
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The Velo 5 and Velo 8 kits are the same, as are the Mity 3 kits. All these computers are compatible with each others fitting kits.2 years, 7 months ago
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Didn't measure length but I'd guess it isn't long enough for back wheel1 year, 9 months ago
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I've coiled mine up now so can't measure it but unless you have a very small bike - no it's not long enough. If you did want the sensor on the back wheel, how about mounting the computer on the top tube? It would need a bit of work on the bracket unless you can read sideways.1 year, 9 months ago
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It is not long enough!Answer:
Reasonably long, but I wouldn't recommend trying it.1 year, 10 months ago
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No its only long enough to reach the front I think.1 year, 11 months ago
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nope, enough (but only just) to fit to the very bottom of the fork on the front for me (Giant Talon with disc breaks so the sensor had to go right at the bottom of the fork.1 year, 11 months ago
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It's 31" / 79cms long and I doubt if you could put the sensor on the back wheelCountry : United Kingdom
2 years, 4 months ago
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No, I doubt it is long enough to reach the back wheel.2 years, 4 months ago
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no the wire will fit front wheel only2 years, 5 months ago
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I can't measure it without removing it but I'm pretty certain it isn't long enough for fitting to the rear wheel - probably around 1 metre
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The wire is approximately 750 mm long. It will not be long enough to position the sensor on the back wheel.2 years, 6 months ago
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I think this computer is primarily designed to mount on the handlebars of your bicycle. It doesn't matter if the handlebars are over-sized as they computer mount uses a sticky adhesive and long plastic clips which can be trimmed after installing.2 years, 4 months ago
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It's base is curved to fit bars best. However, I reckon with a bit of tweaking it could easily be made to fit stem (as I have done with other speedo mounts in the past).Country : United Kingdom
2 years, 5 months ago
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You should be able to get it onto the stem - it depends how creative and intuative you are with your thinking... It should fit on any sized handlebars - as it is the cable ties which wrap around them to secure it.Country : Australia
2 years, 5 months ago
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I fitted mine to the stem on my road bike and size shouldn't be an issue as cable ties are used to tighten the mounting device to the bike2 years, 7 months ago
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you can pretty much put it where you like (so long as the cable reaches). you get little zip clips which are quick and versatile.Hope this helps.
2 years, 9 months ago
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The cable ties provided with it are quite long so you should be ok on that. Don't think it will fit on to the stem though.2 years, 9 months ago
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Oversize bars should be OK - it sits on a sticky foam pad then gets secured with two cable ties.2 years, 9 months ago
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No this can not fit onto the stem but it should be pretty easy to fit it to oversized bars as long as they are not huge.Country : Australia
2 years, 9 months ago
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just looked at the fitting means and it fits my bars and the back plate has girth to hug oversized bars too.. now i don't see how it could be added to the stem but if it's space on your bars then you can buy a add on to fit your bars to add gadgets has such.2 years, 10 months ago
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It fastens on with tie wraps. Guess it would go on the stem but it could be difficult to see.............2 years, 10 months ago
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It attaches with zip ties but one of the reviews states they were not able to mount it on their stem.3 years, 4 months ago
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As far as I've found it can give you only your current & average speed over the length of your journey but not RPM.1 year, 9 months ago
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No. RPM not an option1 year, 9 months ago
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NoCountry : Australia
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Not that I'm aware of!1 year, 11 months ago
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No. It only gives speed, trip-distance, trip-time, time, avg speed, max speed, calories consumed and total distance.2 years, 4 months ago
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No, just current, average and max speeds2 years, 5 months ago
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No - just speed. It does not give cadence.Country : Australia
2 years, 5 months ago
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No it doesn't do this.
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For this you will need a Cadence specific computer such as the Strada Cadence as linked below.Products related to my answer
2 years, 6 months ago
2 years, 7 months ago
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Wheel size chart shows 935 to 2330mm. So, yes you should be fine.Answer:
Yes.In the setting up instructions it gives you the option to insert the actual circumference and lists14" wheels with a circumference of 102cm and this can be adjusted to 100cm if necessary via the display
1 year, 10 months ago
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Will depend on the distance from handlebar to sensor - wire is about 31" or 79cms. My wheel is 1.4 metres circumference2 years, 4 months ago
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Yes, I think it can, because when you are setting up the computer it invites you to enter the wheel diameter in centimetres.2 years, 4 months ago
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I would say yes from looking at the instructions. There is na table of tyre sizes and settings and the smallest ones are 2 x 1.75 with a setting of 935 (I think this means 935 mm circumference) and then 14 x 1.50 and 14 x 1.75 with settings of 102 and 106 (meaning 1020 and 1060 mm circumference) so should be possible to programme in 100 for a circumference of 1000 mmAnswer:
Yes i think it can by entering the circumference in the set-up process.2 years, 6 months ago
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Yes2 years, 7 months ago
I have managed all settings except MPH and 12Hr clock on the Velo 8. Please help as I can't think in Km/h
2 years, 4 months ago
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You should set the units as the very first thing. I think the only thing to do is to clear the cycle computer - you will loose your total distance and all the settings you made in the beginning. But you have to push the set and the mode buttons at the same time - then you can change the units by pushing the mode button. When the units are the right ones, then push the set button - then the rest of the setup procedure followAnswer:
I had the same problem with mine, it had been pre-configured in km and the standard reset didn't have the option to change that. I had to do a full reset and start configuring again from scratch. I forget how but it's in the manual somewhere.1 year, 10 months ago
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Use the Set button on back with Mode button.Country : Australia
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To change the two you need to select the distance display on the unit (press the button until it displays the distance in k) and then poke the tiny 'set' button on the back of the unit with something suitable pointy like a biro and you should be able to change between K and Mph. Changing to Mph will automatically change the time to a 12hr clock.Answer:
It is the first thing to set after you reset the computer by holding down both buttons. Then press the main button to select miles or km then the tiny set button to advance to the next setting. But this means you will have to redo the calibration as well. If it is set to mph the clock will be 12 hr instead of 24 hr. Here is a link to the instruction sheet: http://tinyurl.com/2ufrr68
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The kph/mph selection is done during initial set up so you may not be able to do so after the computer is properly set up. You may need to go back through the initial set up to change these two features.2 years, 3 months ago
Does it show MPH instead of KM/H?
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It shows MPH as the default but you can probably change it, although I haven't triedCountry : United Kingdom
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Yes, this can be easily configured when you set it upAnswer:
Nope. Sorry. Km only!Answer:
Either can be used you decide at set up. I prefer MPH.Answer:
Yes1 year, 6 months ago
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Either - up to you when you set it up. I have mine set to mph.Country : United Kingdom
1 year, 6 months ago
Country : Australia
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Yes the speedo can be set FOR Miles or Ks, it is easy to do and Cateye are good as all their manuals are on line. if you have an problems just google the question lots of easy to follow answersCountry : Australia
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Yes it does
What is the default display - eg the time?
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Hi Dave,it starts when the wheel turns, when it is sleeping it shows the time
Country : Australia
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All electronic cycle computers should come with an auto start and auto shut down. This computer should start recording speed and trip distance as soon as the wheels begin to move.Country : United Kingdom
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