Sleek, lightweight, and elegant and free of wires, this slim wireless bicycle computer displays current speed, maximum speed (up to 65 mph), average speed, trip distance, second-trip distance, total distance, elapsed time, and 12/24-hour clock. The dual trip-distance functions keep track of intermediate or multi-day distances. For ease of use even on rough terrain, simply pressing the bottom of the screen toggles through the computer's modes. The selected mode displays at the bottom of the screen, while current speed appears at the top in large, easy-to-read numerals. An up/down arrow compares current speed to average speed.

Other features include dual tire size, programmable odometer, pace arrow, automatic start/stop, and automatic power-saving mode. The computer runs on two CR2032 batteries (included), one for the head unit and the other for the sensor. Maximum wireless transmission distance is 27 inches. The computer's tool-free bracket mounts quickly on virtually any handlebar or stem. The tool-free sensor mounts easily to the fork. Like all Cateye bicycle computers, this one is ultrasonically welded and water-resistant.

Specifications:

• Handlebar mount size: 22-31.8 mm
• Fork mount size: 11-55 mm
• Batteries: CR2032 (two included; for head unit and sensor)
• Maximum wireless transmission distance: 27" (70 cm)

About Cateye
Founded in 1946 in Osaka, Japan, CatEye is the leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights, and reflectors to cyclists in the world. In 1964, CatEye was the first in the industry to create a flashing lamp for bicycles, followed by their first battery headlamp in 1982, and the very first bicycle head lamp using white LEDs in 2001. The company's Opticube lens and reflectors make the brightest and most efficient LED headlights. while their LD500 remains the only rear safety light that can meet the rigorous CPSC standards for reflectivity.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars excelent! it is all that I expect!! smaller, lighter and with more functions, I use a old mity 5 so this is much better!

4 Stars Excellent bike computer for basic information The Cateye Strada Wireless has performed flawlessly for our 4-per-week bike rides. Simple to reset (just hold the button down for a few seconds), easy to read, and easy to remove, I highly recommend this computer for bike enthusiasts who ride for fun, whether fast or slow. For those who are training for maximum improvement or for competition, you'll want to purchase a unit with cadence, and maybe even a heart-rate function. But if you only log in miles and speed, the Strada is great choice. And wireless is so convenient to install, with no ugly wires ruining the bike graphics. I've never had an issue with losing signal. The instructions say not to park the bike with the magnet next to the pickup unit, or else your battery may drain rapidly; so you do need to spend 5 extra seconds to rotate your front tire when parking the bike. But I've logged a few thousand miles on all of my Cateye products before needing to change the battery.
I also own Cateye's V2c model, because I analyze my training regularly, and I rely upon cadence data as well as average speed. But I paid more for this feature, and the V2c graphics are smaller and a little harder for me to read.
As far as longevity, I have another Cateye computer on a vintage 12-speed; I've had to replace the battery several times, but the unit performs just as it did when I installed it 25 years ago. This is the reason I trust Cateye; although a company product's reliability may change over the years, usually the change is for the better. Until I have issues with their products, I will continue to buy from Cateye, as long as the features are competitive with other brands.

5 Stars Very very pleased Product showed up as described and works like a charm. Easy to install and easy to scroll through different functions. Price from Amazon was cheapest around.

4 Stars Good Cyclocomputer This is a good dependable cyclocomputer. I found it easy to install and set up for use. The wireless feature is great and works well. It is reset by pressing on the bottom of the unit when it is mounted. Mine requires only about 1 1/2 seconds to reset and I accidently reset it twice while riding as the same motion is required to scroll between the functions. It can also be reset by pushing on the bottom of the top of the unit. Now that I am aware it is not a problem. It is nice looking and the mounting system allowed it to mount easily on my aerobar. It is a good value at a good price and provides enough functions for my needs.

4 Stars Ease to install I have 3 wireless cateye products, two like this one and another with the cadence for my training bike. I like the product very much. It is better than the trek ones. With a trek it seems that you have a TV screen on your handlebar or stem. Cateye is maybe a bit little but its performance is pure quality. Very ease to set up and go. Of course the prize is right, especially if you get it from Amazon.com. Enjoy your ride. PB

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Not content with producing the brightest front led on the market, cateye complement the EL-500 with the TL-1000, the ultimate rear LED for riders who value their visibility above all else. Cateyes patented Opticube technology is used for the first time in a rear light, combined with 10 ultrabright red LEDS for unparalleled brightness. With 2 LEDS on each side, the TL-1000 also offers unrivalled sideways visibility. Each row of LEDS is independently controlled by a side mounted switch and features 4 different modes, for a total of 16 different combinations. This will surely be the rear light to have this winter. Runtime: 15 hours constant. Batteries: 2 x AA.

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars GREAT when it works. But does it have a design flaw?
When it’s working properly, the TL-LD1000 is unarguably the BEST rear bicycle light available. I know because I’ve tried quite a few, including other Cateye models.

The light is essentially two very bright, independently controllable, 3-LED taillights in a single package. So, for example, I set the bottom triad of LEDs to blink and the upper triad to strobe back-and-forth. Both of the independently controllable lights are readily visible throughout a wide vertical and horizontal axis.

But note that I’m on my second TL-LD1000. And so I now find myself wondering if the light suffers from a fundamental design flaw.

The first TL-LD1000 I bought lasted a bit less than a year of regular use before it begin to spontaneously extinguish itself in response to normal road bumps. For a while a sharp slap would restore the light to operation, but the condition deteriorated: The light remained operational for a shorter period after each slap.

In response, I tried new batteries. I tried cleaning the battery contacts with a cotton swap and alcohol. I tried wrapping the batteries with some stretchy foam to help hold them tightly in place. None of those steps helped.

So after an email exchange with Cateye, I sent my malfunctioning light in and the company promptly replaced it with a new one.

I’ve used my second TL-LD1000 for just a bit less than a year, and now it too is spontaneously extinguishing itself and I’m once again slapping it to restore it to operation.

So, I would encourage other TL-LD1000 users to report on how reliably their light has worked and for how long.

As I said, it’s an EXCELLENT tail light when it works. But from the standpoint of the light’s long-term reliability, my experience has been zero-for-two…

2 Stars Great at first then becomes nearly useless
I was impressed by the brightness of this light and also liked the fact that there was some illumination on both ends. The problem was that after a couple months of use, the light would stop working in the middle of a ride. Since it is a tail light, it is hard to stop and monitor it all the time, so for significant amounts of time I would be riding with my primary flasher not functioning. NOT GOOD. Since the other reviewer had the same problem with 2 units, that I had with mine, it does seem that they didn’t get the bugs worked out of this product before selling it.

In addition, if you mount the light on the seatpost horizontally, it is wide enough your legs will probably strike it. Mounting it vertically is difficult unless you have other brackets available.

I’d recommend you pass on this light.

2 Stars Same issue as others, it stops working
I have the same issue as the other reviewers. I like the idea of the side light. I like the brightness of it. I like the length of the battery life. However, it quits while riding, and I ride to work prior to dawn in the spring and fall. I still have this light on my bike, but I have resorted to putting a much cheaper clip-on on my back pack, so that I remain visable.

To restart the light, I simply twist the section where the batteries are inserted, then twist it back. It always restarts. However, the light does not provide the safety I expect of it.

Like others here, This is my second one with the same problem. It is a design flaw I am sure.

4 Stars 3 years and still going strong!
This little light has worked great for me for over three years now — has nice front and side flashers, but like one of the other reviewers commented, it’s definitely a bit on the bulky side.

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Vetta’s VL110 T2X combines High Frequency Digitized Modulation Signals and Computer Generated ID to avoid cross talk. VL110 T2X offers 26 functions, which includes LED backlight with SmartLite function, Dual Bike Memory, Vetta’s exclusive Service Timer, Temperature and Freeze Frame Memory. The Wireless Speed and Cadence All in One – Torpedo can be mounted ABOVE or UNDERNEATH the chain-stay. NiteLite will illuminate the screen with the push of its button. SmartLite works in conjunction with NiteLite, within your-defined time interval (say 6:00 pm to 1:00 am), will illuminate the screen when any button is pushed. Water resistant.

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Current speed, max speed, clock, total distance and trip distance. See chart for full list of features and functions..

User Ratings and Reviews

3 Stars directions?
instructions could be a lot better. especially for those who have never purchasd one before. after several hours of messing w it seems to work fine

4 Stars Nice
Overall a pretty nice, simple little computer. Be warned that it will not look like the picture. The current design doesn’t look as nice and the button is mounted on the top instead of the side. I can’t really complain though, the price was good and it functions really well. The directions could be clearer I guess, but it’s worth the money. Clocking up the miles on the odometer is nice motivation to keep going!

4 Stars simple and straightforward
This product is a great value: it works as advertised, and is simple to install and operate.

4 Stars nice for the price
Can’t complain about this odometer for the price. Easy to install even for a girl. Nice big readout. One problem which I won’t blame on the item, if you wear glasses with poloroid feature, it makes a rainbow affect on the display screen that makes viewing the bottom half of the screen difficult.

5 Stars I Love It
Functions as a odometer, speedometer, trip meter and clock. It also shows maximum speed. In other words, all the basic functions you need.

The device works by counting the number of times a magnet attached to a spoke of the wheel passes a probe. This is converted into speed and distance with the aid of the diameter of the wheel. The diameter can be specified in centimeters.

Instructions were a little stretchy. It took me a while to figure out how to change the mode from km/h to mph and set the diameter of the wheels. A helpful chart is provided in the instruction to convert the specification of your bike tire to centimeter.

Once the device was installed and programmed, everything worked as expected.

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User Ratings and Reviews

1 Star Save your money – nice idea, poor execution
I wanted a combination HRM /computer for my bike and this seemed to fit the bill. It is a waste of money. First, the HRM is completely erratic. I use electrode cream and keep the strap fairly tight with the electrodes positioned properly. When I get a HR signal – it can go from 45 -> 70 -> 150 -> 60 -> 0 all in a few minutes. I thought maybe they had programmed in a random number generator the way it was going. Totally useless. Most often it just cuts out totally and goes to 0 for 15 – 20 minutes for no obvious reason.

The display itself is the other problem. It is VERY dim and impossible to read if you are in shade with sunglasses on. I’ve been able to read many other bike displays under the same conditions, but this one seems very dim, with no contrast. It reminds me of how other LCDs look right before the batteries die. Except the batteries I have in it are brand new.

The SLEEP function does not work. It is NOT automatic. You need to manually put it to sleep when you want that. There is a description of how to do this on Cateye’s site in the knowledge base. This is ridiculous. Supposedly it goes to sleep if there is absolutely no RF signals in the atmosphere. So I guess if you bike in Antarctica or somewhere desolate like that it might work, but not where most of us ride.

Finally the mounting is clever, but you MUST mount it where Cateye wants you to or forget it. You must mount it to the right of the stem with the unit in front of the handlebars. So if you have aero bars it won’t mount properly.

And Cateye has no real tech support. They only accept email, however those are not answered. (Believe me, I’ve sent them several). So there is no one to talk to or to try to fix things. I’ll NEVER buy Cateye again.

2 Stars Auto-shutoff doesn’t work
This computer has nice display that will show all of the information I’m interested in. However, the sensors are much more prone to interference than the other products I’ve used. The heart rate monitor is very sensitive to power lines — the big lines on the metal towers mess up both this unit and my Polar watch/HRM, but this unit fails in many other places where my Polar has no problems. Also, the sensors hang from the chest strap and get unclipped too easily. The wireless signal from the wheel sensor is also a problem — there are two places on my normal routes where this computer loses the signal for a while. I’ve never had that problem with my other (much cheaper) wireless computer.

A stem mount would have been nice. With my aerobars clipped on to my handlebar, I’ve got nowhere to mount my computer properly.

Finally, the biggest frustration is with the auto-shutoff. Like every other computer I’ve had, this is supposed to turn itself off after several minutes of inactivity. Unlike every other computer I’ve ever had, this one simply won’t shut itself off 9 times out of 10. I’ve tried taking it off the mount and storing it other places, thinking that maybe there’s some source of interference in my garage that’s keeping the computer on, but nothing seems to help. I’ve resorted to removing the batteries at the end of a ride.

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Featuring a lightweight sensor wire for road riding and accompanied by universal handlebar and front-fork mounts, this bicycle computer displays current speed, maximum speed (up to 65 mph), average speed, trip distance, second-trip distance, total distance, elapsed time, and 12/24-hour clock. The dual trip-distance functions keep track of intermediate or multi-day distances. Other features include dual tire size, programmable display, pace arrow, manual-set option for the odometer, automatic start/stop, and automatic power-saving mode. The computer runs on a CR2032 battery (included). Maximum wired transmission distance is 27 inches. Like all Cateye bicycle computers, this one is ultrasonically welded and water-resistant.

Specifications:

• Handlebar mount size: 22-32 mm
• Fork mount size: 11-55 mm
• Battery: CR2032 (included)
• Maximum wired transmission distance: 27″ (70 cm)

About Cateye
Founded in 1946 in Osaka, Japan, CatEye is the leading manufacturer of cycle computers, lights, and reflectors to cyclists in the world. In 1964, CatEye was the first in the industry to create a flashing lamp for bicycles, followed by their first battery headlamp in 1982, and the very first bicycle head lamp using white LEDs in 2001. The company’s Opticube lens and reflectors make the brightest and most efficient LED headlights. while their LD500 remains the only rear safety light that can meet the rigorous CPSC standards for reflectivity.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars The Mity 8 has all of the important features except cadence. Recommended.
This is the lightest, most reliable, most commonly used computer on the low end of the market (the $15-25 range). You’re buying what everyone else is (which is both good b/c tells you many consumers who did some research agree with your decision; and bad because, well, you’re not hip and individualistic, oh well). This cyclocomputer is great for what it is. Installation is pretty dang easy even though the instructions are basic at best (really, just make sure the sensor is close enough to the magnet on your spokes and that the wires turn with the handlebars). If you’re in the market for a device to tell you how fast you’ve gone how far and for how long, this is it.

The only negative comment I have is that operation is not intuitive, but the instructions make it clear. Really, this is an issue common to all similar devices and cateye’s mity 8 is no better or worse than others.

The next step up is a similar model that also measures “cadence” (The speed at which the pedals turn, measured in Revolutions Per Minute. Inexperienced cyclists tend to ride in higher gears than they should, pedaling at a slower cadence; experienced riders in the 70rpm range). Again, Cateye is the way to go, and as expected, more features means a higher cost.

Beyond that are devices that include heart rate monitors. This is great, but there is a substantial extra cost and “gadget” factor. A separate monitor may be better (like on the wrist).

4 Stars Good bike computer.
The computer is really good and installs quite easily. The only problem is the setting instructions for the functions (In 11 languages). They are not very good (As noted in another review I read).

5 Stars Easy install, easy to read
I installed this on my trail bike. This is my first computer/speedometer, and it works well and is accurate. As a senior, I appreciate the large, easy to read numbers, as I ride the bike paths in our area.

4 Stars easier instructions available
Don’t let the instructions scare you. Although it is true, the original instructions are difficult at best, (one large sheet of paper with confusing instructions 12 languages), easier instructions are available in english on the web. Simply Google “cateye mity 8″ and your setup troubles are over. Worked like a charm.

As for simpler instructions in any of the other eleven languages? I Can’t help you there.

Otherwise, a great bike computer.

4 Stars Keeps it simple.
I do bike commuting so what I’m looking for is quality and simplicity. I don’t need all the other data, and the resultant complexity, of the more expensive units. I have owned wireless computers before, but had lots of problems with the units not picking up the data from the wheel for one reason or another. Also, my HRM signal would interfere with the computer signal too. So I went back to using a wired computer on my commuter bike. Simple, easy to install, reliable. Since on my commute I’m only looking for basic info… speed, distance, avg speed, this inexpensive unit meets my needs. No problems with crosstalk or low batteries causing signal to be lost. Just one less thing to have to hassle with. Nice price too. Had mine for years. Still doing fine.

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Vetta’s VL110 WL features Wireless Speed Transmission for easy assembly and no wires to wrap and tuck. The Auto Fire Up means Auto Start and Awake to save battery run time. It offers 18 functions, which includes LED backlight with Smart Lite function, Dual Bike Memory, Vetta’s exclusive Service Timer, Temperature and Freeze Frame Memory. NiteLite will illuminate the screen with the push of its button. SmartLite works in conjunction with NiteLite, within your defined time interval (say 6pm to 1am), and will illuminate the screen when any button is pushed. Handle bar mounting. Water resistant.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars Erratic Reset
I purchased this device in April. Now, it is September. The first problem that appeared was its inability to keep accurate time. The clock advances too fast. I first noticed this maybe two months ago. The first couple times there was a difference I would reset/adjust the clock. It kept happening, so I decided to leave it alone for a month and the clock was over 20 minutes off by then. Then the past week, new problems. Now, it resets randomly and enters setup mode. Not sure why, but its in setup mode and the settings/clock is reset in the morning when I ride to work and the evening on the way home. Finally, now the light does not turn off. Arrggh! There is no indication on the device of a weak battery. Seems that device is problematic. I will attempt to get this replaced as it should still be under warranty. I did like the device for all its features in the beginning. Hopefully, it’s just my device. Anyway, buyer beware.

4 Stars Review of VL110 WL Wireless Cycling Computer
The computer works great with one serious exception. When using the computer while I have my “NiteRider” bicycle light turned on, the computer readings become erratic. (Same thing happens when riding under power lines, but those are typically only for brief periods of time.) I attempted to contact Vetta customer service to see if there was anything that might be done to prevent this, but got no reply. Other than that, it’s a great device and very easy to setup and operate.

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