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CatEye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer

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Item # 784193

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The Vecta is an entry-level wireless bike computer from Cateye. With 5 functions and 1 large button, it is extremely user-friendly and comes standard with 1 mount that fits stem or handlebar.

Current speed, maximum speed, trip distance, odometer and a clock give you just enough information without being burdensome or confusing
Features an automatic power-save mode and a sleep mode
Choose between automatic or manual start-stop mode
Odometer setting is manually operated
Includes CR2032 battery, universal bracket and sensor mounts

Imported.

Item 784193

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CatEye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer Customer Reviews

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Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer

3.9

(based on 10 reviews)

80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Accurate (7)
Easy to read (7)
Durable (5)
Lightweight (5)

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting (8)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (4)

REVIEWS

Reviewed by 10 customers

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Apr

2009

(12 of 15 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

good lowcost computer

By 3 Lions

from ann arbor,michigan

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Accurate
Durable

Cons

Range

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

Good, simple to understand computer. quick set-up. Note that the range of the wireless prohibits mounting the sensor on the rear wheel if the computer is to remain on the handlebars (ie for training).

Jul

2009

(9 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Worth it

By Chris the Rider

from Lake Tapps, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Accurate
Durable
Easy to Read

Cons

No illumination

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

If you don't like having wires to worry about, this is computer is for you. Extremely easy to use with one button. Display is easy to see during the day, but difficult at night.

Jul

2009

(7 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Everything at a small cost.

By Ken

from Brentwood, CA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Accurate
Easy to Read
Lightweight

Cons

Handlebar Mount
Top neck mount

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Racing
Serious Training

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

Large readouts without a lot of button pressing. Speed and miles traveled for each outing or Speed and another choice of your choosing.

Jun

2010

(6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

Picture and Description are misleading

By patience

from Sacramento

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Easy to Read
Lightweight

Cons

Bad Range

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

The picture and description are misleading.
1) The picture (provided by Cat Eye) shows Trip A/B capable, it's not. Not sure where this picture came from. No mention of Trip A/B in the User Manual either.
2) Description says you can choose between Automatic and Manual start up modes, but you can't. No mention of Automatic and Manual start up modes in User Manual either.
3) When you hit the AC (All Clear) button to reset, the display shows a bunch of LED labels like mph or kmh as you see in the picture, but it also shows trips A and B, AT (for automatic), AND a timer/average, but these features are not provided in this unit.

I bought this at the used gear sale, so I'll keep it, otherwise I would return it.

I wouldn't use this on rough trails either. Since the sensor is strapped on with zip ties on metal, it can slide. It's a blessing and a curse :-). I was able to manually move the sensor when the magnet and sensor weren't aligned, but I can't pull the zip ties any tighter than they are already.

I would recommend solely based on me being a casual rider.

Jan

2010

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Easy to use, read and install.

By Randy the Roadee

from Lakeland, Fl.

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Accurate
Durable
Easy to Read
Lightweight
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Commuting
Road Racing
Serious Training

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

Great for people wearing glasses. Easy to understand. Would like to see fork sensor mounted with something more rigid than tie straps.

Jun

2011

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great basic computer

By J-Wat

from Onalaska, WA

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Accurate
Durable
Easy to install
Easy to Read

Cons

Best Uses

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

My wife and I are not die hard riders but we do ride and at times with distances of 30-40 miles. Just bought this computer for each of our bikes and they installed quickly. We used them for the first time on a 38 mile ride and they were both spot on regarding accuracy. After getting the bikes home I checked all of the parts to include the computer, magnet on the wheel, and the sensor and everything was still in place exactly where I had placed them during installation. This computer is very basic but has everything I need which is the odometer, trip distance, clock, and speed. My tire size was not included in the manual when setting up but directions were provided on Cat Eye's website on how to get an accurate measurement and then what to input in the computer and it worked great. Now the only test will be longevity but so far so good.

Apr

2011

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good value

By Ranger1830

from Minnesota

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Price
Wireless

Cons

Mounting Devices
Range

Best Uses

Commuting

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

I use it for commuting and training. I thought the price for a wireless seemed reasonable. I am generally happy with the device. The range of the sensor is limited and therefore must be mounted on the front fork. This prevents me from using it when my bike is mounted on my stationary trainer during the winter. I also had to purchase longer plastic straps/ties to mount the computer to my bike frame.

Jul

2011

2.0

Innaccurate due to too much interference

By Tearlach61

from Juneau Alaska

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Cons

Inaccurate

Best Uses

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

I like it except that the receiver picks up stray signals too easily. I'll find all of a sudden that a mile or two has been added to my total and that somehow I was going 60 or 70 miles an hour. And this isn't just one or two times. It's happened on more days than not in the short time that I have had it.

Jun

2011

4.0

Worth the money for the beginner

By diehardsfgiantsfan

from Concord, Ca

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Accurate
Easy to Read
Lightweight

Cons

Mounting Devices
Mounting instructions

Best Uses

Casual Biking
Commuting

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

If you are looking for the basics for your casual ride, this is the computer for you. Easy one button operation lets you easily get to the function you want to keep track of. Could use better instructions as well as something better to mount it than zip ties, but so far they are working.

Service and delivery comments:

Great communication and prompt delivery. Arrived before estimated delivery time.

Apr

2011

(0 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

3.0

For beginners

By Mauricio Romero

from Bogotá, Colombia

About Me Avid Cyclist

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Pros

Accurate
Durable
Easy to Read
Lightweight

Cons

Lacks more functions

Best Uses

Commuting
Mountain Biking

Comments about Cat Eye Vectra Wireless Bike Computer:

This is a good computer for beginners, but if you get a little more into biking then it doesnt have enough stuff. It lacks average speed and a stop watch, 2 things that every biker wants!