Jahanzaib The newly designed Velo 9 is CatEye’s entry level 9 function computer. The new, larger screen is even easier to read and set up is made simple with pre-programmed tire sizes.
Along with current, average, and max speed measurement, track your trip distance, elapsed time, and odometer. Now featuring calorie consumption and a carbon offset measurement to help you track how much of a difference you are making.
Features:
- Current speed: 0.0 (4.0) ～199.9km/h [0.0 (3.0) ～124.9mph]
- Elapsed time: 0:00’00″～9:59’59”
- Trip distance: 0.00～999.99km [mile]
- Average speed: 0.0～199.9km/h [0.0 ～124.9mph]
- Maximum speed: 0.0 ～199.9km/h [0.0 ～124.9mph]
- Calorie consumption: 0 ～99999 kcal
- Carbon offset: 0.00 ～999.99kg
- Total distance: 0～99999km [mile]
- Clock: 0:00’～23:59′ [1:00’～12:59′]
- Pace arrow: Yes
- Auto power saving: Yes
- Auto start/stop: Yes
- Tire size: 16″/ 18″/ 20″/ 22″/ 24″/ 26″/ 700C or 100cm～299cm (default:26″)
- Battery: Lithium battery CR2032X1
- Battery life: approx 3 years (1hr use per day, may vary depending on environment.）
- Dimension: 55.5ｘ37.5ｘ18.5mm
- Weight: 28 grams
Cateye Velo 9 Review:
I have used this computer so many times I hardly remember using any other. This is an excellent computer for the budget minded racer who wants a computer that can keep up with their training and racing.
It has an easy set-up and the mount fits right on top of the fork without an adapter. The speed sensor mounts to the seat tube quick release as well making installation quick and easy.
A few times I have forgotten to take the computer off my bike and it got trashed. I never understand how it happens but I will say the computer lives up to its name, “Velo”, which means bicycle.
Each time I have damaged and broken this computer, I have had no trouble with having to purchase a new one, I have simply emailed Cateye with the serial number and they send me a new one.
This computer also has a reset button which is really useful if the computer gets too far off. All you do is take the sensor off the bike and hold the reset button for about 7 seconds. Then screw the sensor back into the bike and it is back to zero. Great for when you go to the velodrome for a two hour session.
Cateye Velo 9 Review:
Racing With The Cateye Velo 9
My favorite feature of this computer has to be the average speed. I have used this many times racing against other cyclists and cars. I recommend using the odometer feature when racing cars.
I use this when competing in short time trials such as with our local 200 person Gran Fondo. I race against a car and try to keep up with it while maintaining a 45-50 km/h average. I accomplish this by using the odometer feature and holding the button down as I pedal.
The average speed is calculated based on the distance traveled along with the time elapsed. This number is easy to read from far behind and it can be seen from the side. The screen is also nice and large making seeing the digits easy even from the side.
Cateye Velo 9 Review:
It is also useful to travel with a group of cyclists who all have computers. Being able to compare speeds is a good way to keep the pace up and stay in the right gears.
The Velo 9 has a lot of functions but the display is very simple and easy to read. The simplicity of the display makes the unit a pleasure to use, since you just need to look at it a few to see what is going on: average speed, up coming turn, and so on.
Just like with any computer, when using multiple turns/laps you need to be careful to watch the distance you travel per lap. I always end up falling asleep in the saddle after a lot of climbs and lose track of what lap I am on.
The Cat Eye Velo 9 is usable in the rain or even under water. I have tested under water and it still works flawlessly. This is an important feature for mountain bikers that ride in wet conditions a lot. The simple screen also makes it easy to see in the daylight even if it is raining.
The battery is user changeable so you do not have to buy a new Cateye when the battery dies. This is a good thing, especially since using the reset button to zero the computer can be a hassle.
The only downside to this computer is the fact that it only supports 24 holes. This is not a big deal but some of the higher end Cateye computers now support 26 hole wheels which is nice for bigger carbon wheels or even steel.
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