The rating system is 1 to 5 for everything.
A look at the wireless type. First up is the CATEYE Cordless for about $60. The overall rating for the CATEYE cordless is 3.5.
Jan. 31, 1998
Joseph Pucci, a weekend warrior from Bronx, N.Y., writes:
The install was easy but the programming could be simpler or the instruction sheet could be improved. The thing I like most is the large display with the big fonts. The only real problem I had was with the transmitter mount position for my Cannondale V2000 fatty 70 fork. The first two or three rides, it stopped operating because the angle of the transmitter was wrong. After a couple of adjustments, I got it working. I hope it lasts longer than my Vetta C500 wireless.
Overall Rating: 4
Jan. 14, 1998
Big Rick, a cross-country rider from Chicago, writes:
I bought mine about two years ago and am still running off the original batteries that came with the thing. I ride year round and never had a readout problem in cold weather. Installation was simple and operation, so far, flawless. If I had to complain about anything, it would be the auto shutoff. After one hour idle it turns off, but you need to manually turn it back on. (Sometimes I forget and get inaccurate distance measurement.) I even installed the transmitter a couple of inches farther away from the receiver than recommended, and it still works fine. All in all, a rock hard, reliable computer.
Overall Rating: 5
Jan. 8, 1998
Dominic, a weekend warrior from Singapore, writes:
I have just installed one on my bike, clocked 35 km (22 miles) off-road on my first ride with it, and so far so good. Installation was relatively easy. Mount the computer (receiver) on your handlebar (I had to fuss between the 1-mm and 2-mm rubber pads for my downhill bars), attach the transmitter to the right fork leg (which me took the longest), and finally screw the magnet to a spoke. The transmitter and receiver has to be not more than 45 cm apart and the magnet and transmitter has to be about 5 mm apart - these are the nuances about the setup.
My main concern was whether the magnet will stay on the spoke. The magnet didn't move one bit at the end of my ride; and to tell you, my ride was rough! At several points during my ride, I thought I pressed the mode button firmly enough, but the display didn't change. Hmmm, perhaps I didn't press as firmly as I thought? Well, one ride isn't enough to do justice.
