A cycle computer is an essential accessory for those who want to keep track of their training and pace when cycling on the roads, as well as to help to improve their performance since you can measure your speed on that hard parts on up-hills. So the next time you will try to keep a higher pace, and doing so, your physical condition improves a lot. The Cateye Vectra cycle computer is one of the best options if you cycle more recreationally rather than competitively, since on the market you can find way better ones that link with your heart beat monitor and have all the information you need on your screen. But as that was not my case I decided to get a simpler ...  Read the complete review

I have used this for maybe 4 years now and done several thousand miles and the only things i've had to replace apart from the Batteries is the magnet that goes on the front wheel. Any magnet will do and i got mine from Halfords for £2.99 which is made from metal and just screws on where as the original is metal with plastic. Batteries: 2x CR2032 button style (1 for computer and 1 for sensor) Fitting: The sensor is fitted with a couple of cable ties around the fork. Magnet secures easily with screw driver Computer mount is fitted with 2 cable ties Functions: Speed, Max Speed, Distance, Odometer and Clock only ...  Read the complete review

I should start by saying that as a cycle mechanic i have fitted probably hundreds of cycle computers and almost every single one has been a cateye. They have the consumer market pretty much cornered and make quality, long lasting units that rarely need any attention. For most people a cycle computer only needs to tell you a few things. How fast your going, how far you've gone and what time it is. This is exactly what the vectra does. I should point out that it also records maximum speed although in real terms this actually isn't useful. The computer works by using a pulse signal sent from a transmitter fixed to the fork of the bike, sensing the ...  Read the complete review

****Why use a cycle computer*** The basic information required is to know how far you've gone, how long it took and what your fastest speed was and the only way to do this is with a cycle computer. There are more advanced and all singing and dancing cycle computers which can measure heart rate, cadence (revolutions per minute), calories burned, ascents, descents etc but the Vectra is a basic computer ideal for a second or winter bike. A cycle computer is a tool that shows that you are actually improving. ****Types of computer**** Cycle computers can be wired or wireless. As its name suggests wired computers work ...  Read the complete review