Review of Cateye CC-RD100 Strada 8-Function Bicycle Computer

Cateye CC-RD100 Strada 8-Function Bicycle Computer
By: Cateye Average Rating: 4.0 Total Reviews: 5
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Horrible, run the other way!

On: 2008-07-04

I bought this product after seeing the glowing reviews already posted on this site. Boy, do I disagree with those people.

This product is terrible. The instructions are awful and very difficult to understand. The diagrams that show how to install the item are hard to follow. I had far less trouble figuring out how to use my iPod Touch. Worst of all, this thing doesnt even work!

It repeatedly failed to register any speed or mileage, and I struggled with it for more than two hours. I mounted it on the bike, adjusted it, took it off, tried again, over and over and over. I even tried moving the magnet right in front of the sensor when it wasnt attached to the bike, and it failed to budge or indicate any mileage or speed whatsoever.

Switching between modes is difficult while the computer is mounted on the bike. In fact, its virtually impossible. The computer must also be mounted in a very awkward position, and its quite small. If Id known the actual display area was only one inch tall, I wouldnt have bought it. It sure would have saved me time, trouble, and money.

I wish I could give this product ZERO STARS because its dreadful. This is one of the worst and most disappointing purchases Ive made in a long time. I will NEVER even consider buying another Cateye product.

Great product and good value for the money

On: 2008-04-09

It is my 2nd cateye cycling computer. Its inexpensive, durable and easy to use. Been using this for 2 months now for my bike commute to work every day. Worked very well even when it was 25F or when it was soak from thee rain.

I like large display and the no-button design.
What I would have a preferred is to have an average cadence reading.

Basic Functions. Great Computer!!

On: 2008-04-02

I was in need of a bicycle computer with these basic functions: Current speed, average speed, trip distance and total traveled distance (odometer).I went to my local bike shop and told the salesman what I needed. He, of course, tried to sell me the most expensive model with some functions that I didnt even know what they were for. In the end, after a hypnotic sale, I ended up convinced that I needed a wireless computer with not only the features mentioned above, but also one that measures altitude, temperature and heart rate.
I bought it, but I decided to make a little more research, returned the Sigma and I bought the Cateye Strada from Amazon.
At first I was surprised by how small it is (about 1.5" x 1.25"), but after installation, I think its the right size. The installation was very simple, no tools required at all. The menu navigation is not intuitive, and required me to do something that I dread deeply: Read the manual! After all of three minutes reading it, I set the wheel size (following a chart provided in the manual) and I was ready to go.
This computer shows current speed (in mph or kph), average speed, maximum speed, trip time, trip distance, total traveled distance (odometer) and a clock.
Before my daily trip I reset all the values to zero by pressing on the face of the computer for two seconds (the odometer doesnt reset since it keeps the accumulative count of your trips) and I get the counts for my daily workout.
Also, one neat feature is that the odometer is programmable, so you can input your odometer reading when you have to change the battery.
So far, Im very satisfied with this computer. Very precise, slick, and does a great job. Amazon did a good job with the delivery as well.

Nice evolution of the Cateye line

On: 2007-11-22

Ive used Cateye bike computers for several years. I like a simple wired computer because the wireless ones use two batteries (more to go wrong) and sometimes pick up false readings from things like power lines or neon signs. The Strada has a nice bracket that can work either on the handlebars or the stem and you can install it without tools. You do have to read through the instructions to figure out the right calibration number for your wheel size but once you have the computer set-up the operation is pretty straight-forward. You toggle through the computer modes with a single button press. So far, the Strada seems weather-proof.

Nice evolution of the Cateye line

On: 2007-11-21

Ive used Cateye bike computers for several years. I like a simple wired computer because the wireless ones use two batteries (more to go wrong) and sometimes pick up false readings from things like power lines or neon signs. The Strada has a nice bracket that can work either on the handlebars or the stem and you can install it without tools. You do have to read through the instructions to figure out the right calibration number for your wheel size but once you have the computer set-up the operation is pretty straight-forward. You toggle through the computer modes with a single button press. So far, the Strada seems weather-proof.

buyer for a gift

On: 2006-11-10

It was a gift for my husband . I think he likes it he said no negative feedback.

buyer for a gift

On: 2006-11-09

It was a gift for my husband . I think he likes it he said no negative feedback.