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Reviewed on: 3rd Feb 2006 from Marine Parade Singapore
The Review This is a very good cycling computer and has proven to be both accurate and reliable since I got it almost 1 year ago. I never had to dry it off and te readings I get for both Speed and Cadence have a good refresh rate, rain or shine or even when the sensor unit mounted on the chain stay is covered with mud Unfortunately, the way the cycling computer unit is secured to its mounting bracket seriously needs to be improved. Most of the earlier Cateye models have a lever which must be depressed before the computer unit can removed but it is really strange that their 'flagship' model doesn't have it! |
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Strengths - Fully wireless! No messy wires especially for the cadence sensor - Long battery life, has sleep mode - Weather-proof - Adjustable sensor arms makes it easy for magnet alignment |
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Weaknesses - Very expensive in Singapore. Its cheaper to import in. - Better check the cadence sensor arm and the pedal sensor before you right or else you might tear it out! - Need to ensure that sensor unit has a suitable distance away from the rear tire. Nearly grounded down the sensor unit when the unit was accidentally displaced and was rubbing against the rear tire. - Traps a lot of mud around the sensor unit - Wish it had a adjustable backlight duration setting. 3 Secs sometimes too short - The computer is secured to the mounting on the handlebar via a push fit only without a release catch! My computer disappeared after a rough off-road ride!!!! |
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Duration of product used 1 year |
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Bike Setup Frame: Specialized S-Works Epic 05 Fork: Fox F100X Terralogic Headset: Chris King No-Thread Rear Shock: Specialized Brain Shock Crank Arms: Shimano XTR FC-M960 HTII Chain Rings: Middleburn XTR Chain Rings B/B: Shimano XTR FC-M960 Integrated Pedals: Shimano PD-M959 Chain: SRAM PC990 9 Speed Chain Cassette: Shimano Deore XT 9 Speed F/D: Shimano XTR R/D: SRAM X-9 Shifters: SRAM X-0 Trigger Shifters Handlebar: Bontrager Race XXX Lite OS Carbon Flat Stem: Thomson Elite X4 110 mm Grips: ODI Yeti Hard Core Brakes: Avid Juicy Five Brake Levers: Avid Juicy Five Front Hub: Xero XSM-1 Rear Hub: Xero XSM-1 Tires: Michelin XCR AT 26.0 x 2.0 Rims: Xero XSM-1 Saddle: Specialized Rival '05 Seatpost: Thompson Masterpiece Setpack 30.9 x 350 mm Seat Clamp: Specialized QR (Stock) Computer: Cateye CC-CD3000DW Chain Stay: Specialized Custom Chain Stay |
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Similar Products Tried - Follow up review for Cateye CC-CD300DW |
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Reviewed on: 12th Mar 2005 from Singapore
The Review My first cycling computer and I must say I'm really pleased with it. The manual just gives very basic pointers on how to install and I do recommend you read it carefully and take time to set it up right. The sensor swing arms does help a lot when you are trying to get the sensors into a good reading position. The updates are pretty responsive too and wireless connection is easy to setup. Cadence reading does get a little jumpy when offroad but speed is alright. Probably due to the fact my bike is a full suspension XC and the location where the sensor is positioned is jumping around. |
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Weaknesses - Very expensive in Singapore. Better get off ebay! - Better check the cadence sensor arm and the pedal sensor before you right or else you might tear it out! - Wish it had a adjustable backlight duration setting. 3 Secs sometimes too short |
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Duration of product used Less than 1 month |
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Bike Setup Kona '05 Kikapu. Mainly stock except for a easton EA70 Stem and Shimano PD-M959 Pedals. |
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Similar Products Tried None |
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