CatEye V2C Double Wireless Computer

Cat Eye V2C Double Wireless Computer

'Half a million times faster than other wireless systems'

'Half a million times faster than other wireless systems.' So say Cat Eye - THE cycle electronic company. Given Cat Eye's track record, we tend to believe them.

The V2C is double digital. Speed & cadence is transmitted via a wireless, digital, crosstalk-free, 2.4GHZ signal from a single chainstay-mount sensor.

Functions:

• Current, Average and Maximum Speed
• Current, Average and Maximum Cadence
• Distance
• Programmable Odometer
• Countdown Distance
• Timer
• Lap time, Lap Distance, Lap Average Speed and Lap Number
• Total Time
• Clock
• Date

Features:

• Interference/Cross-talk free 2.4GHz digital wireless technology
• ID coded - 2.4 GHz technology enables Cat Eye to program up to 1.7 Million sensors, each with a unique code
• Automatic 2nd bike sensor recognition
• 1 cadence zone
• EL backlight
• Tool-free integrated cadence/speed sensor
• 3 lines, 3 readouts
• 14 Files
• 99 lap recording
• File data review
• Auto or manual start/stop
• FlexTight bracket fits near any bar or stem
• Pace arrow speed & cadence

Cateye V2C and V3 Computer Overview

2.4 GHz = 2.4 Billion cycles per second wireless technology (Competing systems use 5.3 KHz frequency - 5,300 cycles per second). 2.4 GHz is the technology employed in Bluetooth and wireless internet. Advantage of 2.4 GHZ technology: The Cateye Digital system can send the same amount of data in 1/500,000 of the time of their competitor's computers. Because it's so fast, crosstalk is virtually eliminated.

For their V-series computers, Cat Eye 'own code' every single sensor to avoid crosstalk between riders in a group. (2.4 GHz technology enables Cat Eye to program up to 1.7 Million sensors, each with a unique code).

Digital: A digital system sends specific information (like a language) to the cycling computer whereas an analogue system just sends an abstract pulse. This means that a digital system can tell if the signal is coming from your own bike's sensor or somebody else's. This is especially important for devices that monitor your personal data - heart rate and cadence. Less important for speed where analogue technology will suffice.

Training Aid: Cat Eye's aim with V2C and V3 computers was to offer cycling enthusiasts serious data for improved performance. These computers can store up to 99 laps per ride and up to 14 files (99 laps x 14 laps = 1,386 laps) for interval training. You can then look back and review your time and distance, max and average speed, cadence and heart rate (Cat Eye V3) for each lap.

When you're on you bike and you press the lap button at the start of a new lap, you will be shown the previous lap data for about 4 seconds. This makes it easy to check how you are doing.

Target zones can be set up for either heart rate (Cat Eye V3) or cadence (Cat Eye V2C) with visual and audio alarms to optimize the training sessions

Ease of use: All functions and features are simple to use via a simple menu flow and 4 buttons system.

If you want to check your "average's and maximum's" during the ride just press the M1/+ button once and the current speed, cadence and heart rate (V3) data will change to average speed, cadence and heart rate. Press the button again and the computer shows maximum speed, cadence and heart rate. Press it again and it goes back to current data.

Buttons: The buttons are placed in the corners to avoid pressing 2 at once and to facilitate use while wearing gloves.

Size: Cat Eye V-series computers are small, but the fonts are large and easy to read.

Speed and Cadence Sensors: Speed and Cadence are both transmitted from the same tiny sensor whose rubber bracket fits every kind of chain stay design/shape. The Cadence magnet can be fitted to the crank with a magnet (except titanium cranks) - no zip ties required.

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