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Where can I find reviews and opinions online for Cateye CC-MC100W Micro Wireless 10-Function Bicycle Computer (Silver)
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By MikeUm (Twin Cities, MN)
The Micro Wireless is one of the newest additions to the Cay Eye Companies long line of trusted cyclocomputers. I had a hard time choosing between this and a more expensive model with heart rate and cadence.
I decided to go with this and purchased a separate wrist HR monitor for around 25 bucks. It saved a good deal of money and could be the solution to one of your concerns.
If you are looking for a basic model without wireless: I suggest checking out the "Enduro 8"; it is cheaper and has most of the basic features (without wireless and backlight).
With that said: I really like this model, it's smaller and has more features than the Enduro; wireless and back-light. It was easier to setup and quickly switches between bikes (with the purchase of a second mount/sensor kit.)
I broke the computer mount in a minor training collision and Cay Eye sent me a replacement mount for free. I suggest you "defiantly get a cat eye", especially at this price; they have great customer service and make an excellent wireless computer.
(I have used this product for six months.)
By jay kenyon "jayhawkeye2" (LAS VEGAS, NV USA)
the two things you need in a good cyclometer is that it is small and lightweight, but has all the features you need. This one fills both creteria nicely. The unit is small, but is incredibly easy to read and navigate. and, if you are like me, the last cyclometer you owned consisted of a wire running down your fork -- forget it, this one is wireless. It does the job perfectly, at a great price.
By Zzyzx (Burbank, CA United States)
First off, I am a casual biker so I didn't know if I "needed" this or not. Now that I have it, I really dig it!
Mounting the whole thing took me about 20 minutes--15 to read the pictograph directions and 5 to actually put it on. But that is because I am a little cautious and really wanted to do it right the first time. It actually was quite easy because the installation diagram is very detailed, showing exactly which direction the pieces go, in what order, etc. The computer mounts on the handlebar with double-sided tape and cable ties, keeping it plenty tight and secure. The sending device attaches to the fork the same way and is very ingenious the way it reads off the magnet you attach to the spoke.
A little bit harder was programming it the first time, following the menu flow digrams. But after a few minutes it was very intuitive and I got it set up (with mph, wheel size, etc.) and was ready to take it for a test spin. Which is where its greatness was immediately apparent. I followed a route I knew and the odometer was spot on. The elapsed time pauses when you do, the average and max speeds worked great. In fact, this thing is amazing!
So, bottom line, even if you don't think you need one, you'll soon wonder how you got along without it. Well built, high quality, instructions in about 20 languages, fun to use, and practical. Can't beat it.
By MikeUm (Twin Cities, MN)
The Micro Wireless is one of the newest additions to the Cay Eye Companies long line of trusted cyclocomputers. I had a hard time choosing between this and a more expensive model with heart rate and cadence.
I decided to go with this and purchased a separate wrist HR monitor for around 25 bucks. It saved a good deal of money and could be the solution to one of your concerns.
If you are looking for a basic model without wireless: I suggest checking out the "Enduro 8"; it is cheaper and has most of the basic features (without wireless and backlight).
With that said: I really like this model, it's smaller and has more features than the Enduro; wireless and back-light. It was easier to setup and quickly switches between bikes (with the purchase of a second mount/sensor kit.)
I broke the computer mount in a minor training collision and Cay Eye sent me a replacement mount for free. I suggest you "defiantly get a cat eye", especially at this price; they have great customer service and make an excellent wireless computer.
(I have used this product for six months.)
By jay kenyon "jayhawkeye2" (LAS VEGAS, NV USA)
the two things you need in a good cyclometer is that it is small and lightweight, but has all the features you need. This one fills both creteria nicely. The unit is small, but is incredibly easy to read and navigate. and, if you are like me, the last cyclometer you owned consisted of a wire running down your fork -- forget it, this one is wireless. It does the job perfectly, at a great price.
By Zzyzx (Burbank, CA United States)
First off, I am a casual biker so I didn't know if I "needed" this or not. Now that I have it, I really dig it!
Mounting the whole thing took me about 20 minutes--15 to read the pictograph directions and 5 to actually put it on. But that is because I am a little cautious and really wanted to do it right the first time. It actually was quite easy because the installation diagram is very detailed, showing exactly which direction the pieces go, in what order, etc. The computer mounts on the handlebar with double-sided tape and cable ties, keeping it plenty tight and secure. The sending device attaches to the fork the same way and is very ingenious the way it reads off the magnet you attach to the spoke.
A little bit harder was programming it the first time, following the menu flow digrams. But after a few minutes it was very intuitive and I got it set up (with mph, wheel size, etc.) and was ready to take it for a test spin. Which is where its greatness was immediately apparent. I followed a route I knew and the odometer was spot on. The elapsed time pauses when you do, the average and max speeds worked great. In fact, this thing is amazing!
So, bottom line, even if you don't think you need one, you'll soon wonder how you got along without it. Well built, high quality, instructions in about 20 languages, fun to use, and practical. Can't beat it.
Funn MTB parts review!?!?
Max
Are the stems any good? The bars? any thing? It looks so damn cool i just have to have it! It would go on a dirt jumping bike
Answer
I have a Rippa stem, V2 (original) seatpost, Full-on bars, and some Fatboy bars....they're all bomb-proof and mine have been through a lot of serious urban abuse. The stem and seatpost are awesome....especially the seatpost. If you get the seatpost be sure to order it with the correct inserts to match your saddle rails. You may go through saddles, but the seatpost will be with you for the rest of your life....really. The newer V3 seatpost is pretty much the same thing with a different look (and Deity's is very similar). If you could see the clamp mechanism you'd be impressed. It's a loop-top with big v-splines that the inserts mate with. You won't ever break it or strip them out. I like the design of the Rippa with the top load design. Atomlab has something similar but I really like the Funn better.
I've also been running their isis bottom bracket and THAT is what I've been most impressed with....I expected it to crap out or break under the abuse I give that bike but it's still holding strong and spinning smooth after lots of rain, big stair gaps, and many 4'-7' drops to flat concrete on an aluminum hardtail, plus a lot of serious bashing (gone through 2 Race Face bashguards). No other isis bottom bracket has lasted me more than 6 months max. If I had to choose another bottom bracket it would be the Race Face freeride, but the Funn has just stunned me so far for an isis design.
I considered getting some of their cranks, but I don't think they're that special except for having the Funn name on it (a bit excessively heavy, too). You can pick up some Hussefelts or Holzfellers on closeout for much less and have as good or better cranks.
There are lots of great products out there. Funn has been around a long time cranking out strong well-made parts, but they're getting harder to find in the U.S. because they can't seem to keep distributors supplied and people drop the line. With a more favorable exchange rate, you can order their stuff from http://www.chainreactioncycles.com ...the shipping is actually really reasonable, so if you can't find it in the U.S. that's not a bad option if you have to have the Funn name. I've ordered from them several times.
Deity, Atomlab, Fire Eye, and Transition all make some killer stuff, too. Transition's stuff comes in colors and they keep the pricing pretty low. If you're not averse to ordering overseas, you should also check out the resurrected Nuke Proof parts. They were big back in the day and then disappeared...the new stuff is made for rough play for sure but I don't think it's available in the U.S. right now.
I'm no expert on Funn, this is just my experience with them. If mine ever break on me, I might buy Funn again, but that would depend on their presence in the U.S. and/or what the warranty period is. I just run BB7 brakes, but if I were to buy Funn's new hydro brakes or use their hubs, this issue would be especially important to me (parts availability and warranty). Honestly I don't think their parts are ever going to fail on me. I like that. :o)
I have a Rippa stem, V2 (original) seatpost, Full-on bars, and some Fatboy bars....they're all bomb-proof and mine have been through a lot of serious urban abuse. The stem and seatpost are awesome....especially the seatpost. If you get the seatpost be sure to order it with the correct inserts to match your saddle rails. You may go through saddles, but the seatpost will be with you for the rest of your life....really. The newer V3 seatpost is pretty much the same thing with a different look (and Deity's is very similar). If you could see the clamp mechanism you'd be impressed. It's a loop-top with big v-splines that the inserts mate with. You won't ever break it or strip them out. I like the design of the Rippa with the top load design. Atomlab has something similar but I really like the Funn better.
I've also been running their isis bottom bracket and THAT is what I've been most impressed with....I expected it to crap out or break under the abuse I give that bike but it's still holding strong and spinning smooth after lots of rain, big stair gaps, and many 4'-7' drops to flat concrete on an aluminum hardtail, plus a lot of serious bashing (gone through 2 Race Face bashguards). No other isis bottom bracket has lasted me more than 6 months max. If I had to choose another bottom bracket it would be the Race Face freeride, but the Funn has just stunned me so far for an isis design.
I considered getting some of their cranks, but I don't think they're that special except for having the Funn name on it (a bit excessively heavy, too). You can pick up some Hussefelts or Holzfellers on closeout for much less and have as good or better cranks.
There are lots of great products out there. Funn has been around a long time cranking out strong well-made parts, but they're getting harder to find in the U.S. because they can't seem to keep distributors supplied and people drop the line. With a more favorable exchange rate, you can order their stuff from http://www.chainreactioncycles.com ...the shipping is actually really reasonable, so if you can't find it in the U.S. that's not a bad option if you have to have the Funn name. I've ordered from them several times.
Deity, Atomlab, Fire Eye, and Transition all make some killer stuff, too. Transition's stuff comes in colors and they keep the pricing pretty low. If you're not averse to ordering overseas, you should also check out the resurrected Nuke Proof parts. They were big back in the day and then disappeared...the new stuff is made for rough play for sure but I don't think it's available in the U.S. right now.
I'm no expert on Funn, this is just my experience with them. If mine ever break on me, I might buy Funn again, but that would depend on their presence in the U.S. and/or what the warranty period is. I just run BB7 brakes, but if I were to buy Funn's new hydro brakes or use their hubs, this issue would be especially important to me (parts availability and warranty). Honestly I don't think their parts are ever going to fail on me. I like that. :o)
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