Beeline Velo 2 Navigation Device Review - simple to set up and fun to use

A navigation and speedo device that utilises the power of your smartphone to good effect

Beeline Velo 2
(Image credit: Paul Grele)
Cycling Weekly Verdict

An excellent small and light device that gives you all the info that you need - as long as you're not a sports rider wanting multiple output stats: the Beeline Velo 2 gives directions and speed only! Very straightforward to set up and use. One key capability missing, however, is the ability to link to a rear radar unit which can inform you of approaching traffic. Otherwise a simple and clear device to use.

Reasons to buy
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    Small

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    Light

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    Relatively inexpensive

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    Can use whilst wearing gloves

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    Simple and clear display with audio warnings

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    Primarily shows routing and speed

Reasons to avoid
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    Can't interact with other sensors, such as displaying info from a Garmin/Bryton rear radar unit (for example)

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    Doesn't show or record performance stats

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    Uses a propriety 'quarter turn' mount

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The Beeline Velo 2 is a navigation aid that uses your smart phone to do the heavy lifting. By that, I mean, you can't use it as a standalone GPS unit / bike computer - you need to have it paired to your phone. If left unpaired, it will only display the time, functioning essentially as a bar-mounted clock, rather than a navigation device.

When it is paired, though, it shows your speed and directions for a chosen route. The benefit of the drawing on the processing power of your phone is that the weight and cost of the Beeline Velo 2 is kept lower than it would otherwise be.

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