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Beeline Velo 2 GPS
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34 reviews
four to five *
For me as an orientation dope, simply THE salvation.
I resisted having a large device on the handlebars, or the mobile phone (damage in case of a fall), this small but sufficiently large display is perfect.
> Navigating from current location - flawless
> Navigating with loaded GPX waypoints - works, sometimes the display is a bit confused and corrects itself within seconds (maybe it's my old mobile phone...). BUT: Before a change of direction you hear a beep, you only have to look at the display then, otherwise eyes on the road. Therefore, the above "shortcoming" is not relevant for me.Pro
- Size
- Start up, load the roule, go
- Beep when a change of direction is pending
Contra
- Limited legibility with polarised sunglasses
- Display sometimes confused (see comment)
I think the Beeline Velo 2 is great and would recommend it to others!
I think the Beeline Velo 2 is great and recommend it to others! You only need the mobile to plan the route, then the route is transferred to the device and the device takes over the navigation. Depending on the available routes, you can choose between 'Fast', 'Quiet' or 'Balanced' before starting the tour, whereby 'Quiet' selects roads and cycle paths with less traffic. During the tour, the mobile is only needed if you deviate from the route and the route needs to be recalculated. This means that the mobile consumes practically no battery (except for the Bluetooth connection to the device).
During the journey, you don't need to look at the device all the time. If a change of direction is imminent, the device beeps about 80 m beforehand once and twice when the time comes. I have now driven about 200km with the device on roads, cycle paths and forest tracks and have only once had the situation that a turn-off was indicated that did not exist. However, this is not due to the device but to the map material, which is constantly being improved, among other things, by customer feedback during the journey (red / green button for evaluating a route).Pro
- No mobile on the handlebars
- Mobile phone only needed for route planning and rerouting
- Mobile phone needs almost no battery while driving
A nice thing as a navigation device. Useless as a speedometer
Great as a sat nav. It is compact and makes the attachment of a large mobile unnecessary.
Unfortunately, it's pretty useless as a speedometer:
Firstly, it only shows speed if a route has been started in the mobile app beforehand. And why is it not possible to start a route from the Beeline?
In addition, the Beeline app cannot be installed on the Apple Watch. So you actually always have to get out your mobile if you want to record a route so that Beeline can show you the speed.
Secondly, the speed information jumps back and forth somewhat wildly because the GPS recording obviously doesn't work exactly. This surprises me somewhat, because a sat nav in a car, for example, has no difficulty displaying the speed correctly.
In daylight, the lighting is also too dark (even at the brightest level), whereas in the dark the lighting is too bright (even at the lowest level).Pro
- small
- Easy to attach
- Good navigation
Contra
- Cannot be started without a mobile (app)
- GPS recording inaccurate
Velonavi that works
Pro
- Various adverts
- Quite accurate measurement
- Waterproof even in the rain
- Very light
- Easy to remove and recharge at home
Contra
- Pairing with mobile a little complicated at the beginning
- Does not "speak", but only makes beeping noises
A good bike sat nav for commuters and easy rides
The Beeline Velo 2 is a device with an app that’s been specially designed for the needs of bicycle and motorcycle riders, and impresses with its minimalism, clear display and good navigation. It’s well suited for commuters and anyone who likes to explore new routes. As user ratings are taken into account, there’s definitely better information and more reliable route guidance for more popular routes than for trips a long way off the beaten track.
The device is well made and can withstand heavy rain and splashes of mud. However, operating it using the pressure points on the device takes some getting used to. I’ve already failed to turn it off a few times. Instead, it stayed in standby mode, but this had virtually no effect on the battery life – 11 hours according to the manufacturer.
If, like me, you don’t like mounting your phone on your handlebars and are looking for a good way to explore new bike ride or commuting routes, the Beeline Velo 2 might be for you.Pro
- well-made and weatherproof
- specially tailored to cyclists
- road rating via community feedback
- clear, easy-to-read display with simple instructions
- good, reliable navigation
Contra
- operating the device via pressure points takes some getting used to
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Good, simple and practical product
The first time I unscrewed it from the holder, the device slipped out of my hand and fell to the floor. The glass came off quite easily at the edge, but fortunately everything still works. A little more grip all round wouldn't go amiss. Otherwise, I am completely satisfied!
Pro
- Beep when changing direction
- Size
- Design
- Clear, reduced display
Contra
- Slips easily out of the hand (see comment)
Disaster
Absolutely unusable. Always loses the connection to the smartphone. If I still had the packaging, I would have sent it back.
Contra
- Constantly loses contact with smartphone
Reduced to the max
Looks good, easy to use, display & graphics functional (no frills). I can recommend it with a clear conscience (for those who don't want to have the whole mobile on the handlebars)
Pro
- Display quality
- Light
- Easy to use
- App
- Phone <-> Device connection
Contra
- needs connection to mobile (but I don't find this a disadvantage)
Beeline velo 2
Very simple, effective guidance thanks to the Beeline application.
There's no headache of understanding like with other brands.
This GPS is really based on the direction to follow and how long it will take to reach your destination.
You can't add accessories such as heart rate monitors etc.Pro
- Simple
- Effective
- Intelligent
- Nice
- Aesthetics
Contra
- Small
- Risk of forgetting or losing it
A great solution, kept to a minimum
Switch on, get on the pedals and go! That's how the Beeline works. It selects great routes and guides you to your destination without errors.
Before you can start pedalling, you first have to open the Beeline app on your mobile and enter your destination. I can interrupt the ride from the handlebars, but I can't change it - I have to dig out my mobile. The display is easy to read, the maps are easy to understand and the route selection is exemplary.Pro
- Price
- Operation while travelling
- Benefit
- Automatic re-routing
Contra
- Fiddling with your mobile before starting your journey
Ingenious
Pro
- Small
- Precise
- Does exactly what it should
Contra
- Connection to komoot only with a plan
very clear and practical
I recommend it, very good value for money
Pro
- easy to use and affordable
Contra
- depends on a mobile phone
Hardware top, software flop
I tested it mainly in the city and I think it's best suited for that. Anyone who really only needs a simple navigation tool will be happy with it. That's all it is and that's all it wants to be and anyone expecting anything else should read the product description more carefully. For everything else, you need a different product. I always found the readability good enough even in sunny and wet weather. Thanks to the beep tones, you can also navigate without having to look at it much. I actually found the minimalist display of the map to be a positive point, you are not distracted by too much information.
However, the biggest criticism is definitely the Beeline app. The Beeline app responds extremely slowly. Planning a route on it is extremely tedious and you don't really want to do it. The suggested routes always got me to my destination, but I would like to change the routes myself, which the app doesn't allow. When I often drove the route differently (i.e. more efficiently), the device calculated a new (often worse) route relatively quickly.
It's better to do the route planning yourself and import the GPX file. At least the Beeline app allows this and it works. So if they would improve the app, I would have nothing to complain about here. It's a pity there isn't a version with slightly higher quality materials, but then the price would also be more expensive. I'd have to test it outside the city for a final report.Pro
- Compact
- Simple
- Minimalism
- Price
- Route importable
Contra
- Beeline App
- Plastic
handy, fast, accurate
A good addition to everyday life.
Pro
- always at hand
- via app Destination input with google
- Warning tone when changing direction
- App also easy to use without additional costs
- Does not drain the mobile
Contra
- does not fit on Garmin holder
- Warning tones cannot be set louder/quieter
The device is top. You have to pay for the app.
Pro
- Small and light
- Easy to connect
- Easy to operate
Contra
- App can only be used in full with the paid version.
Great help
Great device, which has given me great support on my tours so far!
Pro
- Due to the sound before and at a junction, the view is only briefly on the device
- Good experience with the routes travelled
- Easy to install, Beeline easy to remove (e.g. as anti-theft protection)
Contra
- Operation / choice of display not self-explanatory - really thought it was a touchscreen ;-)
Good appliance
Pro
- Simple planning of the route
- Simple set-up
Contra
- Switches on/off in the pocket
A great tool for navigating by bike
Pro
- Clear vision even in direct sunlight
- Beep to indicate when to turn
- Lightweight and easy to fit on the stem
Does what it should and does it well.
I bought it to be mobile on my e-bike and not look at my mobile while riding and this product is ideal for that! I can recommend it to any cyclist.
Pro
- Navigation display
- Tempometer
- App can be linked with Apple Health
- Quality Okey
Contra
- No loudspeaker installed
- Controls somewhat needy
- Plastic
- Thick edges
Interesting and useful, but not so easy
The object is useful, but takes quite a long time to learn. The effect of tactile movements is not transparent.
Pro
- Time display
- Speed display
- GPX route can be downloaded or extracted
- Correct guidance
Contra
- Smartphone essential
- Tactile responsiveness often problematic
Show the way
Pro
- Small
- Easy to install
- Good, clear display when the sun is not shining brightly on it
- Good display signal (acoustic) before changing direction
- Import function e.g. from Komod
Contra
- When the sun shines brightly on it, nothing can be read / seen
- Paid (expensive) app whose added value to Komod remains unknown to me.
Mini GPS
Works perfectly instead of a mobile phone on the bike. But you must have your mobile phone with you.
Master and follower
At first I was completely disorientated and had no idea where I was going. The unnecessary detours required additional energy and were quite annoying. It only took a short time to realise who the master was here. Now things are actually progressing quite quickly. Regards, your Beeline Velo2
Pro
- No frills and no frills
- Simple operation
- Can be connected to Strava
- Suggests routes
- Quick re-planning during the process!
Contra
- Plan model is needed a little early
- Instructions for initial commissioning come from Ikea...
Convenient and intuitive
It is not a professional tool but it is very convenient and practical, especially for city use
Pro
- Minimal
Contra
- It cannot be put on standby and sometimes discharges at night
Simple operation, reduced to the maximum
Velo 2 from Beeline is easy to mount (and dismount). The handling is self-explanatory and also simple while riding. Route planning via the app on the smartphone is simple, but importing GPS data from other route planners also works perfectly. More information here: https://www.youtube.com/watch
Pro
- Navigation without distraction
- Simple route planning in the app
- Simple GPS import
Perfect companion
Pro
- Simple
- With signal tone before crossing
- Very accurate
Great part
Pro
- Easy to set up
- Does what it should, simply and well
- Protects the mobile and especially its battery
Contra
- somewhat "slippery"
You can stow your mobile while navigating.
As I've only done one bike tour with the gadget so far, there are still plenty of untested features.
Pro
- Own GPS and display saves mobile battery
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