The new Velo 2 features an LCD screen with rocker buttons rather than a touchscreen.<\/p>\n
The Velo 2 is priced at \u00a379.99 \/ \u20ac89.99 and available now directly from Beeline. Beeline says it will continue to support original Velo users.<\/p>\n
Like its predecessor, which launched in 2017, the Velo 2 was funded by a Kickstarter campaign, with more than 5,000 backers pledging in excess of $400,000.<\/p>\n
Navigation<\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> On the original Velo, the compass arrow points in the direction of your destination, while the numbers indicate the distance left to go.<\/span><\/figcaption> Aoife Glass \/ Immediate Media Co<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nBeeline\u2019s original Velo<\/a> allowed users to select a specific destination point on a map and the device would route you there using what is best described as a smart compass.<\/p>\nThe device didn\u2019t provide turn-by-turn prompts, instead giving as-the-crow-flies navigation to highlight the general direction your destination was in.<\/p>\n
You could then decide your own way there. For example, if you knew you had to take a left but didn\u2019t like the look of a particular street, you could carry on and take the next left.<\/p>\n
The Velo 2 offers a more typical approach to navigation.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> The Velo 2 gives you turn-by-turn navigation and the distance prior to a change in direction.<\/span><\/figcaption> Beeline<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nOnce you have paired the Velo 2 with the Beeline app (available for iOS and Android), you can decide whether you want the device to route you to a destination or if you\u2019d like to head out on a loop.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019d like to be directed to a destination, the app will suggest three routes:<\/p>\n
- A fast route if you simply want to get from A to B<\/li>\n
- A quiet route for enjoying the scenery<\/li>\n
- A balance of the two<\/li>\n<\/ul>
The app also gives you the option to drop different waypoints en-route, or you can choose to follow a loop.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Prior to navigation, the main interface displays the time, battery life and odometer.<\/span><\/figcaption> Beeline<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nYou can also import GPX files to Beeline via its app, or if you link your Strava<\/a> account with the app, any routes you have created there will be synced automatically.<\/p>\nAt the moment, you cannot use the device without the Beeline app, but you can use the app for navigation without a Beeline device. This could be useful if you\u2019re a beginner cyclist<\/a> and do not want to commit to buying a bike computer<\/a>.<\/p>\nHowever, the in-app mapping doesn\u2019t rely on Beeline\u2019s updated map software and instead uses its original smart compass routing.<\/p>\n
Beeline says it is working on the functionality to record a ride and access live stats without using navigation, and this will be rolled out to users in a future update.<\/p>\n
Beeline claims there is now full mapping coverage for the whole of the UK and \u201ca lot of Europe\u201d. There is also mapping coverage for \u201csome US and Asian cities\u201d and the brand says it is continuing to develop and refine its coverage.<\/p>\n
Beeline says it has focused its mapping efforts on the road and cycle paths, and that the mapping isn\u2019t fully off-road optimised yet.<\/p>\n
Red or green<\/h2>\n ![\"""\"]( "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div> Simply hold down the red or green button to send Beeline feedback on a particular section.<\/span><\/figcaption> Beeline<\/i><\/span><\/div>\nBeeline has introduced \u2018Beeline Road Ratings\u2019 on the Velo 2.<\/p>\n
On the sides of the device are green and red buttons, both of which are also activated by the rocker button.<\/p>\n
If you enjoy a particular section of road, you can tap the green button while riding and it\u2019ll register with Beeline via its routing algorithm. Conversely, if there\u2019s an unfavourable section, you can press red and that\u2019ll also register.<\/p>\n
Beeline can then follow these rating trends and, ultimately, suggest better routes.<\/p>\n
As a smaller company, Beeline says its navigation will grow stronger as more users contribute with their feedback from the device.<\/p>\n
Software<\/h2>\n
The Velo 2 has an auto-brightness feature, or you can adjust the brightness to suit. In addition to the navigation view, the Velo 2 also features a screen that shows other metrics, such as the time of day and distance covered. There is also a dedicated screen for live and average speed.<\/p>\n
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Beeline\u2019s original Velo<\/a> allowed users to select a specific destination point on a map and the device would route you there using what is best described as a smart compass.<\/p>\n The device didn\u2019t provide turn-by-turn prompts, instead giving as-the-crow-flies navigation to highlight the general direction your destination was in.<\/p>\n You could then decide your own way there. For example, if you knew you had to take a left but didn\u2019t like the look of a particular street, you could carry on and take the next left.<\/p>\n The Velo 2 offers a more typical approach to navigation.<\/p>\n Once you have paired the Velo 2 with the Beeline app (available for iOS and Android), you can decide whether you want the device to route you to a destination or if you\u2019d like to head out on a loop.<\/p>\n If you\u2019d like to be directed to a destination, the app will suggest three routes:<\/p>\n The app also gives you the option to drop different waypoints en-route, or you can choose to follow a loop.<\/p>\n You can also import GPX files to Beeline via its app, or if you link your Strava<\/a> account with the app, any routes you have created there will be synced automatically.<\/p>\n At the moment, you cannot use the device without the Beeline app, but you can use the app for navigation without a Beeline device. This could be useful if you\u2019re a beginner cyclist<\/a> and do not want to commit to buying a bike computer<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, the in-app mapping doesn\u2019t rely on Beeline\u2019s updated map software and instead uses its original smart compass routing.<\/p>\n Beeline says it is working on the functionality to record a ride and access live stats without using navigation, and this will be rolled out to users in a future update.<\/p>\n Beeline claims there is now full mapping coverage for the whole of the UK and \u201ca lot of Europe\u201d. There is also mapping coverage for \u201csome US and Asian cities\u201d and the brand says it is continuing to develop and refine its coverage.<\/p>\n Beeline says it has focused its mapping efforts on the road and cycle paths, and that the mapping isn\u2019t fully off-road optimised yet.<\/p>\n Beeline has introduced \u2018Beeline Road Ratings\u2019 on the Velo 2.<\/p>\n On the sides of the device are green and red buttons, both of which are also activated by the rocker button.<\/p>\n If you enjoy a particular section of road, you can tap the green button while riding and it\u2019ll register with Beeline via its routing algorithm. Conversely, if there\u2019s an unfavourable section, you can press red and that\u2019ll also register.<\/p>\n Beeline can then follow these rating trends and, ultimately, suggest better routes.<\/p>\n As a smaller company, Beeline says its navigation will grow stronger as more users contribute with their feedback from the device.<\/p>\n The Velo 2 has an auto-brightness feature, or you can adjust the brightness to suit. In addition to the navigation view, the Velo 2 also features a screen that shows other metrics, such as the time of day and distance covered. There is also a dedicated screen for live and average speed.<\/p>\n![\"""\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/21\/2022\/06\/Beeline-Velo-2-0622-12-324fe00.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C386"\" "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
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<\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/div>Software<\/h2>\n
New mount and charger<\/h2>\n
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