I've had a Cateye Astrale for years and I love this little computer. I'm not sure I understand what you're asking. Are you asking whether the computer can be set to display the speed, distance, max. speed, etc. alternately by itself? If so, the answer is no. I just press the left button to cycle through the displays until I see the info I need (usually, I just set the display to show speed on top and cadence on bottom -- I only look at the other info at the end of the ride). The right button sets the upper display to show either speed or cadence.

Recently, after about 5 years, one of the sensors on my Astrale fell off on a ride. If it hadn't, I'd still be using it. It's a very reliable computer.

Have fun!

-Kevin