Cycling Computers Reviews

Vetta RT88 10 Function Wireless Cycling Computer

Wireless! In addition to all the functions of the RT55, the RT88 features Wireless Transmission, which means easy assembly and no wires to wrap and tuck. And Vetta’s fork mounted transmitter has been engineered to broadcast in a specific pattern and frequency – all but eliminating the chance of any bike-to-bike interference. Current Speed. Average Speed. Maximum Speed. Speed Comparator. Cumulative Odometer. Trip Odometer. 12 / 24 Hour Clock. Ride Timer. Service Timer. Freeze Frame Memory. Dual Display. Wireless Transmission. Auto Start Stop.

User Ratings and Reviews

2 Stars lucky i got a good price on it
I’ve been using this computer for less than a year and one of the buttons is already falling off . The unit’s response time is slower than the old ones I had in the 90’s. I should have bought another Cateye. That one lasted me a good five years on my old GT.

1 Star very disappointed
after 15 miles it has malfunctioned. Even with battery changes, realignment, it fails to record any speed or distance. Poor equipment.

1 Star Sensor did not work
Putting it on my bike was pretty easy but I couldn’t get the sensor to work. No matter how much I spun my wheel or how close I put the sensors together, the computer wouldn’t register anything.

I sent it back and got a wired computer, which works perfectly

4 Stars Simple and easy to use
I run the RT88 on 3 of my bikes, and have done for several years. I like the simplicity and low price. I have had no problems with reliability. Battery life is good. I’ve ridden centuries and large group rides in many locations in northern California and haven’t had any problems with interference. This unit has everything I need, nothing I don’t, it’s cheap, reliable and easy to use.

I use more sophisticated units such as Cateye double and Polar on the indoor trainer when I want lots of data, but for road use, I found the Vetta is ideal.

5 Stars Solid product
This model is easy to use and pretty accurate. I bought this one to replace the same model that I had for six years but I managed to smash it up pretty good on a rock . Even after that it still worked but the screen and mounting bracket were cracked. Not that flashy but for the price you can’t beat it.

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Vetta RT55 10 Function Cycling Computer

The RT55 and RT88 models have been designed for cycling enthusiasts who want a bigger picture of their cycling performance. Both units include all the functions of the RT33 and add readings on Maximum and Average Speed plus a Speed Comparator function. A Ride Timer in both models enables riders to compare ride times and measures performance improvement over the same route. Current Speed. Average Speed. Maximum Speed. Speed Comparator. Cumulative Odometer. Trip Odometer. 12 / 24 Hour Clock. Ride Timer. Service Timer. Freeze Frame Memory. Dual Display. Auto Start Stop.

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Vetta VL110 HD SmartLite Cycling Computer

Current speed, avg. speed, max speed, speed comparator, odometer, trip distance, 12/24 clock, stopwatch, ride time, total time, service timer, temp, max/min temp, 2 bike, freeze frame memory, sleep mode, low battery indicator, auto fire up, nite lite.

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Vetta RT77 13 Function Cycling Computer

Vetta’s RT77 Cadence model is a true training partner for cycling enthusiasts and competitors. In addition to all the other RT Series functions – total of 9 in all – the RT77 features Freeze Frame Memory and 3 Cadence readings: Current, Average and Maximum Cadence. The Maximum Cadence function is especially useful to sprinters in determining leg speed and rpms in relationship to building power and endurance. Current Speed. Average Speed. Maximum Speed. Speed Comparator. Cumulative Odometer. Trip Odometer. 12 / 24 Hour Clock. Ride Timer. Service Timer. Cadence. Average Cadence. Maximum Cadence. Freeze Frame Memory. Dual Display. Auto Start Stop.

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Excellent cheap cyclometer w/ cadence
The Vetta RT77 is an excellent, yet cheap cyclometer with cadence. It isn’t overly fancy, but it is sturdy and relatively easy to use. Unless you’re looking for wireless, there’ no reason to spend more.

4 Stars Great for checking cadence
I purchased this product specifically because I wanted an easy (and cheap) way to check my cadence during spin workouts.

This unit was very easy to set up using the included instructions although I did have to do a minimal amount of jury-rigging due to having a spin cycle instead of a bicycle. I appropriated a magnet from an old refrigerator magnet for the speed/distance measurement because the included magnet is not made to attach to a fly wheel. For the cadence measurement I had to create a mount for the sensor so that the magnet attached to the crank would activate it. I also used a tape measure and Google (for the math formulas) to come up with the circumference of the fly wheel to enter into the computer.

All in all it appears to be fairly accurate and I am very pleased with my purchase.

4 Stars Simple and effective, but lots of wires
I purchased the Vetta RT77 as my first cyclometer. This was the most basic recommended model I could find that had cadance. Installation went well and the unit functions very nicely, though the instructions were not clear in places. Everything works and works well. When, not if, I replace this cyclometer with a better one it will be wireless as the mess of wires is a little ugly even after spending some time carefully routing and dressing them. I will walk carefully through the interface of the next cyclomter as this one is at least a little unintuitive. After a couple of weeks of use I’m still having to stop, look at the display, and think for a minute to get to the display I want when I want a change.

That said the Vetta RT77-13 is a great value and worked well for me.

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Planet Bike Prot g 9 0 9 Function Bike Computer with 4 Line Display and Temperature

Whether you are training for a race, using a stationary bike for daily fitness, or just want to know your mileage for weekend rides or commuting, the Planet Bike Protege 9.0 9-Function Bike Computer is the perfect, easy-to-operate computer for multiple uses. A must have for any gadget enthusiast or anyone who is data driven, the Protege 9.0 allows you to track your progress and improvement as you build strength through multiple functions as well as view the temperature and time on one easy-to-read screen. Small enough to fit nicely on your handle bars, but large enough to read clearly, the Protege 9.0 provides all the information you need in a sleek and elegant form.

The Protege 9.0 has a “buttonless” design that allows for a large Macromonitor LCD screen with most of the information displayed on one very readable page. Displaying four lines of information on one screen, the computer provides up to five pieces of data at once without you even needing to press a button. Switching displays only requires a simple tap on the computer, making it is easy to operate in the midst of your ride, even with gloves on. A longer tap on the computer will reset the data. The functions include current speed, speed comparator, ride time, trip distance, dual odometer (for two wheel sizes), average speed, maximum speed, clock, and temperature for up to two different bikes.

The Protege 9.0 makes it easy for you to record and track your trip information effortlessly as you ride. The computer auto-starts when your bike begins moving, and mileage and time stop recording when you stop and restart automatically when you begin again so you can get an accurate reading of your time and distance no matter how many times you stop.

The Protege 9.0 has a two bike capability, allowing you to set the wheel circumference for two different wheel sizes so you can preset odometer readings for both. A single button on the back of the computer allows you to toggle between bikes. An additional wire/sensor harness is all that is needed to use the computer on two different bikes. The computer itself is removable from the holder it sits in and easily switches between bikes.

Built to last, the Protege 9.0 is backed by a lifetime warranty. It comes complete with a heavy-duty oversized wire harness with an 82-centimeter wire mounting kit for the front wheel and a case. The device is ultrasonically welded to be completely weatherproof. Installation is simple with easy-to-follow directions. Combining a clear, easy-to-read display, user-friendly operation, and a sturdy design, the Protege 9.0 is an excellent computer for any biker.

Computer Functions:

• Current speed
• Speed comparator
• Ride time
• Trip distance
• Dual odometer (for two wheel sizes)
• Average speed
• Maximum speed
• Clock
• Temperature

Additional Specifications:

• Four-line MacroMonitor LCD
• Ultrasonically welded
• Displays shows up to five pieces of data at a glance
• Fits 25.0 to 31.8-millimeter handlebars
• Magnet fits up to four-millimeter bladed spokes
• 82 centimeter wire mounting kit for front wheel
• Case size: 40 x 47 millimeters
• Height with bracket: 27 millimeters
• Weight: 57 grams with bracket and sensor

What’s in the Box?
Planet Bike Protege 9.0 9-Function Bike Computer, 82-centimeter wire mounting kit, case

Manufacturer Warranty
Lifetime Warranty

About Planet Bike
In November 1996, Planet Bike was founded in Madison, WI. In many ways, Planet Bike began as a social experiment that dedicated itself to doing business in a different way. Instead of being just another company that develops and sells products with profit as its end goal, Planet Bike wanted to help bring about positive change for people, their communities, and the environment.

Despite being a simple machine, the people at Planet Bike have always believed that the bicycle has great potential to help improve the world and the lives of the people in it. From the start, they have embraced an alternative corporate purpose which seeks to help get more people on bicycles by making communities friendlier places for the self-propelled. By donating 25% of company profits to causes that promote and facilitate bicycle usage, Planet Bike hopes to make an impact.

Social experiments aside, Planet Bike was born from the heart of a cyclist with a goal of making innovative, high-quality, and practical bicycle accessories. Simply put, the company strives to design and develop the best bicycle products in the world. In the company’s short 10-year history, it has made important product innovations within the bicycle industry. Advancements include the four-line computer which is now a standard in the industry and the world’s first self-contained HID light. Not bad for a company that 10 years ago started as a one-man operation. Today, while still a small company, Planet Bike continues to evolve and improve its product line with the goal of always striving to build accessories that make it easier for people to ride their bikes. Since 1996, Planet Bike’s financial support of the grassroots bicycle movement has totaled $500,000. By 2010, they have made a goal to donate $1 million to organizations that are dedicated to making America a friendlier place for cyclists.

User Ratings and Reviews

5 Stars 9 For 9
I like this bike computer. Having the 4-line display is very helpful. It was easy to setup and is easy to operate. I like it!

5 Stars Planet bike Computer
best computer I have found yet. Pircahsed additional computer for my wife. Simple operation. Three pages of info. Fairly accurate except for temperature.

4 Stars Planet Bike Protege 9.0 bike computer
This bike computer works as described. It was very easy to install and use at the same time. 3-modes to choose from, to switch modes, simply click the computer by sliding it forward on the station. MPH, Temp., clock, ODOM., etc. all seems to be working just fine. I gave it a four star because my bike has smaller handle bars than the docking station, so I had to install on the column (mid-section that holds the handle bars to the bike frame) of the handle bar instead AND i will need to make some adjustments to get it to fit on the handle bar. *****MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL THE MAGNET ABOUT HALF WAY IN BETWEEN THE MODULE READER, ALSO THE TWO DEVICES NEED TO BE VERY CLOSE TOGETHER*** IF YOU DO IT RIGHT THE COMPUTER SHOULD FLASH RIGHT AWAY!@

5 Stars A really great device
I’ve used a few really bad bike computers, so I wasn’t expecting much from this. It really surprised me with its stability, ease of use, and accuracy. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone.

5 Stars Great!
This bike computer is great! It does everything we need it to do, and we couldn’t ask for more.

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