Cycling Computers Reviews

Vetta VL110HR HD HR SmartLite Cycling Computer

Maximize your performance, improve your endurance, and keep your cycling workout safe and controlled with the Vetta VL110HR HD Heart Rate Cycling Computer. The VL110HR HD uses a wireless heart rate transmitter to pick up reliable heart rate readings as you workout, while recording your speed and distance among other features. Allowing you to program targeted heart rate zone workouts, and with memory displays of time spent in, above, and below target heart rate zones, the VL110HR HD has 9 different heart rate readings, allowing you to control your workout and develop your fitness level safely. Programmable visual and auditory alarms provide added control, helping you remain in the safe zone. NiteLite and SmartLite screen illumination allow you to use the computer in low light and after dark, and the Auto Fire-Up function helps to prolong the computer’s battery life.

Combining heart rate functions with the ability to record and interpret your speeds, distances, and time make the VL110HR HD Computer is the serious fitness cyclist’s ideal companion. The with over 20 functions to help you track and record distance, speed, and time, operate a stopwatch, and follow weather conditions the VL110HR HD is more than just a fitness aid. Dual Bike Memory makes is possible to record and store information for more than one bike or rider, and Vetta’s exclusive Service Timer signals the rider when the bike or any component on it is scheduled for service.

The VL110HR HD is easy to use. The heart rate monitor communicates wirelessly with the computer, eliminating uncomfortable wires. It is equipped with an energy saving sleep mode so that you don’t have to worry about running the battery down, and also has a low battery warning so that you don’t run out of power unexpectedly. Auto Fire-Up functions save battery run time and allow you to reboot quickly. After dark and in low light conditions, the NiteLite illuminates the screen with the press of its button. SmartLite works in conjunction with NiteLite, to illuminate the screen when any button is pressed within a defined time interval that the rider sets. The computer comes equipped with all the necessary mounting materials, so that it can be installed with ease.

Specifications:

• functions: current speed, average speed, maximum speed, and speed comparator
• Distance functions: cumulative odometer, trip distance, and intermediate distance
• heart rate functions: current heart rate, average and maximum heart rate, percent of maximum heart rate, EZ-Set programmable upper and lower heart rate limit, time-in, above, and below target heart rate zone, average heart rate in, above, and below time zone, user selected audible and visible alarms, and wireless heart rate transmission
• Time functions: 12/24 hour clock, stopwatch, ride time/total time, and service timer
• Temperature functions: current temperature and maximum/minimum temperatures
• Memory functions: dual bike memory and freeze frame memory
• Speed functions: energy saving sleep mode and low battery warning on head unit
• Operational functions: energy saving sleep mode, low battery warning on head unit, auto fire-up (auto start and auto awake), and NiteLite with SmartLite function

What’s in the Box?
VL110HR HD head unit, Head Unit Battery (CR2450,3-Volt), Heart Rate Transmitter, Transmitter CR2050 Battery, Bladed Spoke Magnet (SPD Magnet), Spacer, Bracket Rubber Pad, Bracket Rubber Pad (Riser Handlebar), Alternative HR Transmitter Battery Pack(CR2032 battery & Rubber Shim), Wired Speed Sensor with Mounting Bracket, Wireless Transmitter Shim/Torpedo Shim, Wire Securing Tape, Zip-Ties

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Three-year limited warranty

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Vetta RT288 Wireless Cycling Computer

Track and record your speed, as well as your cumulative and trip mileage, and track your bike’s service schedule with the Vetta RT288 Wireless Cycling Computer. Wireless technology allows you to use this system without the hassle of wrapping and tucking wires. The handlebar mounted computer helps you track your speed and mileage with multiple functions including speed comparator and current, average, and maximum speeds, as well as cumulative and trip odometers through wireless communication between the sensors and computer.

With a large LCD display with three screens, the computer is easy to use and read. The computer also helps you keep track of important bicycle maintenance schedules with the service reminder function. An energy efficient programmable auto start feature helps to prolong battery life of the computer and EZ tire setup with wheel circumference setup make it a snap to use.

Vetta RT288 Wireless Computer features include speed comparator, current speed, average/maximum speed, ride time, cumulative odometer, trip distance reader, 11 multi-freeze frame memories, 10 laps, a 12/24-hour clock, and energy efficient programmable auto start. The computer is water resistant and can be used in varying weather conditions. Built to last, the computer has replaceable cover, and an extra clear front cover is included.

Specifications:

• Large LCD display with 3 screens
• EZ tire setup with wheel circumference setup included
• Service timer
• Auto awake and start-up
• Cumulative odometer
• Trip distance
• Heavy Duty, Metal Braided Cable
• Large LCD Display with 3 Screens
• Speed comparator
• Current speed
• Average/maximum speed
• Ride Time
• 11 Multi Freeze Frame Memories
• 10 Laps
• 12/24-hour clock
• Extra clear front cover included

What’s in the Box?
RT288 Head Unit, Head Unit Battery (CR2032, 3-Volt), Bladed Spoke Magnet, Spacer, Wireless Mounting Bracket, Wireless Transmitter Shim, Wireless Transmitter Battery (A23, 12-Volt), WL Wireless Speed Transmitter, Bracket Rubber Pad (Riser Handlebar), Extra Clear Front Cover, Bracket Rubber Pad

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Three-year limited warranty

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Vetta VL110HR WL HR SmartLite Cycling Computer

Maximize your performance, improve your endurance, and keep your cycling workout safe and controlled with the Vetta VL110HR WL Heart Rate SmartLite Wireless Cycling Computer. Easy to install, the wireless computer has no wires to wrap and tuck. The VL110HR WL also uses a wireless heart rate transmitter to pick up reliable heart rate readings as you workout, while recording your speed and distance among other features. Allowing you to program targeted heart rate zone workouts, and with memory displays of time spent in, above, and below target heart rate zones, the VL110HR WL has 9 different heart rate readings, allowing you to control your workout and develop your fitness level safely. Programmable visual and auditory alarms provide added control, helping you remain in the safe zone. NiteLite and SmartLite screen illumination allow you to use the computer in low light and after dark, and the Auto Fire-Up function helps to prolong the computer’s battery life.

Combining heart rate functions with the ability to record and interpret your speeds, distances, and time make the VL110HR WL Computer is the serious fitness cyclist’s ideal companion. The with over 20 functions to help you track and record distance, speed, and time, operate a stopwatch, and follow weather conditions the VL110HR WL is more than just a fitness aid. Dual Bike Memory makes is possible to record and store information for more than one bike or rider, and Vetta’s exclusive Service Timer signals the rider when the bike or any component on it is scheduled for service.

The VL110HR WL is easy to use. The heart rate monitor communicates wirelessly with the computer, eliminating uncomfortable wires. It is equipped with an energy saving sleep mode so that you don’t have to worry about running the battery down, and also has a low battery warning so that you don’t run out of power unexpectedly. Auto Fire-Up functions save battery run time and allow you to reboot quickly. After dark and in low light conditions, the NiteLite illuminates the screen with the press of its button. SmartLite works in conjunction with NiteLite, to illuminate the screen when any button is pressed within a defined time interval that the rider sets. The computer comes equipped with all the necessary mounting materials, so that it can be installed with ease.

Specifications:

• Functions: current speed, average speed, maximum speed, and speed comparator
• Distance functions: cumulative odometer, trip distance, and intermediate distance
• Heart rate functions: current heart rate, average and maximum heart rate, percent of maximum heart rate, EZ-Set programmable upper and lower heart rate limit, time-in, above, and below target heart rate zone, average heart rate in, above, and below time zone, user selected audible and visible alarms, and wireless heart rate transmission
• Time functions: 12/24 hour clock, stopwatch, ride time/total time, and service timer
• Temperature functions: current temperature and maximum and minimum temperatures
• Memory functions: dual bike memory and freeze frame memory
• Speed functions: energy saving sleep mode and low battery warning on head unit
• Operational functions: energy saving sleep mode, low battery warning on head unit, auto fire-up (auto start and auto awake), and NiteLite with SmartLite function

What’s in the Box?
VL110HR WL Head Unit, Wireless Transmitter Shim/Torpedo Shim, Bladed Spoke Magnet (SPD Magnet), Spacer, WL Wireless Speed Transmitter, Bracket Rubber Pad, Head Unit Battery (CR2450,3-Volt), Alternative HR Transmitter Battery Pack(CR2032 battery & Rubber Shim), WL Wireless Speed Active Mount, Bracket Rubber Pad (Riser Handlebar), Heart Rate Transmitter (CR2050 battery included), Wireless Transmitter Battery Cap, Wireless Transmitter Battery (A23,12-Volt), Zip-Ties

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Three-year limited warranty

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Character Visibility
I have bought Vetta’s computer before. This one seems to have a cheaper “feel” to it. I don’t like the tactile feedback from the buttons as well, and the display does not line up with the opening in the frame quite right.

The digits on the right side are partially hidden by the frame. For example, if there is a ‘1′ on the right side, you can’t see it well.

I still like the functions; but I will think twice before getting another one whenever this one “wears out”.

1 Star Hear rate function is not reliable
I bought this product for the heart rate function. However, it is unreliable about 95% of the time. According to the computer, my heart rate would vary from 146 to 228 within a matter of a couple of seconds even though my effort had not changed. By the way, my max heart rate is 198. The cycling functions work OK but I would buy a more solid one for the money. This computer has a cheap feel to it.

3 Stars Vetta Bicyle computer
This is a good product that I have used for several years. I found the Vetta people quite responsive to warranty claims and the computer does everything it says it does very well. The mileage is very accurate. My only negative observation is that the batteries have to be changed more than once per season in regular use.

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Vetta RT233 Cycling Computer

Track your cumulative and trip mileage, and track your bike’s service schedule with the Vetta RT233 Cycling Computer. This handlebar mounted computer s records your mileage for you, and also helps you keep track of important bicycle maintenance schedules. With a large LCD display with two screens, the computer is easy to use and read. Auto-awake and start-up help prolong battery life and EZ tire setup with wheel circumference setup make it a snap to use the computer.

Vetta RT233 Computer features include a cumulative odometer, a trip distance reader, a 12/24-hour clock, and auto awake and start-up features. The computer is water resistant and can be used in varying weather conditions. Built to last, the computer has a replaceable cover, and an extra clear front cover is included.

Specifications:

• Large LCD display with 2 screens
• EZ tire setup with wheel circumference setup included
• service timer
• Auto awake and start-up
• Cumulative odometer
• Trip distance
• 12/24-hour clock
• Extra clear front cover is included

What’s in the Box?
RT233 Head Unit, Bladed Spoke Magnet, Spacer, Head Unit Battery (CR2032,3-Volt), Extra Clear Front Cover, Bracket Rubber Pad (Riser Handlebar), Bracket Rubber Pad, Wired Speed Sensor with Mounting Bracket, Wire Securing Tape, Zip-Ties

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Three-year limited warranty

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Vetta RT288 L SmartLite Wireless Cycling Computer

Track and record your speed as well as your cumulative and trip mileage, and track your bike’s service schedule with the Vetta RT288L SmartLite Wireless Cycling Computer at any time of day. This handlebar-mounted wireless computer has NiteLite/SmartLite features that illuminate the LCD screen with the push of a button. Wireless technology allows you to use this system without the hassle of wrapping and tucking wires. The computer tracks and records your speed and mileage with multiple functions including speed comparator and current, average, and maximum speeds, as well as cumulative and trip odometers through wireless communication between the sensors and computer.

With a large LCD display with three screens, the computer is easy to use and read. And the computer also helps you keep track of important bicycle maintenance schedules with the service reminder function. An energy efficient programmable auto start feature helps to prolong battery life of the computer and EZ tire setup with wheel circumference setup make it a snap to use.

Vetta RT288L Computer features include NiteLite/SmartLite, speed comparator, current speed, average/maximum speed, ride time, cumulative odometer, trip distance reader, 16 multi-freeze frame memories, 15 laps, a 12/24-hour clock, and energy efficient programmable auto start. The computer is water resistant and can be used in varying weather conditions. Built to last, the computer has replaceable cover, and an extra clear front cover is included.

Specifications:

• Large LCD display with 3 screens
• NiteLite/SmartLite
• EZ tire setup with wheel circumference setup included
• Service timer
• Auto awake and start-up
• Cumulative odometer
• Trip distance
• Heavy Duty, Metal Braided Cable
• Large LCD Display with 3 Screens
• Speed comparator
• Current speed
• Average/maximum speed
• Ride Time
• 16 Multi Freeze Frame Memories
• 15 Laps
• 12/24-hour clock
• Extra clear front cover included

What’s in the Box?
RT288L Head Unit, Head Unit Battery (CR2032, 3-Volt), Bladed Spoke Magnet, Spacer, Wireless Mounting Bracket, Wireless Transmitter Shim, Wireless Transmitter Battery (A23, 12-Volt), WL Wireless Speed Transmitter, Bracket Rubber Pad (Riser Handlebar), Extra Clear Front Cover, Bracket Rubber Pad

Manufacturer’s Warranty
Three-year limited warranty

User Ratings and Reviews

4 Stars Good budget wireless bike computer
I bought this computer because it is wireless and you can see MPH, odometer and time all at the same time. The wireless works well. I question the accuracy of the computer. It seems off at high speeds. Also, the readout has a 3-4 second delay. So when you change speeds, the computer takes a few seconds to update the display. My wired cateye does not seem to have this problem. For a serious competitor, I think you would want to spend a little more. But for recreational biking it works fine.

4 Stars Good stuff
The product is outstanding. The installation instructions are as you would expect… not thorough! But I love it anyway.

1 Star Didn’t work- but have had prompt help
I’ve been cycling for years- and have installed plenty of these kinds of gadgets on a multitude of bikes. This one didn’t work.

After carefully reading the manual and buying and changing the batteries, and reinstalling multiple times I came to the conclusion that the sensor was not working. Have emailed Vetta and the retailer. Both have replied; Vetta sent some information and the seller has offered to send me a new sensor at their expense. I rate both for getting back to me promptly, and I hope this fixes the problem. Overall a but frustrating, but gratifying that they are actively helping fix the problem.

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