Comments on: Vetta RT288-L SmartLite Wireless Cycling Computer

By: Neildo

Neildo — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:04:11 +0000

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.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: Alexandre M. Arruda

Alexandre M. Arruda — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 03:59:22 +0000

Had a hard time to decide among this, the VDO (no backlight) and a Cateye (don’t like the design). Mounting was relatively easy, although not everything is always parallel as you can expect. Working fine, and as I don’t exect to ride off-road, I think I can trust the mounting. Like the design a lot, specially the black with the transparent cover….
Rating: 5 / 5

By: Nathan Purdy

Nathan Purdy — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:53:28 +0000

The product is outstanding. The installation instructions are as you would expect… not thorough! But I love it anyway.
Rating: 4 / 5

By: RR1000

RR1000 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:14:22 +0000

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.
Rating: 1 / 5