http://mountainbikebook.com/blog/2010/02/vetta-vl110hr-hd-hr-smartlite-cycling-computer/ Mountain bike discounts, reviews and more Sun, 14 Nov 2010 14:34:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://mountainbikebook.com/blog/2010/02/vetta-vl110hr-hd-hr-smartlite-cycling-computer/comment-page-1/#comment-376 Alexander White Sat, 20 Feb 2010 02:34:07 +0000 http://mountainbikebook.com/blog/2010/02/vetta-vl110hr-hd-hr-smartlite-cycling-computer/#comment-376 I was looking for 3 things in a new computer: night capability, built in HR monitor, & no wireless (I long ago lost patience with the many issues that I've run into with wireless). This seemed to be one the very few that qualifies. It appears to be a solid, high quality product that works very well. At first, however, I was about to return it, as I thought the night light function was defective (thinking it would be a constant illumination during the preset hours). It turns out that anytime you press button 4 the light comes on for 3 seconds. During the smartlight hours (chosen during setup), the light comes on for 3 seconds when any button is pressed. So it's not a constant source of light. But it served my purpose reasonably well, and I'm sure a constant light would kill the battery pretty fast. The included HR strap is very comfortable, & works with all my other HR monitors. Curiously, their HR straps do not work with the Vetta. It was straightforward to install & setup. We will have to see how it holds up. Rating: 5 / 5 I was looking for 3 things in a new computer: night capability, built in HR monitor, & no wireless (I long ago lost patience with the many issues that I’ve run into with wireless). This seemed to be one the very few that qualifies. It appears to be a solid, high quality product that works very well. At first, however, I was about to return it, as I thought the night light function was defective (thinking it would be a constant illumination during the preset hours). It turns out that anytime you press button 4 the light comes on for 3 seconds. During the smartlight hours (chosen during setup), the light comes on for 3 seconds when any button is pressed. So it’s not a constant source of light. But it served my purpose reasonably well, and I’m sure a constant light would kill the battery pretty fast. The included HR strap is very comfortable, & works with all my other HR monitors. Curiously, their HR straps do not work with the Vetta. It was straightforward to install & setup. We will have to see how it holds up.
Rating: 5 / 5

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