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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 9.0 inches | | Product Width: | 6.0 inches | | Product Height: | 6.0 inches | | Package Length: | 9.2 inches | | Package Width: | 4.4 inches | | Package Height: | 2.5 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 12 reviews |
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Good bike computer Feb 24, 2010
By Fred
The RT277 is one of the very few computers that will display cadence along with speed and trip distance. Cadence is the only other function that I care about most of the time. The other functions like ave/max speed, ave/max cadence are nice to look at once in a while and record in a log.
Installation was straight forward. The heavy duty wires are overkill and a bit bulky. They were long enough for a rear wheel mount on recumbent.
The included distance gauge MUST be used to set the gap between the magnets and pickups. The gap is less than other computers but works through wheel covers.
Programming setup was straight forward. Circumference is the way to go for wheel size.
The computer has been in service for 6 months and is reliable while commuting in all types of weather.
Only two disappointments - no back light for low light viewing and no two bike function. Both are features on other Vetta models which I mistakenly assumed were included with the 277.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Someone tell us how to buy a good bike computer please. Feb 13, 2008
By Benjamin Shirtcliff
"just some guy with two kids a mortgage and a job"
The Vetta RT277 is a bike computer that provides cadence, still can't get it to work right, and distance and speed (all ok here). I use this on a trainer in my basement...that is proabably all I would recommend it for. IF you plant to use it on the road, buy your own plastic zip ties. The ones that come with the computer are about as cheap and poorly put together as the instructions and the device itself. Altogether, it works but I'm relatively disappointed with the quality of engineering and thought into actual installation and use that went into this device.
5 of 7 found the following review helpful:
POS Jul 20, 2008
By eBuyer Dave
I have had this for several months and still can not get the cadence to work. Don't waste your money on this POS.
Update - After numerous emails with the mfg'r and the total lack of function of the unit, they finally agreed to replace the unit. Waiting for their response with a non functional unit and about to go on a trip, I bought a Cateye with cadence and it works fine. So much for Vetta. Now let's see if I can get my money back.
 Works Good - But... Dec 01, 2011
By Old Hippie
This little RT277 works very well - but...has several flaws when it comes to installing it. Number one has to be BOTH the speed sensor & the cadence sensor look the same! There is no way to distinguish between the two without `trial & error'. Naturally I got them bass ackwards on the first try. If I remember correctly, with the unit pointed forward, the Heavy Duty, Metal Braided Cable on the right side is speed - the left side is cadence.
Secondly would be, it's a pain in the butt to mount on the stem vs. on the handlebar. Vetta does include a rubber pad for adaptation to the stem, but no clear instructions. I truly thought this unit would mount similar, if not exactly like a Vetta RT233 Cycling Computer. That unit has a simple plastic strap that can mount on the handlebar or the stem & locked down by threading it through a screw mechanism - much the same as a headlight or taillight from CatEye.
The speed sensor can be mounted by the front wheel (all bicycles) or rear wheel on most bicycles - not mine. I've got one with a 9 speed cassette & disc brakes. This makes the hub much wider & the chainstay is too far away from the spokes for proper clearance from the sensor to the magnet.
Once everything was finally installed, it works great. Gives the rider just about every bit of info needed and/or wanted. It locks in tightly to the mounting bracket & will not pop out across normal bumps & through potholes. Cadence can be read on the upper or lower screen...take your pick. If programmed with the correct tire size - it's deadly accurate. Even in today's 40 degree temps, the unit did not fade away or slow down. If you think the proper cadence isn't important - just try this unit or one like it. Pedaling at a higher cadence when climbing hills (but maybe in a lower gear) will make molehills out of those mountains. Despite the installation hassles, I still give it a thumbs up.
great computer instructions, not so much... Aug 05, 2011
By alevans
once i decoded the installation instructions, well once i put them aside and used logic, this is a fine cycle computer. the problem is there is one set of instructions for every product they sell and the product details are a bit shaky. this has features not in the instructions which are quite nice, but you need to figure them out yourself, perhaps some of the non=english instructions are more detailed and accurate...
that having been said, i would strongly recomend this product. speed and distance are spot on with my GPS, the cadence sensor took a bit of tweaking around, but once it was in place it works quite well. this is a rear wheel sensor so it works with a training stand as well as when riding.
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