Originally Posted by
LGHT
OK that's at least better than nothing, but I think most people that didn't like the feature wanted it to stay on for things like night riding. I don't ride at night often enough for it to be a deal breaker for me. Plus I'm cheap. My whole bike costs less than what some guys spends on just their computers...
The backlight is an energy hog and chews through the CR2032 battery quickly. Other computers I've seen with backlights use a similar strategy. On the other hand, if you use a helmet light, you don't need the backlight. On still another hand..."Pardon me, sir. May I borrow another hand?
...I'm usually occupied at night with other concerns and checking my computer is low on the priority list.
That price is, indeed, a killer price on the 1612