Bryton makes GPS bike computers for riders who want maps, structured training and radar alerts for less than the biggest brands charge. This page sorts the current Rider range, says which model suits which rider, and links every Bryton review and spec page on the site. The bike computers hub compares Bryton with every other brand.
Bryton in brief
- Best thing: a colour touchscreen, preloaded maps and climb data at prices well below the Garmin Edge range.
- Biggest drawback: everything runs through the phone app. Bryton units have no Wi-Fi, and speed, cadence and power sensors must be ANT+.
Which Bryton to buy
- Rider S810 suits serious road cyclists, endurance riders and touring cyclists who want a large navigation display, climb data on any ride and up to 50 hours of battery.
- Rider S510 suits performance-focused cyclists who want full navigation, structured training and broad sensor support in a smaller unit than the S810.
- Rider 650 suits recreational and club cyclists who want a light colour unit with maps, training tools and 33 hours of battery at a lower price.
Bryton Rider S810
A big 3.5" colour touchscreen and up to 50 hours of battery, with preloaded maps and climb data on any ride.
Bryton Rider S510
A compact colour touchscreen with offline maps, on-device rerouting and up to 30 hours of battery.
Bryton Rider 650
Bryton's lowest-priced colour touchscreen with preloaded maps, turn-by-turn directions and up to 33 hours of battery.
Riders who do not need maps can drop to the black and white Rider 460 or Rider 420, which give turn-by-turn directions on a followed route. The Rider 17 records the basics, and the GO and E10 show speed and distance without recording the ride at all.
How the range splits
Two features separate the models more than screen size does: whether the unit reroutes you without a phone when you miss a turn, and whether it shows climb data on a ride with no route loaded. Only the S510 does both. The S810 shows climbs on any ride but reroutes through the phone, as do the S800, S500 and 750 SE, and the Rider 650 and below show climbs only on a loaded route.
The price ladder is uneven. The S500 costs the same as the S810, and the S800 costs more than either, so the two newest S-series models are the better buys at Bryton’s own prices unless you want the S800’s MIP display, which Bryton designed for reading in bright sun. In the Rider series, the step that adds most is from the 550 to the 650, which brings a touchscreen and preloaded maps.
| Model | Screen | Maps | Reroutes | Climb data | Battery (claimed) | Bryton RRP (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rider S810 | 3.5in colour touch | Yes | With phone | Any ride | 50 hours | 299.95 |
| Rider S510 | 2.8in colour touch | Yes | Without phone | Any ride | 30 hours | 249.95 |
| Rider S800 | 3.4in colour MIP touch | Yes | With phone | Routes only | 36 hours | 399.95 |
| Rider S500 | 2.4in colour touch | Yes | With phone | Routes only | 24 hours | 299.95 |
| Rider 750 SE | 2.8in colour touch | Yes | With phone | Routes only | 40 hours | 249.95 |
| Rider 650 | 2.8in colour touch | Yes | With phone | Routes only | 33 hours | 169.95 |
| Rider 550 | 2.8in colour, buttons | No | With phone | Routes only | 37 hours | 129.95 |
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| Rider 460 | 2.6in black and white | No | With phone | Routes only | 32 hours | 129.95 |
| Rider 420 | 2.3in black and white | No | No | No | 35 hours | 149.95 |
| Rider 320 | 2.3in black and white | No | No | No | 35 hours | 99.95 |
| Rider 17 | 3.0in black and white | No | No | No | 25 hours | 69.95 |
| GO and Rider E10 | 2.5in black and white | No | No | No | 30 hours | 39.95 |
Every quoted figure comes from the official specs and is expanded on the Bryton specifications pages.
What Bryton does well
Training support runs deep for the price. Every touchscreen model controls an ANT+ FE-C smart trainer for structured workouts and virtual rides, shows Shimano Di2, SRAM eTap and Campagnolo EPS gear data, displays pedal power dynamics, and reads Shimano STEPS e-bike data. The Bryton Active app uploads rides automatically to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Komoot, Relive and Ride with GPS, and routes planned on those platforms sync to the device.
Bryton’s own Gardia R300L radar works across the range, down to the Rider 17 over Bluetooth. My Gardia R300L review found it better specified and cheaper than its main rival, with some caveats. Value has been the constant across my tests: the Rider 420 review rated it the best bike computer for commuting, and the Rider 750 review found more features than its price suggested.
Where Bryton falls short
- Bluetooth is the only wireless link, so routes, workouts and uploads all move through the phone, and address search and back-to-start need the app on most models.
- The colour models accept at most a Bluetooth heart rate strap. Speed, cadence and power sensors must be ANT+, which rules out Bluetooth-only sensors.
- Features thin out quickly below the 650. The 550 has one bike profile and no Bluetooth sensors, and my Rider 460 first look found capable hardware held back by restricted features.
Bryton against the alternatives
The closest rivals on price have their own reviews here: the Magene C506, the Coospo CS600 and the COROS Dura. The Wahoo hub covers the ELEMNT range, and the best cycling computer guide ranks the lot.
Quick answers
Which Bryton bike computers have maps?
The Rider S810, S510, S800, S500, 750 SE and Rider 650 come with preloaded OpenStreetMap maps. The Rider 550, 460 and 420 give turn-by-turn directions on a followed route without a map.
Which Bryton has the longest battery life?
Bryton rates the Rider S810 at up to 50 hours, the longest in its range. The Rider 750 SE follows at 40 hours.
Does Bryton work with Strava?
Yes. The Bryton Active app uploads rides automatically to Strava, TrainingPeaks, Komoot, Relive and Ride with GPS, and routes planned on Strava, Komoot and Ride with GPS sync to the device. The Rider S810 and S510 also run Strava Live Segments.
Can a Bryton control a smart trainer?
Yes. Every Bryton from the Rider 420 upwards controls ANT+ FE-C smart trainers, and the touchscreen models add virtual rides that simulate a route’s gradients. The Rider 320, Rider 17, GO and E10 do not control trainers.
Product details come from Bryton’s official product pages, for example the Rider S810.
Bryton coverage on the5krunner
Reviews
First looks and news
- Bryton Rider 460
- Bryton Rider S500 launch
- Bryton Rider 15 neo
- Bryton Rider 860 announced
- Bryton Rider 420 and 860 specifications
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