Bryton GPS & Computers

[EigerSA]

I'm keen to get a gps at some stage and while doing some research came accross Bryton gps and cycle computers. Anyone heard of them or had any experience with them? Seems to be a New Zealand company, the unit looks good I think.

 

http://www.bryton.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/rider-50-main.jpg

[Tiny K]

Price? I think that is the biggest 'problem' on the SA market at the moment. It's the best bang for buck that gets the stock rolling.

 

Looks decent though!

 

Key Features:

2.2”Colour TFT Sunlight Readable Screen

FREE New Zealand Maps (included)

IPX7 Waterproof

6 Data Screens & 33 Data Fields

6 Training Modes

2GB Memory & 2GB mini SD card (included)

Ant+ Compatible

106g

54.7 x 96 x 21.6mm

15hrs Li Ion Battery

Records 10000 POI

10000km Log History

My Buddy Virtual Training

Power Compatible

PC Software

Web Software

 

vs Garmin Edge 800 (for GPS maps)

Physical & Performance:

 

Unit dimensions, WxHxD: 2" x 3.7" x 1" (5.1 x 9.3 x 2.5 cm)

Display size, WxH: 1.4" x 2.2" (3.8 x 5.6 cm); 2.6" diag (6.6 cm)

Display resolution, WxH: 160 x 240 pixels

Touchscreen: yes

Weight: 3.5 oz (98.0 g)

Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion

Battery life: 15 hours, typical

Water resistant: yes (IPX7)

GPS-enabled: yes

High-sensitivity receiver: yes

Maps & Memory:

 

Basemap: yes

Ability to add maps: yes

Accepts data cards: microSD™ card (some versions include a CityNavigator microSD card)

Lap history: 1000 laps

Waypoints/favorites/locations: 200

Routes: Limited by memory space available

Features:

 

Heart rate monitor: yes (some versions)

Bike speed/cadence sensor: yes (some versions)

Foot pod: no

Automatic sync (automatically transfers data to your computer): no

Garmin Connect™ compatible (online community where you analyze, categorize and share data): yes

Garmin Training Center® software compatible: yes

Virtual Partner® (train against a digital person): yes

Courses (compete against previous activities): yes

Auto Pause® (pauses and resumes timer based on speed): yes

Auto Lap® (automatically starts a new lap): yes

Auto Scroll (cycles through data pages during workout): yes

Multi-sport (changes sport mode with a press of a button): no

Advanced workouts (create custom, goal-oriented workouts): yes

Simple workouts (input time, distance and calorie goals): yes

Pace alert (triggers alarm if you vary from preset pace): yes

Time/distance alert (triggers alarm when you reach goal): yes

Vibration alert: (choose between alert tones and/or vibration alert): no

Interval training (set up exercise and rest intervals): yes

Heart rate-based calorie computation: yes

Customizable screen(s): yes

Barometric altimeter: yes

Unit-to-unit transfer (shares data wirelessly with similar units): no

Power meter compatible (displays power data from compatible 3rd party ANT+™-enabled power meters): yes (records data approx. 1 per second)

Temperature (displays and records temperature while you ride): yes

Sport watch: no

Additional: Operating temperature: -20°C to +60°C

[Tiny K]

Not much specs available for the Bryton though...

[EigerSA]

I emailed them for more info and as to whether they'll ship to SA, got a reply the same day to say they'll happily ship. Waiting for Monday for pricing.

[Tankman]

I thinks this one should be compared to the Garmin Edge 705 SirK, not quite in the same league as the Edge 800

[scotty]

I quite like the look, local backup and warranty might be an issue.

[Bryton]

Bryton South Africa will officially launch next month in South Africa

 

The Product lineup is as follows:-

 

Rider 30 Cycle GPS - Currently Available (as standalone or bundled unit)

Rider 50 Cycle GPS - Available Beginning April 2011

Cardio watch series - Mid June

 

For more info please visit www.iplaygps.com or call our call centre on 0861 667466

 

Regards Bryton SA

[AndreZA]

that 30 looks funky. Nice and small and available in black.

[covie]

can buy the watch hrm and bryton 50 for the same price +- as an edge 800 im going to buy the watch next week play with it and then see if i will buy the bryton 50

[Nobody]

Anybody use the Brytons yet?

Looking to get a cycle computer gps thingy for my bike and looking for some reviews.

[DMD 1]

Anybody use the Brytons yet?

Looking to get a cycle computer gps thingy for my bike and looking for some reviews.

 

Reviews in the latest Tread or bicycling magazines. They compare the latest Bryton and Garmins.

 

I have a Bryton Rider 35 on order but no stock in SA at the moment.

[Let's Ride]

Use the rider 35. What a great piece of equipment and much cheaper and easier to use than the Garmin.

 

Really easy to use and I got mine from the complete cyclist in Hout Bay. Was a great deal including heart rate monitor and cadence.

Edited November 11, 2011 by Alpina

[divernick]

I just got the Rider 50 and am using it for the first time tomorrow for the 94.7 mtb race.

 

The unit looks and feels nice and I am excited to see how it performs. I'll review it after the ride.

[covie]

i decided to stick with garmin better interface to analyze data, and more generic to share information, but the bryton's dont look bad, and to make it all happy i got 50GBP off the garmin bundel too from CRC's christmas special.

[Zac.A]

Try Buycycle.co.za, they have some.

[jabotes@merida1502]

HI 

 

peeps its 7 years later now but let me tell you guys something.

 

i had garmin and i have bryton

 

i have 4 brytons 1 for each bike and  like i said its seven 7years later and if you now look at the specs bryton is the leader in all gps value and specs 

 

i will never change