Practical test of the Bryton Rider 750 GPS computer

ANT+, Bluetooth and WIFI connect the Rider with external sensors and the smartphone. It communicates with electronic circuits and also controls the indoor trainer thanks to FE-C smart. The position in the terrain is determined via a total of five satellite systems, which also works quickly in practice. The 2.8-inch colour display can be operated by touch as well as via four buttons. The screen reacts sensitively enough to finger pressure, even when wearing gloves, but the small icons are often not hit exactly. The display is also somewhat difficult to read in bright sunlight.

The Rider 750 is conveniently set up via the app, but you can also find your way around the maze of menus. Bryton uses Google voice input to enter destinations, which is clever. Unfortunately, as with many other functions, this requires an internet connection. If you deviate from the route guidance, recalculation only takes place in conjunction with the smartphone. The computer navigates reliably via a previously loaded route, but if you ignore the visual and acoustic signals at the turn-off, the Rider does not automatically calculate an alternative option. The Rider 750 will probably not achieve the 20 hours of battery life promised by the manufacturer: In cool temperatures, our device recorded for just under twelve hours.

Thanks to its connection to the most common training apps, the Rider 750 is an inexpensive and extensively equipped sparring partner. However, other devices have the edge when it comes to intensive off-road navigation.

Weight: 92 gram

Price249,95 Euro >> e.g. at BikeInn or Amazon available

PLUS Setting via smartphone; voice input; three adjustable profiles; compatible with Smarttrainer; attractive price

MINUS Highly dependent on app and internet connection; no recalculation on planned routes; somewhat slow hardware