Garmin Edge 500 vs Bryton Rider 30
I am looking at buying a new computer/GPS for my bike that has cadence and heart rate, I was just wondering what’s the difference between Garmin Edge 500 and Bryton Rider 30, what’s the pros and cons for them and which one you would go with. I would like to know your experience you had with the computer. Also which one is easier and better to use. As well could you comment what websites are the cheapest to get them off?
Thanks
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Permalink Reply by Tim B on -
I have never seen the Bryton units, but have the Garmin Edge 500 and am happy with it. Will do everything you want (need) and then some. It also has direct upload compatibility with Strava (without having to convert files first)if you are into that sort of thing.
Cheapest place i found the Edge 500 premium bundle (HRM and cadence) was right here in Adelaide on the Bicycle Express website. Still havent seen it cheaper elsewhere including all the usual overseas websites surprisingly
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Permalink Reply by simon on -
i have the bryton 30. recently bryton modified their firmware(even though strava claimed they were going to ...) so for me to use strava i upload my files through brytonsport(standard and automatic) and when i choose to save it i choose the .tcx option. then in strava i choose to download from pc and click the file. done. i'm sure it is still a bit easier with the garmin, but it is very easy with the bryton. no pc knowledge needed.
price wise, $250 from star cycles in elizabeth(with hrm and cadence), and the same when i asked standish cycles morphett vale if they'd match the price.
i think both units have the exact same features and general layout of screens. i can have 3 'pages' with 6 data fields, per page.
if they were both the same price and both available in a shop, i'd probably go for the garmin. but the bryton has been really good, and like for like(shop price not internet price) is a decent amount cheaper.
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Permalink Reply by Gary Mills on -
Carmen, catch up with me at GW next Saturday and you can use mine for the day. I'll fill you in on how to work it.
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Permalink Reply by Mick Adams on
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Are you trying to get your heart rate down Gary, this may help.
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Permalink Reply by Gary Mills on
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Don't usually worry about my heart rate Mick, resting in high 40's is good but too scared to look at it, especially climbing where it can get up to around 180. Gotta do something about dragging around 20kg too much weight up those hills.
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Permalink Reply by Carmen P. on -
I'm not riding Saturday coz I got a race for school but I think I'm comming into your shop this week so I will check it out then, thanks for offering tho :)
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@ Carmen, link to options you can display
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Permalink Reply by Lee Bakes on -
Carmen, Bryton 30 is awesome. I has lots of different functions. Go see Gary and get him to hook you up. You won't look back
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Permalink Reply by Lee Bakes on
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It shows elevation and has a very clear screen. You can view up to 6 readouts on one screen depending on how you have it configured.
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