{"id":36174,"date":"2022-05-05T04:00:11","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T02:00:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bikeradar.com\/?p=673440"},"modified":"2022-05-05T04:22:22","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T02:22:22","slug":"brytons-new-flagship-rider-s800-computer-has-a-claimed-36-hour-battery-life-colour-screen-and-voice-recognition","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/cyclingplus\/rss_feed\/brytons-new-flagship-rider-s800-computer-has-a-claimed-36-hour-battery-life-colour-screen-and-voice-recognition\/","title":{"rendered":"Bryton\u2019s new flagship Rider S800 computer has a claimed 36-hour battery life, colour screen and voice recognition"},"content":{"rendered":"

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By Paul Norman\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Thursday, 05 May 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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Bryton has introduced a new flagship bike computer, with the Rider S800 offering a claimed battery life of 36 hours, a 3.4-inch colour screen and voice recognition.<\/p>\n

The Rider S800 joins the Rider 750<\/a> and Rider S500, which launched in January, at the top of Bryton\u2019s range.<\/p>\n

The stand-out feature of the Taiwanese company\u2019s latest computer is the 36-hour battery life, which Bryton says can be extended to more than 40 hours of continuous use if you\u2019re not viewing the mapping pages.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith this product, we hope to push the boundaries of what cyclists should come to expect from their GPS cycle computers,\u201d says Samuel Wang, CEO of Bryton.<\/p>\n

Bryton uses a technology called \u2018memory in pixel\u2019 (MIP) for its screen, which lowers power consumption by only refreshing the pixels in the display which need to be changed.<\/p>\n

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The Rider S800 is Bryton\u2019s new flagship computer.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Wayne Reid \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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It\u2019s a sleek unit with a 3.4in colour screen.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Wayne Reid \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
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Charging is via USB-C.<\/span> <\/figcaption> Wayne Reid \/ Our Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div> <\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div> <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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Bryton also says it\u2019s worked on the outdoor viewing experience with an internal reflective layer that avoids screen shadow and an ambient light sensor to control the screen backlight. Charging is by USB-C, which should lower recharge time, too.<\/p>\n

Pricing starts at \u00a3339.99 \/ $399.95 \/ \u20ac399.95 \/ AU$649.99.<\/p>\n

Voice-controlled functionality<\/h2>\n
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Search for routes and communicate with other riders using the Rider S800\u2019s voice-controlled functionality.<\/span><\/figcaption> Bryton<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Bryton has included Google voice search on the Rider S800, which works with a paired smartphone to give you address and POI (point of interest) information without needing to use your phone or type on the screen.<\/p>\n

You can also set up group rides with other S800 users and use voice-to-text to message your companions, as well as tracking their locations. There\u2019s live tracking available for non-riders via a shareable link.<\/p>\n

As always with voice-activated functionality, which is also offered on Bryton\u2019s Rider 750 computer, the test will be how well it works when out riding in the wind.<\/p>\n

Navigation and route planning<\/h2>\n
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The 3.4in colour screen offers turn-by-turn navigation.<\/span><\/figcaption> Bryton<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

The Rider S800 has the full suite of functionality you\u2019d expect from a high-spec cycling computer, including turn-by-turn navigation, rerouting and the option to navigate back to the start, with an OpenStreetMap base map.<\/p>\n

The \u2018Climb Challenge\u2019 functionality gives you a climb profile when you approach an ascent on your route \u2013 another feature that\u2019s now ubiquitous in the best bike computers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

You can also specify a distance you want to ride and the Rider S800\u2019s \u2018Explore\u2019 function will suggest three different round-trip route options.<\/p>\n

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Then Bryton Rider S800 has five preset rider profiles.<\/span><\/figcaption> Bryton<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

There are pre-set ride types for road, MTB, indoor cycling<\/a>, cyclocross and gravel riding<\/a>, and you can set up to three different bike profiles, customising screen data for each, either on the device or in the Bryton Active phone app.<\/p>\n

Finally, there\u2019s a status summary that you can display by tapping the screen as you ride, which gives you user-configurable information such as laps and a summary of your riding data, so you\u2019ve got all your most interesting info in one place.<\/p>\n

Smart trainer and power meter compatibility<\/h2>\n
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The computer can display a range of workout and power meter data.<\/span><\/figcaption> Bryton<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Bryton says you can hook the Rider S800 up to a smart trainer<\/a> to control your workouts and it will display electronic shifting<\/a> and rearview radar information, if you have the relevant accessories.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also \u2018Cycling Dynamics\u2019 support, to analyse power data on the fly. After pairing compatible power meter pedals<\/a>, Bryton says the Rider S800 can display both static and graphical data, \u201cincluding seated\/standing position, power phase (PP), platform centre offset (PCO) and right\/left balance\u201d.<\/p>\n

Bryton Rider S800 specifications<\/h3>\n