The Bryton Rider S810 is a feature-packed head unit that offers an alternative to more expensive computers from brands like Garmin and Wahoo. With a colour touchscreen and lots of functions, it shapes up as a contender, but a few software and design quirks hold it back.
Physical design and interface
From a hardware perspective, the S810 feels well-built. It features a 3.5-inch colour touchscreen with an adaptive light sensor that adjusts the backlight for visibility in all conditions. The screen is responsive enough, and importantly it doesn’t suffer from too many ‘ghost presses’ in the rain. A quick tap of the power button locks the screen, which is a useful feature for wet rides, should ghost presses become an issue.
The physical buttons on the device allow you to turn the unit on, start/stop your ride, lap and change screen. This means if you do lock the screen, you still have a decent amount of functionality.
A minor but notable annoyance is the power button. You have to long-press it for longer than feels right to turn the unit on and off, which can be frustrating, especially when you’re in a rush.
When on an out-front mount, the unit sits further away than I would ideally like. This is due to the position of the quarter turn far down on the back.
Out of the box, that quarter turn is Bryton specific, but with just four small screws an included Garmin compatible version can be attached, which is a very nice touch.
Functionality and performance
The S810 connects to a wide variety of sensors via both ANT+ and Bluetooth. This includes electronic shifting systems like Di2. It’s nice and easy to do, by entering the menu, tapping the middle of the screen, and going into the sensor section.
However, a small detail that’s missing is an audible alert for hitting the easiest or hardest gear – a feature that many Garmin users, like myself, are accustomed to.
The Bryton S810 boasts a claimed battery life of up to 50 hours. In real-world usage with sensors connected, following a route and the backlight on, it’s closer to 20-30 hours, which is still very impressive performance. The USB-C port also allows for quick charging, so you’re not waiting around long for a full battery.
Navigation is a mixed bag. The route following is generally reliable, and the ability to reverse a route quickly is a great feature. However, it lacks a particularly good auto-zoom function, which can make it a challenge to follow a route with lots of quick, tight turns.
The GPS connectivity is generally good. A few times the speed seemed to drop off and then come back to what I’d expect, but on the whole it was dependable. It does take a while to get connected sometimes though, and then when it does connect you get a pop-up notification saying GPS has connected, which I found annoying.
Software and app experience
This is where the Bryton S810’s biggest weaknesses lie. The most frustrating bug is the “ghost start” issue. I have had the unit appear to be recording a ride, only to find when I pressed stop that it would begin a new ride and delete all the data. This is a very annoying bug that can ruin a ride’s worth of data and makes you question the unit’s reliability. While these issues could be addressed with future firmware updates, it’s a point of concern for a new device.
The app is decent once you get into the settings, but the initial setup is not totally seamless. The unit doesn’t automatically connect to the app in the background. Instead, you have to manually allow the Bluetooth connection and then grant permissions for each specific app (like WhatsApp) to provide notifications. (This could be an Android only issue.)
Furthermore, the unit’s lack of Wi-Fi means it is heavily reliant on your phone for all data syncing, and each route must be manually synced to the device via the app, which is a bit of a faff.
You are able to change things like data fields and screens both on the device and in the app, which is nice for on the go changes or big overhauls. You can get all of the data fields you’d expect, and I haven’t found myself to be missing anything compared to my Garmin.
When riding, there is a Climb Challenge screen which pops up when you begin a climb. This is quite nice when you’re following a route, as it knows where you’re going. The problem is when you’re not following a route and it guesses. This means if you don’t go where it thinks, it gets a little hung up and it can just stay on the climb screen indefinitely.
Whilst it’s slightly tweakable, I also found that what it counted as a climb was somewhat random. It could count something like a motorway bridge, or a slight rise, as a climb, for example – which really annoyed me.
Phone notifications on the unit are okay, but they are limited. Once you have more than one message from an app like WhatsApp, you can’t see the details of the new messages. Additionally, you can’t reply to any messages through the unit itself.
Conclusion
At £269.99 on Amazon, the Bryton S810 is priced competitively, sitting just below the new Wahoo Elemnt Bolt 3 and around £100 less than a Garmin 530. For the price, it offers a wealth of functions, including a colour touchscreen, good battery life, and Garmin mount compatibility, which is a huge plus. The ability to customise data fields directly on the unit or via the app is also excellent.
The Magene C506 is an interesting cheap option, at £109. Matt had lots of good to say about it, with only a hesitant touchscreen as his main downside.
At a very similar price is the Coros Dura Solar computer which Steve thought was decent, albeit with a few drawbacks, like a smaller screen, and needing your phone to do rerouting.
In the case of the Bryton Rider S810, the software bugs – like the ghost start, the slow GPS acquisition, and the somewhat clunky app and notification experience – are definite drawbacks. If you’re a rider who values a clean, intuitive, and bug-free experience above all else, you might be better off with a more mainstream unit. If you’re willing to deal with a few quirks and want to get a lot of functionality at a lower price, the Bryton S810 is a worthwhile consideration.
Verdict
Some big selling points, but also some big drawbacks
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road.cc test report
Make and model: Bryton Rider S810 //price in euros, check uk price//
Size tested: One Size
Tell us what the product is for and who it’s aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?
Bryton says: “Your Performance Partner On the Road.
“The S810 is more than a bike computer – it’s a companion on every ride, sharing your challenges, celebrating your milestones, and making sure you’re never alone on the road.”
Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?
3.5 inch Color Touchscreen & Enhanced Grip: With slimmer bezels and bigger display, Rider S810 features a 3.5-inch color touchscreen with an adaptive light sensor that automatically adjusts the backlight, ensuring clear visibility in any lighting condition. Enhanced Grip with etched Buttons offers a new level of anti-slip performance, delivering superior control in challenging conditions.
Extended 50-Hour Battery Life: Designed for long rides, the Rider S810 provides up to 50 hours of battery life on a single charge, so you can explore from sunrise to sunset without needing to stop and recharge. Moreover, the device intelligently estimates remaining battery hours based on brightness settings, allowing you to optimize power consumption for every ride.
Unlimited Climbing Data: With Climb Challenge 2.0, say goodbye to preloaded routes! Using advanced technology, this feature uses smart prediction to provide real-time climb data for paths you may take, empowering you with essential metrics to tackle each climb confidently.
Seamless Navigation with Turn-by-Turn Alerts: Navigate easily with preloaded maps that guide you turn-by-turn, showing road names and remaining distances at each turn. Miss a turn? No worries – the Rider S810 recalculates your route without a phone connection, ensuring a hassle-free journey.
Auto Sync with 3rd Party Platform: With the Bryton Active app, you can automatically sync your cycling data with third-party platforms like Strava, TrainingPeaks, and Komoot, and easily share your riding activity. Routes planned on Komoot, Ride with GPS, and Strava are automatically synced to your app account.
Bluetooth & ANT+ Connectivity and Sensor Support: Through Bluetooth or ANT+ connectivity, it supports a variety of cycling accessories, including heart rate from smartwatches, electronic shifting systems, and rear bike radar, enriching your riding experience.
Overall it’s a pretty well made computer.
There’s some bits which work really well, and some bits which are frustrating and feel somewhat lacking.
I’ve had no problems, even mountain biking, so far.
It’s pretty well priced for a computer with good specs, but also for a lot less you can get options where you don’t feel as though you really miss out on much.
Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose
Generally pretty well. Day to day use is mostly reliable, once you know the small bugs to look for and once it’s set up to your liking.
Tell us what you particularly liked about the product
I like the Garmin compatible quarter turn, and the battery life.
Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product
I didn’t like the Climb Challenge, or the software bugs.
How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc?
It’s more expensive than lots of the lesser known brand offerings out there, but cheaper than most of the offerings from the big brands.
Did you enjoy using the product? It was okay
Would you consider buying the product? Not personally
Would you recommend the product to a friend? If it was reduced, possibly
Use this box to explain your overall score
An awkward price for a computer: it has to deliver a lot to be worth it, but isn’t in the same bracket as the top end competition. In lots of areas it performed well, but in some it was quite lacklustre.
About the tester
Age: 25 Height: 174 Weight: 78
I usually ride: Storck Aerfast My best bike is:
I’ve been riding for: 10-20 years I ride: Every day I would class myself as: Expert
I regularly do the following types of riding: road racing, commuting, touring, club rides, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,
2 thoughts on “Bryton Rider S810”
I have a Bytton 420, it has
I have a Bytton 420, it has been faultless. I have never owned a Garmin or A Wahoo and so have no experience to frame My options on. I use the app and find it fine to use, the fact that I need my phone is irrelevant to, Me as I never go on a ride with out it so no big deal. I would take a punt on this if I had the cash as with some software updates it could work well based on my experience with the 420, The biggest point is that many head units cost more than my current bike, so would find it hard to justify riding with a more expensive head unit than the bike it is mounted on.
Might not be for everyone but
Might not be for everyone but an Garmin Edge Explore II can often be found at a few quid under £200 new if you know where to look and at the right place at the right time.