jaseh
Likes Bikes and Dirt
Hey all,
It's time to get a new GPS after my Mainnav bit the dust after one too many rides in the rain. I've been looking into the new Garmin Edge 200, Edge 500 and the Bryton rider 20 or 30. What I want to know is, is there anyone out there that has used the Edge 200 or either of the Bryton units? There is plenty of info out there on the 500 so really not much point talking too much about it, its fantastic but, how does the Rider 30 compare? It seems to have better specs for the money but how reliable is it? I've read reviews on the 50 that say it was a bit buggy but they were a while ago.
I'm not too fussed on the HR and cadence sensors hence why I'm interested in the 200 but, again, both the rider 20 and 30 are ANT+ compatible and can be upgraded with both if I want it later.
As for the websites, I use Strava currently so the Garmin holds a bit of an advantage here as I can just plug it in and it's done. The Brytons would need to be uploaded onto their website and the exported as a GPX and then added to Strava, This is the same as what I've been doing currently with the Mainnav, a bit fiddly but works.
I've found the 500 HR and cadence bundle for $295 from Cecil Walker Cycles or just the unit for $289. the 200 is about $150 everywhere and the Brytons are $250 for the 30 with HR and cadence, or $148 for just the head unit and, the 20 is $125 alone or $169 with HR. Cadence/speed sensor for both can be had for about $50 from most shops. Both CRC and Wiggle are dearer than buying locally too which is fantastic.
So, give me your opinions. Especially if you have used the Brytons.
It's time to get a new GPS after my Mainnav bit the dust after one too many rides in the rain. I've been looking into the new Garmin Edge 200, Edge 500 and the Bryton rider 20 or 30. What I want to know is, is there anyone out there that has used the Edge 200 or either of the Bryton units? There is plenty of info out there on the 500 so really not much point talking too much about it, its fantastic but, how does the Rider 30 compare? It seems to have better specs for the money but how reliable is it? I've read reviews on the 50 that say it was a bit buggy but they were a while ago.
I'm not too fussed on the HR and cadence sensors hence why I'm interested in the 200 but, again, both the rider 20 and 30 are ANT+ compatible and can be upgraded with both if I want it later.
As for the websites, I use Strava currently so the Garmin holds a bit of an advantage here as I can just plug it in and it's done. The Brytons would need to be uploaded onto their website and the exported as a GPX and then added to Strava, This is the same as what I've been doing currently with the Mainnav, a bit fiddly but works.
I've found the 500 HR and cadence bundle for $295 from Cecil Walker Cycles or just the unit for $289. the 200 is about $150 everywhere and the Brytons are $250 for the 30 with HR and cadence, or $148 for just the head unit and, the 20 is $125 alone or $169 with HR. Cadence/speed sensor for both can be had for about $50 from most shops. Both CRC and Wiggle are dearer than buying locally too which is fantastic.
So, give me your opinions. Especially if you have used the Brytons.