# Bryton Rider S500: specs and price

**Price (US):** $299 (Device-only (Rider S500 E) US launch MSRP $299 per DC Rainmaker (Feb 1, 2022 first-ride review, "priced at $299"); RoadBikeRider lists $300 (E) / $380 (T sensor bundle). Bryton USA store (us.brytonsport.com) now lists $199.95 (E) / $269.95 (T) as of 2026-07; EU store €299.95 (E) / €379.95 (T).), as of 2026-07-10. Among the 18 bike computers we track it is #6 cheapest of 18; category median $365.
**Brand:** Bryton
**Released:** 2022
**Deskmark:** Silver Deskmark — pay-blind category standing 39/100, #6 of 18 in class (independent, computed from sourced data, never for sale).

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price (US) | $299 |
| Brand | Bryton |
| Released | 2022 |
| Display size (in) | 2.4 in |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Battery life hours | 24 |
| Preloaded maps | Yes |
| Multiband gnss | No |
| Connectivity | ANT+, Bluetooth |
| Weight (g) | 87 |

## Where it stands

At $299, the Bryton Rider S500 is #6 cheapest of the 18 bike computers we track, where the median is $365. On the spec sheet, its display size of 2.4 in is below the median of the 18, its battery life hours of 24 is above the median of the 18, and its weight of 87 g is below the median of the 17.

## What reviewers say

Two whitelisted testers reviewed this exact model: Cycling Weekly's extended hands-on test and DC Rainmaker's explicit single first-ride. Both praise reliable sensor pairing and accurate core data display; Cycling Weekly additionally reports strong battery life (43% left after 13.5 hrs). Both criticize navigation that cannot reroute without a phone, a clunky UI, and unrefined maps. No RTINGS/Notebookcheck lab bench exists. (Based on 2 reviews, 1 lab-tested, 2022-02-01–2022-04-28.)

Praised: Reliable sensor pairing and accurate core data display; Strong real-world battery life (43% left after 13.5 hrs); Improved, responsive touchscreen.
Flagged: Cannot reroute / do meaningful navigation without phone + app open; Clunky, unrefined user interface and menus; Unrefined maps; road names rendered as stacked letters; No Strava Live Segments support; Failed a ~1 m drop test (durability).
Disagreement: Value verdict splits: Cycling Weekly calls it affordable and good value versus Garmin/Wahoo, while DC Rainmaker argues Bryton's traditional price advantage has 'virtually evaporated,' making the phone-dependent navigation harder to justify. Note also that CW is an extended hands-on review whereas DCR is an explicit single first-ride.
Sources: Cycling Weekly (2022-04-28, cyclingweekly.com), DC Rainmaker (2022-02-01, dcrainmaker.com)

## Frequently asked questions

**What do reviewers say about the Bryton Rider S500?**

Two whitelisted testers reviewed this exact model: Cycling Weekly's extended hands-on test and DC Rainmaker's explicit single first-ride. Both praise reliable sensor pairing and accurate core data display; Cycling Weekly additionally reports strong battery life (43% left after 13.5 hrs). Both criticize navigation that cannot reroute without a phone, a clunky UI, and unrefined maps. No RTINGS/Notebookcheck lab bench exists. Praised: Reliable sensor pairing and accurate core data display; Strong real-world battery life (43% left after 13.5 hrs); Improved, responsive touchscreen. Flagged: Cannot reroute / do meaningful navigation without phone + app open; Clunky, unrefined user interface and menus; Unrefined maps; road names rendered as stacked letters; No Strava Live Segments support; Failed a ~1 m drop test (durability). (From 2 tester reviews, 1 lab-tested.)

**How much does the Bryton Rider S500 cost?**

The Bryton Rider S500 has a US price of $299 (Device-only (Rider S500 E) US launch MSRP $299 per DC Rainmaker (Feb 1, 2022 first-ride review, "priced at $299"); RoadBikeRider lists $300 (E) / $380 (T sensor bundle). Bryton USA store (us.brytonsport.com) now lists $199.95 (E) / $269.95 (T) as of 2026-07; EU store €299.95 (E) / €379.95 (T).), as of 2026-07-10.

**How does the Bryton Rider S500 compare on price?**

At $299, the Bryton Rider S500 is #6 cheapest of the 18 bike computers we track, where the median is $365.

**When was the Bryton Rider S500 released?**

The Bryton Rider S500 was released 2022.

**What are the Bryton Rider S500's key specs?**

Bryton Rider S500 (Bryton): display size in 2.4 in, touchscreen Yes, battery life hours 24, preloaded maps Yes, multiband gnss No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-10.

Source: https://global.brytonsport.com/products/rider-s500 (global.brytonsport.com, accessed 2026-07-10)
Corroboration: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/02/rider-first-review.html (accessed 2026-07-10)
Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/product/bike-computers/bryton-rider-s500/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, the Bryton Rider S500 price of record was $299 as of 2026-07-10 — https://frontdeskreview.com/product/bike-computers/bryton-rider-s500/
License: CC BY 4.0. Price history: https://frontdeskreview.com/data/price-history.jsonl