User's Manual
Table of Contents Getting Started................. 5 Stop Navigating......................... 16 Your Rider 50................................ 5 Data Recording........................... 16 Reset the Rider 50........................ 6 History........................................ 16 Accessories................................... 6 Use the Map................................ 17 Status Icons.................................. 6 Cycling Route Map (CR Map)..... 18 Step 1: Charge the Battery.........
Stopwatch....................... 44 Countdown................................. 44 Change Altitude Settings.......... 33 Timer........................................... 45 Current Altitude..........................................33 Other Position Altitude............................34 Appendix......................... 46 Change System Settings............ 34 Specifications............................. 46 Backlight Off.................................................34 Brightness.....................
WARNING Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any training program. Please read the details in Warranty and Safety Information guide in the package. Product Registration Help us better support you by completing your device registration using Bryton Bridge. Go to http://support.brytonsport.com for more information. Bryton Software tracks and analyze your data on the web.
This section will guide you on the basic preparations before you start using your Rider 50. Your Rider 50 5 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 1 Power • Press and hold to turn the Rider 50 on or off. • Short press to turn on or off the backlight. 2 Start / Stop • In training mode or direction mode, press and hold to stop recording log. • In free cycling, press to start recording. Press and hold to stop recording.
5 LED Indicator • Red is charging; Green is fully charged. 6 Menu • Press to open the menu. • Press and hold to calibrate the barometer. 7 Mode • Press to switch modes: Grid, Map, and My Buddy (Displayed after started a training). Reset the Rider 50 To reset the Rider 50, press and hold and • For quick change of the display info in a grid, you can highlight a grid by moving the 5-way navigator and enter it to select a new display item.
Description ENGLISH Icon New Message notification Training Plan in Progress Log Record in Progress NOTE: Training Plan, Log Record, and New Message notification are displayed only when they are in progress. Step 1: Charge the Battery Warning: This product contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Warranty and Safety Information guide in the package for important battery safety information. 4 1. Open the weather cap. 2. Connect the mini-USB end of the USB cable to the mini-USB port of the Rider 50. 3 3.
To use the plug: 1. Pull up the default plug. 3 2 1 2. Press and hold the tab. 3. Insert the plug head. 4. Release the tab to lock the plug head and push the plug down. 4 Step 2: Install Memory Card Insert a micro SD card with the golden contact area facing downwards as shown on below illustration. NOTE: After you insert or remove the microSD card, the Rider 50 will automatically restart. Step 3: Turn on the Rider 50 Press and hold the Power 8 Getting Started button to turn the Rider 50 on.
When turning the Rider 50 on for the first time, the setup wizard appears on screen. Follow the instructions to complete setup. 1. Select the display language. 2. Select the unit of measurement. 3. Enter your “user profile”. (It is recommended to input the data. The data accuracy will highly affect your training analysis.) 4. Read and accept the Safety Agreement. 5. Select one of the available regional maps from the list.
How to connect your device with brytonsport.com 1. Download Bryton Bridge 2 a. Go to http://www.brytonsport.com/help/start and download Bryton Bridge 2. b. Click Launch Bryton Bridge and follow the on-screen instructions to install Bryton Bridge. 2. Register an Account Go to http://www.brytonsport.com and register an account. Please provide accurate information in Personal Setting. 3. Connect to PC Turn on your Rider 50 and connect it to your computer by using USB cable. 4.
With the Find & Go feature, you can navigate rides from History, Planned Trip, and My POI list. You also can find your points of interest or a place by entering the name, address, or coordinate of the location. 1. Press the Menu menu. button to open the 2. Use the 5-way navigator to select Find & Go. • Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the item. • Press the center to confirm. Navigate Rides from History You can navigate any trip saved in your Rider 50 history. 1.
Select an option: - display the route. - delete the selected route from the Planned Trip list. In the Overview display, select an option: - switch the starting and ending points. - view the route on the map. - navigate to your selected destination. • A preplanned trip is as a green line on the map; the pink line is as the direction to your destination. NOTE: To add a location into My POI list, press the Info button. Highlight and enter the location name.
1. Move the 5-way navigator up/down/left/ right to select the character. 2. Press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm the selection. • To toggle between upper and lower case letters, select . • To change the input method, select . • To move the cursor position, select or . 3. When finished, use the 5-way navigator to highlight and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. Select a Category 1. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired category. 2.
Search Location 1. In the Find & Go menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Search > Address. 2. Enter an address (country-state, city, road name, and house number). 3. To start navigating to the destination, use the 5-way navigator to highlight and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. NOTE: To use the Search feature, you need to get the GPS fixed. It will search the place within 6 km radius of the current position.
You can navigate any POI saved in My POI. 1. In the Find & Go menu, use the 5-way navigator to select My POI. 2. Select a place from the list and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. It displays the POI details. 3. Use the 5-way navigator to highlight to start navigating the ride. Select an option: - show POI route on the map. - delete the selected route from the POI list. - navigate to your selected POI.
Stop Navigating To stop your ride: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Use the 5-way navigator to select Find & Go > Stop Trip. Data Recording The Rider 50 can record points every second of your ride. • In training mode or direction mode, press to stop recording log. • In free cycling, press to start recording and press it again to stop recording. History The Rider 50 automatically saves the history as the timer starts. History includes date, time, distance, average speed, and altitude.
ENGLISH Select an option: - display the route. - edit the name for selected History. - delete the selected route from the History list. NOTE: • The three icons are only displayed for the recorded log with GPS information. Otherwise, you will only see one icon . • You can also upload your history to brytonsport.com to keep track of all your ride data. See “Data Management” on page 42. • You can also view history by pressing the Menu select View History.
When you are using the device for navigation, press the Info button to see the next turn (see image on the left), and press MORE to see the succeeding turns.
Bicycling is one of the best type of exercise for your body. It helps you to burn your calories, lose weight and increase your overall fitness. With the Rider 50 Training feature, you can set fitness training plans or simple/advance workouts and train with your virtual partner, My Buddy. Use the Rider 50 to track your training or workout progress. 1. Press the Menu menu. button to open the 2. Use the 5-way navigator to select Training. • Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the item.
By Distance 1. In the Training menu, use the 5-way navigator to select To plan > Simple > By Distance. 2. Set your distance. 3. When finished, use the 5-way navigator to highlight Start and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. 4. A “Do you want to save it to my workout?” message appears on the screen. To save the data, use the 5-way navigator to highlight and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. 5. Enter the workout name using the onscreen keyboard. 6. Go for a ride.
ENGLISH Using the On-screen Keyboard 1. Move the 5-way navigator up / down / left / right to select the character. • Highlight to reset the data. • Highlight to erase the data. • Highlight or • Highlight to toggle between upper and lower case letters. to move the cursor location. • Highlight to change the input method. 2. Press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm the selection. 3. When finished, use the 5-way navigator to highlight and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm.
Interval Workouts You can create a customize interval workouts with your Rider 50. 1. In the Training menu, use the 5-way navigator to select To plan > Interval. 2. Set the interval workout settings. 3. When finished, use the 5-way navigator to highlight Start and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. 4. A “Do you want to save it to my workout?” message appears on the screen. To save the data, use the 5-way navigator to highlight and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. 5.
You start a workout based on the preset interval workouts data. 1. In the Training menu, use the 5-way navigator to select My Schedule. 2. Choose the workout and press confirm. 3. Press 4. To start recordng log, press to start the workout. 5. To pause /resume the recording log, press . to . 6. To stop the current workout, press and hold .
My Buddy My Buddy is a design that helps you meet your training or simple workout goals. 1. Choose a training plan from Planned Trip or History. 2. Go for a ride. The Rider 50 displays My Buddy data bars and it reminds you during your training. NOTE: You can customize the data fields on My Buddy mode. See “My Buddy Grid” on page 28. My Workout With this feature, you can start your workout using the training plan that you have saved earlier. 1.
Test workouts will be automatically updated on to your Rider 50 after you synchronize with Bryton Bridge application. Through the test workout, you can measure your FTP (Functional Threshold Power), LTHR (Lactate Threshold Heart Rate), MAP (Maximum Aerobic Power), or MHR (Max Heart Rate) from your Rider 50. 1. In the Training menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Test. 2. Select your desired test workout and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm.
Stop Training You can stop the current training after you have reached your goal, or you decide to end the current training. 1. Press and hold . 2. A “Current training and recording will be stopped, would you like to execute?” message appears on the screen. To stop the current training, use the 5-way navigator to highlight and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm.
With the Step Counter feature, you can record the number of steps that you take. It can also determine the distance you have covered and calculate how many calories you have burned up. Use your step counter to track your progress. 1. Press the Menu menu. button to open the 2. Use the 5-way navigator to select Step Counter. • Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the item. • Press the center to confirm. 3. Start walking. The Rider 50 automatically counts each step you take.
Settings With the Settings feature, you can customize page settings, sensor settings, system settings, bike and user profile, alerts setup, and map setting. 1. Press the Menu menu. button to open the 2. Use the 5-way navigator to select Settings. • Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the item. • Press the center to confirm. Grid Display You can set the grid setting for the information, altitude, map, and My Buddy displays. You can also set the display brightness setting.
6. When finished, press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. NOTE: When you see “--” in a grid, it means the sensor is inactive. To activate the sensor, refer to “Sensors” on page 30-33. Day/Night mode 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Grid Display > Day/ Night mode. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • Auto Day/Night Mode: automatic adjust the backlight brightness. • Day Mode: color scheme for day vision.
Sensors You can customize the sensor settings such as enable/disable the function, rescan or do calibration for the Rider 50. Compass 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Sensors > Compass. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • On: enable the sensor. • Off: disable the sensor. • Calibration: calibrate the Rider 50 compass. Compass Calibration 1. Hold Rider 50 firmly in your hand. 2.
1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Sensors > Cadence. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • On: enable the sensor. • Off: disable the sensor. • Rescan: rescan to detect the cadence sensor. NOTE: While pairing your cadense sensors, please make sure there is no other cadence sensor within 5 m. Heart Rate 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Sensors > Heart Rate. 2.
Speed 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Sensors > Speed. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • On: enable the sensor. • Off: disable the sensor. • Rescan: rescan to detect the speed sensor. Speed/Cadence 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Sensors > Speed/ Cadence. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • On: enable the sensor.
1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Sensors > Auto Detect. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • Yes: automatically scan the sensors. • No: manually scan the sensors. Change Altitude Settings You can set the altitude setting for the current location and the other 5 locations. Current Altitude 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Altitude Calibration > Current Altitude. 2. Set the current altitude.
Other Position Altitude You can set your 5 locations which are the most frequently visited. After manually entering each location altitude, select a desired location, for example, Position 1 and select Calibration to adjust the correct altitude. 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Altitude Calibration > Position 1, Position 2, Position 3, Position 4, or Position 5. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm.
1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select System > Brightness. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to adjust the brightness level and press the center to confirm. Language 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select System > Language. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired language and press the center to confirm. Date Format 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select System > Time/Unit > Date format. 2.
Time Format 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select System > Time/Unit > Time format. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired time format and press the center to confirm. Unit Format 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select System > Time/Unit > Unit. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired unit format and press the center to confirm.
ENGLISH Adjust Date and Time You can adjust the current date and time. 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select System > Time/Unit > Date or Time. 2. Enter the new date or adjust the current time setting with the on-screen keyboard. 3. When finished, use the 5-way navigator to highlight 5-way navigator to confirm.
Cadence 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Alert > By Cadence. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • Alert: set the alert status. • Max Cadence: specify the fastest cadence amount in revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm). • Min Cadence: specify the slowest cadence amount in revolutions of the crank arm per minute (rpm). Distance 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Alert > By Distance. 2.
1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Alert > By Time. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • Alert: set the alert status. • Time: specify the maximum riding time. Heart Rate 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Alert > Heart Rate. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • Alert: set the alert status. • Max HR: specify the maximum heart rate.
View GPS Status You can view the information about the GPS signal the Rider 50 is currently receiving. The GPS signal icon turns blue when GPS is fixed. 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select GPS Status. 2. Move the 5-way navigator left/right to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • On: enable the GPS satellites. The Rider 50 will automatically search for satellite signals. • Off: disable the GPS satellites.
You can customize your bicycle(s) profile. 1. In the Settings menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Bike profile > Bike 1 or Bike 2. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the desired setting and press the center to confirm. • Status: set the bike status. • Name: enter the bike name using the on-screen keyboard. • Bike Type: select the bike type. • Weight: set the bike weight. • Wheel: set the bike wheel size. • Total Mileage: set the total mileage of the bike ride.
Data Management You can use the Rider 50 as a USB mass storage device, and you can purchase a separate micro SD card for additional external memory. Load Files Insert a microSD Card (optional) Insert a microSD card with the golden contact area facing downwards as shown on the illustration. Connect the USB Cable 1. Open the weather cap of the mini-USB port. 2. Connect the mini-USB end of the USB cable to the mini-USB port of the Rider 50. 3. Connect the other end to your computer.
1. In the Knock Knock menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Transfer Data. 2. Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the data items that you want to share and press the center to confirm. 3. When finished, use the 5-way navigator to select Knock Knock. 4. A “Ready to Knock” window appears on the screen. Press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. 5. To start transferring data, use the 5-way navigator to highlight and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm.
Stopwatch With the Stopwatch feature, you can measure the amount of time elapsed from the time the Rider 50 is activated and deactivated. You can switch between two modes: Countdown and Timer. Countdown is used to notify you when a set amount of time has passed. Timer is used to measure how long something takes. 1. Press the Menu menu. button to open the 2. Use the 5-way navigator to select Stopwatch. • Move the 5-way navigator up/down to select the item. • Press the center to confirm. Countdown 1.
1. In the Stopwatch menu, use the 5-way navigator to select Timer. 2. To start the timer running, press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. 3. To record a lap while the watch is running, move the 5-way navigator left/right to highlight and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm. It displays the first lap time. • Repeat this step to create a new lap. 4. To stop the watch, move the 5-way navigator left/right to highlight and press the center of the 5-way navigator to confirm.
Specifications Appendix Rider 50 Item Description Display 2.2” Color LCD Resolution 176 x 220 Physical size 54.7 x 96 x 21.6 mm (2.15” x 3.77” x 0.85”) Weight 106 g (3.73 oz) Operating temperature -15oC ~ 50oC Battery Charge temperature 0oC ~ 40oC Battery 1200mAh rechargeable Li Battery Battery life With backlight off, it can work up to 15 hours GPS Integrated high-sensitivity ST GPS receiver with embedded patch antenna RF transceiver 2.
ENGLISH Heart Rate Monitor Item Description Physical size 34.7 x 3.4 x 1.1 cm Weight 44 g Water Resistance 10 m Transmission range 3m Battery life 1 hour per day for 16 months (480 hours) Operating temperature 5oC ~ 40oC Radio frequency/protocol 2.4GHz / Dynastream ANT+ Sport wireless communications protocol Accuracy may be degraded by poor sensor contact, electrical interference, and receiver distance from transmitter.
Wheel Size and Circumference The wheel size is marked on both sides of the tires. Wheel Size L (mm) Wheel Size L (mm) 12 x 1.75 935 24 x 1.75 1890 14 x 1.5 1020 24 x 2.00 1925 14 x 1.75 1055 24 x 2.125 1965 16 x 1.5 1185 26 x 7/8 1920 16 x 1.75 1195 26 x 1(59) 1913 18 x 1.5 1340 26 x 1(65) 1952 18 x 1.75 1350 26 x 1.25 1953 20 x 1.75 1515 26 x 1-1/8 1970 20 x 1-3/8 1615 26 x 1-3/8 2068 22 x 1-3/8 1770 26 x 1-1/2 2100 22 x 1-1/2 1785 26 x 1.
Zone What it does % of Heart Rate Reserve 50-60% 1: Very Light Great for beginners, those in extremely poor condition and those primarily interested in exercising for weight loss because the body burns a higher blend of fat calories than carbohydrate calories for its fuel. 60-70% 2: Light Weight management & strengthening your heart, giving it the opportunity to work at its optimum level.
