An affordable yet modern cycling computer – Bontrager RIDEtime Elite ANT+ Full Install + Review
The Bontrager RIDEtime Elite is a unique offering that fills that void, with a retail price of $69.99 and ANT+ connectivity. If you’re a Strava or data junky, the RIDEtime Elite may not be for you as it offers no GPS tracking and cannot connect to a computer to upload ride data. Instead, the RIDEtime Elite has ANT+ connectivity which means you can view your real-time power data, heart rate, cadence, speed as well as control compatible Bontrager lights. The large and clear display can easily be configured to display upto 3 data items at a time, or cycle through the lower display fields. Without a color touch screen or GPS, the RIDEtime Elite utilized a simple coin-style CR2032 battery that offers long runtime. Does the computer capture what makes basic cycling computers so attractive and combine it with modern connectivity? We’ll find out.
One of the most striking things about the RIDEtime Elite computer is just how sleek it is. Without the need for GPS or a large rechargeable battery, the computer is only between ¼ inch to ½ inch (at the center) thick with the large screen taking most of the computer face. The bezel on the screen is narrow except for the bottom to accommodate a button and the logo display. With only a 28g weight, the computer feels well built yet slim enough to store in a pocket. Attached to the out-in-front mount, the computer also looks modern and gives your bike a professional appearance.
The display can show up to 3 data fields at a time: large primary display on top and two smaller fields on bottom corners. The primary top display can be configured to show any of the sensor data values: speed, cadence, heart rate or power. The bottom display has a dual view option to also show any combination of the sensor data fields or show the avg/max speed/cadence values. All other data fields are only shown on the bottom of the display as a single item. The ‘scan’ mode also cycles through all available bottom fields…
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00:00 Intro
00:13 Unboxing + Specs
03:18 Setup
09:05 Fit + Finish
10:52 The Final Score
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