Open your Lezyne GPS Ally phone app.

Out on the road the Mega XL is easy to use. Worse, the written prompts on the case have moved to the side as well. 2.

Repeated hard resets saw it fare no better. Cookies help us deliver our services. #EngineeredDesign

Our mission is to bring you all the news that’s relevant to you as a cyclist, independent reviews, impartial buying advice and more. If you've imported a route from another platform you generally just get the line, and not the directions. Bottom line is: it's the class leader here.

Whichever way you plan your route, uploading it from the app to the unit (your phone needs to be connected via Bluetooth) is disappointingly slow. I'm glad you could stomach looking at the vile site. To the right, there will be an option to send the file to the GPS device. In the upper right corner, select Profiles.

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From basic data recording to extensive workout plan integration, Lezyne’s GPS units are simple and ready to use … Select Offline Maps. What do the manufacturers say about it? They're stiffer than before (though a good size for gloved use), and while the waterproof rubber covers still have function icons embossed in them, they're still out of sight when riding. Tap Komoot to connect. 5. whether you are on it or not. If you don’t want to subscribe, please turn your ad blocker off. Record your bike rides while taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge!

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose. in: What would be normal wear and tear in 2 months. I can't imagine that it's going to be a major selling point for the Mega XL, but the functionality is there if you want to try it. If I was planning a Super Randonneur series, yes. Even in Wales. It's the end of summer! Instead of adding all the points and calculating the route, you do it point by point.

Type in a location or click on your desired start location on the map.

Lezyne's mount is a one-eighth turn, so you offer up the computer at 45° and twist it into place. Select Navigation/Navigate. N+ bikes & Mercedes came together to make a Mercedes AMG Petronas V11 bike, kitted out in the F1 teams silver livery, Valtteri Bottas does have... Found a picture of my 2 month old big chain ring. Oooh, I'm veering towards the negative again. Tel 01225 588855. Toggle Offline Routing Preferred to on. Routing doesn't always seem to follow the least traveled roads or greenways, in my experience although you are able to select your preferences in the app, according to Lezyne. Reliable GPS with tons of functions and good sensor integration, Very customisable and reliable GPS, but Smart Connect is wasted – and this is only slightly better than cheaper models, Simple and stylish navigation system that's simple to fit and use, but performance is patchy, Easy-to-use, compact GPS unit that offers loads of data, durability and basic mapping for not a lot of money, Editorial, general: info [at] road.cc 1. Survives rain, vibration, cold and accidental drops with the same aplomb as its predecessor. It can simultaneously pair with Bluetooth Smart or ANT+™ enabled power meters, heart rate monitors and speed/cadence sensors, in addition to compatible electronic drivetrains.

It's very good at the simple things: measuring, displaying and recording information about your riding. The app and web portal let it down a bit, but overall it's a very good package provided you don't want to plan long rides with turn-by-turn routing, or at least are prepared to … I honestly couldn't see a difference (bar the lack of a greenish tinge to the background), but the new one's backlight is a bit brighter.

8. Terms and conditions of use. N+ bikes & Mercedes came together to make a Mercedes AMG Petronas V11 bike, kitted out in the F1 teams silver livery, Valtteri Bottas does have... Found a picture of my 2 month old big chain ring. Live tracking (Lezyne Track) can be activated in the app to let friends and family follow rides in real-time. Tap Komoot in the app menu, then tap Komoot Tours.7.

But you won't need to spend as much time worrying about it, and it's not going to suck up as much of your backup battery, leaving more for your phone. It's in the ballpark of computers such as the Garmin Edge 130 and Mio Cyclo 210 – it does some things better and others not as well, but the features are comparable, even if the battery life is not. What does my GPS device need a phone connection for? Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product. I'm not on Strava Summit so Live segments aren't something I use (they weren't anyway, even when I was), but the Mega XL supports them. There are some important differences between a TCX file and a GPX file for our devices. It does beg the question: why doesn't the desktop routing work in the same way?

Open GPS Root.2. Advertising, commercial: sales [at] road.ccView our media pack. Once you've paired your Mega XL to your phone you can allow it to send notifications to the GPS. Drag and zoom-in/zoom-out to designate the space you'd like to download. You can sync your starred segments in Strava, and then you get some live information when you ride them: the GPS will tell you if one is coming up, and you'll get a distance to go and a timer on the segment. When paired with our Lezyne Ally phone app, the following features can be activated: full navigation capabilities, phone notifications, Lezyne Track (live tracking), Strava Live Segments, training integration and device customization. It's fair to say that Lezyne's desktop offering lags behind most of its competitors in terms of usability, and that's being kind. Would you consider buying the product? Overall it's good, and if you're interested in routing and long rides – and you probably would be if you're looking at the Mega XL – then it's very good. Battery life, clear screen, routing on the app and unit works well, mount is excellent, well built. The Mega XL isn't perfect, but it's very good as a long distance companion.

I found the routing easy to use and easy to follow.

It works from the phone app rather than specifically from the GPS; when you start a ride your contacts will automatically be emailed to give them a tracking link.

Creating maps for the turn-by-turn navigation remains clunky on the dedicated GPS Root site, for instance, and while you can import gpx and tcx files, they won't necessarily include the turn prompts. The screen is clear in all light conditions, and in riding mode the enter button turns the backlight on and off as and when you need it. At £180 it's in the ballpark of computers such as the Garmin Edge 130 and Mio Cyclo 210 – it does some things better and others not as well, but the features are comparable, even if the battery life is not. Once paired to one of our GPS devices, you'll be able to enjoy features like Turn-by-Turn Navigation, and Phone Notifications. Tell us what the product is for and who it's aimed at. GPX files are a lot more common than TCX files currently. I'm glad you could stomach looking at the vile site. If you’ve enjoyed this article, then please consider subscribing to road.cc from as little as £1.99. How does the price compare to that of similar products in the market, including ones recently tested on road.cc? Pair your GPS device with your Phone.

Super accurate, advanced data recording system combines GPS plus Glonass satellites, Simultaneous ANT+ and Bluetooth® Smart connectivity, Multiple real-time features when paired to the Lezyne Ally app, Simple setup through Lezyne Ally phone app, Lithium polymer battery provides up to 48 hours of runtime, Customizable fields and page count (up to 10 fields), Computer 57.5mm (W) x 78.3mm (L) x 26.6mm (H), Receive text, email, phone call and message app notifications when paired to smartphone, Sync rides via Bluetooth Smart to the Lezyne Ally phone app, Instant download of ride files (.fit) via plug-and-play flash drive technology (Windows/Mac) and upload directly to GPS Root website for ride analysis, Auto-sync ride data to Strava, TrainingPeaks and Today's Plan, Pairs with Bluetooth Smart or ANT+ enabled heart rate monitors, cadence/speed sensors and power meters, Connects with compatible electronic drivetrains, Follow structured workouts from Today's Plan and TrainingPeaks, Distance: Current, Trip Total, Trip 2, Odometer, Battery life indicator for device and paired devices.

Lezyne offers free tracking functionality, so you can share your location with friends or family.

You get a lot more data than you do just by sharing your location on Google Maps, for example, so it's easier to see if someone's actually moving and how their ride is progressing. From your Dashboard, hover your mouse over, With your device connected, navigate to the. Lezyne says, "Designed and engineered in-house utilizing the ultimate in cycling GPS technology, this is a must have device for serious riders. Part of our GPS Trinity (You + Phone + Lezyne GPS), the Lezyne Ally app is the key link between your phone and your Lezyne GPS device.

Choosing between buttons (and long and short presses) is a memory test in itself, even without the on-screen options looking like prompts to use the wrong button, which they sometimes do. It's sufficiently lethargic that I have on occasion found it quicker just to plug the GPS into the laptop when I've got home and manually upload the file. Software Updates. Helpful comment, thanks.