Gift Guide: Lezyne Mini GPS Computer

Trip computers have always been a useful tool for mountain bikers. Knowing how far you’ve travelled, what your average speed was, or how long it took you to get around your local training loop can be incredibly valuable information for those who like to progress their riding. For those who like to dig a little deeper, information such as your cadence (RPM), heart rate and power output can really take your training to the next level. But for the less competition-focussed riders out there, in its most pure form, using a trip computer to track your ride data can simply be a rewarding way to track the km’s you’ve ridden. These days, GPS computers have improved the humble bike computer beyond its original wired form. Wireless is the way of the future, and GPS technology has made it possible for your computer to accurately track your position without need for any on-board speed sensors or spoke magnets.

Having recently announced their foray into the GPS market, bicycle accessory manufacturer Lezyne are taking it to the Garmins and the Magellans with a slick range of compact GPS computers that are designed to offer ease of use and powerful performance. The Lezyne Mini GPS is the smallest of the 3-tier range, and it also comes in with the smallest pricetag.

“The elegant Mini GPS is compact, powerful and ideal for the cycling minimalist. Simply turn it on, press start and go for a ride. Essential ride data is presented on a sharp, easy to read, semi-customizable display and logged for later analysis. The display also features auto-scrolling ride info, custom lap presets and an optional auto start/stop function. An optimized GPS recording system stores up to 100 hours of data and can be easily accessed via flash drive technology. Rides are saved as .fit files for cross-compatibility with third-party interfaces like Strava™ and TrainingPeaks®. Housed in a stylish aluminum bezel, the computer features a simple three-button operation and is micro USB rechargeable for up to 10 hours of runtime.” – Lezyne

If you’re just after a simple computer with the ability to track your riding speed and distance, the Mini GPS would be our pick of the Lezyne GPS range. It’s compact, superlight, and it has just 3 buttons. If you’re a bit rusty on the old electronics, this simplicity makes the Mini GPS the perfect option. Of course like the rest of the Lezyne GPS range, you can still track your riding progress. Simply create a free account on Lezyne’s GPS Root website, then plug it into your computer via the provided USB cable and upload your rides to see everything from your route, riding speed, and altitude throughout the ride. The Mini GPS has an internal rechargeable battery, which you plug into your computer or iPhone charger to top up. The screen highlights remaining battery life, as well as the strength of your GPS signal, and there’s a backlight you can use for night riding or early morning training rides.

The Lezyne Mini GPS Computer features:

• Incredibly compact, lightweight GPS computer
• No sensors required
• Ultra sharp, easy to read and semi-customizable display with backlight
• Elegant, machined aluminum bevel
• Simple three button operation
• Optimized GPS recording stores up to 100 hours of data
• Scrolling data ticker and auto start/stop functions
• Custom alerts
• Up to 10 hours of runtime
• Micro USB rechargeable
• Weight: 29 Grams
• Includes X-Lock Standard Mount
• RRP: $189.95

While it’s compact and powerful, the Mini GPS is a fantastic Xmas gift idea for the rider who wants ease of use and the ability to track their ride. To find your nearest stockist for the Lezyne GPS computer range, get in touch with Monza Imports. Otherwise if you’d like to know more about how the Mini GPS computer operates, check out the video below.

Monza Imports

Website: www.monzaimports.com.au/cycling/