Lezyne’s Mini GPS HR Loaded Bike Computer proves that, despite other manufacturer’s apparent insistence to the contrary, tracking ride data and biometrics doesn’t have to be a complicated, costly affair. The latest Mini GPS has been completely re-imagined, getting functional updates that bring it in line with GPS units costing two or three times as much; however, it’s still one of the most intuitive, simplest training interfaces we’ve ever used. Lezyne packages it here with a Heart Rate Flow Sensor, which is a heart rate strap that communicates wirelessly with the Mini GPS via Bluetooth. The ability to speak Bluetooth is the biggest change between this Mini GPS and its predecessor. Bluetooth was previously only enjoyed by its decidedly non-mini stablemates like the Super and Power GPS models. This update makes the Mini GPS a full-fledged head unit, giving it wireless access to the included heart rate monitor, compatible power meters, and any other ancillary device that transmits via Bluetooth. It also means that, though there may be basic computers that are lighter than it is, the Mini GPS is virtually unchallenged as a GPS head unit–especially considering that anything that comes close to this level of functionality will likely cost much more. With Bluetooth comes the link to the ever-present smartphone, and the Mini GPS takes advantage by using Lezyne’s Ally app in order to provide the kind of smart services that let us turn off our own head units and shuttle all the blood to our legs. With Lezyne Ally you can enable live tracking for anyone who wants to follow your ride, get live segment alerts from Strava, translate ride maps into turn-by-turn prompts, and sync with third party sites like Strava (of course) and TrainingPeaks. It also displays text and call notifications, but–to be perfectly honest–we’d typically rather just focus on the road. The new Mini GPS’s less pronounced additions include a “return” button, which helps to navigate the Mini GPS’s expa…
Price : $139.99
Brand : Lezyne
