Lezyne Micro GPS

[Tony T]

Anyone here try the Lezyne Micro GPS?
http://www.lezyne.com/product-gps-microgps.php#.WHptTbFh3Nw

[pncguy]

Nobody?

[dustyrider]

Somebody is way into these...can't recall who. Maybe bobswire?

[jischr]

I have an older Super GPS that I like alot. Compared to a Garmin 810 I like the Lezyne better with the exception that it currently can't do maps. I haven't plugged into a computer in the last 6 months so an update may take care of that. Or may not. I'll probably get another Lezyne in the next 3-4 months to replace the 810.

[Tony T]

I've since decided to (eventually) get a Garmin 820 as I want the mapping (I don't carry a smartphone when I ride). I'll probably pick one up next month.

Any comments on the Garmin Edge 820?
(I've found a good review at: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/garmin-edge-820.html)

[R3awak3n]

you should also consider the new wahoo bolt, seems like a nice 820 competitor

[Tony T]

I have looked at the bolt in the past, but it I thought that it was more like a 520 competitor (I'll take another look though).
The wahoo does have the "aero advantage" — that is until you put a rider on the bike, then it looses that advantage ;)

[chiasticon]

The wahoo does have the "aero advantage" — that is until you put a rider on the bike, then it looses that advantage ;)I was giggling a couple weeks back about how the Bar Fly out-front Garmin mount brags that it saves 8 seconds in a 40km TT, over the comparable Garmin-branded mount. ok then. :p

[onekgguy]

I've since decided to (eventually) get a Garmin 820 as I want the mapping (I don't carry a smartphone when I ride). I'll probably pick one up next month.

Any comments on the Garmin Edge 820?
(I've found a good review at: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/garmin-edge-820.html)

I've been a loyal Garmin user for years beginning in 2006 with an Edge 305. I've since acquired an Edge 705, Forerunner 235, Approach S6 and now an 820. All of those devices serve me well with the exception of the 820. My Edge 705 is a much better unit for stability (not freezing up and dumping data as my 820 routinely does) and accuracy. When I ride the trails the 705's receiver is considerably better at keeping a signal. There's a 10 mile wooded section where my 820 consistently shorts me over a mile worth of distance when compared to my 705. I've used them side by side many times and it's always the same disparity.

I'm on my 2nd 820 and am really growing tired of its issues. I can't recommend this unit at all.

Kevin g

[onekgguy]

Here's a review (http://inrng.com/2017/02/garmin-820-edge-review/) that may be of interest to those considering a Garmin 820. He talks about (and shows in a video) the problems with the touch screen and how it's very slow to respond -- if at all. I've experienced all of this many times. Also, just trying to get the unit to shut down can be more than a little frustrating as shown in the video. And speaking of shutting down -- my 820 has recently begun to shut down on its own in the middle of a ride for no reason whatsoever. I may have to reformat the unit and start from scratch to see if that helps.

Again, my 8 year old 705 is a superior unit in terms of accuracy and reliability. I never expected that to be the case when I decided to upgrade to what I thought would be a superior unit.

Kevin g

[MaraudingWalrus]

Somebody is way into these...can't recall who. Maybe bobswire?

It's probably me. I'm a big advocate of their computers any time GPS stuff comes up.

I have one of last year's computers (their year9 stuff), and we've done a good few of their new year10 stuff, which are moderate to major improvements over the year9 stuff which I already liked.

The 10 stuff compared to the 9 has a few more features that solve the small gripes I have with the year nine stuff - namely an ability to change major settings while recording a ride.

[sales guy]

I used to work for Lezyne when we were developing the GPS units. I still have a couple prototypes. I am glad they are coming out with more connectivity and better backend help. When we were first making them, things were rough. It was almost $3mil to get them to market without advertising. I didn't want to see them fail and had serious concerns which I brought up at different times.

Glad things are working out for them. I still love my Lezyne products.

[R3awak3n]

I used to work for Lezyne when we were developing the GPS units. I still have a couple prototypes. I am glad they are coming out with more connectivity and better backend help. When we were first making them, things were rough. It was almost $3mil to get them to market without advertising. I didn't want to see them fail and had serious concerns which I brought up at different times.

Glad things are working out for them. I still love my Lezyne products.

the pumps are really subpar though, expensive and look nice but they are just not very good (unless the higher end models are but the $60 are not as nice as say a joe blow.

[makoti]

I've since decided to (eventually) get a Garmin 820 as I want the mapping (I don't carry a smartphone when I ride). I'll probably pick one up next month.

Any comments on the Garmin Edge 820?
(I've found a good review at: https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/07/garmin-edge-820.html)

I like mine, but I would seriously look at the Wahoo if I was buying today.

[old fat man]

I like mine, but I would seriously look at the Wahoo if I was buying today.

I have an Elemnt. It's much more user friendly than the 800 it replaced, but mapping on the 800 was much better. Elemnt can't zoom out much, no street names, and can't re-position the map to see where that mysterious road might take you. If you want to explore unknown roads or trails, I'd pick a Garmin. If you want convenient and easy setup and integration with visual display for workouts, the Wahoo is a good option.

[Keith A]

This guy does some in-depth reviews and here is one on "a" Lezyne GPS, not sure if this is the one you are looking at...
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/09/hands-lezyne-computer.html

[sales guy]

the pumps are really subpar though, expensive and look nice but they are just not very good (unless the higher end models are but the $60 are not as nice as say a joe blow.


I've never had an issue with mine. But I also maintain them. They do need that sadly given they have an o-ring and not the gasket like a Silca. I did modify one to take a gasket tho. Works great.

In comparison to a Joe Blow, I've never had good luck with the Joe Blow. I got one back when they first came out to use as a shop pump and it always had issues. Whether the head or rubber gasket in the head or the gauge. It was always something.

I think the problem with most pumps is lack of maintenance. I used to travel the US for Lezyne and i'd visit dealers and they'd do ZERO maintenance to them. Many were still going strong. Some, I worked on for 5 minutes and they were like brand new.

It doesn't take much for maintenance. Let me know if you need anything for them. I am tons of spare parts and can help out as well as give advice on them.

[R3awak3n]

I've never had an issue with mine. But I also maintain them. They do need that sadly given they have an o-ring and not the gasket like a Silca. I did modify one to take a gasket tho. Works great.

In comparison to a Joe Blow, I've never had good luck with the Joe Blow. I got one back when they first came out to use as a shop pump and it always had issues. Whether the head or rubber gasket in the head or the gauge. It was always something.

I think the problem with most pumps is lack of maintenance. I used to travel the US for Lezyne and i'd visit dealers and they'd do ZERO maintenance to them. Many were still going strong. Some, I worked on for 5 minutes and they were like brand new.

It doesn't take much for maintenance. Let me know if you need anything for them. I am tons of spare parts and can help out as well as give advice on them.

I appreciate that sales guy. Mine is working great now but I do have a hirame chuck on it. It makes the pump good but the chuck that came with it was aweful imo (this is an older model, I know the new ones come with a much better chuck).

[sales guy]

I appreciate that sales guy. Mine is working great now but I do have a hirame chuck on it. It makes the pump good but the chuck that came with it was aweful imo (this is an older model, I know the new ones come with a much better chuck).

There are now 3 versions of the chuck they use. The first was silver and threaded on. People complained that they had their removable valve cores come out. I never had that issue but people mentioned it. They switched to one that was gold for road and red for mountain and had the ABS pressure release button. It was designed to stop the valve core issue. It works well. I love it. Never had an issue with it. And they have a new Hiro style head. We were working on it when I was there. I used to get calls about it all the time so with my prodding we put it into production. They also have a silver alloy L-Bend and a black plastic L-Bend for disc and ti-spoke wheels.

I have all the parts in case people need stuff.

[Tony T]

I have an Elemnt. It's much more user friendly than the 800 it replaced, but mapping on the 800 was much better. Elemnt can't zoom out much, no street names, and can't re-position the map to see where that mysterious road might take you. If you want to explore unknown roads or trails, I'd pick a Garmin. If you want convenient and easy setup and integration with visual display for workouts, the Wahoo is a good option.

Yeah, that's the reason I'm considering the 820. I carry an old flip phone when I ride, so no smartphone mapping options.
For the past few years I've used a Garmin eTrex 20 attached to the top-tube, which works quite well, but I was looking into something smaller.

[Tony T]

There are now 3 versions of the chuck they use. The first was silver and threaded on. People complained that they had their removable valve cores come out. I never had that issue but people mentioned it.

I had that happen once with my Lezyne Road Drive.
Only once, because since then, I just put a small drop of loctite and tighten down the core when I buy new tubes.