The Mega XL GPS is 83 grams, making it a very light device for its size and capabilities. Without problems, you can use the Mega XL for 48 hours without recharging. Charging is done with a Micro USB cable that is included.
Through the Lezyne Ally App, you can easily pair the GPS with Strava, Training Peaks, Today’s Plan, Ride with GPS, Di2, Sram Red.
If the maps of a particular area are downloaded then you can draw a route off-line and/or activate various navigation options. You can also create a route via phone or computer and easily transfer it to the GPS. Routes from Strava, Today’s Plan and Trainingspeak can also be used for cycling.
The GPS Ally app is more than just an app; it is the core of the interactive GPS platform. The app provides the user with a host of functions readily available through the Bluetooth Smart connection. Program and control your GPS device quickly and easily from your phone with the Ally app.
Rides can be uploaded wirelessly and automatically synced with well-known, popular apps such as Strava, Today’s Plan and TrainingPeaks. By enabling notifications, you can receive phone notifications, text messages and emails, among other things.
Load Strava Live Segments to track PRs or Q/KOMs in real time. Take advantage of mapped opportunities for route mapping or open a saved route to get instant step-by-step instructions. Upload and save a map to experience offline maps, navigation and re-routing if you lose a phone signal. Enable the Lezyne Track-tracking feature so friends and family can follow your ride in real time.
OFFLINE NAVIGATION AND MAPS
Always driving without getting lost has never been easier. You can create your own route using waypoints, searching for an address or tapping on a destination with the Ally app. The app also offers unique offline navigation capabilities. With an online connection to the Ally app, you easily download a map of your desired region. Once it is saved, you can continue building routes. Even with offline maps, you can create a route using waypoints, searching for an address or just tapping on a destination. You will then be given a direct step-by-step navigation.
In short, a super nice device with features that are convenient and easy to use!