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Wahoo Fitness
Elemnt Bolt V2 GPS Bike Computer

3.5 out of 5 stars
18 Reviews
$279.99
Color:Stealth

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Why We Like the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt V2 GPS Bike Computer

The Elemnt Bolt GPS Bike Computer features a streamlined design for reduced drag and an easy setup to customize our preferred data fields and metrics with the ELEMNT Companion App. 16 GB of memory for maps and route storage plus on-device navigation features help us stay on track even when our smartphone is in our pocket.


Details

  • Wahoo's ELEMNT BOLT for a hands-free GPS computer
  • Easy to set up and customize to our needs as a rider
  • 64 Color screen for optimal visibility while we're pedaling
  • Turn by turn navigation prompts directions for routes
  • Retrace route redirects us back to our starting point
  • Saved locations help us find previously visited spots
  • Route to start finds the shortest way back in case we need to bail
  • Back on track deftly nudges us in the right direction if we get off route
  • Item #WHAC01W
Housing Material
plastic
Clock
yes
Odometer
yes
Wireless
ANT+, Bluetooth
Operating System
ANT+, Bluetooth
Backlight
yes
Water-Resistant
IPX7 rating
Battery Type
rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life
15hr
Low Battery Indicator
yes
Mount Type
out-front
Dimensions
77 x 46 x 21mm
Face Size
2.2in
Claimed Weight
2.4oz (68.3g)
Manufacturer Warranty
limited 1 year
Activity
cycling

Overall Rating

3.5 based on 5 ratings

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5 out of 5 stars

May 23, 2022

Really accurate

Familiarity:
I've put it through the wringer

My other bikes have SRM's and I use the SRM Power Control for those but I bought a Stages for my bad weather bike and thought I'd try something new for a computer. Afterall, I'd rather expose this $300 unit to rain than my $750 Power Control, all things being equal. So far it's is very reliable (have already ridden in two heavy downpours) and the screen is crisp and almost HD compared to my PC. The map feature is great. Really happy with this purchase and the Bolt may find it's way onto my A bike for a few rides this summer when I need a lot of map directions.

Matthew S
Veronica DGearhead
5 out of 5 stars

April 25, 2022

Wahoo Element Bolt GPS BC

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I had heard that Wahoo was one of the most user-friendly brands out there and I have found that to be true with the Element Bolt. This seems to be a good fit whether you are a beginner, just getting into cycling or if you’re a triathlete. Easy and fast set up, battery life is great, lasting about 15 hours, and charging time is fast, but my favorite feature has to be the pre-loaded maps that show your current elevation, incline and they have turn by turn direction. It’s compatible with all Ant+ sensors, which means if you plan on using it inside you don’t have to own a Wahoo trainer. It worked well with my Tacx Neo 2T, although, it didn’t quite match up with the mileage shown on my Tacx app. One more thing that I really enjoyed was the LED lights at the top of the computer, which show you if you are on pace, behind, or ahead of your previous PR, it definitely inspires you to push a little harder to do better than your past self!

1 out of 5 stars

February 21, 2022

Huge Potential, Missed!!!

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I heavily debated between Garmin Edge 530 and this.... I went with this as it had some big pros over Garmin: #1 - USB-C... For crying out loud it is shameful to see Garmin hanging on to Micro USB in 2022! The fact Wahoo cared to include this now best standard port was huge.. #2 - Heart Rate Zone in color... I pay attention to zone when riding and nothing on the market compared to how Wahoo displayed this. #3 - LED Lights on top... Extra info indicated with these lights... Seen on any data page. #3 - Zoom in/out data fields... This is a cool way to focus on what is most important... Nothing else on the market compares. SO.... On my first and only ride with this thing (20mi): I was loving all of the above... Big time... I was thinking to myself I made the right choice... Then I noticed how SLOW this thing performs in almost every respect.... When I finished Route and went "Back to start" it was painfully slow..... Directed me down all the roads I did not want to go on and when it would recalculate back to the bike trail I was obviously trying to stick to, things got VERY slow.... I would have to patiently wait seemingly 30+ seconds after pushing the page flip button before the page would change.... When I got back to the map page it was blank for seeming eternity..... The device crashed and rebooted once on the ride, fortunately it kept the route... Painfully slow to try to pan the map..... When I pushed the buttons more than once sense there was such a long delay It asked if I wanted to end the ride and I freaked out that it was going to end my ride...... Turn ques are way off.... Like "turn in 70 ft" and its 10ft away... Then it still says you need to turn after you turned.... Finished the ride and I patiently held this thing and my phone in my hand to see if Strava would automatically upload... It did,...... Eventually..... Maybe a couple minutes or more.... Have not used Garmin Edge device yet but have tracked activities including rides with Garmin watches and Strava uploads are in the blink of an eye.. Again, Wahoo could have had an incredible product!!! If it just functioned right and reasonably quickly... This would have been the best thing ever. I am glad I am still within return period.

Joseph S
5 out of 5 stars

October 6, 2021

Perfect so far. Just what I wanted.

Familiarity:
I've used it several times

This is the first "smart" computer I've ever used, but I researched them thoroughly before purchasing. I did consider a Garmin and also the Hammerhead Karoo 2, but I definitely feel I made the right decision with the Wahoo based on my needs. I wanted something simple, reliable, and no-nonsense more like a standard bike computer, but also something that shows more data, integrates with my Varia radar, and can navigate if needed. It may not be as flashy as the others, but it just works. What I like: - Zero issues on mine / 100% reliable so far. Haven't had the issues others reported. Maybe they got defective devices? - Very simple and very well designed. But still lots of features. Simple screen and menus. Set it and forget it. - Battery life has been great (was big concern). Note I don't use navigation much. - Connects to all my bluetooth/ant+ devices: Polar HR monitor, DuoTrap speed+cadence, Varia radar - Screen easily visible in bright sun and doesn't need backlight during day saving battery. Auto brightness works well for night. Screen makes good use of color (different colors for heart rate ranges, etc). - Shows all my sensors, elevation, %grade, etc info on one page. - Love the "pages" format. You can cycle between 3 pages: Main page, climbing page, & navigation. Each is customizable based on what fields you want to see. Main page can show lots of data fields. Climbing can show profile, etc including upcoming profile when actively navigating. - Haven't used navigation or the map very much, but it has worked fine and is designed well. Can use phone to initiate routes or element itself. Map is easy to read despite being small. - Lights at top and sounds are useful at getting your attention (radar alert, turns, etc). - Integrates well with Varia radar (main reason I got smart device). Shows cars on left side of screen. - Wahoo app is very good, and pairs well with phone. Easy to customize displays through phone app. - Auto upload to Strava is very convenient. Have never tried live segments. - No issues with mount. Very easy to take on and off but very secure. Other: - A little trouble with buttons using full finger gloves (probably an issue with other brands, too) - Colors not as vibrant as marketing images, but it's implemented well to highlight something - Wouldn't complain if screen was larger, but current size is not an issue. - Wish it could integrate with Di2 hood buttons, but I think only Garmin can.

C C
1 out of 5 stars

August 25, 2021

Sudden reset during first race.

Familiarity:
I've used it once or twice and have initial impressions

I loved the size, graphics and basic functionality of the bolt, until 90 miles into my first race with it, it went into a factory reset mode. Deleting all race data and the route. It asked me to pair the device again, just like out of the box. Funny enough, it was a gravel grinder with spotty cell service, so setting up became a problem. And continuing without the route was not an option. Don't think I need to further describe my feelings towards the device. The customer service said its not a known problem but I should contact them if it happens again hahaha. Everyone who races knows how big of a deal it is having to stop mid race because of a stupid problem like this. Not going to give it another chance to live through that. Well that's very disappointing. No wonder why some racers have a spare Wahoo with them. As much as I don't want to, I'll be going back to Garmin. Which did freeze in the past, but never lost all the data that catastrophically. Also, some features I'm missing on it, is weather reports and custom time alerts. On the plus side, I liked the navigation, the screen graphics, buttons on top and the LEDs. But it seems that using it with the LED feature lowers the battery life significantly. I was down to 45% after 5 hours.

Michal P