Amazon has
Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt V2 GPS Cycling/Bike Computer Bundle for
$219.99.
Shipping is free.
Thanks to Community Member
P.K.D for finding this deal.
Includes:- ELEMNT BOLT
- RPM Sensors
- TICKR Heart Rate Monitor
- Integrated Out-Front Mount
- Stem Mount
- Zip Ties,
- USB-C Charging Cable
- Quick Start Guide
Features:- The ELEMNT BOLT will automatically generate turn-by-turn prompts for routes and file types; including GPX files, TCX files, and routes imported from Strava, Ride With GPS, and Komoot.
- Provides on-screen pop-up alerts and LED indications to notify you of calls, texts, emails, WhatsApp, Signal, Line, Telegram, and WeChat on iOS and Android
- IN-Use-Charging, Specialized ANGi Sensor Integration for Crash detection, Aerodynamic & Integrated front mount, Integrated Mount Locking Screw, Gorilla Glass Lens, Ambient Light Sensor, 64 Color 2.2" Diagonal Screen, Convex buttons, USB-C Rechargeable Battery, Customizable quicklook LED indicators, Perfect View Zoom Buttons
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To anybody asking about how it compares, it's as good or better than Garmin Edge computers, and they're probably equally popular in the amateur scene up to pro scene.
Technically the Garmin Edge might seem to have more bells and whistles as far as color screens, but the point of the screens that are used with Wahoo is that it has good battery life, and is readable in the outdoor setting.
You don't need a high-fidelity picture for your data outputs when you're cycling, you just need to be able to clearly see what they are, so if you're turned off by less colors, consider that.
I've liked my Wahoo Bolt V1, and now Wahoo Roam. No terrible complaints, they update their software a lot which is nice. The V2 has been well-regarded.
I will say, I'm big on HR monitoring, and I have had poor experiences using the Wahoo Tickr X HR monitors when I'm running. They were fine when cycling, but I've since switched to a Polar H10(considered the best) for my running and have been clear since.
I will say that I had as good of an experience as I could have had with customer support on Wahoo in regard for my Tickr X('s). They have sent me one every time I messaged them about getting bad readings... which meant I received about 4 additional Tickr X's. Eventually I gave up, felt bad about getting like 5 Tickr X's for the price of 1, and just got the polar HR monitor.
Great price. I really enjoy my Wahoo Bolt 2 and would only ever consider a Hammerhead Karoo 2 (which is notably is at $260 from $400 -- it competes with the Wahoo Roam 2 and Garmin 800/1000). Only thing I strongly dislike is the lack of ANT+/BLE light control for my Bontrager Ion's.
Sensors
Speed: Pretty useless.
Cadence: It's fine. Garmin fits better on my crank and has a better mechanism (industrial rubber band as opposed to zip ties on a rubber holder like Wahoo). If you have a flat crank like Shimano Hollowtech then Wahoo is better b/c of the 3M adhesive
Tickr: I've gotten 2 replacement straps and a replacement unit in the past 14 months via warranty. Not bad, but I recommend getting a 'refurbished' Polar H10 off HeartRateMonitorUSA for $50 eventually. Yes it's a legit website I emailed Polar to confirm they're an authorized seller b/c the Url sounds incredibly shady lmao.
TLDR:
Fantastic price, get this before any Garmin; otherwise get a Karoo 2 for $260.
To anybody asking about how it compares, it's as good or better than Garmin Edge computers, and they're probably equally popular in the amateur scene up to pro scene.
Technically the Garmin Edge might seem to have more bells and whistles as far as color screens, but the point of the screens that are used with Wahoo is that it has good battery life, and is readable in the outdoor setting.
You don't need a high-fidelity picture for your data outputs when you're cycling, you just need to be able to clearly see what they are, so if you're turned off by less colors, consider that.
I've liked my Wahoo Bolt V1, and now Wahoo Roam. No terrible complaints, they update their software a lot which is nice. The V2 has been well-regarded.
I will say, I'm big on HR monitoring, and I have had poor experiences using the Wahoo Tickr X HR monitors when I'm running. They were fine when cycling, but I've since switched to a Polar H10(considered the best) for my running and have been clear since.
I will say that I had as good of an experience as I could have had with customer support on Wahoo in regard for my Tickr X('s). They have sent me one every time I messaged them about getting bad readings... which meant I received about 4 additional Tickr X's. Eventually I gave up, felt bad about getting like 5 Tickr X's for the price of 1, and just got the polar HR monitor.
They've sent me a ton of straps + new units at this point, which I appreciate, but I've since moved onto a Polar H10. You can get them 'refurbished' for $50 at HeartRateMonitorUSA (terrible company name but they're legit, reached out to Polar to confirm lol).
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I also have the Wahoo Bolt and it had been great, so it seems like it may just be the heart rate monitors that have issues.
Its been rock solid, and I used it a bunch when I was overseas biking in NZ.
My understanding of the improvement I'd get from the speed sensor is it actually using wheel speed for speed(/distance?) versus GPS which for my mountain biking would be a big benefit for tracking. The trails where I usually run and ride are very heavily wooded, lots of tree cover - GPS accuracy is very poor, and I don't have a good sense of my bike pacing, but I would guesstimate my GPS reported running pace as being off by 60s+ per mile in the twistier trails. 🤷 Admittedly it would be of very minimal benefit on my road bike.
As far as cadence, I don't really know - I know my watch can track (well, estimate) and report VO2 and other stats but only with certain sensors. Looking more into that now though I think that requires a power meter, not cadence/speed, so I guess I wouldn't be getting that anyway. So maybe cadence really wouldn't benefit me at all, it's not something I pay much attention to, I just wanted the downstream tracking/analysis I thought it'd give me.
That's the second aliexpress sensor recommendation now - I've avoided buying anything there - especially wireless electronics, lol - is it really worth the "risk"? 😅
My understanding of the improvement I'd get from the speed sensor is it actually using wheel speed for speed(/distance?) versus GPS which for my mountain biking would be a big benefit for tracking. The trails where I usually run and ride are very heavily wooded, lots of tree cover - GPS accuracy is very poor, and I don't have a good sense of my bike pacing, but I would guesstimate my GPS reported running pace as being off by 60s+ per mile in the twistier trails. 🤷 Admittedly it would be of very minimal benefit on my road bike.
As far as cadence, I don't really know - I know my watch can track (well, estimate) and report VO2 and other stats but only with certain sensors. Looking more into that now though I think that requires a power meter, not cadence/speed, so I guess I wouldn't be getting that anyway. So maybe cadence really wouldn't benefit me at all, it's not something I pay much attention to, I just wanted the downstream tracking/analysis I thought it'd give me.
That's the second aliexpress sensor recommendation now - I've avoided buying anything there - especially wireless electronics, lol - is it really worth the "risk"? 😅
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I see ANT+ integration so chest strap should work fine.
Anybody have experience with both Wahoo and Garmin cycling computers and have experience or thoughts to share? Looks like this would even have integration on some level with the rear light radar from Garmin that I've been planning to pick up, through ANT+?
EDIT: Comes with a chest strap, interesting. Wonder if my wife could use it separately, since I already have one.