« Le WAHOO ELEMNT BOLT et l’application sont intiment liés ». Instead, it is to allow pro teams to classify the GPS device as being permanently attached to the bike for the purpose of meeting the UCI’s minimum weight requirement. Josh Ross . I guess this is aimed more at the casual, shop-based picker-upperer, who still requires a little persuasion to purchase, rather than someone that was essentially stuck with it. By way of example, routes created on Strava and then sync’ed with the BOLT don’t contain turn-by-turn directions. All from a MAMIL perspective. I started Sportive Cyclist in 2013 to record my journey to RideLondon 100, my first 100-mile bike ride. Here’s my summary and recommendation in bitesize form: TLDR: Recommended as an excellent all-round bike GPS device. If you want to know more about bike GPS devices in general, I’ve written quite a few posts which you might want to read. Oh, go on then… Here is a BOLT, complete with plastic (or whatever) pretend screen readout. So, say you’re a data fiend, you can have nine fields showing, as in this photo below (where, helpfully, as I took the photo whilst the BOLT was sitting on my desk, only the ‘Clock’ field contains anything resembling useful data. Obtenez tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour booster d’un seul coup vos performances de cycliste ! Wahoo will be … Fiddling around in the menus of the Wahoo gives page after page of maps, including those in the screen shot below (which, since I’m still a fan of Sesame Street, are brought to you by the letters ‘S’, ‘U’ and ‘V’…). FTC: Affiliate Disclosure: All links pay commission Reading Time: < 1 minute The new Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT STEALTH is a new colour variant of the popular BOLT bike computer. There are many multitudes of maps from other continents as well…. So I’m not sure who the dirtbag is in this scenario. But then, I noticed after only riding 15 miles, that it had actually logged 1215 miles...Weird. It looks attractive and the included out-front mount purports to be a little bit aero (#aero) – c’mon people, these things matter. I purchased this unit as a replacement to a unit purchased in 2017. A two minute job (if that). Images of the new e-bike metrics on a Wahoo ROAM. I’m sure this is true – the 510 is 5 years old and is touchscreen to boot – but I think the angle of the photo might overemphasise the difference. If you don’t pay for a routing app (I’m aware of the arguments that software isn’t free, and you should pay for what you use), how can you generate a route and then upload it to the headunit Wahoo? After riding with a Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt and then a Garmin Edge 830 for a brief period, my experience with bike computers has led me to certain expectations. DESIGNED FOR PERFORMANCE We partnered with leaders in performance design to create a computer that helps you achieve your best results, not just record them. It’s important to note that in order for the BOLT to show you correct cues, these will need to be included as part of the route ‘file’ that is uploaded to the device. Or, I’m an idiot for somehow logging into someone else’s account...with my new credentials. The ability to do this from the device itself is limited (to the point of not really being possible). Probably gonna start making phone calls, Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2020. The ELEMNT BOLT is grey. There was actually an outer box, as I ordered the Wahoo from Wiggle and it got magi-delivered through the post. Talking of which, there are a further two on the right hand side of the device. 309,99 € 309,99 € livraison incl. I have three sensors synced up to it, and the battery life is still amazing despite hours of connection on rides. It’ll be fine…”). Okay, with the summary out of the way, it’s time for the detail. Thanks Simon – very good of you. In collaboration with a world-renowned aerodynamics expert, the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT Stealth is an integrated computer and mount system which will shave over 12 seconds off a 40 km TT (at a 21mph average) when tested against the leading GPS competitor. Wahoo Elemnt Rival: Elemnt app Wahoo uses the same Elemnt iOS and Android smartphone app that it uses for its Bolt, Roam and Mini devices. It has accurate GPS, syncs up beautifully with Strava so I can get my segmant data, and the mapping feature to take you back home on your initial route is great. Which was a surprise. Wahoo's Elemnt Roam offers nifty navigation features and a selective color screen. Instead, the BOLT helps you to follow a series of navigational ‘bread crumbs’ (essentially GPS coordinates) that it overlays onto the simple maps that have been pre-loaded onto the device. I’ve also linked my RidewithGPS account, so that any routes I create there are automatically synced with my BOLT. @ Julian S – the free RWGPS account does indeed feature a route builder. All good reviews need to involve some sort of ‘unboxing’. The only issue I have is that I want to be able to get my ride data on to Garmin Connect. 5 . It certainly gives the impression that the display on the BOLT is significantly better. The ELEMNT BOLT has LED lights whom you can programme yourself. I found the instructions quite easy to read. In terms of the detail shown, the maps are pretty simple: The simplicity of the map above is possibly due to the relative lack of roads. Basically, you (we, I) use the app to manage all aspects of your life interactions with the BOLT and the world of Wahoo (which is not what Wahoo call it, sadly). As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. I know many people that owned one and knew the product was great before I got one myself. Instead I chose the aero mount because… you know… #aero. I got this after I crashed and my Garmin watch cracked after hitting the pavement on a crash. L’ELEMNT BOLT présente un design en attente de brevet qui intègre l’ordinateur de vélo et le support. And here is the cadence sensor. And here are the links to treat yourself to a whizzbang new bike GPS: Fully-featured bike computer with GPS. I’ll keep concluding thoughts to a minimum. Good question and I should probably have written about this. I am very happy with this bike computer. You can also set up the app such that a tracking link is sent out automatically each time you start a ride, either to a select few email recipients or to everyone on your company intranet (ha I jest, I course mean everyone you have befriend-agramed on Twittered-In). I will use your links! Oh, and that’s going to all other ELEMNT/BOLT/ROAM computers too. Needless to say (but I’ll say it anyway), if you buy the device-only version, you’ll get … only the device (plus the charging and bike-attaching paraphernalia). Yeah, so I think we’re detecting something of a theme. I have tried to contact them via their email on their website three times and have not gotten a response to my question of why I can't submit a claim for the cash back offer. Un acteur dans dans le domaine de l'aérodynamique sur le vélo qui positionne les coureurs de l'équipe Sky sur le vélo. Easy to setup (I believe a smartphone is required for setup). Notre avis: le Wahoo Fitness Elemnt Bolt s'offre un coloris Stealth qui lui confère de la sobriété et de l'élégance. Wahoo Elemnt Bolt is a great device, but it’s the worst thinkable technical UI design when you take privacy in account from a cyclist perspective (not for Wahoo obviou$ly). The buttons on the front of the BOLT are used to scroll through the pages, start and stop the device etc. Obtenez tout ce dont vous avez besoin pour explorer en toute liberté lors de votre prochain parcours ! Les ordinateurs Wahoo ELEMNT sont les ordinateurs de vélo GPS les plus intégrés du marché avec une longue liste d’applis pour appareils et smartphones compatibles. Weird. I think it might just be a word and we’re just going to have to deal with that. 18. Hmm, I’m not sure that in this day and age, the word ‘app’ needs the inverted commas (okay, quotation marks). Following on from the ELEMNT BOLT and ELEMNT (Classic), the new ELEMNT ROAM features lots of technical innovations, with a particular focus on intelligent navigation. 25 reviews. Ride With GPS LEARN MORE. Still, whatever floats your digital boat. And with regards to the asides, I think it’s what gives your blog it’s unique tone of voice and makes it stand out from the hundreds of cycling blogs out there. Here, let’s dive into all the details. Hope that helps! 290 € 89 +-Ajouter au panier . If you click this link and make a purchase, I earn a commission at no additional cost to you. For my first ride, I didn’t have time (#worklifebalance) to fit the speed and cadence sensors to my bike (or fit the heart rate strap to my body) which no doubt simplified things. (As might be obvious, I was using the iPhone app. And setting up the BOLT took literally took a couple of minutes. And this device came with gubbins-a-plenty (my Pantomime name). Today’s Plan LEARN MORE. But I am tempted…. You need to monitor it on the smartphone app, which again I’m not quite in the habit of doing. Et voila, the photo below shows the device clicked neatly into the mount. I’d suggest the former choice is the safest for most people. 5 . 1 . You can still see all customer reviews for the product. I have ridden with this on road, trail, and singletrack. Battery life is displayed if you press the power button briefly. In short, I think we might have a Garmin-beater, people. I am thoroughly disgusted with Wahoo. They connect amazing, and the integration with Strava is amazing. Review of the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt . It tracks better than any Garmin than I have ever used. The Wahoo Elemnt Rival is a GPS smartwatch that’s designed to work seamlessly with Wahoo’s bike computers in a triathlon. and I haven’t tended to use the heart rate strap (it’s on the list…), I’ve got the LEDs set up to show me my speed. De ELEMNT BOLT voldoet aan de eisen van de wielrenner die naast prestaties, gebruiksgemak een resem functies ook aerodynamica verwacht. Sans BOLT, the aero mount looks distinctly un-aero. You’d expect to see a variant of this on any bike computer worth its salt (or maybe worth its satellites). Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT Bolt GPS Bike Computer, Stealth Black at Amazon.com. Mainly because I took some photos answering precisely that question. I usually have Strava correct the measurements. Just a few months later, I added on a Velocomp PowerPod power meter and started a more serious cycling training routine. Good times. The pod (the bit at the bottom) goes in the mount (the bigger thing in the middle) and you use the zip-ties to attach them both to the inside of your crank arm (the non-drive side). And since visuals are all that really matters when it comes to being aero, this ticks all the boxes for me. Rated 3 de 5 de Logane par Super ! Grab an appropriate performance-enhancing beverage of your choice and let’s dig in…. If you’re thinking about buying a new cycling computer, this post will contain all you need to know. – (I have dynamo hub and battery charger with a USB outlet on my touring bike) And does the screen have a back light making it easy to read at night? I was about to say that my Garmin cadence sensor is more elegant (the Garmin bit that goes on the crank arm is essentially a heavy rubber band with a magnet built into it) but then I realised that the Wahoo version doesn’t use magnets. I generally get 2 3-hour rides and have done 1 6-hour ride on a single charge but I don't feel confident going longer though it will probably be fine. Since you're here, Monty would also like you to check out. After almost crashing experimenting with taking photos with my phone whilst riding (and a video that would have qualified for ‘Most Tedious YouTube Video 2020’), I decided to take a few static shots, having paused my ride a few metres before a turn on the route.