Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT BOLT Cycling Computer
Purposefully built to provide a simple, intuitive ride experience in a sleek, aerodynamic design, the Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT BOLT cycling computer helps you stay on course and track your performance.
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- Features a 2.2 in., 64-color screen with an ambient light sensor to make it easy to see the metrics that matter most, at a glance and in any conditions
- Thin, lightweight and damage-resistant Gorilla® Glass screen endures tough conditions
- Navigate on the fly by panning and zooming on the map page to select a location and generate turn-by-turn directions
- Receive turn-by-turn cues for all routes created on ELEMNT BOLT or GPX files, TCX files and routes imported from Strava, Komoot or Ride with GPS
- Summit climbing feature adds color-coded gradients to the grade data field and elevation chart on the climbing page when riding a third party route or Strava segment
- Compatible with TrainerRoad, TrainingPeaks and Today's Plan for indoor and outdoor workouts
- ANT+, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi let you wirelessly pair with other devices and sensors to sync ride data, download maps or update software
- Use the ELEMNT companion app to configure data fields, create custom profiles, track performance and share ride data with third-party apps or friends
- Programmable LED indicators provide a visual cue for tracking key performance metrics, such as speed, heart rate and power
- Pair ANT+ rearview radar (not included) to ELEMNT BOLT for real-time proximity of vehicles approaching from behind; vehicles are represented directly on the computer's screen
- Put your favorite mountain bike trails directly on your handlebars with Singletracks and MTB Project integrations
- Get Me Started provides turn-by-turn directions to the starting point of a route
- Take Me To feature allows you to create a route with turn-by-turn directions by selecting a destination directly on the ELEMNT BOLT
- Selecting Retrace Route will provide turn-by-turn directions to route you back to the starting point of your ride by reversing the route you have ridden
- Save your favorite locations to generate a route on the fly and get turn-by-turn directions to your frequently visited spots
- Back on Track will reroute you with turn-by-turn directions if you take a wrong turn
- Route to Start will find the shortest way back to the start of a ride with turn-by-turn directions
- With 16GB of memory and on-device navigation features, ELEMNT BOLT can store the maps and routes you need to keep you on track and reroute on the fly
- Comes preloaded with maps of North America, Europe and Australia; maps for Russia, Asia and Africa can be downloaded over Wi-Fi via the ELEMNT companion app
- BOLT has a battery life of 15 hrs. and the lithium ion battery can be charged mid-ride thanks to its USB-C charging (portable USB charger not included)
- Get on-screen, LED and pop-up alerts for phone, text or email; alerts can be turned off in Do Not Disturb mode
- Share your location with LiveTrack links in the ELEMNT companion app
- Includes an integrated out-front mount for aerodynamic styling and easy viewing
- Includes a locking screw that you can use to secure the computer to the mount
- Features convex tactile buttons on the top of the device for easy interaction while you're riding
- Pair the ELEMNT BOLT with an ELEMNT RIVAL multisport watch (not included) for a seamless display experience during the bike leg of your training or multisport race
- Controls KICKR, KICKR CORE, KICKR SNAP or KICKR BIKE smart trainers (not included) in Level, Passive, Planned Workout, Resistance, and Routes & Ride History modes
- Routes & Ride History mode automatically changes resistance to match the elevation profile of a selected route
Imported.
View all Wahoo Fitness Cycling Computers| Best Use | Cycling |
|---|---|
| GPS Tracking | Yes |
| Current Speed | Yes |
| Maximum Speed | Yes |
| Average Speed | Yes |
| Speed Comparator | Yes |
| Odometer | Yes |
| Trip Distance | Yes |
| Auto Start/Stop | Yes |
| Stopwatch | Yes |
| Clock | Yes |
| Lap Timer | Yes |
| Altimeter | Pressure-based |
| Temperature | Yes |
| Target Zone Indicator | Yes |
| High/Low Target Heart Rate | Yes |
| Exercise Log | Yes |
| Illumination | Backlight |
| Smart Device Notifications | Yes |
| Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
| Batteries | Rechargeable lithium ion |
| Battery Life | 15 hours |
| Wireless | Yes |
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Better than the competition but room to improve
I have owned and extensively used Garmin, the RWGPS app on my phone, and the Bolt v1.0. The Garmin was very unreliable and tried to kill me several times. The RWGPS app is a battery killer and unstable. The Bolt v1.0 is very good but has a black and white display and is finicky. The Bolt 2.0 addresses some of the issues of the 1.0 but adds its own. The 64 color display is the main improvement, making the map actually usable. Rivers look like rivers and parks look like parks. The "navigate back to route" feature works well although I would like both "return to where I left the route" and "shortest route back to route" options. GPS lock is much slower than v1.0 (60 seconds vs 10 seconds). The other good feature is the automatic backlight. See the attached photo.
Strange Flaw
The layout and UI of this computer are quite good. However charging turns out to be hit or miss. In my case a total miss. Using the provided USB-USB-C cable I was unable to charge the unit with any of my charging options (3 different Apple charging blocks, independent USB chargers (2)). The unit was functional and very easy to set up, so the computer was working. A Google search revealed that this was not an isolated problem with the Element Bolt v2. There is even a Reddit forum devoted to just this problem. Given that I bought this at REI return was trivial and I exchanged it for a Garmin 540 which is not as easy to set up and is way more complex than I need, but hey it charges.
Bad gear data & bad powermeter receive sensitivity
The device takes good SRAM AXS gear data and messes it up (proven by SRAM support and admitted to by Wahoo). They claim to be working on a fix but haven't released. Also they said they don't warranty devices that have a software fix coming, yet they haven't released this fix for months! Additionally, my SRM power meter pedals work flawlessly with Garmin and Hammerhead mounted on my tri bars, yet I had to mount the Bolt to the downtube just to get reliable readings from both pedals. Also confirmed by SRM support that there is no broadcast signal issues. I'm let down by the Wahoo product and definitely by Wahoo's useless support.
Auto Reroute has ruined a good product
I had an earlier version of the Bolt, whose battery was failing from age. This unit received good reviews, especially for the screen. Unfortunately the rerouting is simply ridiculous. If you take a turn to early, or miss a turn, the software tries to bring you back to where you left the route, or sometimes the beginning of the route, even if the route is yards away. If the GPS signal is lost, the unit constantly misdirects you while attempting to get you "back to the route". This feature has killed the usefulness of the device. Still has poor GPS lock, slow to pair with sensors, and needs more amperage to charge Sad, reasonable hardware, user friendly set up, awful new software. Wahoo needs to get real user feedback, and not let the programmers rule from the cubicle. thank you for REI's excellent return policy!
Bolt v2 - Great Choice
I have ridden for years but this is my first real bike computer. I have not yet mastered it, although it is as represented pretty straight forward. It does the basics very well - speed, cadence, time, and as such is great motivation. I have not loaded a route, but will begin doing so as early as tomorrow's ride. The best feature was somewhat unexpected - the connection with my Garmin radar tail light is fantastic. I now know visually and audibly when a car is approaching from the rear and don't have to count on the use of my tiny mirror to tell me the story. I am not lulled to a carefree state, this is still dangerous, but the ability to add this measure of protection has been excellent. I purchased this unit (Bolt v. 2) on the advice of friends. They did not steer me wrong.
Easy and intuitive
Wahoo system fan. I had the Bolt V1 and it worked great for me. When the color options and new featured Bolt came out. I upgraded. I've had this unit for 3 years without any issues. I recently had an issue when charging the usb C port got so hot it melted. Be careful plugging into any high output chargers. Apparently the bolt may not regulate power. I searched online and saw some other folks mention the same thing. Working with support now to see if it can be repaired. I thought I'd put it out there for any other shoppers.
Not good for mountain biking
Like many other reviewers state, GPS is poor. While riding at lower speeds, such as while climbing hills, the unit will constantly auto pause and resume over and over, making all kinds of distracting beeps. I recorded a ride with both the bolt and the Strava app on my phone and the bolt missed 2 out of 50 miles. Strava Live segments will start automatically and then disappear before the segment is complete, making the feature useless. I'm hoping wahoo pushes an update, but this product has been out for months already. I am using the latest firmware.
Awesome. Best value for money!
I have been riding for years but usually did so without a map. Over the last few years, started using my phone for navigation. I had/have 2 Cateye computers and a Meijin. All work well... But... The Wahoo Bolt (2.0) is Amazing! It's a whole new level of cycling computer. For $280 I should have gotten it first rather than try other, lesser, and less expensive models. This is definitely the way to go. I've already done 8 rides and every one recorded all data perfectly. Highly highly highly recommend it! Did I mention that I recommend it?
Extremely disappointed.
I didn't expect GPS based speed and mileage to be completely accurate, but I really didn't expect it to be completely dysfunctional. I've tried using it about 6 times now and it's pretty much worthless. It takes too long to get a GPS lock and then drops while I'm riding. Speed is wildly inconsistent as is mileage. It auto pauses while I'm moving. If I go through a tunnel it will lose GPS and not reestablish it. I researched the problems online and discovered that evidently I am not the only person who has encountered these problems. It's reported that Wahoo knows they have a firmware problem and have promised an update. Not sure I want to wait for an update or if I will return it. I could add a wheel sensor, but the latest version of the Wahoo wheel sensor is evidently even worse and is completely panned in most reviews.
Doesn't work for mountain biking. 0 mph on climbs.
I recently went from the v1 to the v2 Bolt. The new model doesn't work for mountain biking. It reads 0 mph on climbs until you reach 5 mph. Did a long climb and it just stayed at 0 mph. Tried Wahoo support but they won't acknowledge the issue. After a week run around on the ticket, I'm returning the Bolt and buying a Garmin instead.