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Wahoo Fitness ELEMNT BOLT Cycling Computer
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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.
Shop similar products- 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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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Better than the competition but room to improve
ExBrit3 years ago
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.
ExBrit
CA
18 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Huge Potential, Completely Missed!
Paradise Gecko3 years ago
After a ton of research I narrowed my bike GPS choice down to Garmin Edge 530 or this Wahoo Elemnt Bolt. I bought the Wahoo due to some these features I thoroughly enjoyed on the first half of my 20 mile ride:
#1 - Heart Rate Zone in Color at top, I like to stay on top of HR Zone and nothing else seemed to compare to Wahoo’s approach.
#2 - Zoomable display to focus on key data fields.
#3 - LED Lights on top which I set up as another indication of HR Zone. This kept me informed of my zone on any data page I was on.
Not to mention USB-C which all bike computers should have by now! (Garmin wake up on this!)
Like I say halfway through my ride I was thoroughly loving all of this and thought I made the best choice for sure.
THEN the crippling defects became apparent:
Since I didn’t know any better and made the mistake of “Route to Start” instead of “Retrace Ride” (I wanted to stay on bike paths and thought I had this thing set to recognize this.)… It kept trying to force me to go towards city streets.. Staying on bike path it would recalculate and it would seem fine for a while but then it many crippling issues surfaced:
#1 - PAINFULLY SLOW… On the way back button pushes would take forever to register.. I would wait a few seconds or so trying to page flip and then push it again assuming the press didn’t register. Nope, it did, now it looked like I was accidentally stopping my ride!!! When finally switched to map view screen it was blank for seeming eternity….
#2 - Turn prompt issues - “Turn right in 70 ft” and it’s like 10ft away… After turning it still says I need to turn!
#3 - Autopause didn’t always automatically resume…. There were several times I would pedal plenty fast after an auto pause and it was still paused… Rather than simply enjoying my ride I am now monkeying with the extremely slow button pushes to try to resume only to get “End Ride?” Prompts! EXTREMELY Aggravating.
#4 - Crash on first ride! Yep… This thing shut down and rebooted (Overloaded trying to do what it was engineered to do?) Fortunately it saved my ride progress.
#5 - Keeping with it’s extremely sluggish nature - When I was finished and really ready to deliberately “End Ride” It took quite a while for it to upload to Strava. I held this and my phone in my hands waiting and waiting… Maybe it was only a minute or two but felt like forever… On Garmin watches I’ve used rides upload instantly practically the second you stop the ride.
Going with Garmin Edge 530… From what Ive heard it is way more zippy.
What is the most frustrating is there was really so much to love about this thing!!!! The features I mentioned at onset blow Garmin away! The blaring defects make this thing trash worthy. Do yourself a favor and steer clear away from this headache inducing piece of tech!
Paradise Gecko
CO
25 people found this review helpful
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ExBrit
CA
Better than the competition but room to improve
3 years ago
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.
Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product
Francisco R.
I like the computer but
7 months ago
I like the computer but I think 🤔 that on two more years I will have the same problem then my last one since you guys keep the same design don't take me wrong but my friend has old 520 Garmin from 5years ago and the push buttons still working properly in fact the computer still working properly I'm a serious race guy i training 5 to 6 days a week the only reason I bought it back from this company is because the coupon you guys offer to me on the other hand I'm really disappointed on the hard rate monitor that I got because the battery cap is not strong enough they brakes easily then waters get into the wahoo Harte Rte the point is I have to buy a new one again with this one will be 4 I'm sorry but I think this is something that you guys need to know thanks and wish me luck with the new Harte Rte and computer
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glsbldr
West of the Divide, Colorado
Strange Flaw
1 year ago
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.
No, I do not recommend this product
James B
Denver, CO
Bad gear data & bad powermeter receive sensitivity
3 years ago
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.
Age:45–54
No, I do not recommend this product
Psych on Bike
New Jersey
Auto Reroute has ruined a good product
4 years ago
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!
Age:55–64
No, I do not recommend this product
Warren
North Carolina
Bolt v2 - Great Choice
3 years ago
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.
Age:65–74
Yes , I recommend this product
Rick M.
My Wahoo goes everywhere I
2 years ago
My Wahoo goes everywhere I go - I can't ride without it! Super easy to use, super reliable, super accurate!
Originally posted on Wahoo Fitness
Nicholas H.
Recreational cyclist impression of Wahoo Bolt
3 years ago
I recently upgraded from an older polar m450 and I must say that it’s a night and day improvement. Wahoo has done their research and created a quality product that is super easy to use and extremely functional. All sensors pair painlessly to include my Assioma pedals. No issues with any drop outs. Syncing rides is super easy with the app. I really enjoy the Strava starred segments functions which allow me to monitor my PB real time. Additionally, it’s incredibly easy to push TrainerRoad outdoor workouts to the Bolt. I highly recommend the Wahoo Bolt. It’s been worth every penny even for a recreational slow cyclist such as myself. Cheers!
Originally posted on Wahoo Fitness
Kraziken
Easy and intuitive
1 year ago
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.
E.J. P.
Good computer that still needs some bug fixes
3 years ago
A good little computer that is nice and compact but could still get better by addressing the following. I have been using it since the product's launch and just bought a second one: - when off course and navigating back on course it tells you you have miles to go rather than feet. Let's say you are 900 feet from your course it says 900 miles - It can be a bit laggy telling you to turn when you have already passed the turn - Speed indication is a bit laggy, max speed will respond several seconds before the actual speed readout does - Sometimes syncing with Komoot results in the deletion of all routes and then it needs to be resynced.
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