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Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt v2

An upgrade from my previous Bolt. Navigating I found worked better on the v1.

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Very easy to use, very good display. Great navigation. Easy transfer of routes

Everything is great. Love the device. Couldn't decide between the Garmin 530 and this device & tested both. This device was clearly the right one for me. The operation is much more intuitive.

Extremely cool product, brutally easy to use, intuitive menu navigation and great design.

This is now my third bike computer with navigation capabilities and so far really the very best. Navigation runs smoothly and is clear. It was also easy to set up, but because of all the options I am still a bit lost every now and then.

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Well, how do you review a device that on the one hand works brilliantly, but on the other hand does not have the right software? Direction indication, power/heart rate zones with clear colours at the top, clear display, easy zooming in and out, I'd sign for it! But alas, Wahoo appears to choose not to support Bluetooth-only (heart rate) sensors. Why is beyond me, and even Wahoo itself can't tell me 'Sorry, unsupported device, good luck!'. In other words, my Frontier X heart rate monitor is worthless with this Wahoo, while Garmin and Lezyne have no trouble with it. Hence a rating of 1/5. Unfortunately, the Wahoo is going back.

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Works fine, easy sensor pairing.

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I accidentally put my Bolt v1 in the washing machine. I didn't have to think long about which bike computer to buy as its successor. The Bolt v2 is just as easy to use, also an excellent battery life, and as an extra, the Bolt v2 has climb detection and a nice colour screen.

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First time using Wahoo and I was surprised, I have always used Garmin.

Fast delivery perfect product

Very cool

Switching from Garmin to Wahoo was an eye-opener in terms of operation. Small quibble was the age of the Garmin. Loading maps or pairing sensors is simple, pairing with app on phone also goes very well. Now in use for 2 weeks

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Fine thing, easy installation. Great navigation and announcement climb even when not cycling on route. Reacts quickly to deviation from route. Large memory, half of Europe fits on it. Easy connection with mobile phone.

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Fine in use

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Great user experience and a solid set of features, especially when compared to a Garmin. Pretty happy with it so far.

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I bought it to help with navigation which it does very well. I use my Suunto to measure the exercise.

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I am a Wahoo fan. Also have a Wahoo Core. Easy to use the devices. Had Garmin before. Huge difference.

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Easy to setup and change data screens. Color leds and navigation are amazing

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A device where "the basic explanations" what so ever can be found on the Whahoo and the controls leave a lot to be desired.

It is intuitive and easy to use with one hand with and without gloves. Good connection gps wifi bluetooth. Etc

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I was very unhappy with the Garmin and its problems and will try the Wahoo.

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Excellent product, easy to set up and very clear in use in all functions for now tried, the size makes it convenient and does not compromise the use of maps

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After positive experiences in the family with the Wahoo ELEMNT Roam I switched from a simple bike computer to the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt v2. This model was chosen because it is a lot newer than the now 3 year old Roam; this makes it a bit faster than its bigger brother at a.o. consulting the map. The somewhat smaller size of the Bolt v2. also appeals more to me. For true navigators with bad eyes, the Roam may still be worth considering. I personally use the new Bolt v2 while mountain biking, mainly of tracking my ride icm. the Wahoo Tickr heart rate monitor and the Wahoo Cadence and Speed sensors. After the ride, the activity is synced to Strava without any problem. Works perfectly. How easily these accessories link to the Bolt v2 by the way, really great. They did a perfect job at Wahoo. The Speed sensor is recommended if you find your current speed important, because during a ride through the woods, the speed without the Speed sensor is not always accurate (when viewing your workout on Strava for example, it is). The battery life should also be mentioned, which is (I think) simply top. About 8-9 hours of riding (with quite some time to pause) is no problem. Downside of the Bolt v2. is that you cannot charge it with any USB-C charger. You unfortunately have to do this with a USB-C to USB-A cable. Very silly, because all my USB-C chargers are USB-C > USB-C. Anyway, if you can accept this shortcoming, want to effortlessly track your ride and sync to Strava, I highly recommend the Bolt v2.!

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If a small " digital illiterate" has to install something, download something, etc.. And you buy a bicycle navigation system, which has no Dutch description and you have to look it up on the Internet, you are already miles behind. If you finally find something on the Internet, you are already several hours further, as well as very frustrated. Finally got it to work, but because you still don't know exactly how it works, today it's fine and tomorrow it's not. I know I'm doing something wrong. All in all, I can put in a route via my phone, I can bike so I can ride a route. I suspect I now know 10 percent of the device and I like those pretty well. The rest will follow. Practice makes perfect.

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Fine

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It is easy to use with the app

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This is the first bike computer I ever bought and I haven't regretted it for a second! I was looking for a computer to navigate well, man how well that works on the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt v2!!! The battery life is also top notch, I have already cycled many hours without having to recharge. I can't wait to cycle many more hours with my Wahoo!

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It does the job. Quite intuitive and accurate. Battery life is good (tested in winter). I still think it's a rather high price. Admittedly, it's a technological gem, but not that much of a gem. You can buy a cell phone at that price. I like the integration with komoot and strava, which makes planning child's play. But in the end, I'm glad I bought it.

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Super product in use and lasts a long time on long routes. Disadvantage is that the new V2 does not fit into an old Element Bolt.

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Very nice bike computer. Use the navigation a lot and quite an improvement over the previous version with the ability to reroute. Battery lasts very long! In the forest the current speed is not always correct.

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after I have always used my cell phone, the use of the minicomputer is a clear gain in comfort. Nice and small incl. holder. The battery lasts very long. About 60% left after 7h. Very good readable display. The navigation is very good and quickly calculates alternatives. only the upload of the driven tour I do not yet get without problems. The price is relatively high.

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werkt goed afleesbaarheid bij schemer of bij bepaalde grote moeilijk bij taps stuur werkt de stuurmount niet prettig hiervoor een andere besteld

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Better than comparable Garmin products I already had. Super system with self-adjustable pages and display elements.

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Meets expectations

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