NEW Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM V2 Review - Is it better in 2022?

[@wiggle]

Have you dropped a comment for a chance to win the new roam yet?

[@wiggle]

HELL YEAH! I'm in it to win it

[@wiggle]

Naaa - I'm good thanks

[@tomasvalencia9787]

Good morning, I hope you are feeling better. Can you ship it to Colombia in case a win?

[@samuraioodon]

I'd love an upgrade from my bolt v1 where the batteries don't last more than 3 hours now. good luck and thank you for the chance.

[@thedemidogproductions]

Considering I can't buy it off you, yes!!

[@bethanbertrand2536]

It's my birthday on Wednesday and I love Wahoo... Everything Wahoo! Nothing else compares quite frankly. Oh my days, how can anybody NOT want one of these???!!!!

[@XaVaEcAofficial]

My money don't jiggle, jiggle, it folds. I want to spend it on Wiggle Wiggle, for sure. Riding on my Wilier, you really have to see it. Six feet one in bib shorts, no slack. Luckily in the race I'm not at the back. Wiggle's item reviews are simply the best, thumbs up!

[@andyisapatriot]

Watched multiple reviews this week before the Wiggle one and you were the first to mention the colour change! Overall the review was easier to digest. Well done 👍

[@wiggle]

Awesome, thank you!

[@killiankeenan8981]

So much better than my old Garmin. By far the best feature for middle aged blind guys like me is the fact that you can zoom in and read the screen even without prescription glasses. Also love all other wahoo products

[@wiggle]

True that! I should have added that to the review

[@yikes414]

I'm a student and I never had a computer and I started about 6 months now I ride a gravel everyday and having a computer will help a lot

[@aGhost0o]

I've cycled from Amsterdam to Athens using just a map app, it was tedious stopping at every junction, memorising upcoming turns, always getting lost. I also manually calculated all my statistics! I can't imagine the bliss and ease of guided navigation and statistic tracking!

[@wiggle]

That sounds pretty mad! Chapeau!

[@contactkrit]

I've never use bike computer so ELEMENT will Roam me to the new world of cycling.

[@daviec71]

Always had a bolt loved every "wahoo" second of ride with it! The new roam looks amazing I'd love an updated model I'd definitely wahoo!

[@tonyo4984]

Having recently moved to Monmouthshire I am now spoilt with a fantastic choice of riding off and on road. Never going to fill up 32 Gb, I'll give it go!

[@markwoods6342]

I need to do more ROAMing out in the elemets, so would love ROAM with this GPS guidance. I don't have any guidance at the moment so this would be amazing. Keep up the content.

[@niclubbers]

I've been biking for about 7 years in my adult life and while I liked the idea of a bike computer, I never thought it was that necessary since I have a smartphone. A few weeks ago I went on my first bikepacking trip and quickly learned how I could benefit from having one. Within about 2 hours I had to charge my phone, probably charged it 2-3 times in the little over 7 hours of riding on the first day. I've been researching bike computers off and on for about a year with the bolt, roam and karoo 2 at the top of my list. I can't decide between the three, so feel free send that roam my way and make the decision easy for me 😃. I pROAMise it will be well used!

[@leonagoulder5895]

To Roam is to live. 20,000 miles and going strong , my Roam has been my companion on all my adventures , seemless integration with my apps and other devices. I would never choose another product , great visuals and maps are so reliable. I donated my Bolt to my husband when I upgraded due to the age old eyesight issue , I plan , he is happy to follow as he can’t see either! Time to get him on board with a Roam so when I disappear into the distance as I am known to do - he won’t get lost 😁 anymore .

[@atexnik]

Wahoo, if you're reading this: please, add ant+ light control profile in upcoming firmware update. This is not a funny comment but I still hope to win this unit ^^

[@staschobrzynski3692]

I’ve just bought the old Roam, not knowing that the new one was on it’s way- so now I have’upgrade envy’!

[@fontleroy24]

I'm still rolling on my old Garmin Edge 200! The new Wahoo Roam looks like it's worlds away from that ancient tech. Would love to get one of these!🚲

[@keithevans3615]

You had me at "now in black to better match your components" 😂😂

[@Patrick_Spillane_]

I ride for a Human Powered cycling team for my school called Kingswood College HPV team. At the moment we are running an outdated Garmin edge 500 however the battery doesn't last that long. A new head unit would be an amazing addition for the team during our 24 hour race at the end of this year as it would mean we can see our speed and power data, in the time when our head unit we have is charging. This would be a crucial improvement for our team and make us more competative whilst leaving us funds to spend on other consumables such as tyres and drivetrain components as we haven't found new sponsors yet.

[@jamesswinnerton513]

I road the Rift Race in Iceland 100 Km with My Roam Element 1 never made it back from my race back from Iceland to Canada… Loved my number 1… So I am off to buy the new Element v2 Have a great day .. Awsome video too. James

[@wiggle]

Mega race! I used the v1 for years and absolutely loved it. Still amazing now but you’ll love the v2 even more. Enjoy!

[@bolx389]

I am currently covid ridden but don't feel as rough as you sound 😁 Great review, thanks.

[@ianabbott2874]

It's all about the journey, and to get lost along the way makes it ever so more interesting. Pleasingly, the new Roam will help me find myself in time for dinner.

[@jameslilley8919]

I’ve been roaming around for a bike computer for a long time, and this looks like the best one! WAHOO!!!

[@wiggle]

😆 It sure is!

[@denjones42]

With one of these I could be roaming in the gloaming with no fear of getting lost.

[@markhopo9335]

Roam! Roam! Roam! it’s magic! you know, never believe it’s not so.

[@wiggle]

😆

[@sojdan6]

The new Roam sounds like an awesome upgrade from my old Bolt (v1). Started bikepacking and exploring more, so the larger and higher resolotion screeen paired with the dual dps would be nice.

[@simoncummins2305]

My old Elemnt throws a few wobblies from time to time, all these new features would make a fantastic upgrade from this old model. Well done Wahoo.

[@gerardwall8847]

Hi! I bought a Garmin Edge 840 in late October this year. Within one week, when on the Map screen ALL the detail disappeared. Only thing left was the cursor showing me where I was. After endless googling etc, I decided to wipe the software and buy (😅) a new Map. I installed this and everything worked. Two weeks later same thing happened again. I went back to my bike shop and asked them to take the Garmin back which they kindly did, giving me a full refund which I used to but a Wahoo Roam V2. In the week I’ve had the Roam I am so pleased with it - maps dont disappear, the screens are much easier to read than the Garmin and I can live without a touch screen. Oh yes, I tried the Garmin “helpline” and tired of waiting for up to an hour with no response from a person. Be interesting to know if you or any of your subscribers have heard of the disappearing map problem. PS thanks very much for your videos. Gerard (Australia)

[@timmo9]

Can't wait to Roam around the world when I win this competition! My current bike computer may have to Bolt.. it's a great Companion but the bigger screen, dual band GPS and longer battery life will really have me in my Elemnt!

[@Ghost.1066]

Not all who Roam are lost 😉 live the adventure

[@emmasmith8664]

Would love to try this on my training rides

[@stuartpage1971]

The Wahoo ecosystem is so easy to use. Love the companion app. Makes configuring the devices a doddle. Would make setting this up easy too if I win it

[@wiggle]

The companion app is a game changer!

[@simonmcintyre5439]

I’m stuck in the olden times with a black and white computer so this would be a nice upgrade

[@markpaine891]

Just getting into cycling so this would be my first bike computer

[@ockaocka9356]

I love cycling. With 60 years of road cycling and over 150,000 miles in legs it's safe to say I am the happiest when on the bike whatever the weather. I ride every day. I am a sucker for a classic alu frame, skinny tyres, rim brakes. What really matters is to be active with passion and sharing that experience with others. I think I can do a lot more with this ROAM BIKE COMPUTER. Opportunity to enhance the cycling experience. Finding inspiration in the details and feeling peace in the neverending horizon. So much to take in, so much left to explore... Cycling has a massive positive impact on my life and I will never take that for granted. My mental spa. @wiggle #wiggle

[@nigelgittins]

A cold from "roam" ing around.. hopefully more (64) colours warmed you up. Winning would help me roam more. Live weather updates SHOULD be the next upgrade though

[@rjhw]

Great review - the new Roam looks fab - I love my original Roam, but I definitely would think of upgrading based on your review.

[@jacobri6353]

Had a Bolt since early 2017. Converted almost all of my mates since. A new Roam might just be whats needed to convert the rest 🤞

[@RichardBaak]

Woo-hoo, no, wait, Wahoo, another great Wiggle competition 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@ashfanman]

Get well soon!

[@neildmoss]

17 hours battery might just let me do an Everest.... 2023 goals :)

[@jimtennant7753]

I could Roam wherever I want with this and not get lost!!!

[@ivanyhtang]

I have the Bolt V2 and wonder if I should upgrade to the Roam V2... Would certainly come in handy for long adventures requiring navigation. The best thing about the V2 screens is the contrast and the sharp colors compared to other bike computers. I never have contrast issues and it's always easy to read, also due to the font style wahoo uses.

[@edwyeth1336]

Great product Wahoo. Here’s hoping all roads lead to ROAM 🤞

[@claireholloway949]

Every cyclist loves a bit of pizza but last night I couldn’t find my pizza slicer soooo I used my Bryan Adam’s CD instead ……. It cuts like a knife 😉

[@philmypockets7444]

My 2020 Elemnt Roam has now reliably taken me 23,037 kilometres, which I think works out at 1.6 pence per km. Reliability is such a crucial thing when you are on unfamiliar roads. Looking forward to the new Public Route Sharing feature. I did like Sol's riff on the periodic table - could we call this Roam an allotrope of the first one?

[@paultowers7087]

Had a Bolt for years (maiden voyage with it was the Isle of Wight Randonnee!) and love the Wahoo system. It's never let me down. I always recommend it when the age old question of "'which bike GPS should I get" is asked on forums etc . Would like the chance to 'upgrade' to a later model and colour screen though :-)

[@tonypotter9578]

Where ever I lay my cycling hat, that’s my Roam!

[@alexyounghunlee]

Been using Bolt for 6 years, never had an issue battery still lasts daily rides. No need for any new gadget yet.

[@wiggle]

The OG Bolt is still the best of the best! Chapeau

[@SuperJerot]

I'm tired of waiting for other competitors to push out their devices so this would be a perfect real computer to have! No nonsence yet modern enough to have everything I need and even more.

[@tonyd5111]

Never thought I see Harry Potter reviewing bike gear.

[@htdtr]

I think even if I don't win I might treat myself to one of these, I'm quite impressed by it, I've always liked the look of the element computers but haven't invested yet

[@chriselsdon]

All you need is love… and a decent bike, a good coffee to start the day and a destination to cycle!

[@wiggle]

You know it Chris!

[@gregjudin1610]

Great overview - very comprehensive. Thanks!

[@gregjudin1610]

Perfect timing too after my Edge came off my mountain bike a couple weeks ago and disappeared into the underworld 🙄. Been waiting for something new to hit the market since. I just wish Wahoo and Garmin used the same mount.

[@wiggle]

They kind of do... if you twist a garmin or wahoo mount 90 degrees they work with one another... give it a go!

[@domkavanagh8144]

The update's taken a while. I guess Roam wasn't built in a day. 🙂 Does the arm patch you mentioned for glucose updates in effect act like a diabetic glucose monitor? I'm type 1 diabetic and don't like interrupting my ride, tho' it's absolutely necessary, to check my blood sugars. Although you mentioned not many would use it, it actually could be very useful. I'm 8 years post double lung transplant, I'm still on an Element Bolt though. Would love a Wahoo bike computer transplant! 🙂 Great review. Thank you! 👍🙂

[@deianroberts9626]

Im a 13 year old racer and i would love the Roam to save all the data that i need to keep traning!

[@SteveClarke1982]

Love my current Bolt but I am forever getting lost around the country roads and could really do with a little help to get me back on track

[@gclaytony]

I love my v1 ROAM and looking forward to seeing the new V2

[@gwpajenkins6472]

Looks great - "want that one 😀". Certainly an upgrade to my Bolt V1 which does a great job but with far less impressive navigation and screen. Nice to see a review that doesn't dive too deeply into all the technical details and training metrics etc as well.

[@DarrenBarratt]

Looks like a nice bit of kit (the unit, not the presenter, who's clearly borked :( Get well soon!)

[@wiggle]

Borked... never heard of that before... but YES! Very Borked

[@davidcraig2532]

The dual GPS will come in handy for the online tracking so my wife doesn't think I am randomly cycling through ditches and fields, compared to my Wahoo Elemnt, lol

[@roballen9247]

Great comprehensive review

[@sam0_0wall]

You may be ill but that unit looks sick! 🤣A good head unit is such a game changer on long rides.

[@wiggle]

😆

[@cd_dubbs]

Looks awesome! I really like Wahoo products even though I currently am using a Bryton. This has me looking at an upgrade!

[@koutouzaki11]

Once upon a time there was a little boy who loved riding his bike but he kept getting lost and the big bad wolf almost ate him twice , he barely got away only to like+subscribe and then wiggle gifted him the new Wahoo Roam and he never got lost again, and they lived happily ever after....

[@martinczippel6312]

Just watched the "First Look" video by Ollie Bridgewood from GCN Tech. I was pleasantly surprised he didn't drop it ;-)

[@benlewis7981]

No real comment just a dad joke! Every single morning I get hit by the same bike... It's a vicious cycle... 🤞🏻this gets me the Roam!! 🤣

[@ritchequindipan8388]

With so many “bonus” mentioned from the review packed into the new Roam, that definitely convinced me to be a Wahooligan! Bonus!😉

[@tinapodbrscek8159]

Cycling has a huge, positive impact on my life. It's helping me become a better version of myself and give me the confidence to tackle any challenge, both on and off the training course. But I need new bike computer too. 🙂 What we discover about ourselves through sport applies to whatever else we do.

[@davidkirkby5218]

my current gps computer is constantly letting me down ..it has served me well for few years now but I would deffo like a new one ..

[@mattnorthants77]

I would love this , my garmin 810 is showing its age now and this would be awesome for my challenge roth and challenge Davos training ❤

[@wiggle]

Good luck with Challenge Roth... and winning this 🙌

[@hazelgolda3152]

Sounds and looks like a great piece of kit, wouldn't mind winning one!

[@JakeJakee]

I could make good use of a Wahoo computer but I commented a while back about getting hooked up with a Wiggle mug so would be more than happy with one of those 😁

[@wiggle]

😆 If you Win... I'll 100% send you a mug too

[@Jadeontwowheels]

Great in-depth review! I've been looking into getting my first bike computer for a while, not sure what to choose. I'd absolutely love to win one! Have heard some good things about Wahoo, from my friend who got me into cycling!

[@emilbaligod1935]

Did they fix the blank patching spots ?

[@shaneagnew1354]

Looks like a great upgrade, bigger screen than the bolt has to be a plus for my aging eyes

[@Mr0987654321qwertyu]

Looks amazing!! Would love to have one

[@nielsbellinger6625]

Need an excuse to get lost on my bike (and found again!) so the roam would be the perfect upgrade for my bolt v1!

[@wiggle]

The Bolt V1 will always be legendary! can't beat the tamagotchi screen

[@LegSpinna]

My first thought was blimey he had a good time last night. Chapeau for battling through the unboxing. #manflu is real.

[@wiggle]

😅 wish it was just a hangover!

[@harmpoelman]

Now i want one, it can display water, perfect for my pedalo.

[@johnw173]

Never used a head to guide me on a ride! Always plan on a map before I set off - that said I have taken a few wrrong turns in my time. I’d be curious to try using one, but got the age related problem of map size vs need for reading glasses maybe they aren’t meant for over 60s 😂

[@alexclark9514]

Looks like a fantastic bike computer, I have and old cateye which does not do enough stuff. It would be great to have a new bike computer and a colour screen too, will it make me quicker ???

[@franciscoduran3688]

Great review! I would love to test one. Some things of Garmin make me turn crazy 😒

[@spiderlegsanimates8978]

Defo could do with this in my life, do the same old route as don’t know where i’m going! Would love to get some new maps and routes to ride my bike in! 🤞🤞🤞

[@adammiles7210]

Would love to switch over from Garmin, mine won’t keep charge for long rides anymore

[@philiphoey1304]

Would love one of these as my old unit is broken

[@JohnGriffiths1980]

Been looking for a garmin for a while, change of circumstances has knocked that on the head but this may be an option instead when things take a turn for the better 👍

[@jasonhull8439]

Got any Gizzit’s?

[@GordonJones-rp4nb]

I own a bolt v1 is it worth upgrading to the roam v2 considering the price?

[@RobAspden1981]

I don’t know what it is about Wahoo that just makes these products awesome. I’d love this on my new stealth coloured bike for Wahoo-ever I may Roam (sorry that’s shameful)

[@tomrichards1826]

Always a fan of Wahoo, super easy and simple to use. Wahooo

[@DavidS358]

It’ll be a wahoo🎉 I’ll be in my element if I got this, roaming around the roads discovering new routes

[@paraDice145]

I’m a huge fan of wahoo and like the bolt so far. The roam would be awesome too!

[@koukou2584]

I am very happy with the elementbolt but the screen is a bit small

[@Tommy31416]

Inny to Outie buttons, yes!

[@bassama2050]

Addicted to ride and addicted to wiggle hope I one thing for the first thing in my life ❤

[@markgray2835]

Finally I can get lost easier in improved ColourVision!

[@ronanmcgoldrick1345]

I like the look of the Bolt better, but the screen is just too small, so I think it will be the Roam for me for ease of use.

[@MrRammell]

How an unboxing should be done for us chimps at home: sped up run through of the contents of the box finished with “unboxing done!” Then there are other channels where they unbox products that contain a rubber glove or a wooden spoon and spend 20 minutes ogling over it and and reading an instruction guide in 21 languages. Oh, and the new roam is a lovely iteration. Nice improvements. USB-C is so much more sensible. Also means the cable just goes in both ways up. Smart.

[@chazpilks]

Ok…so the cold explains the somewhat husky voice…but what about the lack of comb and going for the flyaway hair look 😂

[@christophergraham3249]

Would be ideal for cycle touring - key bit of kit I’m missing (touring bike is next on the list!)