Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2 In-Depth Review // Color Display, Maps, and More!

[@Dcrainmaker]

Dude, the heat on the pavement coming off the intro - is literally hot!

[@DesFit]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jmvdigital]

That was a dope intro 👌👌

[@thomasroell2049]

Especially as this years it's been piss rainy weather in Colorado ...

[@tomaquet10]

@DC Rainmaker - did you see your message complaining about the bolt pop up at 6:10? 😂

[@Dcrainmaker]

@tomaquet10 😂

[@desert.mantis]

Excellent review. I appreciate you getting right down to business rather than droning on with some nonsense before discussing the computer. Great job, DesFit.

[@DesFit]

Thanks so much!

[@johnloconte634]

smart, detailed, str8 to the point review. well articulated.

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@dominicmussoline5717]

Purchased. Love your videos!

[@DesFit]

Thanks and ride on!

[@arunask883]

This dude makes good reviews.

[@DesFit]

Thanks! 🙌

[@DaaamnGina]

Nice! Waiting for the Edge vs Bolt shootout. Particularly interested from a mountain biker point of view.

[@neilk22]

Love how succinct these videos are

[@Onemanengine]

Take me to... stroopwafels! Great video again!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@abelramos1097]

Oh man, I just bought the V1 about a month ago 😔

[@muhammadaimannazruddin7622]

My v1 is on the way. Ordered it literally 24hours before all these videos came out. Now watching all of it to justify my purchase hahahahaha Update: been riding my bolt v1 for 200km so far for the past few days. Im so happy with all the features and IMO the new bolt wasn't worth it with the extra cost for my current use. The key updated features were the navigation and colours which im so good with what the v1 had to offer. Will stick to this one for now. P.s: The training interval features is so damn helpful for indoor training. I may no longer need to subscribe the zwift plan and can just netflix & focus on spinning as the unit will chirp to notify me about the intervals.

[@MrFalcman]

Me too. Dang...

[@baddriversofcolga]

@@muhammadaimannazruddin7622 The good news is you can always return it once you get it...

[@Sokeresa]

I just bought the Garmin 830 still in the mail, would this thing be better?

[@warwickchuck1]

Loved the presentation. Ordering mine today. Thanks

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@piotrwojcik1756]

Just bought new elemnt bolt ,it's just 100% better than old one starting from buttons which are easy to press ,less annoying than old one.its game changer for me

[@DesFit]

👍

[@mark_ruiz]

Dude continue your good quality honest and very detailed reviews! Unbiased! Good content

[@DesFit]

Thanks Mark!

[@AliZiyaei]

Thanks for your review, the question is : Real life vs Claimed battery life when connected to different sensors What Me and a lot of other people I spoke to like to know before making the purchase is how long is the actual battery life when connected to sensors specially Garmin Radar. To give some perspective, Bolt 1 claims 11 hours but when paired with Radar it barely last 8 hours.

[@michaell1026]

If I do a fair amount of off rode riding, like singletracks, which would be a better fit, Garmin 530 or this new Wahoo Elemnt Bolt?

[@lindatravis5328]

Have just bought the new wahoo bolt - thank you for the demo its the best most comprehensive overview of the unit that I've found. Im in UK. Would like to hear a how to use the wahoo app which links the unit.

[@g4rymw110]

The zone colours great feature, surely they could do away with the led lights and push the bezels up and out more to create a full screen view, anyone find the lights useful, I never really took much notice when I had a bolt but the zone colours now look very interesting.

[@DesFit]

Loving the zone color feature but the lights can be useful for turns and an additional alert for Varia radar.

[@mlegrand]

Great video Des! I like this little device! I didn’t have the same issues Ray had with his unit. Mine just seemed to work. I think it’ll be a popular bike computer for people.

[@DesFit]

Ray seems to have a habit of breaking things 🤷‍♂️ Yup, was solid on my end of things other than a few pre-prod quirks but zero crashes. This was a nice update. Thanks Matt!

[@paulbutler4329]

Really clear. Virtual (double) fist bump with an explosion (like the Cool Kids do).

[@DesFit]

🤜 💥 🤛 Thanks!

[@QueenShanine]

I like that they slightly raised the buttons. That’s good for us girl who have nails as we can use the buttons with potentially damaging (tearing) the button. I may look into this for Christmas depending on your long term review if this gets one :) Good review.

[@DesFit]

I think I may be the only one who liked the concave buttons 🤷‍♂️😂 But these new ones are still great. Thanks Shanny!

[@74ripstar]

It also means they don't hold rain water like the old ones 😁

[@DesFit]

Truth, Jared, truth.

[@lilithupandaway881]

@@DesFit I loved them! Could squish it into any pockets on a stop without having to worry about a button being pressed.. Still not sure whether to "upgrade" from my roam or not and this is an important factor for me :D

[@greatvedas]

Your review is spot on. I wish the startup is faster. Btw love the choice of outro music!

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@kodek2000]

Solid review man.

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@KyleVelasco]

Awesome vid, really concise and exactly what I was looking for. If I'm new to cycling, would it be worth buying this one over the original as my first cyclocomputer? LBS has the original stealth edition for $230 and the new one for MSRP $280 so I'm weighing my options.

[@DesFit]

$50 is well worth the new display. Thanks!

[@KyleVelasco]

@@DesFit I'm glad you said that, I purchased the new one before your response and definitely don't have any regrets about it lol. Thank you!

[@DesFit]

Yes! Hope you enjoy!

[@jag1870]

Str8 to the point tutorial. Thanks.

[@DesFit]

Sure thing. Thanks!

[@jeron1847]

Literally bought the Edge 530 because the old bold was out of stock everywhere 😢. Guess I’m going to return that. Thanks for the review, superb video again!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing, Jërön! Edge 530 is a good option too. Both great computers but it could be your personal preference between usability and the accompanying apps.

[@BlakkFreezi]

Excellent review

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@panagiotiskioussis5634]

Great video, keep going

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@stanislavkindiakov6334]

Thank you for the review. One question, while in navigation mode, can I remove the top line with speed and distance to the next turn to make map look bigger?

[@davek5699]

Thanks for your clear, concise, video. Do you think there will be a Roam V2 soon?

[@DesFit]

No indication of a new Roam at this point

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

That intro 👌🏼

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@321seb]

thanks for all the detail!!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@millsy___r]

Deserves a sub

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@AndyZavodny]

hahaha I don't live there now, but the map you use, maybe where you live is my hometown. I am a Loveland Native!! I don't live there now, totally random, funny watching a map of loveland pop up in a KZbin video!!!

[@CyclingOffToSomewhereIDK]

Good stuff, thanks for the great and thorough review. i've been running an original Bolt for a couple years now I guess, and I like the idea of continuing the line. I've been seeing Karoo ads but this review might have just cinched the deal. Once again, thanks

[@rokibuca]

I really like rerouting future is like you never go off the path, not like Gramin who most of the time just suggests turning around

[@paulsmith9887]

Thanks for Information. I've recently bought the new Element Roam there's no colour screen though just boring black .?

[@whynotride327]

Okay, I give up!! How do I get the data fields to be in color. I am apparently missing something as I have tried everything I can think of. Help!!! Thanx.

[@virkelie2]

Does the Elemnt Bolt show street names on its maps? Your video and others seem to show rare street names (if any) for the Elemnt Bolt (in contrast to the Garmin 5330). Is this correct?

[@MelbourneExclusive0]

How would I be able to mount this on aero handle bars, 3 inch thick? Thanks in advance

[@cabsalf]

You mention the wahoo garmin adapter to use the bolt on garmin mounts. Do you have a link to one of these?

[@arvinl]

Nice review. What tires you have in video?

[@DesFit]

Schwalbe G-Ones. Great tires but they wear out fairly quickly! Thanks!

[@jmvdigital]

That mount specificity is a fail. Great review and video!

[@DesFit]

Thanks man!

[@Robutube1]

Great review Des - thanks! I get that lag with turns from time to time too - sometimes I overshoot by about 50-75 metres before it "wakes up" and tells me I'm wrong which is very frustrating. Also, why blue for the rerouting to get you back on track? Rivers/water is blue and so are cycleways on the device. I wonder why they didn't go for red?

[@DesFit]

Thanks! Colors for navigation on a lot of computers seem like interesting choices at times but the nice thing is those can change over time 👍

[@pjf170]

Like many of us I have multiple bikes... single speed, MTB, gravel bike. Does the new bolt allow you to track which bike/equipment you used on each ride? At end of year would like to know how much mileage I put on each individual bike.

[@hfpr18]

Hi! Thanks for the review! Does it have alerting functionality similar to what Sigma Rox 12 has for reminding when to drink and/or eat? Thank you in advance

[@DesFit]

It currently doesn't have fueling or drink reminders. Thanks!

[@Carlitoboyhey]

I did a 200 km ride today but this advice ran out of battery just before arrival and now my data seem to be missing. Ideas? Is it saveable or does this product suck?

[@christophmuller830]

Did you also experience crashes while routing? I have my Bolt V2 a couple of weeks now and drove four times the same 90 km track. Every time I did the same, but two times the routing just stopped in the middle of the route and I needed to start the navigation again. Very annoying.

[@txcrna]

Great review! Thanks!!

[@DesFit]

Thanks Greg!

[@goodboyringo9716]

What size handlebars does the bracket fit ? Will the bracket fit the older Schwinn bars ?

[@Muchonmeh]

Is that the mason trail in FoCo I see?? Would love to know how well it works around this area!

[@DesFit]

Yup, sure is! The majority of testing was done around this area and it worked great. Thanks!

[@barrytheblade100]

Hey Des, love the channel.. went down a rabbit hole watching your smart watch videos. Curious to get your thoughts on mtb or gravel routing/maps? I'm debating between a fenix (small screen, but basic nav functionality and worst case I use my phone if I'm stuck) or going with a head unit

[@DesFit]

If you can afford it I’d suggest a head unit for cycling. Watches are great and all but mapping and navigation usability is much easier with a bike computer. Plus you don’t have to turn yourself wrist or take your hands off the handlebars to view the info. Thanks Barry!

[@melihsaruhan2462]

4:23 how many millimeters is the gap? I am going to design a mount so it would really help me

[@leethurgood9602]

How to I add to my saved locations? Yesterday I managed to add my work and home addresses. I want to add a few more but for some reason I can't find how to do it again.....

[@CharlesDRACOULIDES]

Bolt v2 or garmin 1030 plus ? Thanks !

[@nicolasmoreau3434]

Do you think it's worth changing from a roam to this new bolt?

[@DesFit]

I very much like how the implemented the color display and the smaller size is nice to have.

[@Akash-jj8pi]

Good review

[@DesFit]

Thanks!

[@buckfiftyplustax]

Which would you recommend for someone with the original Bolt? The new Bolt or the Roam? Thanks!

[@DesFit]

Unless you want a larger screen I'd go for the BOLT V2. All around it has more features and a nicer display, other than being a little smaller. Thanks!

[@carrickdubya4765]

Thanks!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing!

[@thetradersdeck]

Using Bolt v2 from last couple of days, pathetic release by Wahoo, I am amazed to see so many bugs 1. Wifi doesn't connect to WPA + AES but needs TKIP which is dated and deprecated standard 2. Screen visibility is awful during day time and not bright during evenings 3. Drops connection to my HRM abruptly 4. Navigated is messed up and slow! tooks way longer to load , buttons become unresponsive when navigation is turned on , also showed me incorrect arrows all the time. 5. Top LED's bleed light , look very cheap. My suggestion, do not upgrade just yet , wait until they fix all these issues.

[@sh-mufc]

Oh man I should cancel my order then 😞😞

[@jvgassel]

has these bugs been fixed already?

[@hardmtnbiker]

I have an Edge 530 with Garmin cadence and polar H9 HRM sensors paired. Does Wahoo have the same intuitive pairing of 3rd party sensors?

[@g4rymw110]

I had a bolt V1 and it paired to my Garmin heart rate , Varia Radar and Garmin speed sensor no problems, also my 4iii power crank arm too

[@DesFit]

It's slightly different on the BOLT V2 where you'll search for all available sensors and you can then choose which ones to add whereas with the 530 you can choose to search all or a specific type of sensor. You can't rename the sensor on the BOLT V2 itself but can do so via the ELEMNT app.

[@ChuckNoctis]

What is the max battery Times if you manually turn off the screen 50% of the time?

[@avenpace]

From the navigation/rerouting standpoint, I think I like it more than my Garmin 830

[@neilk22]

The concave buttons and screen from the v1 would pool with rain water which interferes with use.

[@carrickdubya4765]

Can't find the video where you had a cellphone adapter that snaps into the back of the phone along with a 1/4 turn adapter to use with a forward mount. Any help appreciated.

[@DesFit]

Here ya go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bojNeHapjZKNqJo

[@carrickdubya4765]

@@DesFit Thanks and is there a way to increase the backlight brightness on the v2?

[@BrianRouse]

Now I really want to know what Ray wanted to chuck into the river...

[@DesFit]

🤷‍♂️😄

[@harr2969]

Based on his review - just a guess - the same device being reviewed here.

[@BrianRouse]

@@harr2969 I think you’re right!

[@DesFit]

All I’ll say is that this isn’t the only device we’re testing right now 🥸

[@ivanmurdock7328]

My first ride - I jumped away as with Favero and now Rally Pedals - the AVG PWR for the workout is low - I know that to fix it in TP you can simply cut a few seconds - but while training the head unit displays a low number - the individual laps seem fine. During import - TR and Strava are always higher (I assume correctly), NP is correct? but the device and app will show that. Is the answer to just not display AVG power workout - do you know why, it is different - the 530 and SRM PC8 numbers aren't low and they also have the exact same delay from the pedals from a stop?

[@tasmaniandevil2770]

That's the knowing problem Wahoo+assioma, more important are colour screen and ambient sensor than solve the problem that exists from years 😟

[@ivanmurdock7328]

@@tasmaniandevil2770 I was one of the first to ID it with them a few years ago - I use a SRM PC8 for interval training inside. I also have Favero and Rally pedals - they both do the same thing:(

[@tasmaniandevil2770]

I still have a 530 and using that for trainings, wahoo just for leisure cycling 😉

[@RouvenKasten]

I received the Wahoo Bolt V2 yesterday. Since I had a Bolt V1, I know my stuff and have set everything as I need it. I have installed all the maps of Germany and neighboring countries. Today I did a 2h test ride, using route planning and a TraingsPeak workout. What I noticed immediately that the maps are not displayed correctly although I had my iPhone with me, was in the display the whole trip "LOADING...". I did get the road I was riding on displayed, but nothing of the surrounding area. The training data and sensors (power crank & RPM (Stages) & heart rate Tickr) worked fine. Something I'm surprised about the power consumption, because after 2h was already 21% battery power gone. The also shrunk from 100 to 79%. So a maximum driving time of just under 10h would be possible. Tonight there was a new update to WA20-11596, maybe it helps. Greetings Rouven

[@ffezh5060]

Did the new update resolved your issues ?

[@RouvenKasten]

@@ffezh5060 Yes indeed

[@ffezh5060]

@@RouvenKasten did the battery life increased ?

[@RouvenKasten]

@@ffezh5060 My Bolt2 has trouble with loading the battery via USB Hubs. For the Bolt1 this was no problem. Since i shrunk the Bolt 2 to Zero and fully charge 24h by a real Charging Plug, the battery life is 15-16h. So works fine now for me.

[@JitinMisra]

@@RouvenKasten is the maps feature and rerouting good on bolt v2?

[@jamar959]

Nice review. But hey Wahoo - do something besides boring (and easy to lose) black!

[@DesFit]

I'd bet they'll come out with some additional colorways eventually just like the original Bolt. Thanks!

[@TheLimeCurd]

Anyone knows if Wahoo will add Climb Hill Profile feature like the one Garmin 530 has??

[@killianwrn4257]

hi, i am about to change my garmin 530 for a wahoo but i don't have made my choice yet... i am very struggling to choose between the bolt v2 and the roam. i think the bolt is a little bit better, more colours, great navigation etc.. but i very like the size of the roam. i am afraid that the bolt look small because im use to the size of the 530 please help me ahah ;)

[@wp7310]

Did you make a decision? :) I'm not sure about map detail on wahoo...

[@killianwrn4257]

@@wp7310 hey Yes il have chose the bolt v2 Im so happy with it! The navigation is totally great and better than my old 530 The size il good and dont look small after a few days with it

[@TheDennzio]

Where would I get the adapter at 4:50?

[@radinfarizuan3625]

Hi how do you get the coloured zone for HR and Power and seen at 2:10 of the video? I can’t seem to find that option on my bolt

[@DesFit]

Just make sure your zones are set up in the app and they should just automatically appear on the V2.

[@radinfarizuan3625]

@@DesFit thanks for getting back ! Appreaciate it a lot. I have set the power zones, put my FTP in and auto calculate.

[@preparefortakeoff44]

Can Garmin ANT+ HR strap , cadence sensor etc be connected to a Wahoo?

[@DesFit]

Yup, definitely!

[@jrtarmac2497]

How do I set up my wahoo for text messages?

[@Sascha-010-media]

Anyone know hot ro setup brightness on this thing to 100%? Its so small and dark and i can’t see nothing on it😂

[@steelgtr]

Trailforks ?? Komoot ??

[@KOL630]

Apple need to make a cycle computer would boss all of these!

[@DesFit]

I wonder what the battery life would be like though ;)

[@KOL630]

@@DesFit that’s a good point! I’m sure with the existing offerings they could examine them and do market research to create something better

[@yamilvazquezpr]

Thank U

[@DesFit]

👍

[@RawrSezerMW3]

Can you set a route goal of '50km' from home to back to home? pls reply someone.

[@mohamadjamil3164]

Hey. Thanks for video. Other trusted reviews indicated that the new device is not responsive and does not deliver as promised or claimed. Am lost....

[@DesFit]

If you are talking about DC Rainmaker's review, his issues were caused by the dense area that he lives in. I am confident Wahoo will sort out those particular issues but it was solid for me. You could just consider waiting for an update to help in your confidence. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oV6seXevnrV-bbM

[@mohamadjamil3164]

@@DesFit hi. Yes, he was the one. Am still lost as I trust both of your reviews and you provided completely different opinion on this one. I have been suffering with wahoo products. Have my second kicker core with the same bearing problem. My heart rate monitor from wahoo does not work properly and continuously freeze during a ride. And just got rid of my cleats and my knee problems and fit in general is way better. Guess am sensitive to wahoo products. In any case, please continue the good reviews and your tech opinion is always appreciated

[@solefreak2]

When can we expect a new Roam?

[@SteveT__001]

That's what I am hoping for, I heard it will not be until next year though and not sure I can wait that long so unsure what to go for.

[@solefreak2]

@@SteveT__001 I've just been using the new Karoo 2 from Hammerhead. Although good, battery life isn't the best and I'd like to try units from both Garmin and Wahoo to compare.

[@SteveT__001]

@@solefreak2 Indeed, I'm looking at the 1030 plus as well, battery life is great and I want to do some multi day bike tours.

[@foetor]

Thank you for your video! Would you recommed Wahoo instead of a Garmin 6X Pro with a bike rack?

[@DesFit]

Apologies, what does "bike rack" refer to? Thanks!

[@foetor]

@@DesFit oh sorry it is called bike mount Quick Fit ☺️

[@pchacop]

Hi how do I get to the menu in 2:00 with the cursor? Thank you

[@DesFit]

That's when you use the "Take Me To..." feature 👍

[@pchacop]

Thanks!

[@DesFit]

Sure thing

[@SelinaAubin]

Only talked about map featurezz

[@AndrewL]

13 hrs batter life for a 2021 device is bad ! Lezyne Mega XL last 48hrs !

[@GFClocked]

Does it support Trailforks?

[@DesFit]

MTB Project and Singletracks at the moment but currently no TrailForks integration. I've seen people ask about it so I'm sure it's on their radar.

[@MrHotrod77dave]

Hi, I have a small question about the bolt. I’am a serious MTB and i ride a lot in the woods but here that the gps fail in the woods. Nobody did’t a review with the bolt V2 and ride four 60 min. in the woods to check the gps performance. I looking four New gps unit but not sure a go for the bolt V2

[@DesFit]

Here's a long MTB ride with the BOLT V2 - no issues from what I can see. I use it for nearly all my cycling activities and haven't seen anything weird. www.strava.com/activities/5898974588

[@rurocking]

With such small devices what are people that are far sighted suppose to do to read the display. You can't wear far sighted glasses while riding. Unless you get special glasses made and even then it's very disturbing to your view when looking down at the road.

[@DesFit]

You may want to look at an ELEMNT Roam which has a larger display.

[@Bellissimovolere]

I wasted my money on one of these..No out front mount available for integrated aero bars.. lags badly.. takes ages to sync.. not good..stay with Garmin

[@tudorgeorgescu13]

Does it integrate with Bontrager ION lights via Ant+? Thx