Wahoo ELEMNT Roam vs ELEMNT Bolt v2 GPS Bike Computer

[@ryanS593]

Just got a bolt version 2 a week ago. It’s a great device. Does everything I need it to. Syncs to my Hrm and power meter easily.

[@JoooostB]

Straight to the point high quality content, exactly what I was looking for! With the Roam being rather old now, I'd hope they come with an update soon enough to match some of the Bolt specifications. Thank you!

[@pankajrishi]

I would rather go that way as well .... no hassle to upgrade thereafter for some years :)

[@JohnLee-vj9lh]

I’ve got the Bolt , I’ve had no problem with it easy to setup and use the bolt is very accurate my normal bike speedo is out by half a km hour .

[@frinlucas3924]

Thanks for clearing my confusion. Wahoo roam is my choice now.

[@juanjara707]

I just bought the Bolt v2 and it's great for my training and lighter than the roam, but if you use to navigate probably I would prefer roam v2, if you dont use a lot the navigation the bolt is a great and cheaper option!.

[@ShootsDenBrah]

nicely produced video, great info, and well filmed. thank you so much

[@ingewallumrd2541]

Choosed the Roam 👍😊

[@TriathlonMadeEasy]

Tariq, I love your videos a lot. They are crisp and to the point. Adding time stamps & segments would make them even better!

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

Ops… I usually do but looks like I added a “:” that prevented them from showing. Fixed!

[@Richard-ro7yz]

Tariq, Another fantastic video - clearly explaining the differences. I’m going to purchase the Roam simply for the slightly larger screen. Thanks!

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

Awesome man. Glad you found the video helpful 🙏🏼

[@krzysztofslimak7898]

I chose Roam, just because I have it ;-) if I should buy today… I have no idea what to chose… but probably for Gravel turist riding it again would be Roam :-)

[@lenardteskey2192]

i pick up wahoo roam for tandem ride use i like it does good job thanks

[@chuckb4375]

Tariq - your presentation style is so great and I always look forward to your reviews. Regarding ROAM's buttons, it's becoming moot because I've become hooked on a tiny remote control (Titan Lab Kommander) that emulates Di2 D-FLY buttons via ANT+. I originally got it just for Zwift but I find Kommander great for full-fingered gloves and it reduces the fiddling/distraction level - can operate it with only my right thumb without removing hand from the bar. It would be great to get your take on it!

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

I’ve heard good things about the Kommander and seems like you are enjoying it. I will look into getting one here for a review. Thanks for watching, Chuck 🙏🏼

[@johnhayes1641]

I find the buttons on the original Wahoo Elemnt very difficult to operate. The buttons on my daughter's Bolt are much easier, so I'd probably go with the new Bolt.

[@gauthier13]

excatly the video I needed ! I will go for the Bolt mainly because of the usb-C. Screen size is important too, I wish I could have both

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

Glad you found this video helpful. The Bolt is a great choice and you will enjoy it. Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@neonfilter39]

Maybe if You travel to Mongolia. There will be more chance to get micro USB) USB format is already on market 5 + years. Almost all phones passed there at least 3 years ago.

[@veronicafalcon9975]

I appreciate it! That really helped me make a decision. The roam it is! I definitely need the biggest screen as, even with contacts or glasses, I have a hard time seeing 👀

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

The big screen will definitely help with that. Plus, the Elemnt makes it easy to zoom in/out of pages if you need to make the font any bigger. Enjoy your Roam!

[@smokie33]

It's my dilema at the moment, i want to with the Bolt v2, but i'm afraid i won't be able to read the screen like i would the Roam being that bit more larger screen.

[@carrickdubya4765]

Great advice and did a search and right now Bolt v2 bundle on sale 25% off at Bicycle World in Waco Texas

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

That’s a good sale for Bolt V2 👍🏼

[@carrickdubya4765]

@@SmartBikeTrainers Best wishes on your channel - subscribed

[@richardbryanesq]

Excellent practical review

[@fullup91]

Thanks. Good content

[@emmanuelchaigneau1840]

You did not speak about memory : 4Gb for the Roam versus 16Gb for the new Bolt. Don't know if it's a main criteria. Because now a Roam is at the price of the new Bolt, I take a Roam for bigger screen.

[@kenji1204]

Love my ELEMNT Bolt, except for nav feature. I don’t use nav much but when I do it’s too small and can’t reroute. The ROAM sounds great, but if a new model is released soon I will be 😡

[@alexforero2674]

Excelente video gracias

[@tennissir1986]

Great review. Can you put trailforks mountain routes on it ? Is it free to put routes on it ?

[@bernardvreulink2457]

Nice video ..... wish you would have shown how you mounted the BOLT ..... it is unlike all other mounts.

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

I use the k-edge mount with the GoPro combo: amzn.to/3xN3Bsm

[@jakemoore5295]

Great vid, Thanks

[@scottflanagan7927]

Thank you!

[@ResmeN]

My phone, bike lights, macbook etc are all USB C. I avoid buying anything that doesn't come with this. I've ridden over 50000km in the past 4 years and haven't had any bike computers but the Bolt 2 has piqued my interest. If I buy a computer for my bike it will likely be the Bolt 2. Thanks for the review and comparison Tariq. G'day from Australia

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

I think you will enjoy having a bike computer. Thanks for watching 🙏🏼

[@TheVorst]

I have the new Bolt and I love it. The only issue I found is that it doesn’t work with standard available USB-C cables in some cases. For example, I have a USB-C to USB-C cable and it doesn’t charge the Bolt 2. I used also a Thunderbolt USB-C cable, that should provide more charging power, it didn’t work either. If you are on the road and you forgot your USB-C cable, good luck to find a compatible USB-C cable that charges your Bolt V2.

[@ResmeN]

@@TheVorst when I'm on a 150km+ ride I usually take a small USB C powerbank with me to top up the Garmin watch & mobile as needed so as to not get caught with a dead battery

[@nicolasmoreau3434]

great video! can you have the blinking lights on the bolt synch with garmin varia, just like on the roam? Thanksssss

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

Not the top lights on the Bolt. However, they will blink if there is a car coming from behind.

[@MrHotrod77dave]

I just wait for buying wahoo gps untill threre’s a New roam with a faster chip and 64 color screen in the near future. Like the bolt for race days with mountainbike, better buttons easy use with long finger cloves.but like the roam big screen for navigation and training days

[@EatMyPropwash]

Yeah, that’s what I’m waiting for. Have an Edge 1000 now, but wanting to switch to Wahoo for lots of reasons. Just need the Bolt updates on the Roam and I’ll buy it.

[@kenji1204]

Any ideas when a new ROAM is being released? Probably not for a while.

[@TexasNightRider]

I have inquired about the release of the next Roam device. The Wahoo representative said they cannot discuss that topic. The representative did say continuing to use my old Elemnt was probably a good idea.

[@maxwellmusick]

Haha 1 year later you're still waiting

[@maxwellmusick]

@@TexasNightRider Im not a thumb twiddler. Just got the bolt v2

[@everywherelocal]

yeah! 💪

[@Bikemn]

I will wait for Roam 2

[@AKSKMY]

Lezyne Mega GPS C vs this? Also Bolt V2 still doesn't allow u to set custom waypoints like Lezyne app does correct?

[@JitinMisra]

Is the navigation on both such, that it requires your smart phone to load a route , or is it self contained ? Also should you go of course , will both let you get back on track ?

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

Maps can be loaded via your phone or wifi. Once maps are loaded into the unit, it doesn’t require phone of internet connection to create routes. And yes, both have back on track functionality.

[@HarishChouhan]

In 2022, would you still recommend buying the Roam? Need to buy now but feels like they will launch a new version of Roam soon

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

I still use the Roam as my main bike computer and think it’s pretty good.

[@m.birinci]

İnceleme ve türkçe altyazı seçeneği için teşekkürler.

[@temucanobritish8943]

Any ideas when the new roam might be coming out? I was about to buy it and then the bold came out, really don't want to buy the roam to find out the following week there is a new one :-/

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

There is always an update in tech and you will always fall behind :) I think the roam is a solid purchase and you will be happy with it.

[@andrewevans9514]

Anybody have an idea when we might see a roam 2 ?

[@lovecycling193]

Wahoo appear to be on a 4 to 5 year cycle with their products, so your looking at over 2 years yet! Unless of course they have chip supply issues etc of the older Roam internals! Then I suppose they maybe forced to upgrade earlier

[@donnacampbell248]

Just bought a Roam have a Bolt it's ok but I wanted a better touring GPS

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

Awesome. Enjoy your new Roam 👍🏼

[@ataricommodore]

Does BOLD V2 also freeze after driving about 250-300km? In ROAM and I already have a second one, it is normal that the GPS will hang. It IS very annoying. Wahoo service can't help me. Their official answer is that ROAM is only up to 250km, a shock for me such a response from the manufacturer.

[@sinipusa]

Is this roam or roam 2 in this review?

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

That’s the Roam 1

[@johnsonjay60]

The 2 I'm choosing from..

[@ralphdajao8547]

Is the bolt compatible with garmin varia?

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

Yes it is compatible with Varia and works well with it.

[@carlos-km3wq]

Are the good or better for gravel?

[@Winduc]

Thank you for these clear information. Order done ;) Sign : A french rider

[@ffezh5060]

Lequel as tu choisi ?

[@Winduc]

@@ffezh5060 j'ai choisi le WAHOO Elemnt Roam ;)

[@ffezh5060]

@@Winduc même chose, et je ne regrette ABSOLUMENT pas

[@Winduc]

@@ffezh5060 welcome dans le club dans ce cas :)

[@JFomo]

The USB-C is a non issue since all phones now use USB-C. If you're travelling then you're most likely going to have your phone charger and cable with you. I refuse to buy any new tech in 2021 that still has an old micro USB connection.

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

Unfortunately the iPhone doesn’t 😒

[@JFomo]

@@SmartBikeTrainers the iPhone doesn't have micro USB either

[@Kertho]

Current price Bolt V2: 259€ / Roam: 279€. What would you recommend?

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

They are both great. Personally, I find myself always going to the Roam. I just like the bigger screen.

[@carrickdubya4765]

@@SmartBikeTrainers Which is better for day and night? Only want training stats for speed and cadence. Thanks

[@RawrSezerMW3]

Can you set a route goal of '50km' from home to back to home?

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

You can create a route and sync it to the device. I usually use Strava to create my route and it will automatically sync to the device and you will get turn by turn navigation on the bolt.

[@RawrSezerMW3]

@@SmartBikeTrainers is there any device on the market where you do not need to make a route by yourself. Just type the amount of ‘km’ and go on your ride?

[@LeeCassidy]

@@RawrSezerMW3 the Garmin Connect app lets you choose a distance and direction, and it will suggest a ride for you that you can sync to your Edge device. Strava also does a suggested ride by distance, plus a few other filters, and it's better than the Garmin at using ride data to avoid busy roads, etc. I believe it's only available to paid membership, though.

[@nicolaonetwo]

@@LeeCassidy I've tried this feature a couple years ago, back in the times when I wasn't familiar with all the Wahoo goodness. It didn't worked at all, despite that I'm living in the Russia's second largest city. It just said that there's no routes here. And the overall experience with Garmin Connect was awful, like I was pushed back to the earliest smartphone apps era. Wahoo experience is just wholesome, from the app to the head unit itself. I've already ordered a new BOLT and feeling really excited to take it to the next level :)

[@Martin-yl5zb]

….trying to decide which one to buy. I imagine Wahoo is currently working on the roam v2 where the Roam wil come with the same screen and cpu as the Bolt v2

[@hornytoad90]

im trying to determine the same thing. A Roam v2 would be ideal but I think it would come out in 2022.

[@carrickdubya4765]

Here in the future - lol Still no Roam v2

[@iRisqwyd]

Btw the Roam v1 is cheaper than the bolt v2 at $200 compared to the bolt v2 at $280

[@yvesn58]

Buttons on the Roam are so inconvenient. Very, very bad concept with concave and hard to depress buttons. Can't believe Wahoo test it before. That would be the main reason I would switch to another brand but maybe, downgrade to Bolt.

[@GameMovieStudios2000]

thank god its usb-c i have NONE of the microUSB cables lying around anymore

[@zitzthesmartass7788]

Name of your bike? Roam all the way for me.

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

It’s a BMC Road Machine

[@tefarurumonico7173]

After my second Garmin Edge 520 died unexpectedly I decided to try something different - the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt instead of the Garmin 530. Boy! I'm glad I did. kzbin.infoUgkxXZCtB-wGdHVTBSz8RswePK5vllHNi06N The display on the Wahoo Bolt is much easier to read. I like the configuration of the display more (up to 7 items visible on page 1 without scrolling and the first item chosen is larger characters than the next 3 rows that have pairs of items (still very readable). I also like the configurable item selections. The Bolt synced with my Garmin ANT+ Speed sensors on both bikes easily so no additional investment was required there. While the rated battery life is a couple hours less than the Garmin 520/530, I easily get a weeks worth of 1+ hour rides before recharging (and it's never really low on charge). At the end of a ride syncing to the Wahoo app, Strava, and Apple Health app is painless.

[@christianz5476]

Why r u using inches and millimeters together? Ridiculous 😂 just unify it

[@SmartBikeTrainers]

Just Trying to make everyone happy 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@stanislouse4168]

dude turn OFF that stupid BG "music".

[@2turnt259]

Thanks!