{"id":259190,"date":"2021-05-25T18:15:44","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T15:15:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/wahoo-gives-the-elemnt-bolt-cycling-computer-a-much-needed-refresh-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2021-05-25T18:15:44","modified_gmt":"2021-05-25T15:15:44","slug":"wahoo-gives-the-elemnt-bolt-cycling-computer-a-much-needed-refresh-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/wahoo-gives-the-elemnt-bolt-cycling-computer-a-much-needed-refresh-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Wahoo Gives the Elemnt Bolt Cycling Computer a Much-Needed Refresh \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;#Wahoo Gives the Elemnt Bolt Cycling Computer a Much-Needed Refresh \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1600px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-84923 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/05\/d35da7f9.jpg?width=1200\" alt=\"The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computer on a bike cockpit, black background\" width=\"1600\" height=\"900\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Wahoo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When it comes to cycling computers, there\u2019s Garmin, Wahoo, and then everyone else. Wahoo has done a great job of competing with Garmin with its Elemnt line, and the Bolt is a fan favorite. Today, Wahoo is announcing the new version of the Bolt with a color display, navigation features, and more.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re familiar with Wahoo\u2019s line of cycling computers, then I can make this pretty simple: if the original Bolt was a smaller version of the larger Elemnt, the new Bolt is a smaller version of the Roam. Easy peasy.<\/p>\n<p>At just $279, the new Bolt sits in a great place\u2014that\u2019s a full $100 less than the Roam. As <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcrainmaker.com\/2021\/05\/wahoo-elemnt-bolt-v2-2021-with-color-screen-maps-a-review-in-progress.html\">DC Rainmaker<\/a> points out, if you\u2019re interested in the Roam but want something smaller, the new Bolt is it. Here\u2019s what you get:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Color display<\/li>\n<li>Navigation features, including re-routing, back to start, and turn-by-turn<\/li>\n<li>16GB of internal storage<\/li>\n<li>Pre-loaded maps of Europe\/North America\/Australia (others available for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a>)<\/li>\n<li>USB-C charging port and fast charging<\/li>\n<li>Improved buttons<\/li>\n<li>More messaging notification options<\/li>\n<li>Ambient light sensor<\/li>\n<li>\u2026several other quality of life features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing featured on the Roam that didn\u2019t make its way into the new Bolt (that I\u2019ve seen), but there are features on the new Bolt that even the Roam doesn\u2019t have. That puts the Roam in an interesting place, because it\u2019s $100 more but the only thing it really has to offer is a larger screen. Seems like a hard sell to me.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84927\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ae797ecd.jpg\" alt=\"Wahoo Elemnt Bolt on a white background, navigation on the display\" width=\"335\" height=\"214\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84928\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/05\/2b6091bb.jpg\" alt=\"Wahoo Elemnt Bolt on a white background, showing the colored display\" width=\"335\" height=\"214\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><small>Wahoo<\/small><\/p>\n<p>Like all Wahoo computers, you won\u2019t find a touchscreen on the new Bolt. It uses buttons instead, which is honestly superior to touchscreen navigation on a cycling computer (at least in my opinion). The buttons on the new Bolt are raised instead of depressed, which should make them easier to use. They\u2019re still below the display.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking of the display, the new Bolt uses a 64-color panel, which in itself is a significant upgrade over the monochrome display of the previous Bolt. This makes navigation better and the workout screen easier to use at a glance. For example, your heart rate data can change color according to zone.<\/p>\n<p>The new Bolt also has better support for outdoor structured workouts, with full integration for TrainerRoad, TrainingPeaks, and Today\u2019s Plan. The structured workout interface appears to be excellent too, again with colors to help highlight the important points in your workout.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84930\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/05\/d390c0ce.jpg\" alt=\"the wahoo elemnt bolt computer with training zones in color\" width=\"335\" height=\"335\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-84931\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/05\/ffd00999-1.jpg\" alt=\"The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt computer with color navigation\" width=\"335\" height=\"335\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><small>Wahoo<\/small><\/p>\n<p>Like its predecessor, this Bolt is also the most aerodynamic computer on the market when used in conjunction with Wahoo\u2019s included out-front mount. Because aero is everything, right?<\/p>\n<p>As a current Garmin Edge 530 user, I\u2019m intrigued by the new Bolt. I considered both the Roam and the original Bolt before deciding to stick with Garmin and picking up the 530, but had this Bolt been out last year I may have gone a different direction. At $20 less than the 530, it\u2019s priced to compete and is a very compelling option for anyone looking to pick up a new bike computer. The new additions like navigation and color display easily put it toe-to-toe with Garmin.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-84938 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2021\/05\/4765872d.jpg\" alt=\"The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt side view, showing the aerodynamics \" width=\"700\" height=\"516\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">*slaps computer* just look at how aerodynamic that baby is. You\u2019ll save like 2 watts! <span class=\"imagecredit\">Wahoo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The upgraded Bolt is available today directly from Wahoo, though I\u2019d suggest giving <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcrainmaker.com\/2021\/05\/wahoo-elemnt-bolt-v2-2021-with-color-screen-maps-a-review-in-progress.html\">DC Rainmaker\u2019s early impressions<\/a> a read before you jump straight to the order page. He had several issues during testing, but it\u2019s also worth mentioning that he\u2019s using a pre-production unit. Hopefully Wahoo works out the kinks soon.<\/p>\n<p><small>via <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bikerumor.com\/2021\/05\/25\/wahoo-elemnt-bolt-gps-strikes-back-w-color-screen-increased-storage-usb-c-charging-more\/\">BikeRumor<\/a><\/small>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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