In this case it’s compared against a Garmin Edge 530 and Edge 830 unit (like the ROAM, technically beta firmware at the time), as well as a Garmin MARQ. I will say that it’s a bit annoying Wahoo couldn’t have gone with a rubber-banded mount. Don’t worry, we’ll get to final firmware in a moment. I don’t tend to do either from my head unit often, but generally speaking, if a head unit lacks those functions it’s around the $299 price point, not the ~$399 price point. – Added ability to retrace a route back to the starting point I’ve found it rather variable whether I’ll get actual street names, or just turn left/right. What’s that? Bluetooth Smart Speed/Cadence Combo Sensor The ‘…’ changes between pan/scroll/zoom, as well as gets you to the option to navigate to that point. Save your ride recording every 12 hours or so, and start a new ride recording at that time. The features/functionality on this unit are equal to a $279-$299 price point. In particular, let’s zoom in to one of the toughest sections on this ride – this bit here as I’m up against cliffs and mountains. I would like to support DCR and enjoy ad-free DC Rainmaker ($20 per year). Though I lack the geography to continue to test altitude related goodness going forward. That’s located under Routes > Routing Options on the device (Road/Cross/Hybrid/Mountain): It’s here in the routes area that you can select the ‘Take me to’ option. Passive Mode: In this case you’ve got another app controlling the KICKR (i.e., Zwift), where the BOLT  just chills out and records the data. My guess is that it’s actually a 32 or 64 color screen, even though they don’t use most of them. Then hit up Wiggle at the link below! So without the elevation data, Wahoo couldn’t provide you with an upcoming elevation profile. Live segments will appear whenever the ELEMNT/BOLT/ROAM detects the start of a synced segment nearby. At least not in the last few years. Basically, it shouldn’t do what the Edge 520 Plus did below. Click Settings. Again, I’m not sure I need super bright colors – but let’s be honest, these ones are pretty dim. Though it’s clear Wahoo smooths things a little bit better than Garmin. Now unlike Garmin, Polar, Pioneer, or others – there’s no Wahoo specific website to look at your rides on. It just gave you an arrow in the general direction of your track and said ‘good luck’. Speed sensors are primarily useful for offroad usage. Conditions include everything from tree/building cover to weather. Be it deciding whether that stale bagel at Starbucks is worth the apparent premium for being convenient to where you picked up your coffee, or as complex as deciding on a new bike computer. Or they can choose to lose both device and radar unit sale. It’s disappointing to see them use fake and non-representative images which make the ROAM look sexier than in real life. 1(877) 978-1112 (T-F) 10am-5pm ET (T-F) 4pm-9pm GMT US? Additionally, very large route and ride recordings can be demanding to the operating memory of the head unit. Though you know what, maybe I’m getting ahead of myself a bit. BOLT/ELEMNT: Effectively just a penciled picture of map, no street names in the data, nor any routable data – it fully depends on the course turn/street name info from the file/course that you give it. And at $379 for the ROAM, it better be fantastic. How long will it take my starred segments to sync to my ELEMNT Bolt? Of course, there are more nuanced pros and cons to that approach. Now, remember that in this ride the MARQ was on beta (just like the ROAM), and there was a bug they’ve already dug into since then (35 days ago) hopefully addressing that issue. See, that low-point there I stopped and ate lunch. We would also go with the Roam if you need larger font on your data fields. Sometimes, I don’t quite know how to start a product review. Ultimately – it should be pretty clear here I’m seeing absolutely zero GPS issues. And because of the deep customization possible with the bike computer's data fields and the insanely easy setup, this new device won our Top Pick for Data Hungry Cyclist Award. While these options all sound like a lot, they can roughly be boiled down to: Get me somewhere, get me home, and get me back on track. However, data pages (custom or default) are a bit different on Wahoo bike computers. Bluetooth Smart Power Meter Speaking of WiFi and such, the unit uses WiFi to download updates (including maps for other regions), as well as make any 3rd party site connections. But now – it just feels out of date. Our head units are optimized to run without any recording issues within around its stated battery life. So in some ways the chart is more of a curiosity than anything. Wahoo didn't go crazy with the colour, only using it to draw attention to specific areas of the screen (Image credit: Colin Levitch). Wijk je van de route af? Garmin released their Edge 520 Plus with full routing at $279, and Sigma topped out the higher end with their ROX 12. Will you test our product before release? Like Garmin, Wahoo supports the ability to control your trainer via the bike computer. In other words – Strava sent Wahoo an empty FedEx box, whereas the RideWithGPS’s box was full of toys. It has what was akin to a napkin drawing of roads without names. – TrainerRoad So what about elevation on this ride? Even more, if you use Backcountry.com or Competitive Cyclist with coupon code DCRAINMAKER, first time users save 15% on applicable products! I swim, bike and run. And for Wahoo to essentially roll out what amounts to a handful of routing options for a new unit begs the question: What have they been doing for two years? Sounds like you just don’t like Wahoo. Thus, this actually saves them weight. SENSORS. Oh, and here’s the paper stuff you won’t read. Every discussion I have they talk of slow/laggy cumbersome units of 3-4 years ago (the same time they originally developed the BOLT). The backlight of the unit is by default triggered via an ambient light sensor – an update from the BOLT which lacked one. Wahoo Fitness è un’azienda di tech-fitness specializzata in rulli da bicicletta indoor, computer da bicicletta con GPS, cardiofrequenzimetri, app e sensori per ciclisti, corridori e appassionati del fitness. They’ll even properly show at least some emoji. APPS . If you find this review useful, and want to support this site, hit up the links at the end of the post. And while the display is clear, the colors are hardly bright. ANT+ Tire Pressure (Quarq TyreWiz) Ensure your ELEMNT is connected to WiFi; Using the Strava app or website, un-star Segments Next, scroll to the Strava Live Segments page on the ELEMNT and press the Sync button; Starred Strava Live Segments will then update and download via WiFi. See, the thing is, when I review products – price is an important piece of the equation. The ELEMNT Roam has been beaten with the ugly stick. So when creating custom data pages, you’ll need/want to order which fields are most important to you, so those have higher priority. And if the route provider has elevation data included, then you’ll see the upcoming elevation shown on the unit as well. That’s a pretty common file type standard that most devices use these days for recording fitness data. It’s like Tinder, for product boxes. Wanna create comparison chart graphs just like I do for GPS, heart rate, power meters and more? You can see the signal strength (and thus status) of the sensor right on the display. The Garmin Varia radar alerts you to cars coming up behind you, well before you see them. You'll receive a notification when approaching a segment and that segment will start automatically when crossing the start point. It was one of the first (if not the first) to support sensors of both kinds. And sure enough, if you look at the upper bezel area, as well as side bezels, you’ll see that they are much larger in the real product than the imagery on the box. Right now, Wahoo BOLT/ELEMNT users don’t get road-specific turn by turn directions. swap two trainingdays…, Thanks Thomas. In that same region is the ability to configure auto shutdown. I’ll point out that this is probably the cleanest/best part of the Wahoo experience- creating the route on the phone is super quick and efficient, and transfers near-instantly to the head unit. I’ve had a fair bit of variety of terrain within the time period of testing ROAM. I love out-front mounts. Whereas if sticking to your exact route is more important, Wahoo appears to do that better. While the argument can be said that Wahoo doesn’t want to support their competitor. I don't find much of a need for one while road-cycling, but for mountain bike trails they can help alleviate speed/distance issues with poor GPS reception in dense trees. Route to a point on the map: You can use the curser on the device’s map, and then get full turn by turn routing to that point I’m from out of the country and will be visiting the US, what’s the best triathlon shop in city XYZ? Want to compare the features of each product, down to the nitty-gritty? There’s likely no topic that stirs as much discussion and passion as GPS accuracy. – Today’s Plan Don’t know about a list on the web, but if I open the WAHOO ELEMNT app, I can see the following sync options: – Strava There’s undoubtedly a trade-off between display and battery life, but the Edge 530/830 and Hammerhead Karoo displays are far more brilliant than the ROAM. – Added ability to get back to route (aka ‘Back on Track’) I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). It's a solid option that I often use in comparison testing. Ever present user favourite features like the quick-read LED bezel, Strava segment integration and sleek out the front mount, make the ROAM a formidable addition to your cockpit. As you probably noticed by looking below, I also take time to answer all the questions posted in the comments – and there’s quite a bit of detail in there as well. Im Video zeige ich dir, wie du Strava Segmente auswählst und auf den Wahoo ELEMNT* überträgst. The main use cases for this is to re-ride outside rides indoors on the trainer, and then to execute structured training workouts. – Redesigned out-front mount to support larger size of units. Today, people expect at the $299 price point to have routing and on-device navigation. Of course, at the same time, we also see the Garmin units having trouble too. My Photography Gear: The Cameras and Equipment I Use Daily, DC Rainmaker 2019 swim, bike, run, and general gear list, Copyright DC Rainmaker - Updated December 18th, 2020 @ 8:16 am, Ability to download custom apps to unit/device, Acts as daily activity monitor (steps, etc...), Phone Notifications to unit (i.e. The other issue I have is Garmin’s heart rate monitors are the absolute worst to change the batteries, Wahoo much easier. Whereas when it was used with RideWithGPS, you got turn by turn street details because RideWithGPS included them in the message. Danach gehe im Wahoo … That then allows you to route to saved locations or a location on the map. In other words, you don’t get brownie points for it anymore – it’s considered the baseline. Shimano Di2 System (via private-ANT) Here’s that data set: Now, basically everyone in this picture was on some form of beta at the time, but that’s OK, they all did pretty well. The TICKR FIT is Wahoo's optical HR sensor band, and overall it's a pretty solid no-frills offering. I’ve added the Wahoo ROAM into the product comparison calculator so you can see how it compares to other units on the market. Be it Hammerhead, Sigma, or Garmin – the 2018/2019 units just aren’t like your Dad’s units, they’re fast, clean and efficient. Oh hell no, bring on the fury of the internet! Like, rainbow farting pony fantastic. This matches Sigma and Hammerhead, whereas Garmin requires you pay for additional maps – or download them for free from 3rd party sites (which is cumbersome and annoying at best). No NASCAR crashes here. And funny enough, the developer of that app now works for Wahoo. It has offline navigation, as-you-go maps, routing, upcoming elevation with a preloaded route, and a host of data screens and fields that you’d find on most higher-end cycling computers right now (think Wahoo’s ELEMNT Roam with a touchscreen or Garmin’s Edge 1030 Plus). It notifies you of overtaking traffic. Meaning, you can’t route to a specific address or find nearby cafe’s using the device itself. Here’s my most recent gadget recommendations guide and trainers here – covering almost every category of sports gadgets out there. In this case, it’s compared against an Edge 830 (on production firmware), and a Forerunner 945 (also production firmware), and a FR245 (also production). Finally Garmin & Garmin connect need I say more? #2: Green: Text message notifications In addition, during structured workouts, you get all the colors of the rainbow. I used those on some of my bikes during this test period, simply because I was travelling and often had rental bikes and didn’t want to deal with zip ties or screws. First, we’ll start with the famed Sa Calobra in Mallorca. If you’re new around these parts, here’s the long version of my story. – SportsTracks Do they or don’t they offer this setup? First though, it’s probably key to understand the difference between what the ROAM has and the BOLT/ELEMNT has. I take things to a whole new level of interactive depth! For example, in the photo slightly below you see teal. Do I need a Strava Premium account? Sure, the FR245 is all wonky, but that doesn’t have a barometric altimeter, so that is what it is. – Added ambient light sensor (adjusts display settings automatically) While useless for cities, it's amazing for quieter country roads. Third-party app pairing for … The good thing is that this feature is coming in June. Thanks! Fear not, it makes it super easy to get things all set up. And in the picture of the text message you see purple. Strava Segmente beim Wahoo, die LED Leiste zeigt dir deinen Rückstand. Once completed with a ride, it’ll sync to the app where you can dive into it in more detail. Thankfully, the feature is coming – just not at launch. The ROAM brings intuitive navigation and a bright colour screen to the ELEMNT line. I decided to get everything working on 4 GPS devices for a starred segment on my local street. The tray holding the ROAM slides out all silky smooth – complete with the fabric tab to pull it gently. – Relive Level Mode: Simply set a resistance level, i.e., ‘Level 3’. I use 2-6 other devices at once, trying to get a clear picture of how a given set of devices handles conditions on a certain day. Both are compatible with Wahoo's KICKR smart trainers, and you can control the Kickr from the your Elemnt Roam or Bolt. Yet we see the ROAM’s elevation slowly climbing up. – Dropbox. Finally note that you can use 3rd party mounts, as long as they are Wahoo compatible. Again – having the phone companion app has always been Wahoo’s strong point. % Resistance Mode: In this you specify in % a given resistance level – i.e., 10%, 25%, etc… Note that this isn’t grade though, just total resistance available. Customisation and set up for both devices is from Wahoo’s companion Elemnt app, as is compatibility with both ANT+ and Bluetooth Smart sensors (including FE-C trainers, like Elite and Tacx). You can’t define a list of saved locations ahead of time, or adjust the names for them. For many of us, cycling is a way to get away from the screens. CALL US. And the impact on it being a blocker for folks seems to be growing, one can look at the comments section of the Bolt review to see that. Next, let’s switch to another route that’s also pretty difficult GPS-wise, this one at the tip of the island. No problem, the product comparison data is constantly updated with new products and new features added to old products! Wahoo Fitness specializes in indoor bike trainers, GPS bike computers, cycling sensors & heart rate monitors designed to optimize your cycling training. Your comparison says Wahoo don’t do on-unit intervals but I’ve seen other posts showing a wahoo with that sort of structure. And from an altimeter standpoint, I’m not seeing anything to worry about. Something different, cleaner, and more cohesive. – Google Fit In the meantime I purchased a Garmin 520 plus, soon realized why I liked Wahoo so much. The whole point of navigation is to get directions, and there’s no bigger fish in the pond than Strava when it comes to route holders. Even when some of the other beta units struggled on a turn, the ROAM nailed it: Now altitude was a bit of a funny one. For example, Wahoo has more power averaging fields (i.e., more options for stuff like 1-minute power), whereas Garmin has more sensor-driven fields to choose from (like radar, or Di2 battery status). Schaue mir bei der Jagd nach der Live Segment Bestzeit über die Schulter. I’m headed to Washington DC – what do you recommend for training? I had a Samsung Galaxy Active GPS watch on there too as well, but frankly nobody wants to see that GPS track hosing up this otherwise beautiful route. Wahoo's Fitness ELEMNT ROAMis one of the best cycling computers on the market right now. This means if you go through a tunnel or it just simply gets dark out, the backlight will come on  You can see this setting above. Does the Roam extend at the bottom by more than 1cm than the Bolt (i.e. Mit Routen auf Wahoo kannst du benutzerdefinierte Strecken hoch laden oder dich von deinen bisherigen Aktivitäten und denen deiner Freunde durch dein nächstes Abenteuer oder Training leiten lassen. Here’s a shot when I was riding down in Spain: In any case, as for Wahoo’s overall navigational capabilities – it’s not bad, at least once they get Strava turn by turn added, and elevation data added for routes.