Been waiting for this! Though I do wish that they would have put an even larger screen in it - 62 year old eyes can use all the help they can get!
@bighammer3464 Жыл бұрын
Wahoo has finally achieved Crayola levels of colors. Although I have a 240 count tub so Wahoo still has a way to go in the color department.
@jan2000nl5 ай бұрын
Yeah we need more colours rather than high contrast on a bike computer. For you know, watching you tube while cycling…. Such a mistake switching from my Bolt to Garmin Edge 830. Looking forward to getting back to Bolt when I can justify the spend!
@CrustySVK2 ай бұрын
@@jan2000nl Same experience for me. I was switch from Roam V1 to 1040 and ive got enough of that mess and looking forward to back to wahoo (if they come with something new ill switch immidiately. Just hope for implementing "previous page" function for wahoo units/future unit.)
@jan2000nl2 ай бұрын
@@CrustySVKSwitched back to Wahoo. Got the colour Bolt. Happy bunny!
@bluesthemoose Жыл бұрын
One thing that ROAM2’s increased storage brings: on-device elevation data (like BOLT2) allowing for gradient profile for routes computed on device.
@oliverandres8172 Жыл бұрын
Hi Shane! Thank you for this brilliant video. There seems to be a bit of confusion regarding the terminology with GPS/GNSS/Dual Frequency and so on. To put it in a nutshell: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) means all the different navigation satellite systems that are surrounding our planet. The most popular among them are: GPS (Global Positioning System) - run by the US GLONASS (Globalnaja nawigazionnaja sputnikowaja sistema) - run by Russia Gallileo - run by the European Union Beidou - run by China QZSS - run by Japan When they talk about Multi-Frequency usage, this means not multiple satellite systems! All the naviagtion satellites emit multiple frequencies. To avoid getting too complicated, you can say, that the more frequencies from one navigation satellite system can be received the better the accuracy of the calculated position will be. There is a wrong information when you write on 14:21 min that the Bolt2 does only receive GPS satellites. You can check it out on the Wahoo website: de-eu.wahoofitness.com/devices/bike-computers#comp-sec Hope you can use the information to correct this little fuss 🙂 Thank you very much for your great work with this channel and keep on going!
@BTcycle Жыл бұрын
My go-to channel to learn any new Wahoo updates. Thank you GPLama.
@SCWgreg Жыл бұрын
Great review Shane. That’s what I wanted.needed to know, particularly coming from a Bolt V1.
@TexasNightRider Жыл бұрын
Thank you sir, great review. I ordered the Roam v2 earlier today. I am upgrading from the original Elemnt and have been waiting on the Roam to be updated. I hope this was a wise upgrade.
@pmb0001 Жыл бұрын
Great video and I was waiting on the update for the Roam, but completely UNDERWHELMED by Roam V2. I will stick with my v1 until there is something more substantial on offer.
@toddtannenbaum7092 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for great review, especially appreciated all the comparisons to Bolt v2. Cheers!
@Xantulle Жыл бұрын
Awesome! I'm quite happy with my Bolt v2 so I won't be looking to upgrade it, but if it dies in the future I'll replace it with the ROAM v2 for sure. Key feature for me is the slightly larger display.
@dakalla Жыл бұрын
On a new bike computer in 2022 for that price you would expect smaller bezels and a bigger screen. I use a bolt1 since some years, but next one will be a garmin i guess.
@jimhansen5395 Жыл бұрын
Been waiting for this. And the cloud config sync. So much happy - so little time! :) Edit to add: boo ...hiss - still no Tether in the box? So dumb....
@michaelkane8861 Жыл бұрын
I continue to be perplexed why Wahoo can't/won't add street names on the maps, particularly the larger Roam. I made the switch to Wahoo Bolt 2 a year ago, but street names is one of the little things I miss about my Garmin. Thanks for the great review, Shane.
@littlemrdrummer Жыл бұрын
Not disagreeing with you, but wondering if the thought process is something along this: Adding streen names would clutter up the map a bit more, letters would be too small, and would be something they'd have to add to all wahoo computers (maybe not). I chose the Roam1 (and now the Roam 2) over the Bolt because I don't have the best eyesight. Trying to then see street names on my computer, that would be even worse and don't care for it. But understand that could be useful for some.
@bbldox Жыл бұрын
You can generate your own tiles (maps) with the level of details you want
@michaelkane8861 Жыл бұрын
@@bbldox When I pay hundreds of dollars for a device that device should be able to do that for me.
@bbldox Жыл бұрын
@@michaelkane8861 agree. Although I find Garmin maps a bit too messy
@speedfrxАй бұрын
Thanks for showing out front mount compatibility between V1 and V2! Nowhere on the webernet it says that they are identical..
@jackriley1989 Жыл бұрын
More high-quality content as always! Great work.
@lawrenceokane1678 Жыл бұрын
A Hammerhead advert played in the middle of the unboxing - 😂
@whazzat8015 Жыл бұрын
Ah, there is a god.
@roadeyerob Жыл бұрын
Great review as always. Was hoping they would get rid of the massive screen bezels, but certainly lots about this unit to make up for that.
@smfr123 Жыл бұрын
Agree; not sure why they don't do away with the LEDs, and implement similar functionality via the LCD screen. Personally I turn off the LEDs, and would prefer much more map area.
@dvdp4513 Жыл бұрын
@@smfr123 To me, the LED’s are the best thing about the Roam. Especially when using GPS, regarding taking turns. Furthermore ... overprized.
@BetterShifting Жыл бұрын
I'm getting older, and I cannot always read the text on my Bolt... so I'd probably get the ROAM v2 ;-). Waiting for the Garmin Edge 840 to be released next year though...
@galenkehler Жыл бұрын
I can always tell when a publication embargo ends, my youtube feed is 20 Roam2 video's this morning 🤣
@Flashback_Jack2 ай бұрын
Pretty great review.
@mo6571 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for a great video, as usual :-) Regarding Roam v2, it's somewhat underwhelming from the perspective of Roam v1 user. If I may say so, I would advice to... compare it more against Roam v1 than Bolt v2. Then again, potential customers would not see enough reasons to upgrade - at least this is what I think.
@LOGICAL-JAY Жыл бұрын
I totally agree 💯 with everything you said
@jmunyard Жыл бұрын
Great reviews tech wise mate. Cheers
@LeeMcGinley Жыл бұрын
5:23 It's a screw, bolts aren't usually threaded all the way along the shank 😜
@SeeYouUpTheRoad Жыл бұрын
Thank You GPLAMA
@robshennessy1 Жыл бұрын
2012 just rang up they want their bezel back. Absolutely atrocious that they could allow something this wide to go into production
@whazzat8015 Жыл бұрын
The dark hand of Bezel, bud.
@SnappyWasHere Жыл бұрын
That boot up time! 😮😮😮😮. Yikes!
@cyclingchantal Жыл бұрын
How readable is the color screen in direct sunlight? I switched years ago to the ELEMNT with the monochrome screen. This was an improvement for me after using a Garmin Edge 810. I love the readability of the monochrome screen.
@industryrule-4080 Жыл бұрын
My Roam 1 really disappointed me when I traveled from US to UK and it struggled with getting GPS lock and with only hotel Wi-Fi the unit couldn’t get any internet data. I went to the Garmin 1040 and I’ve been super happy.
@kidShibuya Жыл бұрын
Just don't travel with it, at last not to Japan. They say it has global maps, they lie.
@EmanresuThe Жыл бұрын
Well, I was hoping for much more: 1. Some kind of app store so people could add own widgets 2. Some kind of security alarm (accelerometer input plus loud sound output when someone moves my bike when I’m in the shop/cafe) 3. Something like knog scout where Apple’s AirTag tech brings new features Other than that device looks like a good update for my bolt v1 🎉
@whazzat8015 Жыл бұрын
Gee, you mean a useful computer that works as well as a phone? or a car unit? Or integrates your doodads? Somebody ought to do that. Or maybe just worry about how smooth the GPS lines are.
@sonal1252004 Жыл бұрын
The GPS Accuracy metric displayed is referred technically as "Dilution of Precision" (DOP), it doesn't have a tangible metric since it is a combine accuracy metric of (X,Y,Z) coordinates + Time. Higher number means the accuracy is bad.
@RacDave Жыл бұрын
Are these advanced mapping details coming to the Bolt V2, too? This is one thing I find very annoying and hope to get an Update on it.
@catalan92 Жыл бұрын
good gps but no ad on application like garmin
@chuckb4375 Жыл бұрын
Aside from ambient sensor size, are there any changes in backlight level or range? The ROAM V1 backlight is a bit dim...
@kay_jay_em Жыл бұрын
7:06 Nice….
@gplama Жыл бұрын
I see what you did there. 🤣
@triscuitbiscuit Жыл бұрын
Now they just need to include ANT+ Light support!
@ciaranhickey5904 Жыл бұрын
Whatever head unit you may have I just wish they kept the total odometer on the the companion app
@vdVeenProductions Жыл бұрын
Simply wow... All the content you make GP... Thank you for that. Just wondering. How do you capture the screen on the units in this video? Keep positive en make good videos. Greetings from the Netherlands...
@gplama Жыл бұрын
There's a config option on the BOLT2 and ROAM2 to record screen. You'll need to plug the unit into a Mac/PC and create a /capture/ folder, reboot, and maybe... it'll appear as an option on the debug menu screen. I'm not sure if non-beta users have the debug menu item though...
@tolulopeobe Жыл бұрын
This is a very very disappointing release. Increased price and just a new usb connection and the cable included is not even a C to C cable - it’s the out of date A-C cable. Essentially, this is only for people who damage their old roam, don’t have warranty again and want a new one - cos I have a Roam and I am not even interested in this. Cycling tech is still weird and oddly priced to me.
@Tommy31416 Жыл бұрын
The SYSTM outdoor workouts looks an incredible feature - I had noticed the outdoor versions on the app yesterday so was thinking there must be a new head unit launching. If there’s no grade lag, I’m sold. Sick of the 10-15 second grade lag on my Edge 830 as well as its 8 second power lag. Can’t wait to never have to use it again!
@reginalb124 Жыл бұрын
What power meter do you use? You don't have smoothing enabled do you? The grade lag is a thing for sure, but an 8 second power lag? I don't experience that on my 530. In fact, of I ride side by side with my Karoo 2, the Edge definitely reacts more quickly to a power increase, though it's close. They're definitely not lagging 8 seconds
@Tommy31416 Жыл бұрын
@@reginalb124 it’s an 830 I have. Ya, a friend of mine doesn’t have the issue with his 530 either. People are saying it’s the Sony chip. From reports so far, the 1040 is utter junk as regards lag on both power and grade
@reginalb124 Жыл бұрын
@@Tommy31416 Strange given that the 830 and 530 are so similar. I wonder if the touchscreen just uses too much processing power or something. That said, power meters themselves can vary, I run a Favero Assioma with the 530.
@AlbaTech Жыл бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this video. Garmin have become the Liz Truss of cycling computers so I’m looking for alternatives.
@fellwoody Жыл бұрын
Maybe Hammerhead’s Karoo 2
@jimhansen5395 Жыл бұрын
@@fellwoody No app functionality, terribly battery life, super fragile screen, fussy touch screen - no thanks - Roam2 for me.
@AlbaTech Жыл бұрын
@@fellwoody It looks like a decent device but the lack of Shimano and smartphone integration rule it out.
@donovandewey4461 Жыл бұрын
Switched from Wahoo to Karoo 2 a year ago and have been very happy. Was worried when Wahoo released a new Roam I would be tempted to go back, but not even for a second. Also have Sram and 10 hours of battery is enough for me.
@g4rymw110 Жыл бұрын
Thought they would make the screen bigger by pushing the bezels out more on the new v2 not a fan of the side lights and top lights you can see what zones you are in on a page you can set up so thought they would push the screen out more and do away with them , bigger screen and same size body would of been good,if Garmin did a similar phone app for set up etc I think they would be hard to beat, Garmin nudge nudge 😄
@industryrule-4080 Жыл бұрын
The 1040 is quite easy to setup using the Garmin Connect app. Much easier then the experience I had with the older 1030.
@g4rymw110 Жыл бұрын
@@industryrule-4080 👍🏻
@obidavekenobe Жыл бұрын
Ackward release time for us in the northern hemisphere who are headed into fall & winter. I just upgraded to the fancy edge 1040 from the O.G. bolt.
@chrismccannIRL Жыл бұрын
I struggle to see why anyone would buy this when the Garmin 530, 830 and 1030 are miles better… but even the hammerhead Karoo 2 is light years better. I always regretted my original roam purchase and sold it pretty quickly
@iainmcdutube Жыл бұрын
Completely agree. All Wahoo have done here is make a bigger Bolt. I love their "simplicity" proposition, but these days you can get that simplicity, with more functionality, plus a much better display from the Karoo 2. Sorry @wahoofitness - your value proposition just isn't that compelling now.
@obidavekenobe Жыл бұрын
It does seem Wahoo's upgrades have become incremental at best. The upgrade from the Garmin Edge 1030 to 1040 is a bigger uograde. Well hell, even the upgrade from the Karoo to Karoo 2 is enough to take notice.
@stephanestaelens5914 Жыл бұрын
wat expecting more, have a original element and looking for an update next year. The karoo 2 looks to have more for the same price. Maybe compare the 2 in a video?
@rodcosta2345 Жыл бұрын
Finally!!
@Choedron Жыл бұрын
Bloody hell a lot of plastic used in packaging compared to the Garmin Edge 1040 pakagaging.
@WowRixter Жыл бұрын
Surprised to see this device released so late in the cycling season (though I know the lower hemisphere is just hitting spring now)
@petermilenkovic3058 Жыл бұрын
FYI GPS is the American satellite constellation, it was the first one which is why everyone calls navigation devices 'GPS' when infact they are GNSS receivers that is GPS compatible. Dual GPS is incorrect terminology (though this is what they have on their website 🤷🏼♂️)
@MJarthur95 Жыл бұрын
I hope they fixed the issue I have with the “old” Roam… Maps disappearing as soon as you enter a busy area
@CallumDN Жыл бұрын
Slightly annoyed that roam v2 along with bolt v2 get highlighted HR zones depending on your heart rate at the time but roam does not, even though it has the capability of it shown in the summit update with gradient zones. Shame as roam v2 'for most people' is not worth the price if you have a roam and you only need a few maps . Still a good product but nothing revolutionary. Cracking review as always though!
@oreoz Жыл бұрын
69g, nice.
@joburke73685 ай бұрын
Hi Shane . Jo here in the UK. Any idea what the removable clip panel on the underside of the New Roam 2 mount is for?
@gplama5 ай бұрын
Not sure. I don't think it'll be for mounting lights/cameras as their mount is still only plastic.
@UloPe Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the thorough review! Could you at some point test the effect of interference action cams have on the GPS accuracy of various cycling computers? I occasionally use a Insta360 one X2 and my bolt v2’s gps accuracy just goes completely to pieces (e.g. from ~3m to 20+) as soon as the camera is turned on.
@gplama Жыл бұрын
The new Fly12 Sport is on the way. The older Fly12 really shagged with GPS signal.
@adamsteineke4661 Жыл бұрын
You seem to have the inside track with Wahoo... just wondering how they are coming with fixing the gear data recording that somehow got removed in a firmware update. Favorite gears are no longer in my workouts to review... but it's still connected to di2 and sees current gear....I've had a ticket open with Wahoo since last fall and they keep saying it's in the works.
@leonchu886 Жыл бұрын
Is the USB-C charging supporting USB-C to USB-C charging? Was a bit disappointed with my bolt2 only supports USB-A to USB-C charging (and specifically say they don’t support Apple charging bricks for some reason). It seems they are incompatible with USB-C PD protocol. It kind of defeat the convenience of USB-C. would be interested to see if they fixed that. Thanks!
@gplama Жыл бұрын
I'm getting ~5-6W power draw when plugging it into my Mac charger. Not sure of the battery level though... if it's close to 100% they don't pull in max charge (iirc?).
@Robert-R Жыл бұрын
One thing I noticed when looking at the specs on the Wahoo site is that the Roam2 no longer has a Gorilla glass screen like the original Roam did. Not that big of a deal probably, but was a bit disappointed to see the slight cheapening of the product.
@kidShibuya Жыл бұрын
Makes zero difference.
@Robert-R Жыл бұрын
@@kidShibuya I realize that. That wasn't the point.
@chrisbayliss3532 Жыл бұрын
Nice review as ever Shane , have you had any luck getting your Kickr2 bike in for review yet?
@gplama Жыл бұрын
It’s built. Then the last two releases came along that I had to get to it the door (Zwift Huh and this). I’ll be riding it today.
@chrisbayliss3532 Жыл бұрын
@@gplama good stuff 👍
@dvdp4513 Жыл бұрын
Recently bought me the Roam V1, with a great discount. Mostly for using it as a navigation device. Garmin wasn’t an option, considering the reviews on this. However, the biggest let down on the Wahoo was; NO ODOMETER on the device! Man, come on! Still can’t comprehend. Is this issue sorted out on the V2, anyone?
@gplama Жыл бұрын
They’ve got one tracking overall kms in the Elemnt app. People typically track overall hours/distance on services such as Strava or TrainingPeaks.
@dvdp4513 Жыл бұрын
@@gplama I know about this, but I prefer it to be on the device. My dumb Cateye has it, why can’t a pricy Wahoo have it on board. And I am not into Strava etc.
@obidavekenobe Жыл бұрын
@@gplama I have noticed that third party services like strava and rwgps and others all calculate distance differently which in the course of a year worth of riding those descripencies really add up. So which service is correct? I'd like to be able to trust the orginal recording device.
@shannonparker7404 Жыл бұрын
USB C. Thank the Gods. But 600 Beer tickets? Hmmm. Think I'll save a little more for that Solar charging number from the big G..
@TooManyGooglAccounts4 ай бұрын
Do you think upgrading from a Roam v1 to a Roam v2 is still a safe buy this summer or is Wahoo likely to drop a v3 in October?
@gplama4 ай бұрын
Entirely your call on this one.
@jeffduncan9347 Жыл бұрын
I knew it! The ROAM was on sale too long. I thought they may have a new computer coming out but hey a new version of the ROAM... I'll say that I called it. 😁 #PelotonSux
@kidShibuya Жыл бұрын
Man you have an amazing ability to see the future. Who would have thought a company that makes bike GPS would release a bike GPS. Do you think garmin will release another Edge unit someday?
@jeffduncan9347 Жыл бұрын
@@kidShibuya yeah genius, I said why. The original ROAM was on sale for like 3-4 months. It's rare to have a sale for that long if there's not a new product coming out. 🙄
@LOGICAL-JAY Жыл бұрын
@@jeffduncan9347 lol..smh..I know exactly what your saying..I noticed that too..don't let these social media folks get to you..they live for the jokes...lol
@tariqkamil7853 Жыл бұрын
Can u advice me, I’m looking at the roam 2 vs edge explore 2. Mainly for navigation
@phanibhusanmahapatra Жыл бұрын
Still no street names on the map! Bit disappointed
@christophelenoir3225 Жыл бұрын
Can you make a test of battery life during navigation ? I noticed that battery that battery is really reduced during navigation on my current elmnt roam (max 9h 10h)
@Graptos Жыл бұрын
Are you able to side scroll the map view?
@simonpovey4361 Жыл бұрын
A little disappointed that Di2 and Varia battery is not a data field. Instead you have to do multiple steps to show. Also only pedalling dynamics support for Pioneer power meters. Thought these were promised upgrades for the roam 1.
@matthewblue7839 Жыл бұрын
Bottom line would you buy the R2 or a Garmin product?
@TheFlitzpiepe666 Жыл бұрын
That ridiculous body-screen-ratio 🙈😂
@chrisbaum998 Жыл бұрын
Shane, Have you looked at or used/reviewed the Wahoo Systm outdoor riding plans that are now available with in the Wahoo Systm training plans. Are they accurate to what the indoor version indicates for the workout to the outdoor version?? Thanks
@gplama Жыл бұрын
Not something I've looked into.
@Ultegra10SPD Жыл бұрын
Shane my Boltv1 is long in the tooth and seems to drift more than it used to. Don't want to go back to the big 'G' (radar or not). Is the Roam v2 worth 100US more than the Roam v1? Boltv2 may also be an option i'll have to chew on. that radar integ deal u spoke of last wk was sure interesting (granted it was G only). Take care. -U10
@paulaebischer3785 Жыл бұрын
I like the backup feature added to the existing units, but somehow have managed to make this completely unintuitive. I see the restore from backup unders settings, but how do you actually backup? Simply syncing does nothing and I expectred to see a Backup Now option. *shrugs*
@gplama Жыл бұрын
From their doco: *Generating a backup* There is nothing specific a user needs to do. The backup will occur while your ELEMNT is paired to the Companion App, the 2 triggers are when you start a workout, or unpair your device. The backup goes directly to Wahoo cloud storage and isn't held on either ELEMNT or Companion App.
@scottfalconberry8012 Жыл бұрын
Underwhelmed. While you have better user experience reviews, I find it still still lacking. How about brightness levels of units actually compared? How fast does the ambient light sensor change? How loud and and at what frequencies does the varia radar alerts occur? How often are GPS coordinates updated? Referring to the last question, I noticed that the TBT notifications are around 40 ft or so late. This about the same as my original Bolt and he Bolt V2 I tried. At 15mph that is around 22 ft per second. If the GPS update is 2-3 seconds then accuratel TBT is impossible, yet I have never seen this measured before. Any idea if it can/cannot be improved? Thanks
@cyclecoachcyclecoachcom8071 Жыл бұрын
Hi Shane! With regards to the GPS accuracy... I have the Roam 1, and use an outfront mount. On the other side of the mount is a Fly12 camera. Generally (~70%) of the time, the Fly12 causes interference such that the accuracy of the GPS is thrown off (e.g., it constantly beeps at me, because it say's I'm ~5 or 10m off course). This makes following a route extremely difficult if i'm also filming my ride. Do you know if the Roam 2 with it's dual band GPS would solve this issue? Thanks
@gplama Жыл бұрын
Haven't tested. Something I can look into though.
@cyclecoachcyclecoachcom8071 Жыл бұрын
@@gplama That'd be really useful thanks. Or an idea of how to shield my Roam1 from the Fly12's intereference!
@kidShibuya Жыл бұрын
@@cyclecoachcyclecoachcom8071 Put some tinfoil around the fly12.. Might make a faraday cage if the foil is think enough
@cyclecoachcyclecoachcom8071 Жыл бұрын
@@kidShibuya had wondered that myself, but thought it may make me look odder than i already am!! ;-)
@joepeel9233 Жыл бұрын
Put the tin foil on your helmet for best results.
@GNX157 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone know if the original Bolt can be sent in for a new battery when it starts to loose too much endurance?
@MrCfredrickson Жыл бұрын
My Roam installed WR20-15323 yesterday and I am not a Beta user.
@JFomo Жыл бұрын
I have the Boltv2 and it's been great. I may upgrade to the Roamv2 just for the larger screen. I'm still not happy with the false advertising from Wahoo about the vibrant photoshop screen on the box compared to REAL LIFE. There should be laws about that.
@obidavekenobe Жыл бұрын
It seems like the bolts and roams are really same unit in terms of function, just in two sizes.
@joecalarco2227 Жыл бұрын
Still no street names. I was really hoping for that
@andrewshand2375 Жыл бұрын
Will the extra memory mean that the ride does not freeze after 12-14 hours as the Roam1 constantly does?
@gplama Жыл бұрын
That's one for Wahoo support. I'm unlikely to ever hit that limit on a ride.
@iainmcdutube Жыл бұрын
Bit of a disappointment to be honest. Especially given the price increase. Looks as if it's more focused on future functionality rather being ready for prime time now. No longer the category killer it once was. Might be time to even consider switching back to Garmin or heading over to Hammerhead and the Karoo 2..
@brotherfranciz Жыл бұрын
LOL. After Garmin got hacked, and the recent shitstorm with Optus, there is no way I am forgiving companies for their disregard for security. Some people have shit memory but I don't forget.
@PhotoColin Жыл бұрын
Agreed Iain. 540, 840 have to be right around the corner. Interested to see what those releases offer/entail.
@sfef84 Жыл бұрын
@@brotherfranciz did you type that from your iPhone?
@lovecycling193 Жыл бұрын
@@brotherfranciz agree
@Greatday2348 Жыл бұрын
I was really looking forward to this Wahoo version but, It's 2022 and the map is still not fluid, looks the same pixelated as the older model ...Why Wahoo?. Smart phones from 2020 had better map navigation. Secondly screen is still very small for a cyclist to read while riding bike. More memory is not what most cyclist need, it's the smooth navigation and larger screen. Great review though Shane.
@philipcaldwell3187 Жыл бұрын
Story no one is covering - can a rider quickly and with a high degree of confidence program a route of varying complexity routine on a multinational trip. Evaluation metrics 1 - 50 reveal if that device is a real word navigator. Any use of a digital scale immediately disqualified from the evaluation. Nobody I know uses their Garmin for navigation, “just to record the track?
@gplama Жыл бұрын
Admittedly, I don't think I understand your question... but if you're asking about route planning, people commonly use third party services such as Strava, RideWithGPS, Komoot, etc.
@jeromeicardo6990 Жыл бұрын
Hi Shane, Bought the new Roam some days ago and can’t find the option to highlight data field with colours. I saw that file users had the same problem by the past when upgraded from the Bolt V1 to the V2. The companion app thought they were still using the old version. A quick fix was to erase the app and forget the phone. I tried to do that several times with my new Elment Roam but without progress. Can’t highlight date field in colours. Can you tell me if I get something wrong? Where do we personnalise the data in the companion app and is it able to colour customise all date field? Have you heard about such problem? Thanks.
@gplama Жыл бұрын
The fields with colour should have that noted when setting field types within the Elemnt companion app.
@jeromeicardo6990 Жыл бұрын
@@gplama Thanks unfortunately can’t find that…
@CrabgrassFarmer Жыл бұрын
Hopefully you found it by now 5 months later. But for anyone else, you have to set a new data field that specifically mentions color. And unhelpfully, those data fields are located at the very end of the list, so you have to scroll all the way to the bottom.
@unrealshots Жыл бұрын
Were you buying a new unit, price aside would you get this or the 1040 Solar?
@gplama Жыл бұрын
Price aside, 1040 Solar. The feature sets on the Edge units are generations ahead if you're into ConnectIQ data fields, apps, ANT+ Light control... *nudge Wahoo*
@Cheg78 Жыл бұрын
I had the 1030 for one weekend and while I agree that ConnectIQ fields and apps are nice (and I hoped the new ROAM to support sth like this), the core functionality (especially readability) is simply much better on the ROAM. So I will upgrade from ROAM V1 to V2.
@unrealshots Жыл бұрын
@@gplama thanks Shane, fits in with the other Garmin products in my regime as well 👌🏼 - if only they could fix the battery life on my Fenix 6, which went sideways in a firmware upgrade last year 10 days to 4 days, yet Garmin claim no issues 🤦🏼♂️
@AussieInJapan Жыл бұрын
Embargo lifted & sight uploaded. What I want to know is have they fixed the crashing issue navigating? Tokyo routing on the fly seemed to overload the old ROAM & would restart.
@pl.sargento Жыл бұрын
Still up to eleven data poles for screen?
@gplama Жыл бұрын
Yep. Same as before.
@darinsteele7091 Жыл бұрын
the bolt 2 has real time gradient? that means i don't have to load a map?
@bikerjk1205 Жыл бұрын
No, you have to load a map.
@ahafeezs Жыл бұрын
Oh snap, I was confident Roam2 will atleast comes with solar panel and bezeless screen to compete with the Garmin 1040. Such a killjoy, what a let down. Now, Garmin 1040 can proudly claim the first headunit with multiband GNSS and solar panels.
@stefanvansteenberge Жыл бұрын
what's the price difference between 1040 and Roam2?
@obidavekenobe Жыл бұрын
@@stefanvansteenberge the difference between the Edge 1040 and roam2 is actually vast. In reality, the two devices are to ment for different types of riders. Wahoo tends to market the're two computers to a wider audience with its ease of use and "just works" model. The 1040 on the other hand, is for those who require to keep all there ride data under one roof I.e. Garmin Connect, instead being required to export your ride data to a third party service potentially paying for another subscription fee just for ride analysis. To me, this is huge. Managing multiple subscriptions can get out of hand (this is Wahoo's main downfall). Also the roam 2 is really a larger version of the bolt 2. What do you gain in the Elemnt version 2 series? Really the roam and bolt are the same device with different sizes. Garmin has a whole line up of bike computers for all kinds the riders from the competitive cyclist to explorer to the rider who just want to track their miles.
@DummyUrD Жыл бұрын
anybody knows how I can get the roam v2 maps onto the bolt v2, I hardly use any of the storage and would like the better maps.
@gplama Жыл бұрын
Not likely. It might be possible with some hackery....
@v2rv Жыл бұрын
Does the USB-C actually allow fast charging now? On Bolt V2 there's no fast charging.
@gplama Жыл бұрын
Good question. I didn't see it listed in any of the documentation supplied.
@v2rv Жыл бұрын
@@gplama Wahoo website says this: "ELEMNT ROAM uses watertight, dustproof USB-C charging, keeping charge times down and dirt, water and debris out." So, maybe?
@JC-pt2tw Жыл бұрын
How would this compare to the 1040? Also are the LEDs customizable to power, HR, etc?
@ivanyhtang Жыл бұрын
Is it worth upgrading from the Bolt V2? Anyone
@gplama Жыл бұрын
I've included a side by side comparison in this video.
@ivanyhtang Жыл бұрын
@@gplama and I super duper appreciate that!! Just curious about people's opinion on possibly upgrading as my first and only computer has been the Bolt V2. It's been great but when adventuring (requiring navigation), sometimes I wish the screen was bigger. Strange that the map features (like park land) show up differently between Roam V2 and Bolt V2 if it's the same processor and underlying map files... Maybe they aren't the same. Also, does it bother anyone else that Wahoo navigation doesn't allow an option for setting North as always up? This is standard on pretty much every mapping/navigation tool :/ More silly is that when you go to change the zoom level, the preview has North pointing up but when you confirm the zoom level, it goes back to forward direction is up -- can be quite confusing!
@gplama Жыл бұрын
@@ivanyhtang The mapping on the ROAM2 is more detailed, so it's slightly different to the BOLT2. Within the Elemnt Companion App there's an option to "Always rotate maps" which does what you're after, I think?
@ivanyhtang Жыл бұрын
@@gplama thanks Shane. I'm aware of that setting in the companion app and I'll have to try it again on my next ride. I seem to recall that it behaved differently depending on if you were just on a map page versus if you were following a route. Cheers
@ivanyhtang Жыл бұрын
Update: I was able to achieve the desired effect with the "Always rotate maps" setting toggled off. However, since the app (nor the unit itself) has a button to force north pointing up, I had to ride northward so the Bolt GPS recognized me going north first, and then go into the app to toggle off that setting. Now my map always has North at the top. A bit of a workaround, but it works nonetheless.
@tolulopeobe Жыл бұрын
I am back here again because I am so angry at this wahoo release- there were so many features that could have been included, quick text replies like I hear Garmin has, music control , so many things - its rather disappointing , also considering the fact most users of the people using these devices are used by regular people not the pros.
@gplama Жыл бұрын
No need to get angry. Just choose another product. Garmin only have text replies if you’re using Android.
@tolulopeobe Жыл бұрын
@@gplama hi Shane, I am sorry if this came across as an attack on you or your content, I apologise- Twas definitely not my intention - the device update was just a bit annoying because I indulge in the biennial +X device upgrade and with cycling tech, it hardly seems like a fun indulgence - and thanks for clarifying about quick text and Android devices only. Cheers
@vishalkarna37636 ай бұрын
Looks like a good product. But a GPS without raod names. What is the point. Garmin 840 is much better in this regards than wahoo v2. And 840 has touchscreen with buttons. Easy to enter address directly in the unit in garmin 840. Wahoo needs to make maps with more details especially the road name. And so much wastage of these useless leds on the side taking up screen space.
@whazzat8015 Жыл бұрын
Where. does that put the Karoo and Garmin lines? And what are the functions that you really need? Fine tuning minor functions for a few doesn't get me excited. Just adds complexity. A big bright clear screen, sensor stability, and a decent price shouldn't be just for the high end folks that find their 3 min cadence meaningful. Good on them, but what do the other 90% use this for? Distance, speed and not getting lost? HR and Saving some data to look at later? Ease of use, solid core functionality. We are a long way from a phone like Personal Area Network or car system like easy connectivity. Is this just about ANT+ and not putting a $1000 phone on your bars? I never have yet gotten off my bike and said," Wow , look how smooth the GPS track is!". But I have thought my mapping program wandered like it had Alzheimer's. And $1000 worth of electronics and a phone that work together about as well as the Republicans.
@lechprotean Жыл бұрын
just recently took the new Wahoo Bolt v2 for a 550km ride and I was very disappointed to see that it lost it's turn by turn navigation at that distance already. Fortunately I still had my Garmin as backup, which notified without problems. It's pretty ridiculous that they keep releasing new hardware, but don't fix the main complaint in software - ie. unable to deal with more complex / bigger GPX routes still. Frankly I don't expect the roam fixes anything in that regard so still useless for any serious long distance riders... It didn't work properly at 500km I wonder how badly it copes with people doing Tour Divide or some other Trans Continental epics...
@gplama Жыл бұрын
What do Wahoo support say about these extended routes?
@Rory_-ty7fp Жыл бұрын
Could you not break the route up into much smaller stages?
@JonasBauwens Жыл бұрын
You can lower that distance to atleast 230km. Did a ride like that last weekend with the same message. I do not really have a problem with that though, only a few places that made it a bit hard to see what road to take. I had more a problem with the map not loading anymore after 200km so I had to wing it a bit.
@bbldox Жыл бұрын
@@gplama Wahoo Bolt V2 supports turn-by-turn navigation for routes below 200km. "The Max route length to generate Turn by Turn cues for a GPX route or Strava import is 200km. " was the answer from support
@JC-pt2tw Жыл бұрын
My friend recently did a 666km ride on his bolt v1 and it lasted with one recharge sesh
@tonystroudlewis6333 Жыл бұрын
Once again no tether😢
@gerard45gh Жыл бұрын
I find that Wahoo is very basic I've switched especially there maps are really disappointing no street names a real let down
@Baddco Жыл бұрын
Oh dear! another high end computer without a proper mount for the handlebars. I'm sure most of those who can afford this have bikes with aero shaped handlebars. I know most will be using out front mounts but if you are going to put a handlebar mount in why not cater for aero.
@whazzat8015 Жыл бұрын
They can afford to just use their $1000 phone. ANT+ is the Betamax for bike computers
@kidShibuya Жыл бұрын
Can you actually test navigation? I haven't seen anyone test that for any bike gps. I don't mean following a route, if I have a route then i know where i am going, why do I need a gps? I mean cycling somewhere, then deciding you want to say grab a pie, google for a shop and have the unit get you there. A real test of how buyers of a roam would use it. Clue is in the title really, roaming...
@gplama Жыл бұрын
What you see here is a real test. It’s no different to having a pie shop on the top of the climbs, or at the end point. If you’re after testing the point of interest discovery, that’s something different.