There's a newer model of this product. It's been replaced by the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2, you may want to check out that review instead.
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It would be cool to win this. Thank you
I like it !
Yep look nice
I was waiting for this one all night!
Yep, pick me
In the hospital – this would be great when We get out!
This would be an upgrade for me
Hi :)
I would like a bolt in the mail.
Wooha!
I want
Hi DC. Keep up the good work mate.
Just what I need!
I am here to win a Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT and join an entry to my first full-IRONMAN! Thanks, Ray. ;)
Would be much easier to read on my bike than my forerunner
Whooou
Hey…nice!
Maybe me?
Me, thx
Yes yes yes please
BOLT!
Thanks!
Thank you
Wahoo!
Great event!
One of these would be very useful.
Nice
Ironbruin
Lets go mummias!
Add to my collection
would love one of these!
Neeeed this!
Yes please
Much bravo!
This will be a nice upgrade to my Garmin Edge 510! :)
I am so in
I can’t tell if wahoo is the best or worst name for a company. Probably best.
Missed the last giveaway… maybe win this one
Hi there ) Bolt is bold!
Count me in! I need a new bike computer since my bike was just stolen!
we need wahoo in our life
Yes please!
Wa. Hoo?
This would be great for me!
Pretty please with a big bow on top
Faster
Yebo!
Bolt
I’m on
I would love to have this!!!
Very good
yes please
It never hurts to try!
I’ve been looking at one of these.
Thanks dcr!
Hello Bolt! :)
Thanks for this initiative!!
I’d love to get it
Wahooligan
As you insist!
Maybe this would spur me to dust off my tri bike…
I’d love to get this one!
Wahoo!!
I’d love to test this thing out!
Pick me!
Have a nice ride :)
Yes please
Me!
Please & Thank You!
Worth a shot!
Awesome!
Go DC!
Yes please
Still not happy with the Garmin, so I’d love this one!
thamks
this is not Usain, but I would accept anyhow
Nanu nanu
Time for the Garmin to do one.
Yes please!
HooWa
My better half needs one
Awesome!
Yes, I like to win :-)
Nice!
One more try :)
Yes please. Would replace my non GPS computer
Thanks Ray for this incredible giveaways. I wish you all good luck.
Pick me! Thanks for the giveaway day DC
Bonkkkkkkk cittyyyyyyyy
Yes please!!
Great
This time……
Be one with the elements ??
Yes, please!
YEAH WAHOO
Wahoo!
This would make me very happy
Can I get these amazing looking cakes here?
Live tracking would be very handy
Yes please
Already have one but I’ll take another