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 It's been replaced by the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2, you may want to check out that review instead.
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wow. waiting waiting.
Rolling the dice here, hoping for some luck :D
Yes, purlease!
Please
That’s my dream!
Yep, I could use it!
Nice piece of technology. But please don’t send a hardware bolt in an envelope 8-D
That’d be grand!
I’m in
Already have one. Though +1 would still be nice
Oh man, I missed the first parts.
would pair great with my new kickr!
Wahoo, let’s hope!
Wahoo!
Holymoly it just getting better
Yes please.
+1
Me
Me Please!
Thanks for the giveaways
great prize
you are awesome..thx
yes, please!
Usain Bolt is my hero.
yes please
I need a new bike computer!
Why thank you, Ray! I’ll take one.
Would love to fit in my MTB. Thx Ray for the extravaganza!
Nice element
An alternative to my Garmin 1000
Looks awesome
Need all the computing power I can get.
My Gardini edge 500 is better
Let’s try this again.
I need some help to find my way!
Oh please!!!
Never had a bike computer. Would be great to finally have one.
Perfect for my road bike
if you have some spare 10mm coach bolts i am building a deck and……
Ideal gadget!
Bolt!! Bolt!! Bolt!!
Wahoo!
Come on big money, no wammies, no wammies, stop!!
Nice!
My 510 is getting flaky – time for an upgrade – free would be better though!
Mmmm hmm, yep, I’ll take this one please.
Thanks
Yes please
Yes please!
Thanks for doing all of these giveaways. Big fan!
Yes please!
Pick Me
me me me me me me! Old edge is on its last ropes!
With Strava segments?. Really Want. Thanks Rainmaker
Would love one, please :)
I need a new bike computer!
Badges? We don’t need no stinkin’ badges!!!!
Pick me!
He goes nothing.
I’m in!
Yes please
Been tempted to get one of these for a while.
Hahaha, funny!
5mm metric bolt plz
LETS DO THIS!!
Usain Bolt was to slow, I hope this Bolt is better.
Would save me so much hassle!
I need this!
Wahoo!!
Would want for sure!
Would definately have good use for this. Looking on my wrist watch is a bit difficult when I’m on the bike…
Yeahhh.. !
Just last Friday I got lost on a ride and though how nice it would be if my 920 had turn by turn directions….
please!
Would like nice on my bike :)
I don’t even have a bike computer. Not one. :(
HI there
I’ve been wanting one of these ever since they were announced!
I want to win so much!
Yes, please ?
This would be a desperately needed update.
I actually own one of these – its fab!
I’d be happy with the bolt that says Wahoo, but if you want to send the real thing… :)
I need that bolt!
This would be a nice addition to the Assioma I’m getting from the previous giveaway
Had an Element in the Early stages and it showed promise. Awesome that this version has the kinks worked out and is more Aero!
Looks interesting!!
Yes, Please!
sweet
Hahahaha. That would be funny indeed… :D
I would be extremely grateful to receive this technology to push my training further. Thank you.
Let’s do this!
Pick me!
Woehoo
Woohoo!
BOLT!
Wahoo!!
Thanks Ray
I’d really like to win this!
Me me me!
Yes please !