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 It's been replaced by the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2, you may want to check out that review instead.
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I could certainly bolt for this!
I’m ready!
Yes, please!
WAHOO!
In it to win it this time! :)
Fingers crossed!
Thanks for all you do Ray! Cheers.
I totally forgot to set my alarm for the giveaway, missing the first four prizes. I hope they just keep getting better like the Bolt!
Nice gadget
interesting stuff
Yes please
I so want this!!!!
WAHOO! This looks great!
Yeah yeah, wow wow
Just send me a bolt, I’d laugh my ass off!
What would Cipo use?
Bummed i missed out on the Fenix giveaway! But charged up about the Bolt contest!
Yes please :D
My fiancé has this and LOVES it! Great product!
yep need an upgrade
ok! Cool device!
Huhu
This looks awesome!!!!
Pick me!!!
in
I’m in!
Let’s do this.
Oh, this one i could use!
Would be useful to chase KOM !
Sure, I’ll take one! Thanks
Another cool gadget. Good luck everyone!
Forever fastest but I wont be comin in third with one of these
The perfect companion for my long rides
You rule!
Wahoo
I’ll take a bag o bolts…Wahoo!!!
My bar is so empty… :-)
Sweet! Thanks!
Thank you for this Ray :)
Meeeeeeeeee!
I need some Aero data action!
Gimme!
Bolt me!
I’m in for a Wahoo Bolt
Funny, yes.
I could use a new Bolt!
Been wanting to try to break out of the Garmin ecosystem!
Yes please!
Would like to have this on y road bike.
I’d love one!
Hope I’m in time!
Call me Insane Bolt. :D
This computer would be so helpful!
Hoping to win! I’ve been eyeing the bolt!
Pick me!
BOLT!
Could always do with two…
I would like to see my power numbers!
I’d be Usain this all the time……
It’s my time to shine.
this or the Garmin Edge 520… ?
Will this make me as fast as Usain Bolt? Lol
please and thank you! :)
Yippee!
Fingers crossed!
Bolt on
Yes please!
Looks awesome.
Yeah!
You are never too old for a Bolt!
Wahoooooo! This would be awesome!
It could happen
Oh yes, a bolt would make me lightning fast
He’s the Lone Ranger!
I am sure this would be the perfect match for my bike!
Ray, you rock!
my wife could use this
Thanks!
Thx m8
Cool!!!!!.
Giving it another try
Bolt!
I would be the envy of the bike club with a bolt
Just my size
Wahoo Bolt – yes please :)
Nice one Ray
Thank you!
Bring it home Ray!
I would really appreciate one of these beauties.
Oh yes! Wahooooo!
I’m feeling lucky! Let’s roll!!
Yes yes !!!!
Yeah!
Great stuff.
It looks so aero
Thanks for doing this ray. Free stuff woot!
Moi moi moi
Me please!
Pick me please!
Would be my first real bike computer…