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 It's been replaced by the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Yes please!
Want!
Wahooooo..
Daddy needs a new bike computer!
I need this!!!
Me me me me me!
I need a bike computer so badly! Would love this one!
Wuhuuuuu Wahooo!
Thunder bolt
Super fancy, I would love one please.
Can never have enough bike gadgets!
lucky me!
Amazing piece of kit! Yes please
normally a garmin guy, but I’d try something new for FREE!! :)
Wahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
Yeah! A bike computer is just what i need!
Heeeeeeere I am :-D
Awesome
Yes, just need a bike to go with it!
great work
Oh nice to explore new routes
This one???
Coooool! :)
nice!
Ideal for training!
More Strava input
Thanks for thr chance
Besides power, having a good bike computer (along with a watch), is what my bike(s) is/are needing. Basic speed/cadence/distance is nice, but being able to track along how you did and review your route, etc, is awesome. I’ve been on the fence about a Garmin computer since I DO have a watch, but having something permanently mounted AND EASY TO READ while riding would be awesome!
Thanks, Ray! Not just for the giveaway, but for all that you do in reviewing this tech stuff for the athletes. Did you ever think it’d grow into more than a hobby (albeit with a damned good site and detailed information!)?
Oh my!
Wow! Want it!
ME!
Hi again!
Woohoo, wahoo
Thanks DCR
Fantastic, just what I needed as of today…
agree that would be funny.
Still in…
Give it to me!
Hello :)
Roflmao
Woohoo…. I mean Wahoo!
I’d love to get that bike computer.
thank!
yes please
im in
Wahooooo! Lets go
They are all so cool!
Please!!!!
I would love to try out the ELEMNT BOLT!
neat one!
Yes please
Bolt!
I wish my wife would let me buy one of these….
One for me, please.
Nice!
Nice!
Simba! You are MY son …and the one true king.
Wahoo!
Time to update my garmnin edge. Wahoo!
I sure could use one. Lost my computer in a race in Iceland!
Another shot ?
I need it to boost my cycling performance!!!!!!?
Nice one….
Wahoo!
nice gadget!
Hello
Oh yeah!!
Thank you DCR!
Excited!!
Thanks, Ray!
Love Wahoo, this would be great.
Is it better then V650?
Looks good
Giveaway day! wow!
Bike computer? Yes, please!
Yummy piece ;)
Pick me!
nice
Another amazing giveaway :)
Yahoo!
Usain
Daenarys will not win the game of thrones
Wahoo? Yahoo!
Another gadget to my collection! :D
Wahoooooo!
Yes yes yes yes!
Fingers crossed !!!!
Bolt time!
Would`ve been great!
Sounds good!
Me please! :D
YABADABADOOOO WAHOOOOOO!
Thanks
Super bolt!!
That would be lovely! Hugs to Lucy.
Maybe this time is going to work…
Bolt it
Wahoo!!!!
Entry.
My V650 is not really supported anymore. Would love the Bolt because Wahoo still cares about their products.
Yahooo! The most universal thing in a whole universe for those who ride two wheels.
something for the bike: )