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 It's been replaced by the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Here’s my most recent GPS watch guide here, and cycling GPS computers here. Plus there are smart trainers here, all in these guides cover almost every category of sports gadgets out there. Looking for the equipment I use day-to-day? I also just put together my complete ‘Gear I Use’ equipment list, from swim to bike to run and everything in between (plus a few extra things). And to compliment that, here’s The Girl’s (my wife’s) list. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
Have some fun in the travel section.
I travel a fair bit, both for work and for fun. Here’s a bunch of random trip reports and daily trip-logs that I’ve put together and posted. I’ve sorted it all by world geography, in an attempt to make it easy to figure out where I’ve been.
My Photography Gear: The Cameras/Drones/Action Cams I Use Daily
The most common question I receive outside of the “what’s the best GPS watch for me” variant, are photography-esq based. So in efforts to combat the amount of emails I need to sort through on a daily basis, I’ve complied this “My Photography Gear” post for your curious minds (including drones & action cams!)! It’s a nice break from the day-to-day sports-tech talk, and I hope you get something out of it!
The Swim/Bike/Run Gear I Use List
Many readers stumble into my website in search of information on the latest and greatest sports tech products. But at the end of the day, you might just be wondering “What does Ray use when not testing new products?”. So here is the most up to date list of products I like and fit the bill for me and my training needs best! DC Rainmaker 2024 swim, bike, run, and general gear list. But wait, are you a female and feel like these things might not apply to you? If that’s the case (but certainly not saying my choices aren’t good for women), and you just want to see a different gear junkies “picks”, check out The Girl’s Gear Guide too.
Nice! Would be a big step up compared to my current oldschool wired speedsensor…
Bolt idea but can it help me to improve my training effectiveness?
In
Oh man how would I enjoy training with such an unit!
Why not! :-p
What’s a great unit
Something new to try
hoping i’m lucky this time
Thanks!
I’ll take one
yes please
Let’s do this!
FTW
Me wants it!
Hope I win!
PickmerandomnumbergenerAtorrrr!!!!
This would be a good replacement for my 7 year old Garmin Edge!
Would love to try it :)
Pick me please.
Yes please
Fingers crossed!
I would love to be a winner in this contest. I am new to triathlon and could use all the help I can get.
I’d be interested.
This will fit nicely on my bike :-)
Yes please
Need the battery life…
Thanks Ray, count me in! Cheers
Yes
Very nice Gadget – I would like to have that…
Thanks!! Would love to replace my aging 520!
Yes please
Sweet!
This will be just fine
Ohh, yes please.
Nice
like that one!
I desperately need one bike computer like this:) So please….
Coun me in :)
I’m in
I should be asleep right now, but raccoons just knocked over my garbage can. I chased them away, checked Twitter and now I might win a GPS unit for my bike. Thank you Ray, thank you Racoons!
Maybe this time?
Nice
Hey Ray,
My wife started with a racebike 2 months ago. She realiteit likes it but i don’t because she always uses my bike computer ? so that said ?
Yes please
Boy this came out of the blue
Let’s go!
Ready to play with it
I’d love this! Thanks Ray!
Awesome, best computer I’ve is owned, now my girlfriend ‘needs’ one
hum…
Keen
Yes please!
Would be a great addition to my bike
Please please please :)
Great!
Just in time for my first training cycle to begin!
2nd try for a non-garmin device
Great Bike Com!
Yes please. For the OH who is making do with my ancient and bug ridden edge at the moment. Thank you!
I’m In ?
Wahoo!!! I’d be fast with this strapped to my bars.
I’d be pleased to get my hands on it!
Thanks,
Christian
Thanks Ray , great giveaway
wow!
Fingers crossed
It will be perfect for my bike! :)
Thanks Ray.
Count me in.
Oh but please :)
So nice to have
Oh yes please
Hope this one comes to me! :)
Nice computer
Great Thing!
let’s check if my electric bike odometer is correct
I could use one those.
One Bolt for me please :-)
Why not
Wahoo!
cheers
Will I be able to beat my husband with this one :D
Yes, please.
Another super one!
Yes please!
Yes please
me me me!
Hello there! Loving your reviews, keep it up!
Ftw
Thank you for the giveaway!
Fingers crossed! Would love a new computer
In !
Finished my first iron-distance race this weekend, pretty tired now. How about a nice gadget to ease my acheing legs? ;)
GImme!
cool aero mount
Count me in!
cool! yes please
My edge 800 is ready for replacement :)
i want it.
Nice!
nice gadget)
Mine! Mine! Mine! Mine! .. Mine! Mine!…. Mine!
I would love to give one of these a try.