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 It's been replaced by the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2, you may want to check out that review instead.
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In with a grin :)
Cool cool cool.
That would be very nice!
Yes please.
Love these wahoo bike computers!
Looks great. ??
Crossing my fingers
Thanks a lot!
Why not?
Maybe it will give me ideas to do more cycling…
If I look fast I am fast! Well that’s my story and I’m sticking to it vv
Me!
Fingers crossed ! Thanks again
I’d like this one even more than the previous prize.
I could use one
Like a bolt of lightning! Thanks
Warming up nicely!
hello there …
I love this thing!
yes thanks!
Thanks for all the content
I’m in!
//Kristian
my entry!
Let’s try again.
I’m in!
Count me in!
I would shout WAHOO if I won this!! :-)
Looks neat
I’ve been wanting a Bolt to add to my Wahoo collection.
Yes please
Thanks!
Are you saying I’m going to put my old bike on the road again?
Great bit of kit
Yay this would be great!!!
love it
Why don’t I win at such events?
I’m in, thanks.
Remove the Garmin out of my life!
Nice!
Looks cool on my bike
Would love to win… :)
Nice one. :)
Den nehme ich auch gerne
Pick me!
This is my comment: I’d love this prize!
Looks nice
Oh I need everything that can make me (or let me believe i go) faster. ;)
I’d like to try this cycle computer.
Wahoo bolt!!!
Nice!
Great. I need it
I like bike tech
DC you are the best
Nice one! :)
Count me in!
Love it
Hag shamech
Shana tova
Doron
Is this mine?
I’m glad to participate
I want this!
Wish I ll be lucky enough
Perfect for my son
in
I do feel aero today
Perfect for my gravel bike!
Count me in thanks Ray,
Nathan
Thunder & lightning
Yes, please!
Christmas is here!
Looks like a great device!
Can’t believe how quickly the comments are left!
Should I start using a bike computer instead of my GPS watch? Let´s see :)
I need a new one
I’ll take it!!!
excellent
I never win.
Nice. want it :-)
Count me in!
Nice
I want this!
Maybe this one would travel all the way to Finland. Thanks Ray.
Yes please ;)
Thanks!
One of the few computers I would replace my lezyne with.
I really want this. My Garmin 520 has been rubbish
I bolted to your site as soon as 2 hours passed.
This would look nice on my bike
I could use the GPS!
Excellent!
Yeah.
Wish I had a bolt
I would love to have a Wahoo Bolt! :-)
Nice upgrade for me
Would like to give Wahoo a shot!
thanks!
Good Luck Everyone
I Just started adding cycling to my exercise routine, on my way to a first 1/4 triathlon. A bike computer like this would certainly help
I’d like to have this ;)
Yes please!
I would love to have that. Thanks for the giveaway!
Last device I need, then I’ve got the complete wahoo lineup :), thx for making this possible Ray!
Definitely could use a new cycling computer to replace my ageing Edge 810!
Thanks :)