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 It's been replaced by the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2, you may want to check out that review instead.
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Wahoo – good item in Giveaway Extravaganza.
Something else to make me faster
I’m in!
I want to test it!
Thx!
Nice!
Free stuff is good stuff
I’m in!
Wahoo!!
Thank you
Yes. But where can I find a free wind tunnel?
I’m in.
Oh yeah, that would be great!
Wahoo!
Come to papa.
Let me win
Really nice!
Sagan’s GPS!
Just watched the Bolt video on YouTube. ?
nice one
Would love to have a cycling computer!
This will be a nice upgrade from a Garmin Edge 500!!!
This year it’s me!
Hey Hey. Draw my number Ray!
Looks like a good bike gps
Would be a nice upgrade
Bolt one on
Thanks ray….awesome giveaway!!!
Yes, please
My old Wahoo RFLKT just died the other week after 5 years of flawless service. The Bolt could be the upgrade I need!
Love the blog!
Hi Ray – this is what is missing in my life (apart from a wife and maybe some kids). My existing (competitive unit) while useful, has a nasty habit of crashing, albeit only during an iconic ride or an important club ride. Please help to fill this void.
Awesome ?
Love wahoo stuff, kickr rocks!
I am in!
And commented…
I would love to be a wahooligan!!
Thank you!
Just what I need!
Awesome!
Me too:)
Yew, free stuff!
Second one of the day! Another great gift, fingers crossed!
I like feeling fast
Wahoo! What a great giveaway!
Pick me, pick me! =)
WHOOHOO!
wahoo!
Oh, this could be handy! :)
Winner right here -> me <-
I need a Computer for my cycle.
Looks good!
Good luck to everyone
Pick me
Good luck to all that enter. Ray youare the best.
Currently cycle touring across EU. This might come in handy (though with all the stuff strapped to my bike, aero is probably the least of my concerns. ;)
Can I have it please ?
Nice one:)
Hello comments
A bike computer for my new bike :)
Not yet invested in a bike computer….this would be a great start!
pick me, pick me for this giveaway!
Yeees please!
What are the chances?!
Yes please ….old blue’y is getting on now
Yes, please!
I must be more aero
Yes, please! Thanks for organizing the giveaways!
Given the buggy state of Garmin’s Edge software/hardware, I’d be very interested in trying out a Wahoo Bolt. ??♂️
Count me in!
Good luck!
Hello for Belgium, thanks a lot for your amazing website ;)
Would be nice
I give it a workout
Yes please, I’m in!
Would be great
I’d love to have one! :)
Wow! A computer for bicycles! We live in wondrous times.
Flawless Victory!
Why not
Nice one! I would make good use of it ;-)
\o/
I’m losing races because of my current GPS drag.
I’d like that, thanks!
Me me me
As with many others, my Garmin battery just doesn’t last anymore so would love a Wahoo to ensure I record all of those century rides, and, well it’s more aero!
Thank you for the chance
A dedicated bike computer would be sweet!
Yes please
I want one!
Gonna wo now…
Yes please!
Oh yeah!
Hmmm hmm interesting gadget.
Nice !
Yahoo wahoo!!
Yes please.
Like it !!!
Looks good. ?
I Need this:-)
Great, I could use one