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 It's been replaced by the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2, you may want to check out that review instead.
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nothing else :)
Would be awesome to get it
Nice
Bolt that this way!!!
Upgrade wahoo
My friends and my family looked at me clammily
Thought there was something amiss
When others found various antics hilarious
All I could manage was this? ho ho
Or this? ho waah. Or this – hee hee hee hee heee heeeee!
Pick me…
Would be a great upgrade over my Edge 810. :-)
Thanks Ray!
This could be my first bike computer !
Have a Garmin but keen to make the move to Wahoo, looks good!
SuPerB!
Winning…?
Yes, please !!!
It looks so awesome!
Wow!!!!
wow
Garmin is so yesterday!:)
Yes please
Very nice
Great product from Wahoo!
Would be a gift for my son
Let’s mix it up and see if this is better than Garmin!
Why not!?
Great reviews!
Yes pls
I’d consider begging:-)
I would like this one
Yes please
A nice new cycle computer!
Love the idea!
Yeees!
Thanks
Here I aaaammmm!!
Thanks
Maurizio
Wahoo, please support radar!
Because it makes you go like a bolt
Wahoo BOLT Cycling GPS
Great, I’d love it thanks.
Nice, more rider data!
Out of the Garmin world, into something new!?
i know it´s going to be mine
Toys.
Cool prize
Shiny thing!
Attempt #2
Wahooooooo!
Yes please!
Thank you
That looks amazing! It would Fit Perfect in my bike.
Would love to get this!
Thank you ray!!
Round 2,
Test
Awesome Giveaway, thx Mr. Rainmaker.
Yes, please.
Got the Element but need more aero
O was thinking about getting a new bike computer
Would look nice on my bike.
Je tente ma chance :-)
Would make my tt bike even more aero!
I’m in
Hello, would love this as my garmin 520 has been playing up.
Have no idea if this is the right time for a comment though :)
Paul
Yes please
Would love this!
Oh yeah that would be sweet!!
Please pimp my ride! :-)
Looks great
Have always used garmin so would love a chance to try out a wahoo computer
That aero will really speed me up on my steel framed touring bike….
Would be an amazing thing for me!
Thank you :)
Yes please ☺
Pick me!
Finally! My all-time favorite GPS unit!
Lurking at this unit for some time, but always doubting. A free unit would free me from this doubt ?
Ciao Ray
Yes please, I’m in.
Would be great to win!
Would work finely with my bikes! Always looking for added aero gains.
Bolted in!
Yes please :-)
Done
Wow a Wahoo wonder!
Love it!
Wahooooo!!!!
A good one for me
Thanks for the reviews!
Want…..please!
Good Morning Extravaganza!
Ooooo just looking for a new toy :)
Would be great to have a second one.
Keen to give this a go
Efilnikufesin
That would be a great win!
Nice lookin gadget
Would like to start bike riding with this, thank you in advance Ray!
Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve been waiting for months for the best time
just one please
I‘m in for the Bolt :-)