Fully support them releasing the unit now, rather than waiting for the new software features. Anyone buying the old Roam would be pretty upset when the new one was released, amd let’s face it the old Roam was massively lacking versus the Bolt2. Interested if you could test the temperature accuracy, the Bolt 1 was great, the Bolt 2 is all over the place depending on the firmware updates!
@vberga
2 жыл бұрын
My ROAM has very bad accuracy in terms of temperature. I had a working ROAM that had a bad screen failure and the new unit sent to me will neither charge to 100% or measure the temperature accurately. I will probably move to a garmin device
@mlegrand
2 жыл бұрын
Maybe it should read "What have they been doing for three years?"
@donovandewey4461
2 жыл бұрын
Indeed. Insert sad trombone noise here. Went from Wahoo to Karoo 2 a year ago just to try something else, was worried when a new roam came out I would be tempted to go back. Nope.
@mlegrand
2 жыл бұрын
@@donovandewey4461 - Yeah, the Karoo 2 isn't perfect but they're doing some pretty cool stuff on the software side. Maybe battery life for bike-packer type people could be an issue with the Karoo 2 🤷♂ Something like that could make this Wahoo appealing but I'm guessing not too many people will be persuaded away from Hammerhead.
@treadtyred9742
2 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand what is the Karoo2 battery life like?
@mlegrand
2 жыл бұрын
@@treadtyred9742 - It's not ideal. It depends on what other devices you have connected (powermeter, radar, etc) but I typically see something along 6-7 hours. Not that I bike that long too frequently but other brands are typically double that.
@kondurny
2 жыл бұрын
@@mlegrand That’s dramatic issue. I bought Wahoo Bolt just to forget about battery issue. It works 15 hours with many sensors connected (pulse, cadence and speed) and active gps navigation. I hate stuff like taking care about battery during long rides.
@455LT1
2 жыл бұрын
I cannot believe this is what they delivered as an updated flagship unit. This looks like a device from the mid '90s. The bolt v2 is so much sleeker and I'll stick with that. If I upgrade, I'll move to Hammerhead.
@Lazywiing
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly my thought. The day Hammerhead makes a unit a bit smaller with better battery life, I'll move to them.
@michahubert1179
2 жыл бұрын
@@Lazywiing Out of three: "screen resolution, battery life, size" choose two.
@iainmcdutube
2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree. I was looking really looking forward to this "new" unit and ready to buy. But not now. Sorry Wahoo, but Karoo 2 is definitely now at the place you once were a few years back.
@hiway60
2 жыл бұрын
Coulda sold you my Karoo 2 a month ago. Total piece of junk, I went back to my ROAM v1. It may not be as sexy, but more importantly, the ROAM is rock solid and reliable whereas the Karoo 2 is a disaster. It frequently reboots in the middle of the ride, or in some cases stops recording. Very aggravating device to use in practice. Much is made of the Karoo 2 display, but in practice is very hard to read in direct sunlight.
@vietle8157
Жыл бұрын
Hammerhead is a side grade. Go for the 1040 Solar
@caponedf
2 жыл бұрын
12:59 when we see all 3 devices on direct sunlight is reason why I have Wahoo device :)
@Dcrainmaker
2 жыл бұрын
It’s always challenging shooting with certain types of screens, but what you see in real life is simply the screen - no glare or reflections.
@caponedf
2 жыл бұрын
@@Dcrainmaker I know it is not this bad in real life but I just find Wahoo screen more readable than Garmin devices.
@OYeahan
4 ай бұрын
@@caponedfare Germin non-touchscreen devices like 540 a tad better or also worse than Wahoo? Why are they worse? They all use transflective TFT LCDs, don't they?
@jamessalter5330
3 ай бұрын
@@caponedfsame here
@ryanwu685
2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Can you make one to compare Roam v1 to v2? I recently bought the v1 at deep discount, knowing v2 was coming out. Other than the more colorful screen, I am not sure if other improvements are worth for me to give up the deep discount on v1. Thanks.
@carterharris308
Жыл бұрын
The main reason that Wahoo's headunits are better than Garmin's: You can actually see workout metrics like Watts/speed/distance while following a route. Plain and simple. Features or no features, this is crucial on rides where you are exploring and riding in places you never have before. I believe this is called roaming.
@dorcashaslam4864
2 жыл бұрын
Great content always, but the highlight which made my day is at 5:09 :) I lost my male Bostie unexpectedly yesterday so your beauty popping up was a delightful surprise to lift my dreadful day. Thank you DCR XXX
@pete1927
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I didn't wait and picked up a V1 Roam for £199 two weeks ago. Had to get a Roam as the Bolt V2 was a tad too small for my eyesight, not noticed anything detrimental.
@marcelhunziker9017
Жыл бұрын
It’s the year 2022 and Wahoo offers to the bigger roam 64 colours, no touchscreen and a screen size, what is not bigger than the one from the Edge 530 from Garmin. 😮
@macx
2 жыл бұрын
I'm totally fine with my Roam V1 and don't see any reasons for an upgrade. The difference between these two is minor.
@ltu42
2 жыл бұрын
It does feel like an incremental update of a successful product to newer components.
@Carftymk
2 жыл бұрын
i much preferred my bolt v1 to my 530, but if i had to pick between the new edge explore 2 and the new roam 2, it'd be a nobrainer for the garmin, even disregarding price
@Fetucinee
2 жыл бұрын
I find myself in somewhat the opposite camp. Having endured regular crashing/freezing and general lagginess from my Edge Explore (original version 1), I've soured on getting another Garmin. I wanted a simple stable device for navigation and thought I was getting that in the Explore 1. Leaning toward the Bolt 2 but not totally writing off the Explore 2 yet.
@morneauh
2 жыл бұрын
Explore 2 don't support AXS eTap or Di2, so it's a bit of a deal breaker.
@RYTHMICRIOT
2 жыл бұрын
I have a Bolt V1. Had it for years. Never had any complaints about it. I've always gotten subtle enjoyment from watching it fire up. That being said, enough time has passed for Wahoo to show us some innovation and maybe even some completely new designs. This kinda feels low effort.
@loganjackson9559
2 жыл бұрын
the bolt V1 is an amazing device, with the exception of no routing/navigation besides breadcrumb. If it had actual routing/turn by turn, I would still be using it today.
@baddriversofcolga
2 жыл бұрын
True, though our wallets can breathe a sigh of relief as this doesn't really make you want to upgrade that badly.
@BikePappyToo
2 жыл бұрын
Whew. I was afraid for a minute there that Ray didn't get a unit to review. Everyone else has already posted.
@thomasmuller3089
Жыл бұрын
Great video... Very different question: Which kind of bar tape you are using (visible on your videos, when you ride with the different bike computers). Looks quite "grippy"? Thanks for sharing.
@radekgacek8050
Жыл бұрын
Wahoo roam/bolt v2 or hammerhead karoo 2 ? Which shouldI buy?
@Enzo575
11 ай бұрын
Im attracted to the led lights. Smartest feature i to get the wahoo. But the next version should shrink the bezel more to make the screen larger. It can be done.
@OYeahan
4 ай бұрын
Guess it has a larger battery compared to the screen size thanks to those bezels, so it's a pity even 540/840 Garmin units reportedly outperform this battery-wise IRL while having a bit smaller bezels.
@obikedog
2 жыл бұрын
I guess count me in the One percenters here. I absolutely will not be buying a Garmin ever after weathering their fails for years on Edge computers and heart rate straps. In that respect Wahoo, while not perfect, was night and day improvement. I can do without knowing I went over a hill if it accurately pairs with my phone, navigates, measures my power and heart rate and most importantly STAYS ON AND SAVES THE DATA EVERY TIME.
@markjohnson2125
Жыл бұрын
Agreed. My original Elemnt just died after 6 years of almost daily use- middle button stopped working. Super reliable and never let me down till now. I just bought the V2 Roam as replacement. I don’t need any more new features, just 100% reliability and real buttons, not touch screen.
@martinmoore1200
Ай бұрын
Chevrons have disappeared off my ROAM V2 on routes. Working well up to last week end. Logged a ticket but Wahoos initial response hasn't made any difference. Any suggestions ( ROAM is only 5 weeks old )
@danmitchell3758
Жыл бұрын
I’m focused on navigation not so much all the workout stuff. Bike touring. I build the route on Ride with GPS on my laptop I have the companion app on iPhone then the roam unit. Getting confused with all the devices. What file runs best. Is it TCX or ??
@paro64
2 жыл бұрын
Wahoo SYSTM outdoor workout can be sync with Garmin bike computer?
@galenkehler
2 жыл бұрын
you could check the gradient by overflying a road with a drone that gradually gains altitude
@Dcrainmaker
2 жыл бұрын
Don’t give me too many ideas!
@Lacking_something
2 жыл бұрын
How about Ray on a jetpack with a laser measure!
@Marian82PL
Жыл бұрын
Hi, can I transfer my ride from wahoo unit to Garmin connect app??? Is there any way to do that??
@JSSBBB
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve had a ROAM for 3yrs. I use it alot and I love everything about it. Everything except battery life. After 3yrs of regular use, my roam will no longer hold a charge. Like, at all. Nothing. This new roam has the same battery it seems. Since my roam is dead, I rode my first ride with a new garmin 1040 today. I do not like it as much as the wahoo but I’ll have to learn to like it. Very disappointed in Wahoo.
@yolono9549
2 жыл бұрын
I saw other long term reviewers not constating that
@marcelhunziker9017
Жыл бұрын
I had once a Wahoo Element, and its battery was dead after only 2 Years and wahoo didn’t want to give me a replacement. This would never had happened with a Garmin device.
@judegorjanc7857
Жыл бұрын
I recently had my V.1 Roam go kaput. 2.5 years old. Battery D-E-A-D dead. Wahoo's solution was to give me 20% off to buy a new one saying battery life issues were "fixed" on the v2. And, by the way, they advise not plugging it into an apple charging block but rather a 2-3 amp charger. Good to know...now. Thanks wahoo. No thanks.
@Paulli1313
8 ай бұрын
My 3 sear old v1 couldn’t hold charge any longer, so I emailed the wahoo support and they sent me a brand new v2 within a week, so you guys weren’t lucky apparently
@m3gt2
2 жыл бұрын
TyreWiz is still supported?
@PatrickKend
Ай бұрын
I’m still using my Elemnt V1 and am very happy with it. No need to get version two as I don’t see a reason to spend my money for it this point.
@AussieInJapan
Жыл бұрын
I bought the new Bolt to replace my last ROAM I destroyed in the rain (screen had separated slightly from dropping) as was on sale and a lot cheaper than the new ROAM. However after downgrading to the smaller screen I’m really missing the larger easier to read ROAM. Charging on the Bolt won’t work unless using 5v, so my USB C charging from battery packs doesn’t work. How is charging on ROAM? Thinking of selling bolt to get the roam.
@MrSzwarz
Жыл бұрын
I functionality which in my opinion should be added, is starting from point A to point B. unable to upload it, ("Take me to"), unless you change your location. Google maps can easily do it. Also uploding route from Google map navigation.
@kenoneill6133
2 жыл бұрын
I just don't get it. They are releasing a device thats inferior, the selling company is saying trust us, new features on the way. When has that ever worked out well for consumers. If you want one, just wait. Happy days for hammerhead and garmin though
@bryanglover1272
2 жыл бұрын
Soooooo just a larger Bolt v2.. got it!
@jaimeb.7537
2 жыл бұрын
Huge letdown from Wahoo in my opinion. There are no major upgrades and for it to be their flagship model, it is practically identical as the bolt. Thanks for the video!
@Timtimzi
2 жыл бұрын
Same here. Over 3 years battery degradation is huge. Luckily I just had mine warrantied by them. This new update is trash considering nothing changed. Wish they had integrated solar power.
@shawnsee2688
2 жыл бұрын
I just want my HR monitor to connect easily and not drop off, the app to track my power outputs, and to search through rides based on various categories.
@Dali6266
2 жыл бұрын
I’ve always been avid Garmin since the 520. For the past few months I’ve been testing a element V2 which I have found reasonably accurate & easy to use BUT the overall unit cosmetically looks old, chunky & outdated as does the Roam. The screen looks small in comparison to the unit size. Tech wise Wahoo are behind the 8 ball compared to Garmin. Garmin connect provides far superior data. Overall Wahoo works well but personally I’ll wait for the update 830 or 840🤞
@ShaheenSaffy
Жыл бұрын
Does it have the recovery feature time as the garmin?
@mikeprytherch8875
2 жыл бұрын
The world has been turned on its head... Ray only has one watch on 😀 great video as always Ray thanks, lets see if Route Sharing works as Garmin sharing never worked in my experience
@adamrichards7630
3 ай бұрын
Question for anyone who can answer. How long has your wahoo computers lasted ? How many years you getting out of it ? Thanks
@katmai7777
2 жыл бұрын
I am totally disappointed ☹️ What a crap from Wahoo. I was expecting something much better than Garmin 1040 or Karoo2. 3 years of waiting and they bring us... 64 colors, USB-C, bit better GPS and not yet working "climber". It's a joke.
@j0ck3rp1
3 ай бұрын
Can you do an update to this video?
@andybrown141
Жыл бұрын
I guess you could view this as a consumer or as someone worried about marketshare for Wahoo or staying competitive (from the business/sales side). As a consumer I don't really care who sells more units, I just want good value and something that does what it says it does. But I can see where you are coming from with Wahoo releasing a product that doesn't have everything out yet for it. I think the fact you didn't have any technical issues is a huge positive if you think about how many half baked Garmin units got release over the years only to be quite buggy until a year or two afterwards. To that point, I've recently had two bad Wahoo Bolt V2's where they just crash randomly. I am on my first replacement, which Wahoo is excellent with customer service by the way...(take note Garmin). But I do not wish to get another Bolt V2 for fear of a greater hardware problem . So what I would look for is more about how the unit is durability and functionally as it stands today. So from that standpoint I think the Roam V2 would be a solid choice over my Bolt considering my recent experience.
@SonnyDarvishzadeh
2 жыл бұрын
Every head unit comes out of Wahoo and Garmin still is like a pre-iphone mobile device. That's 15 years ago.
@ralfmimoun2826
2 жыл бұрын
So true. My Edge is not connected to the Connect (ha!) app anymore. 10 steps to reconnect, but it simply does not work. In 2022...
@jacksonqu4544
2 жыл бұрын
Random question what happened with your Apple Watch ultra? Thought you did a review at one point and you look to have a series on rn.
@Dcrainmaker
2 жыл бұрын
I’m always testing new stuff. Apple Watch Ultra was with me this ride, but on that wrist was the Fitbit Sense 2.
@tariqkamil7853
Жыл бұрын
So this vs the garmin edge explore 2?
@JensFredeRasmussen
2 жыл бұрын
If only wahoo would allow users to remove the "pan+zoom" function. Redundant double work to enter routes.... Never used and will never use that pan + zoom
@AlbaTech
2 жыл бұрын
I was really looking forward to the release of the Roam 2 after Garmin took a massive dump on their 1030 Plus owners by not offering the 1040 OS update on a perfectly viable device. But even taking into account how much I despise Garmin, there is nothing here that makes me want to jump ship from the 1030 Plus. If Wahoo can’t even attract a very disgruntled Garmin user with this they should be worried.
@iainmcdutube
2 жыл бұрын
@DCRainmaker Any news from Wahoo on the general response to this release.? Surely their marketing folks must know by now just how much of a let down it's been.
@speedfrx
2 жыл бұрын
This unit don’t deserve v2 number, at maximum v1.5. Wahoo, give us 30h battery and bezel-less screen! Come on, don’t be lazy
@savegcyclist
2 жыл бұрын
Transferring workout plan on my wahoo bolt v1 was easy. As soon as the bolt boot up the the workout is there ready to go just Be sure the workout is in outdoor mode from the wahoo SYSTM app not indoor. The Only thing is once I cancelled it upon boot up I couldn’t find the loaded workout anymore.
@CrabgrassFarmer
Жыл бұрын
Yeah I get the same thing if I cancel: can't find it. I have to turn the unit off and then turn it back on again.
@UK-Cycling
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Ray. Best regards Martin
@M1402_
2 жыл бұрын
Hard meh. Going to hold on to my Bolt v1 and see what Garmin is rolling out in the 5xx and 8xx series.
@Carftymk
2 жыл бұрын
I changed my bolt v1 for a 530 and really regretted it. I know the wait for 540/840 is long but for me the edge explore 2 is the successor to these. It's what I imagined the 840 would be
@ltu42
2 жыл бұрын
I went from Bolt v1 to v2 and was very happy with the result. In my view, the main advantages are: (1) much higher res screen, the maps are actually useful now, (2) colour-coded fields are nice, but colored gradients on the elevation chart are such an immense improvement in usability (3) real onboard navigation, fast rerouting when I get off course, (4) real-world battery life around 21 hours. After a 16 hour 360 km day with turn by turn navigation, auto backlight, power & heart rate, I had 23% battery left. My Bolt v1 was only managing around 16 hours when new, about 13 hours a couple of years in. As for the downsides, the temperature sensor on my v1 was pretty reliable, and on the v2 it's always underreading by about 3 degrees. 2-3 when it's cold, 3-4 when it's hot. I recommend upgrading to the Bolt v2.
@MelbourneExclusive0
2 жыл бұрын
@@ltu42 that's awesome!! Would you say the bolt v2 would be much better than the roam 2?
@Carftymk
2 жыл бұрын
@@ltu42 I was happy enough with mapping on the bolt v1. The grey map wasn't the most readable but the arrow was good. Garmin's colored maps are nice but the arrow is pretty bad One thing that was a CLEAR win for garmin was the climbing page. The wahoo bolt had no scale, no numbers, nothing. The gradient shown was utterly useless. Only good to show your VAM and current gradient
@ltu42
2 жыл бұрын
@@Carftymk It's improved a lot recently. The coloured versions have scale (lines and numbers) on the elevation graph since mid-summer, and the gradients on the graph are color-coded since March.
@tofadeisastart
2 жыл бұрын
That border around the screen is very annoying. I could see if it was a solar gps. But wtf
@LOZUPONEJ
2 жыл бұрын
Hoping for Christmas sales
@Vladimir_pobeda
2 жыл бұрын
Спасибо, очень интересно рассказываешь!
@chuckb4375
2 жыл бұрын
How does V2 screen brightness / contrast compare to V1? I've found that the V1 backlight level doesn't have the range needed for good visibility at dusk.
@charng
Жыл бұрын
I am having trouble get any GPS lock out of the box. I am leaving it outside the house to get a lock right now.
@charng
Жыл бұрын
OK. After a factory reset and leaving out of the house for a bit. I finally got a gps lock just now. Hope things get better after that. Now time to re-setup the pages.
@Inpreesme
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@pe3117
6 ай бұрын
2024 and Wahoo doesn’t have bike profiles???? Like Garmin 🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
@1984rbarker
2 жыл бұрын
It looks really laggy too when going between screens.
@ivanyhtang
2 жыл бұрын
Is it worth upgrading from the Bolt V2?
@forsnowboard
2 жыл бұрын
no way
@bikesavvy3654
2 жыл бұрын
I would only consider if it worked with Garmin Connect. Hang on not released with new still to come features? What have they be for 3 years?
@jameskolar9655
Жыл бұрын
The V.2 is £349. That’s expensive, but tough luck! That’s the cost.
@awetdog73
2 жыл бұрын
Come on Ray, new kickr bike review. Stop teasing
@chrismccannIRL
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly I struggle to see why anyone would choose this over a Garmin 830 or 1030 or even the hammerhead Karoo 2. It looks very poor and massive bevel and buttons.
@Dcrainmaker
2 жыл бұрын
Hammerhead has USB-C.
@petrichor259
2 жыл бұрын
@@JFomo Why would anyone go for this crap for just usb c. It's not that big of a deal to carry one micro usb
@chrismccannIRL
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah agree. The USB C adds little to the equation. I bought the original Roam and quickly sent it back and went for the Garmin 830. Also have the Karoo 2. Both are superb units in their own right. Garmins biggest issue is they’re a hardware company struggling with the software … hammerhead are the opposite being a software company struggling with the hardware. Already had a broken mount on the new Karoo 2 🤦🏻♂️
@ickeausberlin36
2 жыл бұрын
I try to turn all my electronics for bikepacking usb-c. Less spares to bring, less switching cables when charging different devices. I just ordered a third party Etap battery charger just because it offers usb-c while the original doesn’t.
@kondurny
2 жыл бұрын
Battery life. Hammerhead is
@DRONIXAR
2 жыл бұрын
Super as always
@sand9577
2 жыл бұрын
From what I'm gathering Wahoo in cycling GPS is like Apple, playing catch up with everyone else when it comes to features others have had for years.
@atexnik
2 жыл бұрын
No smart light control so far...
@lterra72
Жыл бұрын
I just bought this (v2) bc I lost my elemnt. Picking up tomorrow but you took some steam outta my expectations the last few minutes of this review.
@TransAm2k4
2 жыл бұрын
Bet you they where trying to realase for Kona to capture some of the triathete
@Ravenblues
Жыл бұрын
Trailheads?
@HappyDuude
2 жыл бұрын
We've moved on from EGA! Someday VGA
@diggiediggz
2 жыл бұрын
Basically... I'll stick with my Bolt V2
@motomoto898
2 жыл бұрын
Such a pity. What is Wahoo R&D doing? Like so many, I too must echo this sentiment; for an Autumn 2022 release this unit leaves so much more to be desired. You had something good Wahoo, but you’re losing touch. Please get your shit together, listen to what your consumer base is asking for.
@HECTORBIDO
2 жыл бұрын
Hardware. Same slow processor
@Carftymk
2 жыл бұрын
i'm pretty sure the processor got a big upgrade?
@Dcrainmaker
2 жыл бұрын
Still kinda slow. Better, but slow.
@christerohlsson9034
2 жыл бұрын
The best features is that it’s not a Garmin
@jakepotter1274
2 жыл бұрын
I have the original wahoo computer and feel like mine does everything and more that this does lol
@hgiusdfajgfds
2 жыл бұрын
meh, the UI just looks way too janky for a flagship $400 device in 2022. And when it's that apparent even on a 30fps video, it probably looks a lot worse IRL.
@richardtydryszewski8919
2 жыл бұрын
So basically wahoo is always tryna catch up tp garmin
@kevinbourke4038
4 ай бұрын
This must be a new to me, version of English.
@ataricommodore
2 жыл бұрын
This is a $ 399 software update, not a hardware update. Very disappointed. Copy Paste BOLT2. I was expecting a bigger screen, smaller frames, better resolution, 64 colors is a laugh. The final update is 256 colors? The price should be $ 299 max. Do turn by turn is also only up to 200km as in bolt2 and ROAM1? Is ROAM 2 already for ultra cyclists? Roam v1 freezes after 250km.
@damu6678
2 жыл бұрын
Very disappointing refresh
@BarryJHoffman
2 жыл бұрын
One day maybe wahoo can figure out how to have your goal for strava live segments show like garmin. Until then.. Pass
@imixmag
2 жыл бұрын
I purchased the Bolt V2 and the unit and software were so quirky that I returned it. Wahoo is not worthy of my money.
@BombDaBass2000
Жыл бұрын
The Display tend to have burn spots in some cases.
@adrianmatilla548
Жыл бұрын
On the new one?
@mbastos1000
Жыл бұрын
Question that will change your life: What is that orange box on you left side? That is the only thing I paid attention during the entire video. I even do not know what you were speaking about. The only thing in my mind is: what is that fu@#$%^&*cking orange box??????
@Dcrainmaker
Жыл бұрын
The (red) box is simply a box. That is all. I put the Wahoo ROAM box in front of it, so it pops more - else, it gets lost in the clutter of the desk behind it.
@EagleEye-MJG
2 жыл бұрын
There's no way, THIS is what a 👉"NEW"👈 Cycling Computer looks like.....in LATE 2022!🙄🙄🙄🙄🤯 STOP IT! Your milking the market now.🙄
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