Wahoo has today unveiled the latest update to its flagship cycling computer, the Elemnt Roam, giving it dual-band GPS, a better colour screen, Wahoo Systm workout compatibility, bigger memory and more. It marks version two of the Elemnt Roam, replacing Elemnt Roam V1, which itself replaced the Elemnt in 2019.
It will be positioned as the best bike computer in the brand’s two-model range – alongside the diminutive Elemnt Bolt – as the more adventure-ready option, with a bigger screen and bigger battery.
For years, Wahoo’s two computers have played a continual game of leapfrog, out-speccing each other at every iteration. In 2020, the Elemnt Bolt launched with everything good about the Roam plus a host of new features on top. These included a new colour screen, USB-C charging and improved buttons, to name a few.
Today’s launch sees the Elemnt Roam play catch up to those features, meaning it boasts the same 64-colour screen (albeit 12mm larger), a USB-C charge port for faster charging and better water resistance, and improved (read: raised and more tactile) buttons. It also maintains the two strips of LED lights, aerodynamic out-front mount, and simple app-based setup process as before.
| Elemnt Bolt | Elemnt Roam | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 69g | 95g (claimed) |
| Screen size | 2.2in (56mm) | 2.7in (68mm) |
| Overall dimensions | 77 x 47 x 21mm | 90.5 x 59.5 x 20.5mm |
However, true to form, the Roam has been given a sprinkling of oneupmanship that Wahoo no doubt hopes will tempt Elemnt Bolt users into an upgrade.
Possibly the biggest of those is the introduction of dual-band GPS technology. This is said to offer better accuracy and fewer dropouts in challenging terrain such as under dense tree cover or in built-up urban areas. The only other computer to do this at the time of launch is the recently released Garmin Edge 1040 series, which has a starting price of £170 / $200 higher.
The inbuilt memory within the Elemnt Roam has also increased. The outgoing Roam featured 4GB of storage space, and the Elemnt Bolt boasts 16GB, but the new Roam has doubled that to 32GB. Wahoo told Cyclingnews that the reason for the ever-expanding memory is that the Wahoo base maps are growing in size as more layers are added with ever-greater amounts of detail.
Another new feature comes in the form of integration with the brand’s ‘Wahoo X’ training software. Users of Wahoo X will…
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