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 It's been replaced by the Wahoo ELEMNT BOLT V2, you may want to check out that review instead.
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And again NICE!
This woud be a nice asset to my bike
Cool giveaway
Wahoooooooooo!
yes
Pick me! Pick me!
Wahoo!!
Another great giveaway item that would be nice to win.
Bolt on…
Please please? No one says please anymore, and they certainly don’t say it twice.
Yes Please!!?
I’d love this!
yes!
Wahoo indeed! Need something to look at while riding.
This is the Bolt I need.
Not the first? but the Winner =) Thanks DC for your opportunity !! Grazie
Bike could use a birthday present.
Boltify!
Really nice!
Great head unit…
Wahoo!
What a nice birthday gift for me!
I only have a watch at the moment which isn’t ideal for cycling
Entered.
Wohooo! I’d even take that hardware bolt. ;)
Pretty please, with sugar on top, pick me.
In it to win it :)
I want it !!
Coolest bike computer on the market
Just the one for me! :)
Ahope i win
Yes please
Nice!
I’m looking forward to my hardware store bolt
Actually I don’t have a bike computer… This seems good.
don’t have bike comp yet… I do have bike though :-P
Yes please!
I love my Element, but BOLD is more Aero ;)
I’d like it on my road bike. No, on my MTB. Or both.
me please!
Just woke up, good way to start day.
I love most Garmin products, but my Edge 510 is getting kinda buggy. This one would be very welcome!
Such a Bolt would be amazing for me.
Greatings
Frank
It’s amazing velocomp for my starts
Lightning
Wahoo!
Fingers crossed
Yes, please and thank you.
Wahoo !
Nice toy!
I’d known her for years. We used to go to all the police functions together. Ah, how I loved her, but she had her music. I think she had her music. She’d hang out with the Chicago Male Chorus and Symphony. I don’t recall her playing an instrument or being able to carry a tune. Yet she was on the road 300 days of the year. In fact, I bought her a harp for Christmas. She asked me what it was.
Pick me
Actually already have one, but guess you can never have to many… :-)
Moar Fenix
Keep up the good work with the site, reviews and videos.
and another bike BOLT on….
Never lose my way again!
Could save me a trip to the hardware store.
Yes please
look nice :)
And another one
Lightning bolt!
nice to have!
I’ll like to bolt that on my bike
biking!
Me too, me too!
Best one yet. Fingers crossed.
Shiny!
Nuts and Bolts. I would laugh with joy if I received a a bolt then Bolt in the mail.
I want it
Bolt for the people?
Yes please.
Me!
Woohoo, Wahoo!
Ray, you’re the best
And again.
Yep, I’m in.
Perfect!!!!
Would like a Bolt
Great bike GPS
looks great to me
Have to try this
Lucky maybe?
Who doesn’t love (a) Bolt?
Great one!
better than my Garmin?
Yupi, Wahoo!
Been using a Garmin 1000 for a while but have only heard good things about the Wahoo so this would suit me great, I could then give away my 1000!
Yes! I could use a replacement for my ancient Edge 500!
Gimme dat !
yes please…my KICKR needs a friend
Yes!
Schwing!
I will try to find your home after winning this ;)!
Would be awesome
Yes please
Would love this one.
Time to upgrade my Garmin..?!
Crossing fingers!
(I wish) I am Warren Barguil!
I’d be interested seeing how this compares to “other” head units myself.