Wahoo elemnt roam
Best: Overall
Rating: 9/10
- Dimensions: 89mm x 54.4mm x 17.8mm
- Touchscreen: No
- Colour display: Yes
- Screen size: 2.7in
- Weight: 95g
- Battery life: 17 hours
We’ve been using this computer for more than two years and it’s still our favourite. It’s got clear mapping, a nice big 2.7in screen and superb connectivity via ANT+ and Bluetooth. The pre-loaded global maps use a splash of colour to highlight features such as major roads and rivers – a feature we find much less distracting than some full-colour alternatives.
Wahoo has made it super-easy to customise the metrics you view – clicking direction arrows on the side allows you to see more or less information and lets you zoom in and out of the map. You can set the LEDs on the left of the screen to show heart rate or power zones, but beware – your ride companions might spot you are suffering if your lights turn red!
Wireless uploading to Strava is super quick – usually completed before we have walked back in from the garage at the end of a ride. A recent update has made it possible to view notifications from WhatsApp and Telegram (and others) while riding, as well as the usual call and text notifications. Routes are easy to load from the mobile app and the large display and audio cues makes them really easy to follow. Battery life is up to around 17 hours, and along with a standard mount you also get an out-front version in the box to keep your handlebars free from clutter.