For the original version, please see ELEMNT ROAM v1 (2019) and BOLT v2 (2021) Information and Setup
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Product Information
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Equipped with Bluetooth and ANT+ dual-band technology, ELEMNT GPS Bike Computers pair seamlessly with all of your cycling sensors. Instead of confusing menus, ELEMNT computers leverage a free companion app to set up data fields, customize profiles, track performance, and share ride data effortlessly. In addition, programmable LED QuickLook Indicators provide a quick way to keep pace with important performance metrics like speed, cadence and power.
Wahoo ELEMNT computers are the most integrated GPS bike computers on the market with a long list of compatible hardware and smartphone apps.
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Updated Design Features
In addition to the features of the original ELEMNT and ELEMNT BOLT, ELEMNT ROAM boasts the new device and routing features below:
- 64 Color Screen with Updated UI - More colors makes charts, graphs, and the data you want even easier to see at a glance.
- Dual Band GPS - Dual Band GPS offers enhanced accuracy especially when in challenging environments such as dense tree covered areas and urban areas.
- 32 GB of Memory: There’s no such thing as too many adventures with ROAM’s expanded 32GB memory. Increase your number of saved routes, detailed maps and structured workouts to provide any type of adventure, anytime.
- USB-C Charging - The new standard, ROAM’s USB-C charging port is waterproof even if the protective dust cover is missing, but it’s still there for additional protection and is replaceable if ever lost or damaged.
- Convex Buttons - The first ELEMNT with convex buttons, ROAM is even easier to use with gloves.
- Ambient Light Sensor - The ambient light sensor automatically adjusts the ROAMs display for optimal visibility.
- On Device Smart Navigation - navigate on the fly!
- Multisport Handover: ELEMNT ROAM simplifies life for multisport athletes by automatically syncing relevant performance data between ELEMNT ROAM and the ELEMNT RIVAL GPS sport watch. This seamless data handoff keeps data in front of you when you switch to a bike leg, keeping your focus on your performance and the adventure in front of you.
- KICKR Control: ELEMNT ROAM works seamlessly with the entire Wahoo ecosystem, and that includes giving you control over all KICKR smart bikes and smart trainers. Whether you want to knock out a simple ERG workout, relive a past ride or recon an upcoming route, ELEMNT ROAM will control KICKR’s resistance at every stage of the workout or route.
- Perfect View Zoom - Customize activity profiles and data fields in the companion app and then zoom in and out of workout screens to focus on the metrics that matter most to your performance.
- Quicklook LEDs - ELEMNT ROAM features programmable LED indicators that offer a new way to monitor performance and stay connected with nothing more than a glance.
- ELEMNT Companion APP - The free ELEMNT companion app uses the intuitive interface of your smartphone to customize your settings, rider profile and link ELEMNT ROAM to your favorite cycling apps and wireless sensors.
- (NEW) Summit Segments: This feature not only brings a world of color to climbs throughout your ride, but allows you to see all the available climbing options along your route, so you can take on a new challenge or push for a PR on an old favorite. Once you’ve selected your route, ELEMNT ROAM’s brilliant color will preview the difficulty of climbs ahead and distance remaining to the summit, allowing you to manage energy and power output as grades change.
- (NEW) SYSTM Outdoor Workouts: ELEMNT ROAM uses Wahoo X to keep you ready for year-round adventures by allowing you to follow structured training plans on indoor and outdoor rides. Just load a workout or training plan into your SYSTM calendar and follow the targets set by the Wahoo Sports Science team to maximize efforts regardless of your training environment.
- PUBLIC ROUTE SHARING - Mark any route in the ELEMNT app as ‘public’ for a specified period of time. Once that route is shared, it will be shown as available to any other ELEMNT user within 2km and can be loaded to nearby ELEMNTs
64 COLOR SCREEN
- Vibrant, crystal clear, 64 color, 2.7" (68.6mm) display makes seeing your data and routes easier than ever.
AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR
- ELEMNT ROAM adjusts automatically to optimize visibility and power savings in any light with its Ambient Light Sensor.
Smart Navigation & Routing Features
BACK ON TRACK
Take a wrong turn? Road closed? Unexpected detour? Back on Track will automatically reroute you back onto your selected route.
ROUTE TO START
Find the shortest route back to the starting point of your ride with Route to Start.
GET ME STARTED
Need turn by turn directions to the start of a selected route? Use Get Me Started to generate directions directly on ELEMNT ROAM!
RETRACE YOUR ROUTE
Retrace Route lets you navigate back to the start of a ride with Turn-by-Turn directions by reversing the route just rode.
TAKE ME TO
Get turn-by-turn directions optimized for cycling by selecting a location directly on the ELEMNT ROAM using the new Pan and Zoom Feature, or type in an address or location in the ELEMNT App.
SAVED LOCATIONS
Save your favorite locations either directly on the ELEMNT ROAM or in the ELEMNT App so you can easily generate routes on the fly.
USB-C CHARGING
- Charge ELEMNT BOLT with improved USB-C charging
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- Part Number: WFCC6
- Physical Dimensions: 3.5" x 2.3" x 0.7” (89mm x 54.4mm x 17.8 mm)
- Display Size: 2.7" (68.58mm)
- Screen Resolution: 240x400
- Weight: 3.3 oz
- Battery: USB rechargeable
- Battery Life: Up to 17 hours
- Waterproof Rating: IPX7 (waterproof up to 5 ft)
- Supported Satellites: GPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU, Galileo, and QZSS
- Operating Temperature: -4°F to 122°F / -20°C to 50°C
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- ELEMNT ROAM GPS Bike Computer
- Standard USB-A > Micro (ROAM v1) or USB-A > C (ROAM v2)
- Integrated Out-Front Mount
- Stem Mount + Zipties
- Quick Start Guide
- Important Product Info Guide
Setup
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Download the full ROAM v2 Quick Start Guide as a PDF for instructions in English and other languages.
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Menu and Power Button (left side button):
Located on the top left side of the device, this button accesses the Settings menu if pressed quickly while the device is on, or powers it on or off when held for 5 seconds. Use the settings menu to easily add sensors at any time by quickly tapping to access the menu, then selecting ADD SENSOR.
Smart Buttons (bottom row buttons):
The bottom buttons are smart buttons that function as described on the screen above each.
Perfect View Zoom Buttons (right side buttons):
On the right hand side of the unit are the Info Zoom Buttons which zoom in on your top fields or out to display more data during a workout. They also navigate up and down in the settings menu. Additionally (only on on ELEMNT ROAM), they move the map north and south when picking a new navigation point.
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Push and hold the left side button on the ELEMNT until it begins warming up to power on. If held once warmed up and running, the same button lets you power off, while a quick tap opens the settings menu where you can add sensors to monitor heart rate, cadence, speed or other metrics. On the ELEMNT's first warmup, a QR code is displayed to make pairing with a smartphone easy through ELEMNT Companion App for iOS or Android.
Note: While the ELEMNT battery comes 50% charged, get the best results with a full charge before the first workout.
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Customize your data, get detailed workout history, and share with friends and family through the ELEMNT App.
Some features like Live Tracking, Take Me Anywhere, and importing routes are enabled in and fueled through the app for ELEMNT and ELEMNT BOLT, while ELEMNT ROAM can perform some of these features directly on the device. Plan your ride accordingly
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Pairing to iPhone & iOS
- Ensure Bluetooth is enabled and open the ELEMNT Companion App for iOS
- After the introductory video, select Start to pair your ELEMNT to the app
Note: After the app is first opened, pairing is completed from the Settings page - If prompted, enable access to the camera. Scan the QR code by simply placing the ELEMNT in front of your camera
Note: When initially powered on, the ELEMNT will display a QR code. If not displayed, use the upper left side button to access the settings menu and select PAIR WITH PHONE
- Select Pair when the dialogue box appears to complete the pairing process
After initial pairing, a login page is displayed. Register or sign in to the Wahoo Fitness Cloud, to proceed with the additional setup features below. Note: if login is skipped, additional features such as data backup and sync between devices will be disabled.
- Connect the ELEMNT to a WiFi network to update your device, upload rides, download maps, and load routes
- Log in to your favorite fitness sites and the ELEMNT will automatically upload your rides over WiFi. Alternatively, select Next to add these later.
- Complete a basic profile to be used with the ELEMNT. This information will be used to calculate metrics such as calories and HR zones. Alternatively, select Next to add these later.
- Enable Live Track to see (and be seen by) nearby riders. Your Live Track links are sharable so friends and family can view your location online.
- Live Track can also automatically share your location with others when starting a ride. Add recipients via email to continue or skip by selecting Next.
You can add additional sensors, or strap the ELEMNT on your handlebars and get cranking now that it's ready for action!
Pairing to Android
- Ensure Bluetooth® and location services are enabled and open the ELEMNT Companion App for Android
- After the introduction video, tap Start to pair your ELEMNT to the app
Note: After the app is first opened, pairing is completed from the Settings page - If prompted, enable access to the camera. Scan the QR code by simply placing the ELEMNT in front of your camera.
Note: When initially powered on, the ELEMNT will display a QR code. If not displayed, use the upper left side button to access the settings menu and select PAIR WITH PHONE
- Select Pair when the dialogue box appears to complete the pairing process
After initial pairing, a login page is displayed. Register or sign in to the Wahoo Fitness Cloud, or use your Facebook ID to proceed with the additional setup features below. Note: if login is skipped, additional features such as data backup and sync between devices will be disabled.
- Connect the ELEMNT to a WiFi network to update your device, upload rides, download maps, and load routes
- Log in to your favorite fitness sites and the ELEMNT will automatically upload your rides over WiFi. Alternatively, select Next to add these later.
- Complete a basic profile to be used with the ELEMNT. This information will be used to calculate metrics such as calories and HR zones. Alternatively, select Next to add these later.
- Enable Live Track to see (and be seen by) nearby riders. Your Live Track links are sharable so friends and family can view your location online.
- Live Track can also automatically share your location with others when starting a ride. Add recipients via email to continue or skip by selecting Next.
You can add additional sensors, or strap the ELEMNT on your handlebars and get cranking now that it's ready for action!
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Installing the Out Front Mount:
The Out-Front Mount is an extended, one-piece mount secured with a 3mm Allen bolt (Allen key not included)
- Begin by loosening or removing or the Allen bolt to slide the Out-Front Mount over the handlebars.
- Position the mount with the Wahoo logo facing upwards and toward the seat.
- Replace and tighten the bolt until fully secured. Always ensure your mount is secure before a ride.
Installing the Stem Mount:
The Stem Mount sits on the stem or handlebars and consists of the following:
- Plastic stem mount
- Rubber mount insert
- 4 zip-ties (2 extra)
- Ensure the rubber mount insert is flush against the plastic stem mount.
- Place the stem mount and rubber insert assembly on the stem or handlebars of your bicycle with the rubber side down and the Wahoo logo on top, facing the seat
- Thread two zip-ties (included) through the mount's holes and securely tighten to your bike.
- Once fully secured, trim any excess zip-tie length. Always ensure your mount is secure before a ride.
Attaching the ELEMNT:
Once your mount is secured to the handlebars, simply place the ELEMNT in the mounting grooves and turn clockwise to lock it in place. To remove, turn counterclockwise and lift.
Using Your ELEMNT
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WORKOUT PAGE
Quickly add sensors, toggle indoor riding, select a route or planned workout, share your location, or view the ride map.
During a workout, your progress is tracked on the map and a live ride summary with additional details expands below.
SENSORS:
Tap for quick access to the sensor page where you can add new sensors, find saved sensors, or rename or remove an existing sensor. See the ELEMNT Sensor Pairing Guide for more details.
CHOOSE A ROUTE:
Routes make navigation a breeze. For full details on using routes, see the ELEMNT Routes Guide.
PICK A PLANNED WORKOUT:
Build workouts in advance and get individualized coaching through Training Peaks or Today's Plan. See the Planned Workouts Guide for everything you need to know.
RIDE TYPE:
Toggle INDOOR mode for use with a smart trainer following the ELEMNT KICKR and SNAP Control Guide.
SHARE LIVE TRACK LINK:
Send a link to friends and family to share your location as you ride. Check out the full Live Tracking Guide for specifics.
Note: Live Tracking requires a paired phone with an active internet connection and location services enabled.
HISTORY PAGE
See your total odometer and completed workouts. Select a workout to display detailed data and statistics, then press the edit icon (on iOS) or the 3 vertical dots (on Android) to rename and delete.
Automatic Uploads:
Workouts upload automatically to connected services over WiFi. For details and instructions see Understanding Automatic Uploads.
To delete or rename a workout:
- iOS: Tap Edit on the top left to select multiple workouts for deletion, or press and hold on a workout and select Edit workout to rename or delete individually.
- Android: Long press a workout to delete multiple workouts, or tap a workout then the 3 vertical dots on the top right to rename or delete individually.
PROFILE PAGE
Login to your Wahoo account, connect 3rd party services, edit your personal info, or modify power and heart rate zones.
ABOUT YOU (WAHOO CLOUD SIGN IN):
Sign into the Wahoo Cloud to enable automatic uploads to your favorite sites and services, fill your profile info from the cloud, sync workout data across Wahoo apps, and sync routes with 3rd party services. Use this section to enter details like height, weight, and gender for personalized fitness calculations like calorie burn and heart rate zones.
AUTHORIZED APPS / CONNECTED APPS:
Once logged into the Wahoo cloud, tap to automatically upload workouts and sync routes by linking or authorizing 3rd party services.
POWER ZONES:
Use the default, or enter a personal Functional Threshold Power (FTP) and customize power zones.
HEART RATE ZONES:
Use calculated defaults or customize Heart Rate Zones to suit your preference.
SETTINGS PAGE
CUSTOMIZE
Customize displayed pages, data, LEDs & sound, backlight timeout, and the auto shutdown timer.
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Pages:
Reconfigure existing workout pages or add up to 3 personalized pages to display on your ELEMNT. Full instructions available in the ELEMNT Page Customization Guide.
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LEDs & Sound:
Toggle the LEDs and sound alerts on or off. For more details please see our ELEMNT Lights and Sounds Guide.
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Backlight and Auto Shutdown:
Customize backlight and Auto Shutdown after a specified period of inactivity to save battery..
SENSORS
Connect sensors to record powerful fitness data.
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Set Up Sensors:
Add sensors like one of our TICKR Heart Rate Monitors, RPM Speed and Cadence, or a power meter to collect and display data during your workout. Details on adding and removing sensors are available in the ELEMNT Sensor Pairing Guide.
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Include zeros in average cadence / power:
Disabling one of these options will avoid calculating periods of inactivity during unpaused portions of rides into recorded cadence and/or power averages.
LIVE TRACK & MAPS
Send your location to others, keep maps updated, and change map orientation
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Live Track:
Enable Live Track to share your location with others while riding. See the Live Track Guide for requirements and more info.
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Manage Maps:
Add, remove, and update maps on your ELEMNT. For instructions and details see the ELEMNT Maps Guide.
Note: Because WiFi is needed to download and update maps, always download maps before traveling for the best experience. More travel tips are available in the ELEMNT Travel Help Guide.
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Always Rotate Map:
When enabled, the ELEMNT's map rotates to keep the top of the display oriented in the direction of travel. If disabled, the top of the map will always face North.
RIDE:
Toggle various workout options.
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Auto Pause:
On by default, Auto Pause prevents workout data being recorded during periods of inactivity. Workouts resume automatically when activity is detected. Disabling records workout data at all times unless manually paused.
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Auto Lap:
Off by default, Auto Lap can be set to create a new lap after a given distance or time.
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Strava Live Segments
Available to Strava Summit subscribers only, use this page to toggle various settings for Strava Live Segments.
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Planned Workouts
Customize settings while using planned workouts.
WIFI:
Setup WiFi directly on your ELEMNT to use automatic uploads, receive firmware updates, update maps, or sync multiple routes.
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WiFi Network:
Select a network and enter a password. See Connecting the ELEMNT to WiFi for details, limitations, and troubleshooting.
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Automatic upload:
Toggle automatic uploads of completed rides to authorized services individually or in total when your ELEMNT connects to WiFi.
ALERTS AND INFO:
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Show messages:
Toggle whether messages and email are displayed on the ELEMNT during a ride when the app is connected. See ELEMNT Alerts and Notifications for details.
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Show phone calls:
Toggle whether phone calls are displayed on the ELEMNT during a ride when the ELEMNT app is connected.
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Show phone calls:
Use Do Not Disturb to disable alerts for set period of time. While the time length is set here in the app, this function is enabled directly on the ELEMNT by pressing DND when an alert appears.
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Info:
See ELEMNT and Companion App versions, or view legal attributions.
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START YOUR WORKOUT:
- Turn on your ELEMNT by holding the left side button.
- Optional: enable features like Live Tracking and notifications by pairing with the ELEMNT Companion App. Keep your phone on you to continue using these features.
- Optional: press the PAGE button to display the map where you can select an imported route to use while you ride.
- Optional: quickly press the left side button to access Settings, then scroll to PLANNED WORKOUTS to select a planned workout
- Optional: quickly press the left side button to access Settings, then scroll to select INDOOR when pairing with a KICKR or SNAP.
- Press the START button to begin your workout.
- Saved nearby sensors will automatically connect when active.
DURING A WORKOUT:
The ELEMNT records temperature, elevation, speed & location, plus data from any additional connected sensors.
During the workout, the below functions are available:
- Press LAP to start a new lap (auto-lap by time or distance is accessible via the Companion App Settings menu)
- Press PAUSE to temporarily pause recording of your workout.
- Press PAGE to change the displayed workout page or see the map.
- Use the right side buttons to zoom in/out on the data displayed on a page.
- Use the left side button to see phone notifications when they appear.
- If pairing with a KICKR or SNAP, a new page becomes available for KICKR control.
ENDING A WORKOUT:
- Press PAUSE to pause the workout, then STOP to end it.
- Select YES to confirm, NO to keep the ride paused, or DELETE to remove the workout record.
Workout data is immediately available by pressing HIST on the ELEMNT, or connect to the app for additional details.
CONNECT TO 3RD PARTY APPS & SERVICES
Supercharge your training by sharing your ride and workout data with these services to see in-depth analytics and connect with others:
- Strava
- TrainingPeaks
- MapMyFitness
- Today’s Plan
- RideWithGPS
- Komoot
- Best Bike Split
- SportTrack
- Dropbox
- ...and more!
Access the Profile menu in the ELEMNT app to connect and manage authorized apps and services.
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CHARGING YOUR ELEMNT:
- Charge the ELEMNT with the USB-C cable provided or a similar cable. The ELEMNT operates for up to 16 hours per charge.
- Gently remove the silicon dust cap covering the charging port on your ELEMNT.
- Insert the plug of the USB cable into the charging port.
- Connect the USB cable to a suitable power source to charge. e.g. a computer USB port, or if using in conjunction with an AC adapter, to a wall outlet.
- Avoid using Apple brand AC charging adapters - these may fail to provide a full charge.
- When fully charged, remove the USB cable from the charging port.
- Replace the silicon dust cap, ensuring a firm seal to keep dust and moisture out.
- For additional battery saving advice, please see ELEMNT Battery Help and Tips
Note: For best results and battery life, always charge to full capacity. Clean and dry the charging port and surrounding area thoroughly if it becomes wet or dirty. Do not plug into a power source until the area is free of moisture or debris. Corrosion or device failure may occur with improper use.
CONNECTING MULTIPLE BIKES AND SENSORS:
When multiple sensors of the same type are connected to the ELEMNT at once, data from the highest quality connection (typically the closest sensor) alone will be used. If one sensor should fail, the ELEMNT will automatically switch to receive data from the next-best connected data source. In other words, it's no problem to pair sensors from multiple bikes to a single ELEMNT since the ELEMNT only uses data from the closest paired sensor for each data type.
TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENTS:
The ELEMNT measures temperature during your workout, but occasionally may display temperatures that differ from the true temperature of your surroundings. For example, this may occur when the device is placed in direct sunlight, is being charged via an external battery or is subjected to sudden changes in temperature.
TROUBLESHOOTING:
Please see our expansive and easy to use ELEMNT Instant Help Guide for setup help, feature walkthroughs, and advanced troubleshooting, or contact our support team where we're always happy to lend a hand.