Just announced, the second-generation Wahoo ELEMENT ROAM gets revamped with a dual-band GPS, 64-color screen, USB-C port, and new convex buttons. Find all the details here…

Following the overhaul of the ELEMNT BOLT last year, Wahoo just announced the long-awaited ELEMENT ROAM 2, a larger and more feature-rich unit than its aging predecessor. The second-generation Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM has a few interesting and promising improvements, including a brighter color screen, dual-band GPS, the same convex buttons featured on the new BOLT, and a USB-C port. Find specs and details below.

HARDWARE

  • (NEW) Dual Band GPS
  • (NEW) 64 Color Screen
  • (NEW) Convex Buttons
  • (NEW) USB-C Charging
  • 17-Hour Battery
  • Perfect View Zoom
  • Quicklook LED’s
  • Ambient Light Sensor
  • Integrated Out-Front Mount

SOFTWARE

  • (NEW) Wahoo X
  • (NEW) Summit Segments
  • (NEW) Public Route Sharing
  • (NEW) Supersapiens Integration • (NEW) Back Up & Restore
  • On Device Smart Navigation
  • Multisport Handover
  • KICKR Control
  • ELEMNT Companion App
Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 2

Here’s a rundown and thoughts on each of the relevant new improvements:

DUAL BAND GPS

Wahooo claims that the new ELEMNT ROAM’s Dual Band GPS provides “better accuracy in challenging environments where signals can be obstructed by dense trees and urban noise.” This seems like it could be a massive improvement over the BOLT, which struggles in thick forested singletrack.

64-COLOR SCREEN

The new Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM gets the same 64-color, high-contrast, scratch-resistant screen as the bolt, only it’s half an inch larger (BOLT is 2.2″ whereas the ELEMNT ROAM is 2.7″). Similarly, the ROAM also has color-coding for climbing grades as well as highlighting for various workouts workout modes.

32GB OF MEMORY

The new ELEMNT ROAM gets a massive upgrade on storage with an expanded 32GB memory, increased from 4GB on the former model. This allows you to increase your number of saved routes, detailed maps, and structured workouts. Note that the latest BOLT that we recently reviewed has 16GB of storage.

17-HOUR BATTERY

Nothing changed as far as the ELEMNT ROAM’s claimed battery life. Wahoo still specs it at 17 hours. That’s two hours more than the BOLT, which offers a claimed 15 hours.

SUMMIT SEGMENTS

Summit Segments provides color-coded climbs throughout the ride and allows you to see all the upcoming climbs along your pre-loaded route so you can prepare your legs or use it for cadence or a workout.

Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 2
  • SCREEN SIZE: 2.7″ (69mm)
  • BATTERY LIFE: 17 Hours
  • DIMENSIONS: 59.5 x 90.5 x 20.5mm
  • WEIGHT: 94 grams (3.3oz)
  • WATER RATING: IPX7
  • PRICE: £349.99/$399.99/€399.99/AU$599.95
  • Manufacturer’s Details: WahooFitness.com

The new Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM 2 is priced at $399.99 and is expected to be available from mid-to-late October. Find details over at WahooFitness.com.

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