Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer Reviews

Review score: 8.9/10 – Updated September, 2024

Latest Price: £299.99 (RRP: £299.99)

Take a look now to discover what makes Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer worthy of a review score of 8.9 out of 10.

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Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer features

Quality

Quality is without doubt one of the most important factors that we consider when buying bikes, parts, accessories or clothing. As you’d imagine it’s especially important when buying Computers. Let’s take at a look at the sort of things you can look at when trying to ascertain the quality of Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer.

The first thing is material. Looking at what Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer is made of will give you a really good idea of the quality overall. Take a look at the specs above and you should be able to see the material. It’s then up to you to decide if it meets your expectation.

Similarly you’ll also want to spend some time looking at the features too. Again the table above, listing the features will give you a really good overview. However you should think about the sort of features that you’d expect when buying new Computers. It’s worth writing a list of the “must-have” features so that you don’t end up compromising and missing some important features, or alternatively end up buying an unnecessarily high specced product.

There’s also a lot of merit in checking out the brand of the product and looking at the various brands that are selling Computers. Brands like Wahoo are of courses extremely well respected in the cycling community so you know you’re getting a fantastic product with them. But if you’re undecided on your product you should write up a list of brands that you’d be happy to buy. It’s a great way of filtering and narrowing down the number of products when you’re searching.

Next up you’ll want to think about the price and use that as a guide to set your expectations of the quality. If you’re buying the cheapest of the options in the Computers category you should probably expect it to not be of as good quality as the most expensive. It sounds obvious of course. But this is where you can get a bit clever and use your combination of features, specs, materials and other factors to work together to get a really good quality product at the best price. We often draw up a list of “must-haves” and use these as filters when shopping online so that you’re only seeing products that meet your criteria. You can then sort by Price>Low to get the best deals.

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Comparing Prices

Price, as you would imagine, is the most popular reason for someone buying one product over another. It is the single most important factor in choosing the majority of products we buy. The same goes for Computers.

It’s at this stage of the buying process, when you’re looking at different options, that you should set a budget. Do some research to understand how much roughly you can expect to pay for the sort of level of product that you’re looking for. Then match that to your own personal circumstance and how much you can afford to spend. This will really help you in narrowing down the right product for you.

Price of Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer

So the first aspect of price that we’re going to look at is the price of Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer.

We run regular scans across the web to find the best prices for the products that we review, from a range of cycling retailers. The best price we managed to find Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer was over at Chain Reaction Cycles where the price was £299.99 in our latest search.

Based on this price we’ve scored it 9.6 out of 10 for price.

Average price of Computers

Next we wanted to look at how much you can expect to pay, on average, for Computers.

We found 93 in the Computers category over at Chain Reaction Cycles. We looked at the average price of the products within this category and found the average is £44.91, making it above average at £299.99.

It’s sometimes helpful to look at how much the prices can vary. Especially when setting yourself a budget, or when trying to understand just how much you could spend on Computers. We found that the most expensive product currently available was £299.99, whilst the cheapest we managed to find was £1.89.

With 93 products available we worked out that 0 cost more than Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer and 92 were cheaper.

Cost of Wahoo products

At Chain Reaction Cycles we found 20 products from Wahoo, of which 3 were in the Computers category.

For now though we’re looking at Wahoo branded products in all categories. The average price of these products was £349.74 making this product below average.

You’ll also be interested to know that the cheapest Wahoo product we found was £11.99 and the highest price we could find from them was £2999.00.

Of the 20 from Wahoo, 5 were more expensive than Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer and 14 were cheaper.

How much are Wahoo Computers?

We then wanted to get a bit more specific and only look at Wahoo products that are listed in the Computers category.

The average price of the 3 products that match this search was £120.66, with the cheapest coming in at £11.99 and highest price was £299.99. With the average being £120.66, Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer comes in above average.

0 products that meet this search were more expensive than Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer and 2 were cheaper.

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Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer Reviews

Reading reviews is an amazing way of getting a good feel for a product without actually being able to try it or see it first.

There are two different types of reviews, and we also recommend reading both.

1. Expert reviews – In the cycle industry there are loads of really reliable trusted resources for expert reviews. For example if you’re looking to buy a new bike, BikeRadar Bike Reviews are great.

2. Customer reviews – these are probably your best resource for information. There’s no finances or influence involved, they’re purely just honest reviews from customers that have bought and used the product. The reason we love customer reviews so much is because no matter if their view is good or bad, there’s a very good chance that it will be honest and unbiased.

Our best advice is to head over to Chain Reaction Cycles and read the Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer reviews there.

Based on what we’ve seen in terms of reviews for Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer, it really does look like a great buy. So for the review score, we’ve scored it 8.5 out of 10. The average review score for all products in the Computers category at Chain Reaction Cycles is 4.2 out of 5.

Owner reviews, as we say, are one of the most important pieces of research that we can do before we buy. So, with that in mind, if you do go on to buy Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer or another similar product, like Wahoo RPM Cadence Sensor reviews or Wahoo Speed Sensor reviews we’d love you to leave a review in the comments below. It will really help future buyers just like you, when they’re looking to buy Computers.

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Brand

As we said in the pricing part of the review, brand is a really important consideration, but especially so when looking to buy Computers. But as you’re probably already aware, you’re on to a great choice if you do go with Wahoo, as they’re a fantastic brand, making amazing products.

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YouTube Video of Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer

Below we’ve embedded a video from YouTube where we’ve searched for Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer reviews.

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Summary

Overall, we’ve been hugely impressed by the quality, price, reviews and features of Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer. We’d say that as long as it fits your budget and meets your expectations in terms of features/spec…it’s a really strong contender. That’s why we’ve scored it a massive 8.9/10 overall.

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Further product details

• Product ID 1: 25010787907
• Product ID 2: 736008UK
• Brand: Wahoo
• Model number: WFCC4
• RRP: £299.99
• EAN: 853988006652
• Description: Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling ComputerAn aerodynamic bike computer with smart on-device navigation features and an ultra-rugged design for use on and off road.Aerodynamic Computer and Integrated MountWahoo’s ELEMNT ROAM cycling computer comes with an aerodynamic design with an integrated mount with an in-built locking screw for security. The result is a sleek, streamlined design that places the computer out-front in an ergonomic position that is easy to read while riding.Rugged DesignBuilt for on and off road use the computer comes with an ultra-rugged design utilising a thin, lightweight but damage resistant Gorilla Glass which can withstand the toughest condition of any terrain.Ambient Light SensorThe screen automatically adjusts its brightness and LED lights as lighting conditions change both indoors and outdoors ensuring that it always easy to read the computer’s screen.Colour 2.7’’ Diagonal ScreenThe vibrant, crystal clear colour 2.7’’ display screen makes it easy to see your data and routes at a glance.Wireless ConnectionThe ELEMNT ROAM is truly wireless with no plugin required (except when charging). There’s no need to connect the computer to your laptop to sync ride data, download maps, or update software. Instead all of this can be done via WiFi, Bluetooth, or ANT+.Companion AppThe free Companion App makes it easy to set up the computer with a step-by-step set-up so that you can create customised user profiles, track performance, update maps and firmware, and share ride data effortlessly. GPSFully integrated with GPS the computer comes with simple, crisp maps allowing you to ride with ease wherever you are in the world.Get Me StartedAn on-device navigation feature that provides you with turn-by-turn directions to the starting point of your journey. When selected the ELEMNT ROAM will create a route for you, which allows you to follow the blue chevrons and when you reach your planned route, the chevrons will turn black.Back on TrackIf you take a wrong turn or veer off cross this feature will get you back on track with on-device, turn-by-turn directions that will guide you back on track. The computer will show blue chevrons directing you back to your planned route, and then chevrons will turn black when you are back on track.Route to StartAn on-device navigation feature that will find the shortest way back to the start of your ride and create turn-by-turn directions.Take Me ToQuickly create routes with turn-by-turn directions by simply selecting a location directly on the ELEMNT ROAM map using it’s pan and zoom or by selecting one of your saved locations. You can also sync routes from the Companion App which allows you to enter a destination, address, or point of interest.Retrace RouteThis feature can be used either directly on the device or via the Companion App to provide turn-by-turn directions routing back to the starting point of your ride by reversing the route you just rode.Saved LocationsSave your favourite locations via the Companion app or directly onto the device to create turn-by-turn directions to your frequently visited spots.Fully Customisable ScreenThe cycling computer comes with fully customisable design with a page for every element of your ride: a workout view with a complete look at performance metrics, a climbing view to track ascents in real-time, a map view to stay on course, live tracking, and more. Each screen is fully customisable within the ELEMNT Companion App.User Friendly ButtonsThree tactile and easy to press buttons on the top of the device allows you to quickly toggle through the screens all your ride metrics even when you’re wearing gloves or travelling at speed.Dual-Band TechnologyYou can pair multiple different devices to the computer with ANT+ and Bluetooth capabilities.QuickLook LED IndicatorsWhen you’re travelling at speed and focusing on the road ahead the computer still allows you to stay clued in with customisable LED indicators that provide a quick visual cue to see if you’re on pact with performance metrics or to follow navigation cues.Text, Email, Phone AlertsIf you ride with your smartphone you can keep connected and receive pop-up alerts to notify you when important contacts are trying to get in touch.SpecificationsDisplay size: 2.7’’ display screenScreen resolution: 240 x 400Battery: USB rechargeableBattery life: 17 hoursWaterproof rating: IPX7 (waterproof up to 5ft)Weighs: 3.3ozDimensions: 3.5’’ x 2.3’’ x 0.7’’FeaturesIntegrated out-front mountIntegrated mount locking screwGorilla glass lensAmbient light sensorColour 2.7’’ diagonal screenWireless connectionElemnt companion app set upGPS functionalityGet Me Started route to starting pointBack on Track on-demand reroutingRoute to Start shortest routeTake Me To on-demand route generationRetrace Route breadcrumb trailsSaved locationsFully customisable screenUser-friendly buttonsDual-band technologyIncludes various mounting optionsUSB rechargeable batteryCustomisable quicklook LED indicatorsPerfect view zoom buttonsIncludes global mapsLive track portalText, email, and phone alertsAutomatic and wireless route downloads and workout uploadsRoute sync via BluetoothKickr smart trainer controlANT+ FE-C controlPlanned workouts with TrainingPeaks and Today’s planTeam INEOS structured workoutrsSoftware integrations: electronic gear shifters, muscle oxygen sensors, and pedalling monitorsMountain bike trail integrationsBuy Wahoo Computers from Chain Reaction Cycles, the World’s Largest Online Bike Store.
• Full Category: Accessories > Computers
• Unisex
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• Adult

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A few of our other favourites that we spotted when researching Wahoo ELEMNT ROAM GPS Cycling Computer included,
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