Our quick take

Alternatives to consider

Garmin Edge 130 Plus

Garmin Edge 520 Plus

Lezyne Mega XL

Wahoo Elemnt Bolt cycling computer - 4.0 / 5

Design and display

  • Dimensions: 74.6 x 47.3 x 22.1mm / Weight: 62.4 grams Display: 2.2-inch panel (diagonal measure) IPX7 waterproofing GPS, altimeter

Setup, companion app and customisation

  • Compatible with Android and iPhone Works with a range of sensors

Mapping and navigation

  • Breadcrumb or turn-by-turn navigation Relies on third-party mapping applications

Training functions, indoors and out

  • Strava Live Segment support Compatible turbo trainer control

To recap

This cycling computer, first released in 2016, is Wahoo’s entry-level GPS product. Thanks to numerous firmware updates since its release, the Bolt still offers all that most of us will need from a head unit, though its navigation ability has been superseded by newer models.