Winner of the BIKE BILD bicycle navigation test: Wahoo Elemnt Roam
The GPS bike computer Elemnt Roam from Wahoo not only convinced as a test winner, but also as a price-performance winner. It is operated via the smartphone, which is easily linked to the device using a QR code. The display – which is not a touchscreen by the way – is slightly matted and thus prevents reflections. A backlight is only necessary at dusk, which benefits the battery life.
Instead of developing an online portal itself, Wahoo has integrated portals such as komoot, Strava or TrainingPeaks into the system for route planning. It is not possible to enter a destination directly by address. The route guidance along planned routes is clear and unambiguous.
Map material is available as a free download via the app, but the map memory is quite small. In the test, the Wahoo Elemnt Roam achieved the grade “good” – with 67 out of 80 points.
This is how BIKE BILD tested it
The GPS bike computers had to pass eight test criteria. During the navigation, it was checked how well the route import is possible, how good the route guidance is and how quickly the re-routing works.
Then the operation and the readability of the display were looked at. The sensor support and the range of functions were also evaluated. The cards and the associated memory were also examined.
The test results at a glance
Of course, GPS bike computers should be able to do much more than guide you over a route. Depending on the drive manufacturer and the type of display, e-bikes can be connected to the GPS bike computer to display data such as performance or cadence.
The Wahoo Elemnt Roam convinces with a good display, very simple operation and good integration of outdoor portals.
