Rated 3 out of 5 by RichTBis from Work in progress I have a Wahoo trainer and bike computer and wanted the ease of compatibility with the watch. I’d say it’s better made than the 945 but not as polished as the V2’s hardware package. The ELEMNT RIVAL inherently tracks multiple metrics including speed, distance, workout time, swim lengths, pace, stroke count, stroke rate, SWOLF. From the emails, it also seems to be with Apple iPhone users more than Android but there was one case of a user not using an iPhone. At this price, the Wahoo Elemnt Rival is not much more affordable than the impressive Garmin Fenix 6. Komoot and Wahoo are 100% integrated. Information reported on Strava via Wahoo Elemnt and Wahoo Tickr: Look at the Calories and Moving Time. Using the intuitive ELEMNT operating system, RIVAL delivers a simple user experience. In 2019, he set out to inspire and motivate others by pushing his own physical limits into an unknown country. It is not a major issue, I am on a weight loss exercise, lost 4 stone in just over two years and got rid of my Type 2 diabetes, but it is strange how it has gone for no reason as far as I can tell... unless a Wahoo update has changed something more than the update they said did... mind you the new update was released after this issue started but did not rectify it.. I purchased this with eyes wide and was aware of some negative reviews. To ensure consistency between users, the times shown on the ELEMNT during an activity are preliminary, and the times shown on Strava after uploading are final. Burned calories difference between Strava and Wahoo ELEMNT (with use of Wahoo TICKR) Rick van Overbeek: 3/28/17 11:25 AM: I just made a quick trip to test the Wahoo … Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL – An Explainer. It all started after charging the bolt for an hour or two. Which, has always been my complaint about it. The Fenix 6 comes with a much wider range of features, more data, a … The RIVAL is ever-so-slightly chunky-looking and a little like a Garmin Fenix in that sense. Wahoo Elemnt Rival: Battery life. Burned calories difference between Strava and Wahoo ELEMNT (with use of Wahoo TICKR) Showing 1-3 of 3 messages. 2. ... 3/17/17 1:35 AM: Hi, I have the Wahoo Elemnt for three weeks and it is not possible to sync routes. Actually, that’s not entirely fair – they introduced it in January 2013…and haven’t changed it one bit since for cycling (seriously, you can go back and look at my screenshots in that linked section).. Which Calorie Number is Correct? Unique multisport features like Touchless Transition, Multisport Handover and Perfect View Zoom create a seamless performance advantage whether training or competing. 4. It seems to have snagged at the 8 mile mark and said it was waiting to upload. It's a lovely watch but feels like a 'work in progress'. The Wahoo Blue S/C sensor is a popular speed/cadence sensor combo. To connect your Wahoo with your komoot account, you need to download the Wahoo ELEMNT Companion app and create a Wahoo Account. The Elemnt Rival has ball-day hear rate monitoring, step count, and calories burned. I have routes in komoot (premium), strava and RWGPS and connected them via the Companion App and also installed my wifi (2.4 ghz, channel auto and PW less than 12 characters). For example, my Wahoo ELEMNT seems to calculate calories using a funky heartrate-based algorithm while Zwift uses my wattage and a 25% efficiency factor. I found the Wahoo Elemnt was not syncing with my maps after it had loaded some from strava. It's 379.99 and £349.99 in Europe and the UK, respectively. If not turned on already, turn your ELEMNT on by pressing the button located on the left hand side of the device. I am not saying no one has issues with them, but I am saying we have a vocal minority here who raise their issues very loudly on the reg. The answer is: none of them are. If the issue is not syncing to Strava (and from there to TR), then I experienced this issue for the first time a couple of days ago. Advanced Running Dynamics with TICKR X When paired with the TICKR X (not included – sold separately), ANT+ Running Dynamics are recorded and displayed on the watch for real-time feedback. For me, it’s my “go to” cycling watch that allows me to ride without a chest strap heart rate monitor. Not with Wahoo but did have to reconnect my Garmin account the other day to Strava. The Rival is not currently available through Amazon but can be bought directly from Wahoo, or from other outdoor retailers. Garmin also lets you import interval workouts to follow with helpful graphics, which the Elemnt Bolt does not — yet. Garmin also lets you import interval workouts to follow with helpful graphics, which the Elemnt Bolt does not — yet. In your Strava settings check under ‘My Apps’ that Wahoo Fitness is still showing as connected. Select Start to proceed with pairing the app to your ELEMNT. ELEMNT RIVAL Multisport Watch keeps the focus locked on your performance, not your equipment. At this price, the Wahoo Elemnt Rival is not much more affordable than the impressive Garmin Fenix 6. Every update makes it worse. A very rapid fix was to go into the Android ELEMNT app; select Profile at the bottom; scroll down to and touch Connected apps; untick Strava to … In the Companion app go to the connections section and click on komoot. The Wahoo Elemnt Rival costs $379.99 in the US. Simply connect your komoot account with your Wahoo ELEMNT, ELEMNT BOLT or ELEMNT ROAM and your planned routes will be automatically synced immediately, ready for your next big ride. It says it should be capable of running for 14 days in ‘smartwatch’ mode or up to 24 hours in GPS mode or heart rate monitoring mode. Wahoo TICKR optical armband and chest strap heart rate monitors feature accurate, real-time tracking with Bluetooth and ANT+ connectivity and multiple app compatibility for training. It worked so smoothly when I first got it. In the end, he did just that. 2. This video explains how to use the most recent feature addition to the ELEMNT, Route Me Anywhere. You can then save, share and relive every detail of your trip directly on komoot. Not only is Jake Wells a husband, father, and business owner, he’s a 3x National Single Speed Cyclocross Champion. During the setup of your ELEMNT, you can enable syncing with Strava. Sync of Routes not working Showing 1-13 of 13 messages. So the Wahoo ELEMNT RIVAL is now part of my collection. Wahoo ELEMNT devices use a different algorithm for determining when a user starts and finishes a segment than Strava uses, which can affect the elapsed time reported for the segment. Wahoo Fitness specializes in indoor bike trainers, GPS bike computers, cycling sensors & heart rate monitors designed to optimize your cycling training. Make sure you have bluetooth enabled on your mobile device. It isn't intended to compete with an Apple Watch 6 or Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. On investigation I found the wifi had disconnected. I bought the ELEMNT to replace a screwy 510 Garmin, so as they say, TMMV. Looking at numbers sold vs issues, Wahoo is doing just fine. 2. Recently, my Wahoo Elemnt Bolt cycling computer got stuck just showing Wahoo on the screen and then would blink every 10-15 seconds. 5. The latest models can be paired either via ANT+ or Bluetooth Smart (4.0), and can therefore be used with TrainerRoad for speed, cadence, and VirtualPower readings. When I shut off the head unit and turned it on it uploaded immediately. Wahoo Fitness is a tech-fitness company that specializes in indoor bike trainers, GPS bike computers, heart rate monitors, apps, and sensors for cyclists, runners, and fitness enthusiasts. Information reported on Strava via Wahoo Elemnt and Wahoo Tickr: 2 hours 26 minutes; 169 bpm max heart rate, 139 bpm average; 1,676 calories burned; 2. I found out how to force a reboot / restart, not on Wahoo’s website, but on bikeforums.net.. Of course, what’s also obvious is that Wahoo’s app looks more like 2017, as opposed to Garmin’s tracking site from last decade. Then login with the username and password you use for your komoot account and allow the app to access your komoot profile. The Wahoo Rival is a mid-sized GPS triathlon watch, the same ‘normal’ size as the Vantage V2 and FR945. Make sure that you have the most current version of both the ELEMNT/BOLT firmware and the most current version of the ELEMNT companion mobile app for iOS or Android. Wahoo doesn’t disclose the capacity of the battery packed into the Rival but does talk about the kind of numbers you can expect. It's been fine in terms of running and the bike ( not been swimming yet ) but if you expect anything else forget it. This seems to affect the Bolt, Roam and the original Elemnt. However the calories burned seems to have stopped at the 8 mile mark- unless I can bike 35 miles on 600 calories. Bluetooth, in general, can be a bit moody so it's not a surprise. Using the Wahoo ELEMNT Companion App, link your TrainingPeaks account (make sure you are using the ELEMNT Companion app, and not the Wahoo Fitness or Utility apps). If you didn't enable syncing during setup, you can link your accounts from your Profile: Record with the Wahoo ELEMNT and automatically upload your activities to Strava from the Wahoo ELEMNT app on iOS or Android. Open the ELEMNT app & watch the introductory welcome video or skip to continue. Today, Wahoo launch their brand new ELEMNT RIVAL.A Multisport GPS watch that works as a standalone training and tracking device, but offers the unique (as far as we can tell), functionality of linking with your Wahoo ELEMNT cycle head unit. A first look at the brand new GPS watch from Wahoo. 3. This makes us think that it's an update that happened on the phone and not a problem with the Wahoo devices.