The One Reason I Switched from Wahoo Back to Garmin
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 มิ.ย. 2024
- 0:00 - Intro
0:14 - Disclaimers
0:52 - Context
2:41 - What I Liked About Wahoo
3:54 - What Didn't I Like About Wahoo
5:35 - The One Reason
In this video, I explain the key reason why I ditched Wahoo as well as some things I liked and didn't like about the Element Bolt V2. Garmin worked better for me, but depending upon what you're looking for, perhaps Wahoo is a better choice.
The Garmin devices I currently use regularly (these are affiliate links for which I may earn a small commission which goes back into producing the channel):
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Garmin Edge 540: amzn.to/3t94lYQ
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I like how you snuck in your VO2 max at 6:39 as a subtle flex.
😂 my stats are all messed up as I’ve been off the bike and running instead.
Confirms my Wahoo choice 😅. I only care about maps when it’s a loaded route and I just want to record my rides without the phone…
Makes total sense why you would prefer the Garman though for your style or riding.
No “industrial gravel” activity profile for you
I simply was not happy with the gps reception of my Bolt2. Literally no strava segments ever finished when there are trees at the side of the street and no gps-settings.
It got outperformed by my old 520 in that department, which was just weird.
And since I am back on Garmin I started to appreciate those training analyzing features.
My choice: Garmin Forerunner/Epix/Fenix on the wrist for all the stats (Garmin Re-Routing still sucks big time, even on a 1040) and Wahoo for Navigation.
I've read several articles and watched videos comparing Wahoo and Garmin, but no one has mentioned The One Reason. I use the Polar flow app to monitor a chest strap and appreciate that extra data too.
Thanks for video.
Thanks for the warning. I've had one Garmin Edge 500 and several Forerunners. Some of the Forerunners have not lasted very long. I was contemplating a Wahoo Roam or Bolt - but not now. I'm too invested in my Garmin Connect data.
In deed, you don't have to do this. I've been switch from this to that and finally i realize i just need a Garmin Fenix to record everything and I can have another bike computer whateven brand it is. I can just let my Garmin Fenix do everything, and combined with another device to do a double recording, that's more easy to manage. Just sell my old 1030 plus and get another BSC300 head unit, that's so fun to use another brand of head unit, and it won't ruin my complete training time line on my garmin connect. The watch can just stay in my backpack or in my pocket while dual recording. It's just still to small of mine Fenix 7X on a bike mount. And it's actually better than use both Garmin head unit and a garmin watch. It's actually more than one Garmin units, it is not very sync together especially you reliy on head unit mostly for riding and read data on watch. It's always something not really same.
I’m glad I never bothered leaving Garmin. Having no customizable profile by ride type would drive me nuts. I use the same head unit across four different bikes: MTN, fat, gravel, and road.
Plus integration with Trailforks is great when visiting unfamiliar MTB trail systems. Last time I was in Pisgah I was picking a recommend routes on Trailforks, star it as a favorite, and it would automatically be saved to my Garmin as a MTB course. Down there cell service is non existent so it was my only means of navigation.
Garmin has its quirks, but if you’re used to it, like we are… it becomes second nature.
Forgot about trail forks… was using that often on the 530 but must not have it setup correctly on the 540. Shows you how little I’ve ridden the MTB in the last couple of months since picking it up.
Interestingly enough, I may be switch as well. I was curious to see your reason, mine is not the same, but I do think that the way data is organized is a good one.
What’s got you thinking of switching?
@@TheLankyCyclist having some issues with Bluetooth connections with the device.
90% of people dont know about 90% of the features of these computers
agreed. many people could probably just use their phone.
I hate that Garmin Connect is so different on mobile versus laptop. Other than this, it's great.
It’s interesting that I left Garmin because of difficulties with Garmin connect but they seem to have fixed most of them now. My wahoo bolt v1 is now approaching 5 years old and is nearly ready for retirement, so it’s time to make another decision…….
Can Garmin Connect import data from Apple Watch Ultra? I don’t have a Garmin watch.
Not sure, but I doubt it. No incentive for them to do that.
I have the Garmin 840, the thing with Garmin I don’t need all the functions. I’m moving back to wahoo element roam v2 because it has a better user interface. Garmins interface is not intuitive. I also don’t need Garmin connect but I get it, some people do like the ecosystem. I use Strava for all the training info alongside trainer road. But I have to pay subscription fees but everyone is different, nice video.
Agree on the interface especially if doing a structured workout.
Nice bikes bruh!
Haha. The Dylan-Johnson-style-slacker-dude-alter-ego is funny as hell.
I appreciate your take. Im a Wahoo ROAM V1 user and havent used any Garmin products short of my Varia radar. Ive been getting around the lack of profiles with multiple pages on my Wahoo, but the Strava feature would be convenient.
I am intrigued by all the data analytics, however I've got devices from different ecosystems so I'd have to go all in.
If you allready have a garmin watch, then why dont you use both garmin watch,and wahoo computer?
I like using a bike specific computer on bike… hard to see the watch while riding and some other features that are better for cycling on computer vs watch.
This is what I do…love the garmin watch for running, but have never liked the ergonomics of the Garmin cycling computers. Don’t need the maps. Honestly, I just hate the way the buttons are located on the Garmin cycling computers
I still need to get on the bike computer/power meter bandwagon. Since I have used a Garmin Instinct for about 4yrs now will probably just stay in Garmin ecosystem.
If you're already in the Garmin ecosystem, lots of incentive to stay.
You can upload fit file (from Wahoo) to your Garmin Connect and get all data. This will take about 1 min.😉
Incredibly inconvenient and you’re missing out on a ton of data.
@@TheLankyCyclist What data will you lose when you upload a fit file?🤔
@@erbis.e I don't think you lose anything related to the activity though there are probably some less popular data fields (like the MTB stuff) that Wahoo isn't setup to record that wouldn't be included. I also know I used to have some issues with SYSTM workouts not getting factored into the training metrics but maybe that's been fixed. I'm thinking more the general health data: RHR, HRV, sleep metrics etc. I wouldn't think that would be in a fit file.
God damn that VO2 of yours…. If only I was vlose to that!
Doesn’t help me in bike races 😂
You know I love you, lanky. However, it is impossible for me to hear training peaks and not think "NEEEEERD"
Fair enough. 😸
Selling Wahoo = Good Choice………. Selling Fatbike = Still a bad choice 😂
Will never hear the end of it 😂😂😂
He needed more of a race oriented fat bike, like a Salsa Beargrease, rather than that heavy Surly.
@@330_Crew👆👆👆
@@TheLankyCyclist now is the time to buy 🤣🤪
100% this and the maps suck. Will be going back to Garmin when my wahoo dies.