Wahoo does not abandon its first-generation models and already has a solution for their failure

After a week of chaos for many cyclists, Wahoo has released the long-awaited solution that brings back to life the Elemnt Bolt v1 and Roam v1 cycle computers, affected by a serious GPS error that left them practically unusable.

Wahoo fixes with a firmware update the failure that rendered their first-generation models unusable

Since August 17, numerous users saw how their devices restarted with the date of January 1, 2006, causing the inability to have a stable satellite signal, broken activity files, and even differences of hundreds of kilometers or unreal speeds on the routes. Although it was a known technical issue (here we explain what the 1024 effect is on GPS), the magnitude of the failure generated concern among those who still use these cycle computers with up to 8 years of age.

Fortunately, the company's reaction was quick. Just three days after complaints surged on forums and social networks, Wahoo engineers developed a patch and validated it in internal tests over the weekend. On Monday, August 25, a firmware update was already available that puts an end to the problems in the Bolt v1 and Roam v1.

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The update can be easily installed by connecting the device to a WiFi network or pairing it with the Wahoo Elemnt app on the mobile to download and install the new firmware. Some users have reported that two consecutive updates were necessary to bring their equipment up to date.

For now, the original Elemnt devices (launched in 2015) are still pending to receive a definitive solution. Wahoo has confirmed that they are already working on a specific patch for this model, although they have not given an exact availability date.

However, the company has warned that activities recorded between August 17 and the installation of the new firmware cannot be recovered automatically, as the corrupt files are not recognized by platforms like Strava or TrainingPeaks.

Wahoo's quick response has been received with relief by users, who appreciate the brand's commitment to devices up to eight years in the market, despite the existence of several later generations. With the update, the first-generation Bolt and Roam are back to offering what made them popular, a simple interface, great autonomy, and reliable navigation.