Running multiple speed sensors with Wahoo element bolt
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Running multiple speed sensors with Wahoo element bolt
I have a Wahoo Element bolt and was wondering if I can have a speed sensor on my road bike and a separate one on my fixed gear? Will the Wahoo support both and pick up the signal from either sensor automatically based on what bike I'm riding?
Thanks,
Dave
Thanks,
Dave
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I am sure its like the garmin and yes but if you jiggle the other bike or roll it close to when you get the other going it may pop up asking what one you want to use. same with cadence sensors and such.
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It'll work.
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My only bike computers are the XOSS G+, but it'll work with any bike I have. The tricky bit is resetting the XOSS for each bike. Takes about a minute, including spinning the cranks and rear wheel to sync with the XOSS.
XOSS still hasn't gotten around to enabling the menu to identify and select among different bikes, but that's not a big deal for me. My bikes are all 700c wheels, and there isn't enough difference between my 700x23 and x25 tires to matter.
XOSS defaults to ANT+ sensor when available, so it seems like there should be a way to sync with more than one device. All of my sensors -- speed, cadence, heart rate -- are either ANT+ only or dual Bluetooth/ANT+. So I can record some data to my phone (Bluetooth) only via Wahoo Fitness, Strava, whatever, while simultaneously using the XOSS G+. Probably the same with any bike computer that's compatible with both ANT+ and Bluetooth.
XOSS still hasn't gotten around to enabling the menu to identify and select among different bikes, but that's not a big deal for me. My bikes are all 700c wheels, and there isn't enough difference between my 700x23 and x25 tires to matter.
XOSS defaults to ANT+ sensor when available, so it seems like there should be a way to sync with more than one device. All of my sensors -- speed, cadence, heart rate -- are either ANT+ only or dual Bluetooth/ANT+. So I can record some data to my phone (Bluetooth) only via Wahoo Fitness, Strava, whatever, while simultaneously using the XOSS G+. Probably the same with any bike computer that's compatible with both ANT+ and Bluetooth.
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I've had the Bolt for a while now and have been swapping between bikes the whole time. I have a cadence sensor on my commuter bike and Assioma pedals on my road bike and it always senses the proper one for the cadence display. It also knows when I'm on my Kickr Core and reads that for power. For speed I keep my speed sensor on the road bike but on the commuter it'll use GPS speed automatically but if I do swap the speed sensor it'll self calibrate to the smaller wheel size. It is very good at what it does. I just pop it on whichever bike I'm taking and go and never think about it. Well, there is one thing you have to think about, end your ride and TURN IT OFF when you're done. Otherwise it'll run the battery out.
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Unlike some computers where you have a Profile tied to a particular bike and must select the correct Profile.
Pair up all your sensors and Roam and Bolt will just detect the sensors you've brought with you on a ride.
Just don't bring two bikes with you.
Barry
Pair up all your sensors and Roam and Bolt will just detect the sensors you've brought with you on a ride.
Just don't bring two bikes with you.
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My only bike computers are the XOSS G+, but it'll work with any bike I have. The tricky bit is resetting the XOSS for each bike. Takes about a minute, including spinning the cranks and rear wheel to sync with the XOSS.
XOSS still hasn't gotten around to enabling the menu to identify and select among different bikes, but that's not a big deal for me. My bikes are all 700c wheels, and there isn't enough difference between my 700x23 and x25 tires to matter.
XOSS defaults to ANT+ sensor when available, so it seems like there should be a way to sync with more than one device. All of my sensors -- speed, cadence, heart rate -- are either ANT+ only or dual Bluetooth/ANT+. So I can record some data to my phone (Bluetooth) only via Wahoo Fitness, Strava, whatever, while simultaneously using the XOSS G+. Probably the same with any bike computer that's compatible with both ANT+ and Bluetooth.
XOSS still hasn't gotten around to enabling the menu to identify and select among different bikes, but that's not a big deal for me. My bikes are all 700c wheels, and there isn't enough difference between my 700x23 and x25 tires to matter.
XOSS defaults to ANT+ sensor when available, so it seems like there should be a way to sync with more than one device. All of my sensors -- speed, cadence, heart rate -- are either ANT+ only or dual Bluetooth/ANT+. So I can record some data to my phone (Bluetooth) only via Wahoo Fitness, Strava, whatever, while simultaneously using the XOSS G+. Probably the same with any bike computer that's compatible with both ANT+ and Bluetooth.
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If you dig through the Amazon reviews and Q&A section you'll probably find comments from users who've tried it with various makes of out-front mounts.
I follow the XOSS page on Facebook and a few users have complained about the XOSS mount shoe flanges breaking, but in every case they appeared to be due to crashes or drops while using out-front mounts on mountain bikes and a few road bikes. Probably just a hazard of pretty much any device on a bike. I've dropped bikes a couple of times while stopped and had a couple of slow speed falls. No problems with the XOSS on the supplied puck mount, or damage to bike or body, for that matter.
I might try a Garmin compatible out-front mount after I find my other XOSS G+. I bought two in January 2020, put one away and still haven't found it. I just swap the one between my various bikes.
But an out-front mount would clear up some clutter. I ride with front and rear mounted video cameras on my main road bike and the camera mounts take up space on the stem and seat post or seat tube. On long night rides I prefer to have two headlights on either side of the stem, but there's no room on my current setup.
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XOSS says it's a Garmin compatible mount. I've used only the supplied minimalist mount -- a puck with rubber pads to fit most handlebars and stems, attached with O-ring rubber bands.
If you dig through the Amazon reviews and Q&A section you'll probably find comments from users who've tried it with various makes of out-front mounts.
I follow the XOSS page on Facebook and a few users have complained about the XOSS mount shoe flanges breaking, but in every case they appeared to be due to crashes or drops while using out-front mounts on mountain bikes and a few road bikes. Probably just a hazard of pretty much any device on a bike. I've dropped bikes a couple of times while stopped and had a couple of slow speed falls. No problems with the XOSS on the supplied puck mount, or damage to bike or body, for that matter.
I might try a Garmin compatible out-front mount after I find my other XOSS G+. I bought two in January 2020, put one away and still haven't found it. I just swap the one between my various bikes.
But an out-front mount would clear up some clutter. I ride with front and rear mounted video cameras on my main road bike and the camera mounts take up space on the stem and seat post or seat tube. On long night rides I prefer to have two headlights on either side of the stem, but there's no room on my current setup.
If you dig through the Amazon reviews and Q&A section you'll probably find comments from users who've tried it with various makes of out-front mounts.
I follow the XOSS page on Facebook and a few users have complained about the XOSS mount shoe flanges breaking, but in every case they appeared to be due to crashes or drops while using out-front mounts on mountain bikes and a few road bikes. Probably just a hazard of pretty much any device on a bike. I've dropped bikes a couple of times while stopped and had a couple of slow speed falls. No problems with the XOSS on the supplied puck mount, or damage to bike or body, for that matter.
I might try a Garmin compatible out-front mount after I find my other XOSS G+. I bought two in January 2020, put one away and still haven't found it. I just swap the one between my various bikes.
But an out-front mount would clear up some clutter. I ride with front and rear mounted video cameras on my main road bike and the camera mounts take up space on the stem and seat post or seat tube. On long night rides I prefer to have two headlights on either side of the stem, but there's no room on my current setup.
I bought this cheap mount on amazon if you're looking for one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07GBS3QMM...roduct_details