Elemnt Roam from Wahoo: The second generation of the GPS device in the test

Elemnt Roam from Whaoo in the test

The enlarged memory now stores up to 32 gigabytes of data, and the unique selling point is that the Elemnt Roam can only be operated using buttons and not a touchscreen. This is certainly to be welcomed, as the buttons always work reliably and with a better pressure point than on the previous model, even with long-fingered gloves or dirt and water on the device. The size (58.4 x 89 x 17.8 millimetres) and weight (94 grams) remain unchanged, and the 64-colour display with a diameter of 2.7 inches (resolution 240 x 400) does not grow either, but shows a higher-contrast image.

The battery life of the Elemnt Roam is decent - it lasted thirteen and a half hours on our test. New features: Dual-band GPS, USB-C connection, double the capacity of the internal memory and the option to share routes with other Wahoo users via the "Routing Share" function. Anyone who spends a lot of time travelling in mountainous terrain will appreciate the "Summit Segments" function, which allows you to virtually explore all the climbs on the selected route in advance.

The Elemnt Roam from Wahoo

• Price: 400 Euro

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