Wahoo Elemnt Rival review

The Wahoo Elemnt Rival is a lightweight watch which sits comfortably on your wrist without feeling like a foreign object. The lack of touchscreen is one of its downfalls, but the detailed tracking via the app is valuable for athletes who want to progress.

Lightweight; Excellent GPS; Detailed in-app tracking;

No touchscreen; Sensors hard to pair; Chunky design

Wahoo Elemnt Rival review: Leap of faith?

This sports watch doesn't yet feel like the finished article, but it's got enough of the basics in place and features that will appeal to triathletes and those who are already using the Wahoo ecosystem. Regular updates to the firmware by Wahoo should mean that the Rival will just keep getting better over time.

Touchless transitions will appeal to triathletes; Reliable activity tracking; Great integration with Wahoo's Roam bike computer; Good battery life;

Limited data analytics compared to the competition; Limited features at present; Doesn't feel like the finished article - and no timescale for updates yet;