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Old 10-27-2024, 04:11 PM
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Best adapter to put a wahoo element on a garmin mount?

Switched from garmin head unit to wahoo. What’s the best adapter for all of the garmin mounts I have? I don’t like the standard wahoo out front mount—it doesn’t play well with the cables—and the right adapter from wahoo is $25 all-in. A look at Amazon and the ‘bay yields a veritable Tower of Babel—gibberish.
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Old 10-27-2024, 04:38 PM
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Many mounts have two screws that let you skew the mount 90 degrees, which makes them work with both. Are you sure you cant just do that?
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Old 10-27-2024, 04:45 PM
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I use the Quarter Turn Mount Adapter listed on the Wahoo Fitness webpage under Accessories. $15. Easy to apply or remove for switching computers and bikes.
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Old 10-27-2024, 05:01 PM
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Don't use an adapter unless you want to bounce your new Wahoo off the pavement.
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Old 10-27-2024, 05:13 PM
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1/4 Turn

Wahoo 1/4 Turn is great. I have never lost a head unit, even on mtb/gravel.
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Old 10-27-2024, 05:32 PM
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Don't use an adapter unless you want to bounce your new Wahoo off the pavement.
I started using the lanyard with my garmin after I saw one too many tragic outcomes from someone losing their gps and going back to pick it up. But I suppose I would divest of my garmin mounts if I got a wahoo.
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Old 10-27-2024, 06:02 PM
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I've used the Wahoo-to-Garmin adapter since I got my Wahoo Elemnt Bolt a few years ago. I've never had a problem with it coming free. I'm a road rider, so maybe the situation is different for MTB folks. I just rode L'Eroica as well. No problems.

That said, I don't use a fancy out front mount. My Garmin mounts are attached directly to the handlebars with their silicone o-ring things. My Wahoo mount connects with zip ties.
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Old 10-27-2024, 06:05 PM
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What @Angry said.

Slightly OT, I'm very happy to pay for a nice out front that mounts using the stem bolts, so much cleaner. Just bought one from framesandgear.com, who have options for a wide range of stems.
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