Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1050 3.5" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(461 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 461 reviews
5 Stars
317
4 Stars
77
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
13
1 Star
22
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 1050 3.5" GPS Bike Computer - Black
Customer Rating
4
Excellent Cycling Computer.
on July 15, 2025
Posted by: Timoteo
This my 5th edge in the series. The Edge 1050 is an excellent computer that is packed with features, and the updates to the screen and processing speed make it very nice to use. It comes with a heavy price tag, if you want to take advantage of everything a computer like this can do, and can afford it, you'll love it. My only down side is the brightness of the screen & sleep mode. Screen can crack if using on a MTB bike. Overall I am extreamly satisfied with the Edge 1050
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Advanced
on July 14, 2025
Posted by: Downtown
I bought the Edge 1050 with the hope of it measuring Distance, Time, Pace-Speed while riding bike. I have a habit of buying basic of something with out it being full featured and then having to upgrade. I bought the 1050 to solve that problem. Unfortunately I've found it to be too advanced for my immediate needs. Been away from cycling and running for a few years due to Prostate issues. Had Lazer surgery and can now resume cycling and running. Training for 25 mile very hilly Closer to Free cancer ride 6 Sep. 25. I ride various routes and terrain. At this time all I need is Distance, Time and Speed. After the event and living in Connecticut, I'll spend the fall getting familiar with the 1050. Finally, at this this time I don't need a device to plan routes for me. Just give me the basic above information and I'll plan the route. I'm quite sure the 1050 is a excellent product but, too much for me to absorb at this time. Yes, I did try using it. It was frustrating to get it to do what I wanted.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Really love this computer
on July 14, 2025
Posted by: mikamcc
This is a great product. It is really useful regardless of if I am on the trainer or the road.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Outstanding performance
on July 13, 2025
Posted by: Spokane MTB Skills
I really like the large colored screen. It is very easy to read while riding even with 7 blocks.
Super fast up dates for Elevation and the other fields.
Super fast up dates for Elevation and the other fields.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
When I need situational awareness, 1050 distracts
on July 13, 2025
Posted by: BCord
Short version: This is my 4th Garmin cycling computer. It is the worst.
Garmin's beeps and red banners have me staring down at it when it thinks there's a hazard nearby, which is EXACTLY NOT what a cyclist needs to be doing in that situation. The 1050 is a source of nuisance distractions, and a negative for safe alert cycling.
Garmin's beeps and red banners have me staring down at it when it thinks there's a hazard nearby, which is EXACTLY NOT what a cyclist needs to be doing in that situation. The 1050 is a source of nuisance distractions, and a negative for safe alert cycling.
Response from GarminBy Garmin, Care, July 15, 2025
I'm sorry to hear that the Edge 1050 isn't quite what you expected. If you'd prefer not to hear the alert tones and see the hazard banners, you can disable those on the device.
To disable the alert tones: select the three lines (the hamburger menu) > System > Sounds > Tones > press the speaker icon to mute all sounds.
To disable the hazard alert banners: select the three lines (the hamburger menu) > Activity Profiles > select a profile > Alerts and Prompts > Road Hazard Warnings. For full details of other alerts you can disable, check out this link:
http://ms.spr.ly/6428ShAuC
If you have any additional questions, please contact Garmin Support at 800-800-1020, then select option 3 to reach our Fitness team, then select option 6 to speak with our team of Edge experts.
*KC
To disable the alert tones: select the three lines (the hamburger menu) > System > Sounds > Tones > press the speaker icon to mute all sounds.
To disable the hazard alert banners: select the three lines (the hamburger menu) > Activity Profiles > select a profile > Alerts and Prompts > Road Hazard Warnings. For full details of other alerts you can disable, check out this link:
http://ms.spr.ly/6428ShAuC
If you have any additional questions, please contact Garmin Support at 800-800-1020, then select option 3 to reach our Fitness team, then select option 6 to speak with our team of Edge experts.
*KC
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
I can read it without my glasses
on July 11, 2025
Posted by: Cycling Tone
I have only had my 1050 a few weeks and it is the bomb as far as I am concerned. The bright screen and large display screen is great for my old eyes. It has more features than I will ever use but being able to read the screen and being able to hear the prompts for turns and radar alerts make it worth the investment to me. Battery life is great and the gps is quick to alter routes when changing course on a ride. All in all I am very pleased with my Edge 1050.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great but a lot of swiping
on July 11, 2025
Posted by: NJKevin
Got my 1050 about a month ago after my 810 sadly died. Love it but a couple things I’m not crazy about. Maybe it’s me but a lot of swiping when I’m on a wrong screen to find the one I want. And to start an activity it’s the “hard button” on the bottom instead of a screen tap like my 810 did. Same for stopping. Maybe there’s another way but I haven’t found I yet.
Otherwise it’s easy to read even in bright sun but text is a little small for someone who needs reading glasses.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Worked great, until...
on July 7, 2025
Posted by: Sneaks
I have been using this for 1 week with no issues. Today the 1050 got an update, and it has frozen on me twice on my commute back home from work.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin