Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1040 Solar 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(310 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 310 reviews
5 Stars
225
4 Stars
34
3 Stars
22
2 Stars
17
1 Star
12
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 1040 Solar 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
2
Expensive with cumbersome user interface
on September 13, 2023
Posted by: Theo
I bought this computer to replace a Wahoo Roam as a software update resulted in incorrect speed and distance readings that Wahoo could not correct after 6 weeks.
The 1040 solar screen is to dark at settings below 100% and just bright enough at 100%. This cuts its battery life in half a big deal as even riding in bright sunny conditions makes little difference. Only the built in battery level on Specialized eBikes can be monitored as there is no way to monitor the range extender battery level.
Swiping between screens sometimes takes 2 or three swipes, a button to do this would have been great.
The user interface is much more complicated than the Wahoo
The routing is much better than the Wahoo Roam and the the larger screen with 9 data fields is makes reading it easier.
The 1040 solar screen is to dark at settings below 100% and just bright enough at 100%. This cuts its battery life in half a big deal as even riding in bright sunny conditions makes little difference. Only the built in battery level on Specialized eBikes can be monitored as there is no way to monitor the range extender battery level.
Swiping between screens sometimes takes 2 or three swipes, a button to do this would have been great.
The user interface is much more complicated than the Wahoo
The routing is much better than the Wahoo Roam and the the larger screen with 9 data fields is makes reading it easier.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, Garmin Fitness, October 4, 2023
Thank you for posting a review we appreciate the feedback. We would ask that you reach out to our team so that we can get more details from you on the issues that you are seeing and assist you further.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Several improvements over previous models
on September 12, 2023
Posted by: Daily rider
The solar charging feature works very well. I haven't used it in overcast conditions yet but after several rides the battery level has barely decreased. I also like the feature that allow me to easily change the DI2 shift mode. One problem I've found is that the 1040 seems to have trouble displaying electronic shifting battery level, especially for ETAP. The display fades in and out at seemingly random times. The other minor problem is that the sun effect that raises the temperature display seems more extreme with this model.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Better than expected.
on September 9, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
Took a big leap from a 530 to this 1040 solar. I don't regret the price paid for it. It is all worth it. From extended battery life due to solar charging to touch screen and everything in between. All percect.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on September 6, 2023
Posted by: Elizabeth K
Gives you everything you want, including not having to stress about low battery.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Fantastic tech!
on September 5, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
The 1040 solar is fantastic. Syncs with my devices in an instant and has an excellent battery life. I use it for road, gravel, and MTB.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Very nice GPS
on September 5, 2023
Posted by: Callaway01
This works well and is easy to set up for a tech challenged person like me.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Go for Solar!
on September 3, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
Love this unit. Hardly ever have to charge it. Also, functional and easy to use. This is a win for Garmin.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Almost limited battery life. Large screen. Fast
on August 25, 2023
Posted by: willgill
I've ridden with the Edge 1040 Solar for about 200 miles and so far, the experience is stellar. This replaces my Edge 830 so it's quite an upgrade.
Pros:
- Battery for days (est 45 hours)
- Large screen with redesigned menus (much better)
- Great integration with other Garmin and third party devices, radar, lights, power pedals, HRM
- USB C charging (FINALLY!)
- Increased storage from 32GB to 64GB for Solar
- Garmin Connect IQ app on the device
- Suggested training for particular events
Cons
- Pricey
- Removed Varia Vision support (the mini-HUD eye thingy which wasn't popular)
Pros:
- Battery for days (est 45 hours)
- Large screen with redesigned menus (much better)
- Great integration with other Garmin and third party devices, radar, lights, power pedals, HRM
- USB C charging (FINALLY!)
- Increased storage from 32GB to 64GB for Solar
- Garmin Connect IQ app on the device
- Suggested training for particular events
Cons
- Pricey
- Removed Varia Vision support (the mini-HUD eye thingy which wasn't popular)
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin