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
5
on May 18, 2023
Posted by: Lacey P
Solar is helpful for longer rides. A lot of awesome features.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
NIGHT AND DAY FROM 1030!
on May 14, 2023
Posted by: Livforgear
3 weeks with 1040 solar and could not be more impressed! Read detailed product reviews, but way too many enhancements to list. Most important, the processing is instant compared to 1030. Second would be the user friendly logical menus and general navigation through screens. The solar is a feel good, not a must. My 1030 became painfully slow to upload ride despite hours trouble shooting. Certain there is a fix that will come in time. I will keep 1030 for bike in other state and hand down 1000 to one of kiddos. I have always been Garmin loyal (despite trying wahoo and others) from marine to handhelds to Overlander in off road vehicles. I would go back to Fenix if they would incorporate cell like Apple.
So, if you like the bells / whistles, max batt life, best GPS, excellent screen functionality, and support (in my experience)... this unit should be good for 3-5 years. Unless you can't stand not having latest / greatest, although not sure what is missing on 1040!
Bravo Garmin!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Tool with lots of metric logging
on May 13, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
Fits nicely on the bike that allows easy view access to the metrics that matter. Logs all metrics needed to dial in training efforts and workouts.
One thing I need to understand is how to incorporate the Fenix & Edge for multi sport activities. Is there an easy way to hand off swim to bike and bike to run using these 2 devices?
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best Garmin Edge Yet!!!
on May 13, 2023
Posted by: Androculese
I pulled the trigger and upgraded from the Garmin Edge 1033 Plus. I’m so happy I did! Was definitely worth upgrading. The light network and pairing is much more stable and improved - so is the connection to my phone. The screen layout is more logical and improved. I love the weekly outlook training plan and the bolder larger screen fonts for this middle-aged guy whose screen sight isn’t as great as my younger years is great. I also had to communicate with Garmin Help and they were extremely quick and helpful in addressing my issue. I’ve upgraded every Garmin Edge all the way back from the Edge 500 and will continue to so moving forward.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on May 11, 2023
Posted by: Alisa Z
I am so happy with this bike computer! It's easy to use and easy to read
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Features in General
on May 9, 2023
Posted by: Garmin Edge 1040 Solar
I was lucky enough to get my hands on it as soon as it became available. The Edge 1040 is much faster (e.g., when calculating routes or finding POIs) than the 1030 Plus. The new user interface looks more modern and is more intuitive.
Sometimes is freezing and I need to restarted.
Sometimes is freezing and I need to restarted.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, May 10, 2023
Thank you for posting a review we appreciate the feedback. We would encourage you to reach out to our team so that we can get more details from you on the device feezing up on you so we can 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
5
Easy to read display
on May 8, 2023
Posted by: GECBR123
This unit is perfect for me. It has every feature you can want on a bike computer as well and the ability to have larger font display and can be seen in bright sun. These factors are extremely important to me at 53 and living in the intense Arizona sun. This is a worthwhile investment in anyone's cycling gear.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade from an older 1030
on May 7, 2023
Posted by: JD D
Very responsive, long life battery and solar charger actually has a positive impact. I loved my 1030, but it was getting frustratingly slow, this is just what I needed.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin