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
4
WOW!
on August 11, 2022
Posted by: Bike-Dad
I was previously using an Edge 830 and didn't have anything bad to say about it. Just decided to try something different and upgraded to the Edge 1040 Solar. I've used it 3 times so far, and found it very easy to read and set up. The screen is LARGE and Crisp very easy to read. I'm still trying to get used all the features it has available and am constantly changing things to make it more personal to me. MY only complaint is that I haven't been able to figure out how to set my default mountain bike ride to "E'Bike". that is a setting available on the 830 and I've yet to figure out how to set it on the 1040. Overall its an excellent GPS unit and I recommend it to anyone in the market for a cycling computer.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Surprisingly Awesome
on August 11, 2022
Posted by: ScaleOvenStove
I was ready for the solar feature to be gimmicky but I am surprised at how awesome it is. I love the new design language compared to 1030 and previous Garmin Edges. Works well and I am satisfied!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Best Garmin
on August 10, 2022
Posted by: BWD ONE
This Edge 1040 have everything you need and solar power charge while you ride, sweet.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great product!
on August 7, 2022
Posted by: iVick
Intuitive use with a lot of features. Basics to Pro !!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Benchmark for all others
on August 4, 2022
Posted by: htim63
Previous units 1000 and 1030. Solar charging is amazing. Screen is crisper. I rode for 1 hr shakedown ride. 50% shade and 50% clear sunny day. Rode a loop. I started with 97% battery and ended with 97% battery while connected to cell phone and power meter. Con, there are two unconfigurable fields on the bottom "training" screen. Ive tried to configure on the unit and on the app, with no success. I'd like to change the fields to cadence etc and even divide the two field into 3 or 4 fields. I'd like to see a simulation of the 1040 in the app as I configue the fields. The 3/5 is also for the price and not getting HR, speed/cadence sensor. Also, I've had to unit a little over 2 wks. Garmin is good with updates and hopefully there are lots to come. I
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great bike computer!
on August 4, 2022
Posted by: xwinds
This is a great bike computer with a complete suite of features! Its very exhaustive with a wide range of functionality. I have been an avid Wahoo Elemnt Bolt user with both previous versions of that computer. That one is great, and when this was released I just thought of giving it a try after seeing the DC Rainmaker exhaustive review.
Very satisfied with the form and functionality. Sure is little pricey, but you sure notice the value added as you keep using it, avail of the features, and customize it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Battery for Days!
on August 3, 2022
Posted by: Iowa cyclist
I fully charged my 1040 before leaving for RAGBRAI and have yet to place it back on the charger almost a week after. After finishing my final ride of the 8 day event I still had 40% battery left! I'm still getting to know all the new features having upgraded from an 820, but so far they have all been helpful and the device has performed flawlessly.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Must have
on August 3, 2022
Posted by: Hulksmash
I recently upgraded from the 1000 edge to this. I love all the features on this. I definitely recommend for anyone who does more than 3hrs cycling. Syncing all my sensors and phone was a breeze. Ride automatically uploads to Strava without having to manually do it each time. Not sure how much of an upgrade it is from the 1030 but this was definitely a big step from the 1000. So the Solar was a bit pricey if you typically ride 3 hrs or less probably better with the regular 1040 but since I am extra and didn’t mind spending the extra money my wife doesn’t know about, I got it and have no regrets. I am very pleased. Battery life is good seems like each ride has only gained me a few minutes 11:26 was my solar gain but my rides have been pretty short
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