I was debating with myself whether the smaller Edge 850 was preferable because its size and weight. I ended up buying the 1050 and I truly believe I made the correct choice. I love it, particularly for the great screen showing the Training Peak workout details. Super.
Excellent battery and screen, incredible tools and metrics, allowing insightful ride and fitness data from day one. Incredibly difficult to set-up initially with simple record and ride without complications capability. As with most Garmin equipment, incredible technical capability is met with weird and uniquely Garmin verbage, days of ride to simply see and record data. My old 1030 began dying couple before my first race of the season and I splapped this new 1050 into place and fully expect exactly the same screens and data viewing while riding. They could make this transition so much easier. Overall an excellent choice for someone who is above average adept at setup.
Have almost 200 miles on it now and an impressed so far. I come from using my Fenix 7X on my handlebars so there is a lot more viewing area that I have been able to put to good use. I also like the integration of the new rearvue radar-much more sensitive than my 515. Hoping that the battery life will keep me happy.
As an avid cyclist in my late sixties I needed cycling computer with large, bright display and what a difference between this one and my old Edge 1030! Add smooth integration with other Garmin products like Forerunner watch Varia Radar or power pedals and you have ideal set for enthusiastic cyclist.
Great screen, easy to read in high sun, the sensors quickly connect, great features for group rides and navigation. Provides good information about training effects.