Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1040 Solar 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.4
(316 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 316 reviews
5 Stars
228
4 Stars
36
3 Stars
23
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
Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Extends Your Range
on June 14, 2026
Posted by: Al_Sison
I am very happy with my Garmin 1040 Solar. Ever since I started cycling I have only used Garmin bike computers. I have used most of the 1040S features: preloaded maps, cycling event routes, turn by turn instructions, radar integration and training plans. I am happy with the results. Being able to use solar to charge increased the range of my cycling routes. The only drawback- when paired with the Varia (depending on the Varia settings), the Varia runs out of battery power before the Edge runs out. I have also not used the bike alarm feature of the Edge. Overall a great bike computer with many bells and whistles. I don’t think one cyclist would be able to use all the features, but one can use most of the features.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Solar isn’t highly effective, hard to navigate
on June 3, 2026
Posted by: Smaa
I have been using the solar edge in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. Ive found that even when off, Im unable to gain much charge on the device through the solar. It’s not worth the investment from that standpoint.
In addition when I am climbing tough mountain bike terrain, the garmin “pauses” tracking and I have to take my hand off the handlebar to press the play button twice to get it to resume. Sometimes I must do this 5 times in a row to get it to quit.
Lastly, I use this device for navigation, but when I am approaching a climb (and unfortunately usually a fork in the trail) the screen switches to show me Im about to climb. I dont find that as helpful as navigation and it usually means I need to stop at the bottom of a climb loaing all momentum to manually switch back to the navigation screen.
This device could be right for some folks, but Im not a big fan for the 1k price tag.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Mediocre
on May 16, 2026
Posted by: Torstein
Screen background (red) doesn’t off enough contrast relative to the black on 1030+. Audio alert volume for radar, turns, etc., are not as loud as 1030+, and therefore not as noticeable while riding
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Perfect Companion for Ultra-Distance Cycling
on May 12, 2026
Posted by: TPCrux
After using the Garmin Edge 1040 Solar for long endurance rides and (SFR 600k) brevets, I can honestly say the battery life and navigation are game changers. The solar charging, multi-band GPS accuracy, and training features make it one of the best cycling computers I’ve used for ultra-distance riding. It’s especially reassuring not having to constantly worry about battery life during long days and overnight events.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great screen
on April 30, 2026
Posted by: kmlanahan
Love the brighter screen and the bell. Works well with the Varias
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
There’s a Golf app on it: that’s how stupid.
on April 23, 2026
Posted by: Old Man on a Bike
My Wahoo Element died 5 days before a 40 day bikepacking trip. I find it hard to express just what a waste of money this computer is: won’t load routes consistently from Ride w GPS, is not intuitive AT ALL, won’t rename routes, acter every ride tells me how much solar power helped… Seriously. The Climb feature is ridiculous. Standard setting was calling out pimples. Had to go into settings and change. God help me, this is probably the biggest waste of money in my life.Okay, maybe seccond biggest. And for what it’s worth, I run withwma Forerunner 55 and recommend to everyone looking for a running watch
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Product!
on April 12, 2026
Posted by: Ambo76
I bought this last month and it works very well, screen is bigger, last longer and gives me more information. So glad I made the upgrade!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Wish I’d Converted Sooner
on March 24, 2026
Posted by: Bread
I’ve been using another popular brand for years now and switched before a big bikepacking trip and have no regrets. The capabilities and accuracy of the 1040 solar are great. The solar feature really helped out during a 36 hour race in the mountains with a good deal of shade. Setting up the various templates takes a little work but it’s not that bad and it’s worth it. I am a huge fan and I’m happy I converted
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin