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
3
Screen is Too Dark and Batter Life not as Expected
on May 4, 2023
Posted by: rspiet
I bought this a month ago. It is a very good bike computer, with some flaws. The screen is too dark for my eyes. When I chose to change the display from Auto Brightness to 100% Brightness, it ate up the battery much faster than I expected. After a 4 hour ride, it was down to 35%. I never thought I would have to worry about battery life again.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, May 5, 2023
We are sorry to hear that you are having battery issues we would ask that you double check the software on the device using Garmin Express on a computer. Also please reach out to our team on our support site so that we can get more details from you on the display issue and work on a solution with you. Thank you for posting a review.
Battery Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics&topicTag=region_batterytips
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
Garmin Express:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Battery Tips:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics&topicTag=region_batterytips
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
Garmin Express:
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/software/express/windows/
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Works great when garmin site is not down
on May 2, 2023
Posted by: Anthony P
Garmin connect goes down and can not connect devise
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Game changer
on May 1, 2023
Posted by: FM93
After riding and racing for over 40 years this product is a game changer. I had one of the first HR computers with cable attached to chest strap. Throughout the years I have used many different head units. Garmin devices are the Gold standard. I still train as if getting ready for a cat 2 race. The 1040 is a must. But be warned this will keep you honest.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Not great for the price
on April 23, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
I would have expected to gain more charge from the solar capabilities. I ride in Colorado where there’s plenty of sunshine. A four hour ride didn’t seem to add any charge even though the device was mounted as instructed. Not worth the price in my view. I regret purchasing.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, April 27, 2023
We are sorry to hear about the issue that you are experiencing and would ask that you reach out to our team so that we can get more information on this particular device and work on a solution with you. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: Support.garmin@garmin.com
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: Support.garmin@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
Amazing computer
on April 17, 2023
Posted by: Anonymous
from Ventura, CA, US
Almost never have to charge it due to the solar time addition. Great size, visibility and functionality!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on April 13, 2023
Posted by: Monie G
The Edge 1040 solar has a very slick interface. Love the touchscreen to swipe through the different screens while riding. Tons of information at your fingertips. I disabled the message notifications while riding as it tended to interrupt the ride, but if you need to be tethered to work I can see it has being helpful. Integration with my components is flawless. I have SRAM AXS shifting with a crank based power meter, I can see what gear I'm in, the battery levels for the shifting and all the metrics from the power meter. Really nothing else out there can compare. Having it charge while on a sunny ride is just a bonus.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Finally the right gear for me
on April 5, 2023
Posted by: JO23
I just bought the device, but from the first opening it looks very good. I hope that after the first rides it will turn out to be even better than I have now. Regards, the GARMIN team.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Poor software, no waypoints.
on April 2, 2023
Posted by: CSS52
Difficult to use, not at all intuitive. Does not allow waypoint files which makes it much much less useful for touring.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, April 3, 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 and work on a solution together.
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
You can also reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
You can also reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin