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
Great measures
on October 13, 2022
Posted by: Marlon_loria
I love all the data that shows the screen, graphics and data show is fast an efficient
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Hard to use
on October 5, 2022
Posted by: Noflatjay
After watching a few YouTube videos on how to use it I still found it hard to navigate within the device, needs to be more user friendly
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, October 7, 2022
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the device and would encourage you to reach out to our team on our support site so that we can get more details from you and work on a solution with you. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: support.garmin.com
Getting Started:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics&topicTag=region_gettingstarted
Please reach out to our team at: support.garmin.com
Getting Started:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics&topicTag=region_gettingstarted
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Considering returning it
on October 5, 2022
Posted by: Cyclist2006
I have a 520 plus. The 1040 with its almost twice as big screen doesn’t allow me to add more fields than my old computer. The touch interface isn’t as good as buttons while fingers are wet with sweat.
It also ignores my manually input resting heart rate. I don’t have a newer Garmin watch, and don’t intend to buy one. It thinks my resting heart rate is 145bpm and that my fitness age is 60! :D It used to be 20 with the 520 plus…
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, October 7, 2022
We are sorry to hear about your experience with the device. We would encourage you to reach out to our team for assistance so that we can get more details from you and work on a solution. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
support.garmin.com
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
support.garmin.com
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Should have waited to launch
on October 4, 2022
Posted by: EPICMTB
Out of all my Garmin products, this will be the first negative review that I write. First and foremost, I am a loyal fan of Garmin. I don’t have time to share do you all the stories that I have accumulated over the years using your products, especially then inReach!
In my humble opinion, you should’ve waited and extensively tested the 1040 solar before launching. I have had nothing but issues, and for first time when I called your technical support, the female assistant was clueless! she had no idea even how to run through the device. My device will say overheating and show a fire screen with 250 every 15 to 20 minutes when it’s not even 70 outside. I’m not sure the solar is going to actually give me any benefit. I do like the big touchable screen size vs my old edge, that is a plus. I hope in the future you have nice firmware updates to make this device work properly. Lastly it’s a shame how in accurate your Garman elevation system is it is never accurate and that states for me because I train on elevation and power I’m on your beta program and I will call and discuss this later
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, October 7, 2022
Thank you for posting a review and we would encourage you to reach out to our team so that we can get more details from you and work on a solution. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
support.garmin.com
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
support.garmin.com
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My favorite bike computer
on October 2, 2022
Posted by: Burleigh W
This is my favorite computer to use. I really like that every most every field is customizable, on rides you get warnings about upcoming hazards like sharp turns in the road, and having the solar screen to help the battery to last a little longer is a nice addition. The big screen is great when using the map screen.
It would be nice if the integration between the Garmin computer and the Garmin Connect app was better. The computer has the ability to have different profiles for your different bikes, but when importing to the app, the gear specific to each profile is not updated and the user has to change it manually if it isn't part of the default profile.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Sensors
on October 2, 2022
Posted by: Carlos M
I have 3 weeks using and I have after last update problems with the sensors keep disconnect. Spe/cadence, heart sensor, Virb 360 camera and bontrager lights.
Response from GarminBy Cecil with Garmin, Fitness, October 7, 2022
We are sorry to hear about the issues that you are having, we would ask that you reach out to our team for assistance so that we can get the details and work on a solution. Thank you for posting a review.
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
1
Very Frustrating!
on September 30, 2022
Posted by: Spickle
I bought my Garmin 1040 solar fro my current European bikepacking trip. I have spent hours figuring out how to transfer date from Komoot to the Harmin. When I do have it downloaded it is often extremely hard to determine where it is trying to send me. I am not sure if it’s a Komoot or Garmin problem.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Phenominial
on September 29, 2022
Posted by: Zuffa
I absolutely love the versatility of the 1040. Pairing is exceptional oand data analysis unmatched. I waited for this for awhile and upgraded from the 1000. Makes me feel connected to my bike and body. Worth every cent!!!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin