Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1040 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(430 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 430 reviews
5 Stars
316
4 Stars
53
3 Stars
31
2 Stars
18
1 Star
12
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 1040 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
Great product
on July 8, 2025
Posted by: Jen G
Amazing bike computer. Love all the features. Easy to set up and personalize. Group track is great to be able to see riding partners that are doing a different route.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
4
Edge 1040
on June 26, 2025
Posted by: GKIBB
Unfortunately the Garmin is not available on a Mac computer desktop or the Finder. Windows has to be used to access all the folders. I do like how RWGPS files go directly to Garmin now. I love the battery longevity compared to my old Edge 530.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Not For Me
on June 23, 2025
Posted by: Angry Old Man
Just not my forte. To much nerd techy stuff. It was a quick return for me and back to the Wahoo side.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
accessory's don't connect. If you own a smartr go p hone Strava is a better option
on June 22, 2025
Posted by: Bob W
Doesn't connect to heart rate or cadence sensor. Cannot distinguish between gravel and pavement. frustrating to use touch screen cycles on its own map slow to update. Must be constantly resynched with phone.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Love it
on June 20, 2025
Posted by: Mr.PJ
Great computer for my ride .... Love it.
Very accurate, Excellent battery life, Easy to use, Perfect in all sort of weather condition Rain/Sun.
Very accurate, Excellent battery life, Easy to use, Perfect in all sort of weather condition Rain/Sun.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Problem after problem
on June 16, 2025
Posted by: Regular rider
When it works, it’s great, but when it doesn’t…..
Latest issue is the “GRADE”. My 1040 can show1% gradient while climbing 7%, or some similar disparity. GARMIN has been working on this for a couple of months with no solution to my knowledge. They did send a new device, but same problem.
Maps are sometimes way off.
The most common problem is the Varia Radar515 “disconnecting” while riding. Very scary when you’re used to depending on the radar.
Another typical issue is the different elevations & distances between different riders on the same exact ride route. Sometimes the elevations are off by more then 500 ft.
Latest issue is the “GRADE”. My 1040 can show1% gradient while climbing 7%, or some similar disparity. GARMIN has been working on this for a couple of months with no solution to my knowledge. They did send a new device, but same problem.
Maps are sometimes way off.
The most common problem is the Varia Radar515 “disconnecting” while riding. Very scary when you’re used to depending on the radar.
Another typical issue is the different elevations & distances between different riders on the same exact ride route. Sometimes the elevations are off by more then 500 ft.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Too much
on June 8, 2025
Posted by: Lsb123
I purchased this for navigation as the GPS and maps are incredible. However, the actual navigation was inferior to Wahoo. Couldn’t figure out turn by turn, audio notices, and distance to waypoints prompts. Also, you lose the ability to see speed. If I needed a map this detailed, I would look at my phone. I just need the route and reliable navigation. The GPS is superior but, functionally, the Garmin does not help you navigate a course any better than Wahoo. I returned the Garmin 1040 and purchased the Wahoo element 3 and am happier and safer. I just don’t need all that excess data bogging me down. I just want to ride!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Awesome bike computer
on May 19, 2025
Posted by: mark058
I stepped up from the Garmin Edge 530 and WOW! what an upgrade.
I really like the larger screen, the touch screen and visibility of the information on the screen
It has so much and you can set it up and configure it to however you ride.
It syncs perfectly with the Garmin Radar rear light as well.
The battery life is great and to this point, I have no complaints at all.
I really like the larger screen, the touch screen and visibility of the information on the screen
It has so much and you can set it up and configure it to however you ride.
It syncs perfectly with the Garmin Radar rear light as well.
The battery life is great and to this point, I have no complaints at all.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin