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 Bike Computer
on July 15, 2024
Posted by: Side M
from Greensboro, NC, US
Love the screen size. upgraded to the 1040 from the 530+. I have used Garmin's and the Connect App for 4 years. the ecosystem is awesome in recording data about my rides and being able to compare that data over time.
the 1040 is extremely easy to use. it set up with very little effort. the ongoing use has been awesome in being able to change the screen, how well it works overall, and the maps that can be pulled up if need to check location and direction.
I would highly recommend.
the 1040 is extremely easy to use. it set up with very little effort. the ongoing use has been awesome in being able to change the screen, how well it works overall, and the maps that can be pulled up if need to check location and direction.
I would highly recommend.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
1040
on June 30, 2024
Posted by: Arthur F
from WEST DUNDEE, IL, US
Awesome Bike computer, love the data screens and options. I use this on my bike every time I ride, great battery life as well.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
So much data
on June 28, 2024
Posted by: Keith G
Switched from another brand because I'm getting old and needed a bigger screen. That part alone was worth it for me, however, this device has so much more data and the system that it displays in was great. Highly recommend this.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Upgraded from 530
on June 22, 2024
Posted by: Anonymous
from BALLSTON SPA, NY, US
If you are at that age where small fonts are difficult to see, I'd highly recommend moving to a larger display like the 1040. So much easier for me to see what is going on. Yes, it's bigger and heavier, but I am not racing, just getting exercise, and what I am wearing and carrying amount to far more than any GPS unit.
The audible alerts seem louder to me, which also helps, as I use the Garmin RTL 510 (HIGHLY recommended). Battery lasts forever; most of my rides are 2-3 hours and I expect I will get at least 10 rides before recharging. I would not bother with the solar option.
The audible alerts seem louder to me, which also helps, as I use the Garmin RTL 510 (HIGHLY recommended). Battery lasts forever; most of my rides are 2-3 hours and I expect I will get at least 10 rides before recharging. I would not bother with the solar option.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great Choices - Got the 1040 & Varia Radar
on June 20, 2024
Posted by: JeffC
I bought my 1040 about a month and have used it on approximately 6 short rides around the neighborhood and at a nearby forest preserve. I am extremely happy that I chose the larger screen and didn't get the 840. I'm a purely recreational cyclist, so I really don't need all the training features of the 1040, but I wanted to get the Varia Bike Radar and wanted the largest screen available. Both the 1040 and the Varia have been amazing. The Varia picks up an approaching car 350+ feet behind me. The warning beep from the 1040 is sufficiently loud that I hear it, even if it is windy. The 1040 display clearly shows any approaching vehicles (cars, trucks, bikes, etc.) I won't ride without it. I watched a number of YouTube videos (DCRainmaker, GPLama, etc.) before deciding on the 1040. GPLama has several excellent videos on how to setup the 1040 and has recommendations on several IQ datafields to install to enhance the capabilities.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
My Garmin Edge 1040
on June 20, 2024
Posted by: jwpoole13
I ride with my Garmin Edge 1040 3 times a week for about 60 miles. It is great for tracking my performance stats, like personal records. It is coupled with my Garmin Varia RCT715 Radar which warns me about the traffic behind.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Good bike computer, much like my 1030 Plus
on June 13, 2024
Posted by: Dr Putt
Some of the banners are hard to read and it keeps dropping the connection to various sensors, like speed, cadence, HRM, power. But they reconnect after a few seconds.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, June 14, 2024
Thank you for your review and experience with the Edge 1040. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Edge 1040 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731139&tab=topics
Edge 1040 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731139&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Worth the upgrade
on June 12, 2024
Posted by: Reeser
Huge step up from my Edge 520. The touchscreen is accurate even with wet hands. So many display configurations to fit your needs and an easy swipe to next display. Map is large enough to read safely while riding.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin