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
4
Good Product
on May 5, 2024
Posted by: Napajoe
This works as advertised. However, we need a version with a larger screen
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
So many features!!!!
on May 4, 2024
Posted by: MATT MAC
I love the functionality and features of the device. While moving you see your stats and when you stop moving it automatically switches to mapping view. BRILLIANT COMPUTER!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great upgrade from 830
on May 3, 2024
Posted by: Elliott H
I upgraded to the 1040 from an 830 for the bigger screen and the longer battery life, and I've been really happy with it so far (a few hundred miles of gravel and road). Used the Garmin Connect app and it migrated all my profiles and sensors from the 830 to the 1040 seamlessly.
I had been squinting a bit to read a 7-item layout on the 830 (I'm in my 50s) but the screen on the 1040 is awesome. Love that I can have my HR and Watts in the bottom of the map page and see them clearly at a glance.
The battery life seems amazing too. My first ride with it was about 5 hours (paired to my phone, HR monitor, and power meter) after which the battery said it was at 92%. I've done a couple other long rides with it with similar results, even adding a radar light.
So far super happy with the 1040 - everything I loved about the 830 and then some.
I had been squinting a bit to read a 7-item layout on the 830 (I'm in my 50s) but the screen on the 1040 is awesome. Love that I can have my HR and Watts in the bottom of the map page and see them clearly at a glance.
The battery life seems amazing too. My first ride with it was about 5 hours (paired to my phone, HR monitor, and power meter) after which the battery said it was at 92%. I've done a couple other long rides with it with similar results, even adding a radar light.
So far super happy with the 1040 - everything I loved about the 830 and then some.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great visibility with routes and Climb Pro!
on May 3, 2024
Posted by: Gbonge
I had been happy with my Garmin 830, and really thought the added screen space was unnecessary. After seeing 1040 on a couple of my cycling friends, I decided to try rather than 840. The experience is beyond what I expected , especially the Climb Pro feature much more readable!
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Customer Rating
1
Terrible
on May 2, 2024
Posted by: Gio123
I have upgraded from 1030 plus. I am struggling with everything - including the connection with Garmin Connect. IQ takes forever to get the apps working. My rides are not uploaded to Strava (or at least they are randomly). Pretty bad hardware (the new Garmin Connect app does not help neither)
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, May 3, 2024
We are sorry to hear about the issue that you are having and would ask that you reach out to our team so that we can get the details from you and offer further assistance. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 1040 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731139&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 1040 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731139&tab=topics
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to use and a must have for training
on April 30, 2024
Posted by: Wyoming307
I didn’t know what the hype was until I got it! Initially I bought if for the GPS and tracking but I’m staying for the workouts and perks!
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Customer Rating
3
Miss my 1030
on April 29, 2024
Posted by: Gary's BP
I have done about 10 rides so far and the computer itself is fine but getting use to the differences from the 1030 have been difficult. At the start of every ride when I calibrate my power meter the computer always registers 1863 on my power and average power. I do everything as before with my 1030 and I also try to delete the ride to get rid of that number but it is always there. It stinks since it affects my power numbers for the entire ride. That is just one of the many small annoying differences from the 1030 to the 1040. I just feel the 1030 was a little more intuitive to use and less complicated.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, April 30, 2024
We are sorry to hear about the issue that you are having and would ask that you reach out to our team so that we can get the details from you and offer further assistance. Thank you for posting a review.
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 1040 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731139&tab=topics
Please reach out to our team at: product.support@garmin.com
Edge 1040 Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731139&tab=topics
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Customer Rating
5
Easy to use and extremely long battery
on April 27, 2024
Posted by: 172Driver929
I have had the 1040 for a little over a month and it’s traveled about 150ish miles. The 1040 is very user friendly and intuitive. It easily sinks with my HR, Cadence and speed sensors. I do enjoy the larger screen as compared to the 840 and it does not have too much glare. I was concerned about glare from some online reviews I viewed, but it’s extremely easy to see and does well in low light or bright sun.
I would say the one drawback is the hill assist as it is usually delayed, in that I am already climbing the hill, then it tells me there is a hill ahead. Once on the climb it does well with gradients and it also delays in telling you the hill is completed. But I know I’m done.
The Battery has not been charged since my initial out of the box 100% charge. Unit is currently at 60% power. That’s after approximately 15 hours of use to include riding and a few hours of dorking around with it getting used to all the submenus and initial setup.
Additionally, it is very fast to turn on and ready to use. I ride with guys using wahoo and hammerheads and I’m ready to go and they are still booting up. Secondly, if a ride is changed. It’s an easy fix. Just pull off of ride with GPS export as a GPX file and then Bluetooth to the 1040. I can have a whole new route uploaded in under 30 seconds.
All in all I’m pleased with this purchase.
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