Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1040 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(398 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 398 reviews
5 Stars
294
4 Stars
48
3 Stars
29
2 Stars
17
1 Star
10
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 1040 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
5
Easy to use.
on April 13, 2025
Posted by: RickF
I've had my Garmin Egde 1040 for awhile now. I love the touch features. It has great battery life, it connects easily to all my sensors and uploads quickly to Garmin Connect and all my other apps. The screen is also the perfect size for viewing a map.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Good update from Edge 1030 plus
on April 20, 2025
Posted by: DaveA
My 1030 plus decided took on water on a wet ride and had to be replaced. I got the Edge 1040 thinking it would be very similar and did not expect much difference. I was pleasantly surprised at the improvements in the unit. First thing I noticed were the icons on the data screens that make it easier to find things like elevation, grade, gears, and next turn direction (see first two screen shots). Probably the best improvement is in the Climb Pro screen (screen shot 3). Climbs are automatically detected based on the road you are riding (previously climbs just showed up on preloaded routes). The climb pro screen now shows you the map along with the graph. Includes the grade you are currently at and remaining distance, grade and altitude gain left in the climb. Nice feature! I like how the meter pairs with Di2 shifters as seen on the last screen shot.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
1
Disconnects radar every ride
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: Tw1964
I love it when it works and everything stays connected but sadly that seldom happens. It also is a major pain to do software updates and has a tendency to turn itself off mid ride. All in all a frustrating experience.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
on May 8, 2025
Posted by: John T
Need to get more used to the navigation in the screens. But works great for navigation on the bike!
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
A Great Cycling Computer
on May 9, 2025
Posted by: cycleguy
Purchased this as an upgrade to my 1030. Found this one just as easy to use, setup and reliable.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
It was great gear
on May 11, 2025
Posted by: Markylen
I’m so Happy and I enjoy the Garmin 1040 for my rides.
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
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