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
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
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
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
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
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
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
5
GREAT BIKE COMPUTER
on July 13, 2025
Posted by: Tmac69
I’ve been a cyclist for over 20+ years, I just don’t know how far behind the times I was with my Garmin 510. I was totally impressed with all the functions of the Garmin 1040. This is a great product for on the road or on the trail.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
I'm probably not optimally using it (yet)
on July 14, 2025
Posted by: kylej
I got this to help with my riding and especially MTB adventures (pre-garmin specific MTB). I like the size to see maps with my aging eyes. I really like the climbpro feature (although could be optimized to the top of some of the common climbs). I like the touchscreen more than I thought I would and how it helps download courses/routes to help me train. I am not sure how reliable the jump/airtime features are, but the noise can be somewhat motivating, and the beep warnings provide anticipation of sharper turns, although annoy my kids when riding with them...I feel I'm still learning and refining my use/data screens to get what I really want/need/enjoy!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin