Customer reviews from Garmin
Garmin - Edge 1040 Solar 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Average customer rating
4.5
(295 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 295 reviews
5 Stars
218
4 Stars
33
3 Stars
18
2 Stars
16
1 Star
10
Customer Reviews for Garmin - Edge 1040 Solar 3.5" Bike GPS with Built-In Bluetooth - Black
Customer Rating
3
Migrated from Shimano E-Tube Ride on iPhone
on June 16, 2024
Posted by: man02195
It took a while to find the apps or whatever you call them to get the Edge 1040 Solar to have all the data and graphics of the iPhone running E-Tube that i've used for 3 years.
I wanted to have the phone accessible for pics, texts, calls, etc. so bought the 1040... Wow initially very underwelmed by the Edge 1040 Solar. But after searching and installing various add-ons, i I now have the map and 6 windows of data.
If I'd known it took 3rd party apps, and the map is still only about 50% as good as what's on e-tube iPhone app, i probably would have saved my money.
But like i said, i wanted to have the iPhone separate, so it is what it is.
I wanted to have the phone accessible for pics, texts, calls, etc. so bought the 1040... Wow initially very underwelmed by the Edge 1040 Solar. But after searching and installing various add-ons, i I now have the map and 6 windows of data.
If I'd known it took 3rd party apps, and the map is still only about 50% as good as what's on e-tube iPhone app, i probably would have saved my money.
But like i said, i wanted to have the iPhone separate, so it is what it is.
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, June 18, 2024
Thank you for your review and experience with the Edge 1040 Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Unsure?
on June 17, 2024
Posted by: Jilllianrn
Not user friendly.
I don't see my screen charging via solar?
I don't see my screen charging via solar?
Response from GarminBy Garmin Fitness, June 18, 2024
Thank you for your review and experience with the Edge 1040 Solar. We would like to discuss this further over email. If you would please email us at product.support@garmin.com.
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
Solar Charging:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics&topicTag=region_solarcharging
Edge 1040 Solar Support:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics
Solar Charging:
https://support.garmin.com/en-US/?productID=731136&tab=topics&topicTag=region_solarcharging
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
1040 Solar
on June 18, 2024
Posted by: Ridealot
So far so good. Works way better than my 1030 did. Syncs better and love the battery life!
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great GPS so far!
on June 18, 2024
Posted by: BikeLove
I brought this as a combo heart rate monitor/GPS/Stat machine. So far I am loving this. From the videos I have seen there is so much more for me to learn. Looking forward to squeezing the MOST out of this.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Worth the cost
on June 19, 2024
Posted by: wjs77
I have done a couple rides and it definitely helps having a larger screen (versus the 530), especially when using the map. The training features and prompts took a minute to get used to, but are very intuitive. The only con is that when I was out on a long ride using the map, it crashed. Luckily I was able to restart it and continue on my way.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
2
Another Garmin that breaks in bad weather
on August 12, 2024
Posted by: Mochno
Unfortunately after 520,530 even 1040 is yet another Garmin, that after couple months - climbing (300 000m a year) will stop measuring properly altitude, climbs and you can just RMA. They will always send you new one - until warranty expires. I did at minimum 5 RMAs so far. It is pain. Maybe 1050 will be different. Wahoo never have a problem.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
A Mixed Bag
on September 8, 2024
Posted by: ajlacombe
I moved from the Garmin Edge 1030 to the 1040 Solar, and was in the Edge 1000 prior to this - just for background. I really like the display for numbers versus the 1030 - Garmin has done a nice job with putting out easy to read numbers of a great size
As far as the solar - I am getting 1% battery per hour in bright sunlight with no clouds and navigating - that is not worth much. Without navigating I am getting maybe 2% per hour.
The battery is not very good IMO as well - Based on shorter rides, this unit will not make 10 hours which is disappointing with actual battery life versus claims that I have seen - there is no way this will go 40 hours from my experience on shorter rides
The frustrating thing is that the display is darker due to the solar panel
The bottom line for me is that the display is great, the numbers look great, but the battery life is nowhere near the claimed numbers, which has been my experience with the 1000 and 1030. With those units I have taken them on 24 hour rides where I have had to have a backup battery. This was supposed to get past that, but has not
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
love it
on September 10, 2024
Posted by: weav
Its been 1 month. This was an upgrade from the 1030 which I am alternating. So far after 2 weeks of use with 8 rides (300 miles-50%battery life remaining) I have not charged it after the initial charge upon receipt of the unit. The solar works pretty well. The features are the same as the 1030. The screen seems larger and easier to read. I purchased the extra battery with out front holder which I love. The holder comes with the battery, but the regular units can be changed out by unscrewing 2 screws. Both units lock into place instead of the usual twist and turn mechanism. The battery hangs on the underside of the holder. Sorry I didn't take a photo. With the extra battery I don't expect to plug in charge the solar for several more weeks. I have a 450mile ride upcoming in NC and feel confident I wont have to charge during the 7 days, even w/out the external battery. I also have the solar Fenix 7 and I dont charge but 1x/month or 3 weeks.
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