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
2
The sensor connection instability is tragic
on October 31, 2024
Posted by: Whalehunter
I bought the 1040 solar immediately upon release to upgrade from my 1030. If it worked reliably, it would be a marvelous training aid. However, it has been plagued by sensor connectivity issues from the start. Almost without fail, for any ride lasting more than an hour, all of my sensors will drop simultaneously after the one hour mark: heart rate, power, and cadence. When that happens, I have two options. Pull over and stop the ride, Reboot, and start a new ride, or keep writing, where the sensors will eventually return after about an hour of off time. I have created multiple tickets with Garmin tech-support, shared dates Of rides when this happens, offered to send the hardware back to evaluate, questioned whether it could have been a bad batch of circuit boards, and I am always told there is an open ticket for this and to keep up updating my software when it comes out. After a couple of years of software updates, the problem persists, so I am skeptical that it is ever going to get resolved with a software solution. This is a huge issue for analysis of workouts and events. The data are completely missing, and skew the metrics. I love the idea of this computer, but I have real angst with using it.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Garmin 1040 Solar
on November 7, 2024
Posted by: Westciast
I moved from the Garmin 540 to the 1040 Solar. Great choice. The larger screen & solar are wonderful. Never worry about battery life. It is much easier to read while riding with the larger screen and vibrant colors.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
3
Not what I expected
on November 11, 2024
Posted by: Notahappycustomer
I bought the edge 1040 solar four months ago. It was replacing an edge 1030. So far it’s been problematic. When it works it’s great when it doesn’t it could be quite annoying and time consuming. It does not load my activities to Garmin Connect,or Strava when I finish. Sometimes it takes hours even though it is connected to my phone. It also at times will not sync with my HR monitor or power meter. I’ve tried deleting Garmin Connect and reinstalling it , does not seem to help. I also try removing and then re pairing my sensors. That does not seem to work either. I have also removed and re synced the 1040 with my phone and Garmin connect to no avail. As stated the unit works most of the time but I constantly have issues with it. I’ve tried everything Garmin recommends in regards to these problems to no avail. I must also mention that the solar charging claims are misleading. The unit will charge very little when in the sun directly. It cannot be charged by the sun. You still need to plug in the unit to charge it. The only solar benefit you get from it is minimal. On a three to four hour ride you might get an extra 30 minutes of battery life. Not what I thought I was buying. However I did get it for way below retail because I bought it after the 1050 was released. That is the only reason I am not returning it. I definitely would not have been happy if I paid full retail. Garmin were a little misleading with their claims.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
Contrast
on November 14, 2024
Posted by: TKR1040
Overall, I am pleased with this device. One notable improvement would be to refine the contrast of routes when the screen is set to auto adjust brightness. Perhaps bold segmented lines would show up better than washed out arrows over a washed out route color? This issue is unavoidable on sunny days when attempting to prolong battery life.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
It works
on January 17, 2025
Posted by: Chaz P
I am enjoying the Edge 1040 Solar. The interfacing apps work (TyreWiz, My Bike Radar). It has been connecting to phone, apps and sensors flawlessly thus far.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
4
on February 5, 2025
Posted by: dean r
Garmin 1040 does everything Garmin promised. The controls are not completely intuitive but not too dig ft oily to figure out. Solar charging and battery life has exceeded my expectations on how long this thing can go between plugging in to recharge.
Written by a customer while visiting ExpertVoice.com
Customer Rating
5
Reliable
on February 16, 2025
Posted by: illini Hawk
While in heavy pursuit by feral ranch chihuahuas on the gravel roads of Oklahoma you’ll never make a wrong turn with the edge. It also sucks up the sun on the treeless roads to last longer than you can.
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin
Customer Rating
5
Great features
on March 5, 2025
Posted by: Edge 1040
Since I bought it it helps me increase my efficiency during I do sports
Written by a customer while visiting Garmin