Garmin Edge 1040 GPS Cycling C

The product was exactly what I was looking for and was available at a price that was equal to or better than other sites.

The Edge has everything you could ask for in a cycling computer. The map integration is seamless, the battery life is outstanding, and it comes packed with far more features than I expected. From navigation to performance tracking, it handles it all effortlessly. If you want a reliable, feature-rich companion for every ride, the Edge 1040 is absolutely worth it.

I was originally worried that this computer would just be too big but now I love it. The touch screen is fantastic though when it's cold and I have fingertip gloves on it doesn't register consistently. I'm better able to read texts without my cheaters.

I bought my Edge 1040 Solar because I bikepack long distances. I just rode a 3 day ride and I was very happy I did not have to charge my Garmin every night. I still carried my charger just in case but the fact that the battery last much longer made me less worried of running out of power. I use a course with all the turn points and do not have it on power saver mode. I am happy with the technology and the new added screens Garmin has added. I love it

The main reason I upgraded from an 820 to 1040 was the battery. 820 did everything I needed to do but the battery was horrible. Six hour ride and I was almost done.! Love the 1040 !!! didn't think the biggest screen would make a difference but sure as heck does !

I am very happy with my Garmin 1040 Solar. Ever since I started cycling I have only used Garmin bike computers. I have used most of the 1040S features: preloaded maps, cycling event routes, turn by turn instructions, radar integration and training plans. I am happy with the results. Being able to use solar to charge increased the range of my cycling routes. The only drawback- when paired with the Varia (depending on the Varia settings), the Varia runs out of battery power before the Edge runs out. I have also not used the bike alarm feature of the Edge. Overall a great bike computer with many bells and whistles. I don't think one cyclist would be able to use all the features, but one can use most of the features.

I came from the 1030 Edge, which was somewhat problematic as far as connectivity and syncing activities and routes, but this one seems to be much better. Display appears to be a bit more visible in sunlight, and battery is better. It's easy to use, but I do wish the touchscreens were a little better in wet weather - totally usable, but I have to lock it when it's wet.

I took a fall and broke the mounting tabs and screen on my 820. It was a good run for 5 years, so figured I'd just get the newer 850. Saw the deal on the 1040 and figured it might be worth it. Out of the box, the screen is brighter, way larger and the new operating system is much easier to work with. Way more features on it, love that it will show me my shifting on my new SRAM Rival AXS gravel set up as well. Haven't dug too much into all the info it generates, but the better GPS is noticeable on my wooded rides and the map will be great for some upcoming rides in the spring around Vermont.

I unfortunately didn't install a screen protector and scratched the screen. Also the navigation can be at times glitchy. But besides these issues great product very polished and excellent battery life. I would recommend this for anyone that can afford it.

No problem with first few rides, but yesterday, 30 km into a ride, Garmin 1040 went into pause mode and stopped recording. After about 5 km, I stopped and turned the unit off. When I restarted it, locked into pause mode again. On the third restart, it started recording normally again. This never papered with my Edge 800 or 510. If it happens again, I'm returning it.