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.

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

i wasn't sure i was going to want to use one of these but its pretty fantastic. UI isn't the most intuitive (for me), but not a burden to figure out. battery life seems really good, I would say probably at least 3 FULL days of riding, which my backside certainly cannot do.

I had many Garmin over the past 15 years, this one is faster, brighter, and longer battery life anything I've had to this point. They just keep getting better. I have previously owned the 540, 840, 1040, and 850. I do like this for the best, but it is big, and it's probably not the best for mountain biking.

I've been using another popular brand for years now and switched before a big bikepacking trip and have no regrets. The capabilities and accuracy of the 1040 solar are great. The solar feature really helped out during a 36 hour race in the mountains with a good deal of shade. Setting up the various templates takes a little work but it's not that bad and it's worth it. I am a huge fan and I'm happy I converted

My Edge 1000 recently broke, so I have been deciding between the 840, 1040 and 1050. The 1040 seemed to be more than adequate for the job. I couldn't see spending the extra cash for the 1050. But is was a tough decision between the 840 and 1040. I think the fact that I owned an Edge 1000 had me leaning more towards the 1040. With black Friday deals and Christmas time deals I had great prices for both the 840 and 1040. In the end I went with the 1040. I have only used the 1040 for MTB so far. It is awesome. Having trail information displayed is a great assist. I will also be using it in the future for triathlon/ironman events as I did with my Edge 1000, I am sure it will prove to be superb for that as well. I am still figuring out some things but that is to be expected. Great unit!

I have had the product for about 3 weeks and have gone on about 12 rides so far. Very impressed with the battery life, screen display, and the features. I upgraded from an Edge 1000 so there are many new features with the Edge 1040. I really enjoy the Climb Pro feature so you can figure out how much effort to put in and how much longer you need to suffer. I cannot wait to try the WO mode on the trainer during the Winter months that I won't be outside.

Battery life and price were my priority with this purchase. I didn't want to shell out more money for the 1050 with much worse battery even though it has a better screen. I'm upgrading from an 830, so in all ways the experience with the 1040 is improved. Nothing will feel unfamiliar if you're upgrading from an older model. The reviews about the solar screen being a little harder to see aren't wrong. It's mostly fine, but don't expect it to perform like an iPhone screen. In situations where the sun is behind you and your body casts shadow on the computer it can be a little harder to see. Otherwise I think it's absolutely fine. I haven't run the battery dead, but even in winter conditions it looks like I should get at least 40 hrs of ride time on a charge. That is outstanding IMO. I just did a whole week of riding in Arizona and didn't even charge the thing.

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.

I really like the edge 1040. The display size is great to see all the data at a glance. The primary issue I have with any garmin device is the awkward blue tooth connectivity, sometime you have to remove a devise and re-add it for the garmin to recognize it and connect.