Garmin Edge 1040 GPS Bike Computer Device Bundle with Speed and Cadence Sensor, HRM-Dual Monitor

2024-06-19T20:00:00

I ride with my Garmin Edge 1040 3 times a week for about 60 miles. It is great for tracking my performance stats, like personal records. It is coupled with my Garmin Varia RCT715 Radar which warns me about the traffic behind.

jwpoole13

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2024-06-19T20:00:00

I bought my 1040 about a month and have used it on approximately 6 short rides around the neighborhood and at a nearby forest preserve. I am extremely happy that I chose the larger screen and didn't get the 840. I'm a purely recreational cyclist, so I really don't need all the training features of the 1040, but I wanted to get the Varia Bike Radar and wanted the largest screen available. Both the 1040 and the Varia have been amazing. The Varia picks up an approaching car 350+ feet behind me. The warning beep from the 1040 is sufficiently loud that I hear it, even if it is windy. The 1040 display clearly shows any approaching vehicles (cars, trucks, bikes, etc.) I won't ride without it. I watched a number of YouTube videos (DCRainmaker, GPLama, etc.) before deciding on the 1040. GPLama has several excellent videos on how to setup the 1040 and has recommendations on several IQ datafields to install to enhance the capabilities.

JeffC

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2024-06-18T20:00:00

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.

wjs77

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2024-06-17T20:00:00

So far so good. Works way better than my 1030 did. Syncs better and love the battery life!

Ridealot

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2024-06-17T20:00:00

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.

BikeLove

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2024-06-16T20:00:00

Not user friendly. I don't see my screen charging via solar?

Jilllianrn

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2024-06-15T20:00:00

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.

man02195

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2024-06-12T20:00:00

I like this device. It has many great features, but it also has one really annoying issue. Many times after waking my bike up, the Rally pedals will want to be calibrated. After running calibration, all the sensors disconnected from the Edge and won't reconnect until I fully power down and restart the Edge 1040 Solar. I can't seem to find any solution.

ReCycler

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2024-06-12T20:00:00

Some of the banners are hard to read and it keeps dropping the connection to various sensors, like speed, cadence, HRM, power. But they reconnect after a few seconds.

Dr P.

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2024-06-12T20:00:00

Super simple to use and intuitive, battery last forever!!!

Manuelpur

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2024-06-12T20:00:00

Purchased the product a month ago and am very happy with it. Easy to set up, use and read while riding.

JMacA

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2024-06-11T20:00:00

Huge step up from my Edge 520. The touchscreen is accurate even with wet hands. So many display configurations to fit your needs and an easy swipe to next display. Map is large enough to read safely while riding.

Reeser

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2024-06-11T20:00:00

Great size - easy to read and utilize - great automatic features for climbing

Dr.K

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2024-06-09T20:00:00

I am still learning all of the options and settings, but I am quite satisfied with my current experience. I am especially pleased to have reliable connections to my sensors and Varia. Now, I can't imagine cycling without it.

meyong

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2024-06-04T20:00:00

We previously had an Edge 1000. This has so many features and connects automatically to our HR monitor, radar and iPhone. It is customizable and the battery is greatly improved. Expensive, but I feel it is worth every dollar!

Spaghetti

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2024-06-04T20:00:00

Have used this for around a month and have only charged it once. The connection to my rear light radar is much better thus drastically improving the battery life of my light as well.

Matty D.

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2024-06-02T20:00:00

The 1040 puts all the information that is relevant to my cycling at my fingertips. It seamlessly downloads to the app to give a more comprehensive view. The one feature I would improve is the switching between cycling disciplines, not intuitive.

Cycling F.

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2024-05-31T20:00:00

It is so far working great. I used to use my Forerunner 945 for tracking my cycling activities but this edge is perfect size making it much safer. Battery life is good. For some reason WiFi sync does not work for some reason but I believe it does not work while connected to phone. Not a biggy

Eddy

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2024-05-30T20:00:00

I've owned my Edge 1000 since 2015 and enjoyed it. It finally died last month so Garmin gave me a trade-in discount. The device has been a blissful change. I love the new gui and the summary. Definitely light years ahead my my 1000. I'm a dedicated and loyal Garmin customer and enjoy their devices and GC app. Great job, Garmin. You always are world class.

John N.

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2024-05-30T20:00:00

A friend has the Edge1040 Solar and loves it so I ordered a non solar one on a great sale from Western Bikeworks. I am 75 and fairly computer savvy but without my friend I would never have figured this thing out. I bought a Garmin heart monitor thinking it would be easiest to connect. My friend had to play with it to get it to work but now it is fine. My latest problem is getting it to consistently load my rides to Strava. Sometimes it will and today it waited for several hours and suddenly it loaded. I love all the data. One possible danger is I spend so much time looking at all those numbers that I may run into a post or something. I think I will grow to love it but it is just more than I am used to, having ridden with just a cycle computer all these years. Also, you should order one of the color wraps to protect it from dropping. They have an assortment of colors.

The J.

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2024-05-29T20:00:00

after many years of resisting a GPS device for bicycling I finally broke down I'm glad I did. I do a lot of bike traveling for pleasure and self navigating this tool is indispensable

spinstress

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2024-05-26T20:00:00

I bought this a few weeks ago. Still getting used to all of the features. It's much more technically advanced than I am. I really didn't put much time into it yet, I enjoy the workouts. Hoping to get a power meter soon so I can take full advantage

Crinne8

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2024-05-24T20:00:00

Perfect big screen perfect to look at your efforts!

Guido S.

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2024-05-22T20:00:00

Best head unit I've ever used. All the data it keeps up with is great. The maps are amazing specially, mountain bike in a new places.

Stroud973

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2024-05-19T20:00:00

Great upgrade from the 1030, which was also very good. Screen information and data is presented well and brighter. The controls are more intuitive. Mapping is clearer. It's just a good bike computer.

Lunchbox

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2024-05-14T20:00:00

I recently purchased the Edge 1040 after having used a Wahoo Element Roam. I really like the Garmin and have had no issues. But, it is not as intuitive to use as the Wahoo and I felt the intro info was not as helpful as it could be.

Brendontb

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2024-05-14T20:00:00

Love all the features and seemed to work really well and had no issues.

Rehab

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2024-05-07T20:00:00

This 1040 solar replaces my 1030 Edge. The graphics and navigation are significantly improved. I enjoy the extra range that the solar charging allows, although you pay for the privilege. As expected, the integration with other Garmin accessories (cadence, radar) is excellent.

Scott1558

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2024-05-06T20:00:00

I've had a chance to ride with it for a couple of weeks now. Not certain what I feel about the new UI. New fonts and colors are good. Not happy that it keeps asking me to set up Di2 buttons when they have been set up already.

Tfmkayaker

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2024-05-04T20:00:00

This works as advertised. However, we need a version with a larger screen

Napajoe

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