Wish I Had Not Waited This Makes My Riding Easier

Love this more than the other two Garmin's that I have used. Love the screen size as it makes it less challenging for me to see the numbers when I am moving. My eyesight is not the best so this makes it easier to not have to either slow down or be distracted. Amazed how all of my sensors automatically were detected when I was setting up the unit when it arrived. Only knock I would have is my Varia I have to turn it on where with my 530 it always turned it on for me, but that it really not an issue, just something that I have to either remember or stop shortly after I start when I realize that I forgot.

Love My Garmin

I never ride my bike without my Garmin 1040. It tells me speed, time, distance, lets me answer phone calls, tells me direction. I totally love it! Plus along with my other Garmin device I know when cars are nearby. Totally love it

Great Bike Computer

I’ve been using the Garmin Edge 1040 for quite a while now, and overall I’ve been very happy with it. The battery life is excellent—I can go on several rides without worrying about charging it. I also really like the user interface. The menus are easy to navigate, and it’s simple to find the features and data I need while riding. My biggest complaint is the syncing process with Garmin Connect. Sometimes it takes a long time for my rides to upload, and I have to turn Bluetooth off and back on before it will finally sync. It’s not a dealbreaker, but it can definitely be frustrating after a ride. Overall, it’s a fantastic cycling computer with great battery life and an easy-to-use interface. If Garmin could improve the reliability and speed of the Bluetooth syncing, it would be close to perfect.

Don’t Buy It! Garmin Edge 1040

Disappointed. The Garmin edge 1040 has consisted issues with the auto upload feature to Garmin connect and strava. No amount of troubleshooting solves the issue.

Great Tool

This is a great tool to use while riding. The size and clarity of the display is excellent. Also, the ability to configure multiple pages is fantastic. I use it on every ride and have 6 or 7 screens setup based on the bike I am using.

Could Be Better

After 3 years of purchase battery seems to drain faster and recharge time takes a long time considering other Garmin products do not. Recently, the audio alerts for heart rate, speed/pace and navigation turn audio prompts do not work. Support has escalated the issue with a diagnostic log to no avail. Support in the past has been good, but this one is lagging. I sometimes question updates that seem to break something and fixed with a future update. Otherwise, the Edge 1040 works well.

I"m completely satisfied with my Edge 1040. I has been an excellent upgrade from my Edge 530.

Edge 1040 Is An Amazing Cycling Computer

Edge 1040 is a great cycling computer - amazing battery life! Great features.

Great Display Size, But Quirky Connectivity

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.

Big Screen. Lots Of Data

Large easy to read screen. GPS acquires quickly, sensors recognized quickly and easily.

Good Computer.

I bought 1 month ago and feel so happy. This mini computer help me a lot.

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.

First Bike Computer....i'm Sold

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.

Complicated.

The Garmin Edge 1040 is very easy to install on the bike. However it is not so easy to use. It is probably extraordinarily good for those who want to have a training regime, but if you’re looking for something that will help you just find the trail that you’re on and measure your distance your altitude gain and the simple biking things that you might want this may not be the instrument that best fit fits your needs. I bought it because it fit with the radar/tail light that I have and I know that it will do everything I want but it just isn’t easy to get there.

Incredible Unit

The screen is clean and easy to use for rides. Customizable screens and for different bikes. I can use on my road bike and e bike.