My thoughts on the new Garmin 1050 GPS Cycling Computer
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Been riding with a 1040 Solar since a week after it was released. LOVE IT! Rarely ever have to think about charging it, even up here in the Gloomy PNW! I have to say that brighter screen for my vision would be AMAZING. For me, I'd only miss the long battery life on one or two rides a year and I'd still have my Solar. I'll wait till I see one in the wild. Everything else on the 1050 I would want will be pushed to my 1040 so...undecided at the moment.
@@jonwarren984 thanks for your honest opinion
1040 solar here as well. When you say ridiculous battery life, you ain't kiddin'! 👍
I agree with you. The 1040 is getting the same software features which make it much better deal. The lower battery life is also a minus for me. The speaker and brighter screen are nice but not enough for me to upgrade.
The 1040 actually just came off sale about a week ago. Garmin had the 540, 840 and 1040 on sale for almost an entire month, both standard and solar versions. I thought it was odd timing to run a sale at the start of summer and because the 540/840 just came out last year. $50 off the 540/840 and I believe $70 off the 1040 - both solar and non solar. I wouldn't be surprised to see more sales later in the year.
@@thomaskuhn6541 thank you for your reporting! I understand the need for extreme battery life is a niche market. I think you’re right if the 1050 sells well and the 1040 Solar starts to build excess inventory they will put them on sale again. That would be great because for now I have no interest in a 1050
Here we go. I use a Garmin 840. It’s perfect for my area. I understand competition within the cycling computers community. Smile one day it may be no different from our cellphones❤❤❤
Yup, can't make a call using a smart watch or cycling computer. Looks like that phone will always be stretching my jersey pockets.
Im with you..the 840 is the one. The 1040 is WAY too big.I dont want a huge cellphone on my stem..And at $700 , the 1050 had better lube my chain and pump up my tires for that much!
I'm staying with my Garmin Edge 530 the rest of the year. I have no issues with navigation or sensors & battery life. Maybe next year I will upgrade to a newer computer.
@@aaronhamlen8215 thanks for watching!
840, 1040, 1050...Whatever floats your boat. But....
Firmware upgrade of the Year.......Grade Responsiveness!!! Just updated my 840S with the new Beta Firmware and the difference in grade responsiveness is fabulous. 😍
Funny because I know what grade I’m on without a computer 😂 my legs know the difference in grade here in San Diego
+100 on having a bell!!! Pedestrians are much friendlier when you ring the bell vs "On your left!" And little kids love it, I always get a few rings back and grins when I see kids with bells on their bikes 🙂
@@MrSandperson0 yes yes yes kids love the bell! But yeah I often get ring backs too! Makes it more fun them and is to have a bell 🛎️ and not yell at people 😂
I bought an 840 Solar the day it was released. Really enjoy it. The added cost and weight of the 1050 is not worth if for me. I also can't understand why Garmin moved the mount closer to the top edge. The new unit won't fit many existing mounts
@@WowRixter oh yes, I forgot to mention that I really should make notes before I post a video shouldn’t I lol 😂 well that just means job job security for the K edge, computer mount makers, and more revenue in general since the amounts won’t work now
I would have like to see Garmin come out with something closer to the 130 like a 140 with more options for the more modern electronic bikes. When my 830 glass started lifting off the body I started searching for a new bike computer. I didn't care for the 540 so I bit the bullet on the 840. I really don't need all the training data it offers but some options I do like and I would like to see those options on a lower model. I only use Speed, Cadence, Radar, Di2, and Heart Rate, and finally Gears. Of coarse Distance, Speed, Time, those general bits that are on even a $20 bike computer. There is just a lot of options about health, climbing, sharing, etc. that I don't need. Garmin didn't need to create the 1050 when something better in the lower range would be more welcome to a large number of cyclists.
I have to add this, the cost and life of the models. My 830 only lasted about 4 years before the glue that held the glass on failed. Batteries are only good for a number of charging cycles. At the prices of these high end models, are they worth it. I hate having to replace my smart phone every 4 years because they are so expensive. I'm still using the iPhone 11 but it's getting close to that time when I'm going to have to shell out another $900 or more. I guess if you want the tech you have to pay to play but I think Garmin could offer a more affordable model that has the options the people want.
One year ago I bought the Garmin EPIX Pro watch for $1100. I still don't know what to do with over half of the features so it's kind of meaningless. I realize now I could have went with something far less. It doesn't compliment the bike computer like I thought it would.
I would really love an updated 130Plus! i.e. Cycling Dynamics update + new training metrics. Even if I have the 1040, there are some days I would love to rock something smaller with fewer "distractions"
I’m pretty happy with my 520, the only reason I’m looking for a new one is because I hate taking my phone out and trying to follow maps while riding with a phone in one hand. Can you recommend the best option for a device that offers route routing? Money isn’t an issue, but at the same time I don’t like to waste money.
@@devonglide1830 I’m partial to the big screen and incredible battery life of the 1040 Solar. It’s money well spent. Let me know if you wish to purchase one. I ship anywhere in the USA . International as well but sometimes the shipping is a PITA.
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A Garmin 1040 solar with a speaker would be the ultimate cycling gps computer...😊
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Agree with you. For the type of ride you do.
I do not do crazy long rides like you do. So maybe 1050 but not sure waiting for my bonus to kick in.
Garmin pay would be okay too if you do not travel with cash/credit card on you
Bonuses are awesome! Yes Garmin sounds cool. The demo I saw from Shane Miller looked buggy though
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad well I call it a bonus but when I get paid 3 times in a month I call it a bonus
@@bonn1771 ha ha!!
My ONLY complaint with the 1040 is that mine doesn't play well with IQ apps. Whenever I install an IQ app, sensor connectivity goes flaky. My sensors will not connect without a power cycle. When they do connect, they'll drop out mid ride causing you to lose your ride data.
My apologies mate but I don’t have a clue what you’re talking about. I don’t use any of that stuff so I have no issues whatsoever
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad there's a difference between sleep mode and a full shutdown. For me, sometimes, when I start the 1040, all my sensors got connected, and then they all dropped out, and there's no way to reconnect them until you poweroff fully and restart the unit
@@WariWahab Agreed... sleep and shutdown seem to do different things. Today, however, even after a power shutdown I lost my sensors mid ride. I uninstalled everything and sensor connectivity is fine. Oh well, sux for me.
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad ConnectIQ are apps for Edge devices, like Google Playstore apps are for your phone.
@@user-cx2bk6pm2f I wonder what those connectiq widgets you installed. I don't have that drastic of a problem
Bought the lezyne mega XL on sale last summer for the battery 48hour charge and has features that other cycling Gps just getting at budget levels. If had the money would go for garmin 1040 or 540 solar. The mega xl is starting to fall behind now in climb pro standard (not strava premium required for mega xl) or color screen plus app that needs rework after some years.
@@sccxvelo Thank You for sharing your experience with Lezyne computer. I like the quality of their products I recently purchased two 1400 headlights because of their battery life form and function
i hear the mega xl is dreadful for following a GPX file. the source are anonymus reddit users telling it only beeps too late and not predictable when you stray off course. what's your experience?
@@markifi Mega xl is 5-6 years old now released in 2018 so ahead of it’s time when put on sale. Now behind in some areas. Back then these were common issues for gps. Being late signaling a turn leaving not enough time on busy traffic road. But fine on less busy roads and off tarmac. Some mapping not matching route from other sources off pavement due lack data from satellite with thick forest cover or too many sudden temporary logging roads in one area. If home area best remember local roads and trails layout and traffic patterns. Or go old school if possible paper map of unknown area you are in your riding in. Lezyne is engineering focused company on quality long lasting products not a marketing based with a new model with minor changes every 1-2 years as so is many others. Hopefully they are working on a new models with a new top range computer that will be ahead of the current standards with solar for a budget friendly price and better support app that will give Garmin and wahoo a challenge in sales.
@@sccxvelo thanks but age of the device isn't an excuse for them if the navigation is lacklustre. my garmin 520 is from 2015 and it alerts consistently within 10-15 metres of taking a wrong turn. almost better than a smartphone i'd say. i do like the lezyne's comparatively low consumption. i know a bit about the device because i almost bought it myself at the time. the dealbraker was if i have a multi day route in and turn the device off for the evening, in the morning the route wouldn't automatically resume when turning it back on. (according to lezyne customer support, not my testing)
I have an edge 1000, still going strong after 10 years, I will look to upgrade in the next couple years…
Ha ha I had one of those too! The battery life started dwindling on me over the years. Thanks for watching!
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad All my pleasure. keep up the great content
I have the 1030 Plus and when the screen is shaded by my body or when I ride in the woods, the screen is totally useless. The screen of the 1050 is the biggest selling point to upgrade. The LCD screen also has higher resolution, more vibrant colors, and better contrast. When I get the 1050 I will enable battery saver for the screen brightness, and that will certainly increase the battery life.
Thank you for taking me/us through your decision making.
I use an 840 solar which if I'm not mistaken is functionally the same as the 1040 solar with the exception of having a smaller battery and screen (thus also smaller solar panels/glass), and more physical buttons. Still over 50% more battery life than the 1050, and for me the screen size works just fine. I've always been curious about having a bigger screen to see more data, but if I decide to try a 10xx unit it will be the 1040 solar.
I see the 1050 as being a draw for those who use maps a ton, or want a techy piece of kit for their bike. I'm not sure I'd want a big, bright screen on my bike. It's one of the few times in life I can get away from screens! Simple is good :)
You make great points. I honestly don't see the 1050 as upgrade and I wonder who their market is for this unit. I guess the person that just likes buying the latest and greatest every season. Thanks for watching Allan please consider subscribing
an upgrade that's heavier and doesn't last as long. Great! 😅
Pretty much! 😂 ask any woman if they want that upgrade 😜
IT'S NOT AN UPGRADE!!!!!! F***K
Choice is simple long battery life or short battery life and better screen and more responsive Garmin. And Probably in next 2-3 years Garmin replace series xx40, xx50 with new series xx60 with better hardware, maybe with microphone (you won't need to use the keyboard). Some new AI functions.
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Bryton 750se is not a perfect computer but once you figured out the quirks it works really well and it lasts 35 hours. For half the price.
I had a real early Brayton option. Yes it was quirky.
1040 solar here, not in pink though.
I'll purchase the 1050, when there is a solar model.
What is a bigger distraction or danger, the actual roadside obstacle or the distraction of reporting of it while riding and trying to remain safe.
Replacing my Garmin 810 with an Igpsport BSC300, don't need more.
@@draugmithrin is that a proven unit now? How long have you had it? Do you know others that use it? What’s their experience?
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad peaktorque uses an igps 630 and he's happy with it, although that could easily be sponsorship talking. fitting a proper battery into the thing is a neat trick. i don't understand why garmin insistst on using tiny batteries but i suspect deliberate planned obsolescence. longer battery life, less charge cycles, customer comes back for a new device more often.
I like Peak Torque’s content. I think he discloses sponsorships and I find him to be honest. Yes Garmin probably doesn’t want to create a computer you never have to replace. I just want to push out the timeframe as long as possible between purchases!
1040 is so good i see no reason to upgrade.
@@ozgurinsan “upgrade”
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad only thing i want is ability to change font size in the data fields.
yes I agree! That’s how I end up with multiple screens that may have duplicate metrics, albeit the screens have fewer metrics so each one is larger size
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad Yeah with age near sight is not so good.
Why are we still having the discussion about screen brightness. Transflective displays exist, Wahoo uses them. No backlight required out in the sun.
@@cebruthius but Wahoo screens delam 😭
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad Not my Roam2 after more than a year of use
yep there’s always the exception guy out there. I had 3 delam on me. If you check out my Wahoo delam video you will see comments from many riders who had delam. Including 2 riders in my crew. So that’s 3 out of 3 riders who has delam issues on their Wahoo Roam. I rode a Wahoo for 4 years. The Garmin 1040 Solar is a significantly better and the battery life for my long distance rides is a much better solution. Wahoo has a paltry 15 or so hours that’s not enough for real endurance rides.
@@SeeYouUpTheRoad I can only find delamination reports for the old Roam1. I assume they fixed the problem? Quite naughty nevertheless...
@@cebruthius yes they replaced them but then you’re out your primary computer. Not to mention many riders came back to my shop AFTER the warranty period had ended. Oh and they replaced the units with more v1’s at the time. This was a couple of years ago. I don’t want a good warranty department I want a solid unit to begin with
Good video George. While I don't know anyone who would drop that cash twice in a year to get the😢 latest, your audience might.
750 usd after taxes for a bike computer. Bike computer getting more expensive than laptop. What a joke. Garmin wants us to spend 750 usd. For 600 usd 1040 and 450 usd for 840, they provide bad screen with poor brightness. And to solve that they came out with 750 usd bike computer instead of fixing issue on 840 and 1040. Way to go Garmin steal people money.
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This is not an upgrade to the 1040, stop moaning like a bunch of man children... It's an additional item to Garmins line up of bike computers, like the Epix is to the Fenix... 1050 is for the non audax, people who don't do 15-20 hrs with access to power...
@@cappaculla I have no clue what you are talking about but thanks for watching.
@@SeeYouUpTheRoadsure mate, you've no idea... Pretty much sums up the drivel you uploaded