Garmin Edge 1040 Solar long term review

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  • Опубліковано 4 гру 2024

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  • @ThisIsJulianC
    @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

    All three of these Garmin head units are currently available at Amazon:
    The Garmin Edge 1040 is here: amzn.to/3QuRxWG
    The Edge 840 is here: amzn.to/44eSLbP
    The Edge 540 is here: amzn.to/45mURax

  • @oskar8514
    @oskar8514 Рік тому +5

    This is the best review on the 1040 so far I've seen. Keep it up mate!

  • @thuggooch1776
    @thuggooch1776 Рік тому +6

    The gyroscope records your MTB metrics like flow and jumping as far as I can tell. It can tell me my jump speed, distance, and hang time.

  • @jedisdad2265
    @jedisdad2265 Рік тому +4

    Di2 is a game changer with respect to swapping screens!

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

      … never thought about that what a terrific solution! I have eTap so it’s not an option for me

  • @sunil3135
    @sunil3135 Рік тому +2

    Excellent video, very well narrated and with wise comments.

  • @Chirp296
    @Chirp296 Рік тому +1

    I just bought mine last Thursday. I finally get to try it out today while exploring a city I haven't been to in over a decade. I sometimes do bikepacking adventures so am going to work any kinks out today.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

      Congrats - enjoy exploring with it! 👍👍

  • @clothyardshafts
    @clothyardshafts Рік тому +1

    Thanks for this. I found the review extremely helpful. I’ve been using an 830 and had been considering an upgrade to the larger model. I’m a road rider and given what you say about the 1040, I’m going to stay put. Thanks again.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback. I think you are making the right choice. There is no real need to upgrade the Edge 830 unless you really needed the larger screen of the 1040 or you are doing multi day rides. I would even say that the newly released Edge 840 would not be a worthy upgrade from the 830 which is still an awesome head unit. Ride on and stay safe out there!

  • @shahedameer
    @shahedameer Рік тому +5

    If you use Di2, you can change the data field screens on your Garmin remotely, using the shifter hood buttons or the shifter buttons themselves (you can use synchro shifting mode and use just the right shifter to control both the front and rear derailleurs). No need for swiping the Garmin while riding.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +2

      I learned that fact shortly after this video was posted. That’s really useful. I am a SRAM eTap user and eTap doesn’t have that functionality so I lose out to the Shimano guys! Thanks for your comment

    • @shahedameer
      @shahedameer Рік тому +1

      Does eTap have anything like synchro shifting? If the left shifter buttons are freed up, can’t they be reprogrammed on the Garmin to cycle through the data screens? That’s why I did on my old Di2 bike that didn’t have the hood buttons. Even now I use the shifter buttons instead of the hood buttons to change screens on the Garmin because they’re easier to press

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      eTap has two buttons, one on each bar, hit the left one to go up a gear, the one on the right handlebar to shift to a smaller cog. Press them both together and they toggle the front chainring up or down. That's it, very effective but very simple and no option that I can see to add any Garmin functionality. I can see the status of the eTap batteries on my Edge 1040 Solar however, eTap has a battery in each mech and also a button battery at the handlebars, I can see the status on a dedicated Edge 1040 screen (if I want to swipe through the screens)

  • @adammillsindustries.
    @adammillsindustries. 8 місяців тому +1

    840 is the sweet spot!! Ohhhh yeah!

  • @morapelimokokomali7907
    @morapelimokokomali7907 9 місяців тому

    I loved this video: highly informative and explained the type of rider that he is. Also, he dud not sit on the fence like other reviewers, which was refreshing

  • @Dali6266
    @Dali6266 Рік тому +1

    My 520 died after almost 7yrs, I recently purchased the 1040 solar & must say, I love it. The larger screen size is so easy to read without straining compared to the smaller computers. Highly recommended 👍👍👍

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +2

      Good choice! You have done well with the 520 for so many years, I loved my 520 but disliked how many button pushes were required to set it up and use it. I still have my 520 and it hasn't died yet but it has been in semi-retirement since 2019 so probably not fair to compare with yours

  • @meibing4912
    @meibing4912 Рік тому +2

    Got it for the larger screen fonts and weaker eyes... Was actually very happy with my 830. Re-mapping is still not great but easy "go-to-home" set-up is valued. Gyro is used for accident detection - my wife applauds. To me its also an advantage that you get access to all Garmin regional maps as I travel the world. YMMV.🙂

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      Agree on the screen size - I can see everything I need on one screen without tiny font sizes. If it wasn't for that I would probably have stayed with a 530/830 format size as it feels less like an old iPhone on my aerobars. Sounds like you are happy with it... thats always good to read ... stay safe out there #thumbsup

  • @auswi
    @auswi Рік тому +1

    Useful review. Thanks. I too bought the 1030 just before the 1030 plus released. I have learnt my lesson and won't buy late in the lifecycle again. I have just ordered the 1040 standard. For me, going from 20 hours of battery life to 35 is a major upgrade just there. Never really had any concerns with the 1030 and battery, but the laggyness in the menus is pretty bad. I only plan to cycle in AU/NZ so I have no need to load up US or EU maps. Base storage will be fine. Looking forward to Stamina, Climb Pro and USB-C charging. Yep, it would be super cool to have the Solar and watch the tech work, but I saved $250 which I can put somewhere else in my cycling.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      I didn’t need the solar of the 1040 either, but it was the launch edition and I was so impatient to get rid of the 1030 I just went for it. I am sure you are going to find the battery life of the standard 1040 to be fine. There is still the option to use the Garmin battery pack with the 1040 if you need it, the pins for that battery are on the 1040 mount. I have had that battery pack since I got the 1030 and have never used it. Ever. So I think you will be fine! Thanks for the feedback #rideon

  • @mib7483
    @mib7483 Рік тому

    Great real world review. I like how you made the review very logical and informative.

  • @nigeburgess5950
    @nigeburgess5950 Рік тому +4

    Great honest review thanks. I think the gyro might be used for those things you said, plus also for measuring GRIT and FLOW which are used to measure mountain bike metrics to show how smooth you are through trails or how on/off the power and speed you. My guess anyway

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback and the comments. That could be it, I am not a frequent mountain bike rider and have not used the 1040 for mountain biking. That use would make more sense for sure.

  • @lars_atx
    @lars_atx Рік тому +1

    Great review. I use an out front mount, mounted backwards to computer is above the stem. Works well for me. I also appreciate the audio controls as I listen to podcasts. Only 1 bud in, or bone conductive headphones due to safety reasons as well. thanks

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback. I like the mount solution you have there, really cool idea. That might work on my Cervelo S3 I’ll try it. Those bone conductive headphones are a great solution too 👍

  • @joserosado4667
    @joserosado4667 Рік тому +1

    Great coverage of the New Garmin 1040. In regards to your comment about the gyroscope, if I had to guess it would be used for tracking the slope or grade of the road and any additional motion like you stated in a wreck or as in the security feature notifying you if your bike has moved while you were away from it. Hope this helps.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your comments - yes I believe that is the correct use. There does not appear to be any clear info from Garmin so we are all driven to speculation, but generally in these comments it seems to be focused on incidents and angle of grades, particularly for MTB rides.

  • @ЛёхаБукреев
    @ЛёхаБукреев 9 місяців тому +1

    7:20 - Gyroscope is there for MTB functionality, such as detect jumps...

  • @roilev
    @roilev Рік тому +2

    The gyro helps with measuring your air time and jump distance. Not very TT metric though

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      I have reached out to Garmin to get a definitive response on what the gyroscope is for... I'll add a sticky comment here if I get a response

  • @ThisIsJulianC
    @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +6

    For those asking about the Garmin Edge 840 and Edge 540 rumored new bike computers from Garmin - they just landed today! First impression is that they are very close in specs to the Edge 1040 including USB-C charging, and for the Solar versions, solar charging too. The new head units are adopting the same interface layout as we have already with the Edge 1040. There is also an update to the ClimbPro called Free-ride ClimbPro that does not require you to be on a predefined route or course in order to get climb information. This is stated to be coming to the 1040 in a firmware update.
    If you are looking at the Garmin Edge 840 and Edge 540 and are looking for how they may perform - this video on the Edge 1040 Solar after (almost) one year will help!

    • @user-nu5fx6en9h
      @user-nu5fx6en9h Рік тому +1

      cant wait for the new upadate for 1040, free-ride climbPro would be so convenient

    • @LordFilbo
      @LordFilbo Рік тому +1

      The sad thing is, that the 840 costs almost the same as the 1040 in my country - 460€.

  • @markjthomson
    @markjthomson Рік тому +1

    Some really good points. I have a 2nd hand 1030... it works OK, certainly well enough but I get the issues. I like the faster GPS and as a long distance endurance rider the solar battery life is REALLY attractive... especially on a 60 to 90 hour ride. But oh that is a steep step up.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      I had a bad time with my Edge 1030 but I think I just had a bad one. If it wasn’t for the GPS issues I was having with it I’d probably still be using it now, and just live with the sluggish interface. The upgrade additional cost to the Edge 1040 wouldn’t have been worth it. Thanks for the feedback 👍

    • @markjthomson
      @markjthomson Рік тому +1

      @@ThisIsJulianC I upgraded to the 1040 solar from my first gen 1030 about a week after my first comment. Well worth the money. First battery life test I am expecting between 60 and 70 hours from the unit. Rides have been in early winter in the southern hemisphere so solar charging not at it's best, and plenty of dark riding. I feel their battery life claims stand the test and it is over 3 times what I expected from my 1030 in it's lowest power mode. The nav is reliable and all in all it's a great package. The GPS is very good even on the low setting.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      @@markjthomson really good to hear! I have stopped looking at the solar charging data … the battery life of the 1040 is so good anyway that the solar isn’t adding any real benefit. Glad you like it and thanks for the update 👍

  • @gerardotelese5337
    @gerardotelese5337 4 місяці тому +1

    Hi and thanks for your video! i'm buying my first garmin after owning a simpler wahoo with just the basic information. I can t decide is buy the expolre 2 (some say it doenst work so well though) spend a bit more and buy a 1040 (i found some good deals right now) or maybe save up for a 1050 in the future (if there are nought advantages, but i doubt it, at leas for my use). I need it primarely for navigation in the woods for MTB, possibly follow routes that others did before me from strava. what would you advice to me?

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  4 місяці тому

      Look at the 840 unless you need/like the larger screen of the 1040 (i do). I don’t see any real benefit of the 1050 over the 1040 so I am not upgrading. Hope this helps

  • @buddhahat
    @buddhahat Рік тому +1

    Re your comment on headphones i was like you until i invested in a pair of Shokz the jawbone headphones. All ambient noise is still audible, so for me there has been no reduction in safety. That said, only ever podcasts when riding outdoors, music will distract me too much. Give it a shot it was a gamechanger for me!

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for the idea, I have heard of them but I have not tried them yet. I’ll take a look 👍

    • @buddhahat
      @buddhahat Рік тому +1

      @@ThisIsJulianC I don't know your politics or sense of humour, but Pod Save the UK and The Bugle usually make my queue :) If you plan your routes on Komoot, your phone will even provide audio turn by turn directions, pausing your listening to tell you when to take a left etc. It adds another level of enjoyment to those 100km+ days in the saddle.
      Enjoyed your video and your engagement, u got another subscriber 👍👍

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      Thanks for the reply - I'll check them out!

  • @trek520rider2
    @trek520rider2 Рік тому +1

    I bought my 1040 because my 1030 fell apart, the screen detached from the body and Garmin don't repair 1030s any more. Apparently the battery swelled. Is there some 3rd party outfit that can do repairs?
    I have to say the 1040 appears great for bike touring, the screen zoom feature is really nice. The 1040 has led me into a dead end in a busy urban environment, it can be hard to tell exactly where to turn. The fitness stuff I have no use for whatsoever.
    I used a 1040 Solar on RAGBRAI and didn't have to charge it.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      I am not aware of any 3rd party repair outfits for these units, sorry to hear of your 1030 issues. Best suggestion would be to eBay it as spares or repair, to recover some $$ from the damaged unit.

  • @bonn1771
    @bonn1771 Рік тому +1

    My 810 finally stop working well on off button is broken. I am going to be buying this soon

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

      You have done well with the 810… I had the same unit ten years ago, after three years moved to the 520. If you like the size of the 810 maybe wait for the 840… the rumors are getting hotter now maybe it is imminent 👍

    • @bonn1771
      @bonn1771 Рік тому +1

      @@ThisIsJulianC i think any of the 840 or 1040 will be awesome
      enjoy riding!

  • @jvsnotag
    @jvsnotag 2 місяці тому

    Great video and actually looking to upgrade from an Edge 1030 myself. Would you say the general responsiveness/snappiness of the 1040 Solar still holds up well today? Say when loading up a course, swiping around the UI, etc. Thanks. 🙂

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks! Yes for sure, it was a welcome improvement in responsiveness compared to the 1030. I still use it regularly, the speed of response is still just as good.

  • @djsaintb
    @djsaintb Рік тому +1

    thank you!!! keeping making vids

  • @Mike22313
    @Mike22313 Рік тому +1

    gyroscope helps device to detect inertia. Gps not so fast as gyroscopic, so gyroscope primal usage detect when you stop or start ride

  • @TheLucateli
    @TheLucateli Рік тому +1

    great video mate, thanks

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      Thanks for the feedback! Please leave a like if you haven’t already … this is a new channel and it really helps!

  • @gainknowledgeandinsight
    @gainknowledgeandinsight 8 місяців тому

    Hi Julian. I got the 840 for many reasons - one of which is I love mountain biking. And I didn’t want a big honk’n device sticking out to get snagged on anything. But I did have a twinge of regret due to the large screen as I love using my trail forks to help me navigate trails. Oh well. I’ve nought too many accessories for the 840 to change to the 1040. I think the 1040 would show maps such as Trailforks so much better.😢 great video!

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  8 місяців тому

      Thanks. I find the 1040 sticks out like a cell phone on a mountain bike or hybrid but I do like the larger screen still. It works well for navigation, maps are much easier to read.

  • @giuze-explore
    @giuze-explore 7 місяців тому +1

    I have the 1030 plus and without gyroscope the screen change orientation almost every time you stop (traffic light, stop, break). It seems that the edge anticipated your position and come back to where you actually are. Your screen is then showing the wrong direction and it is confusing, I often had to double check which direction I need to take.
    I guess the gyroscope can really help in those cases... I often wished my 1030 would have one.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  7 місяців тому

      Have to say I have never experienced that in years of using Edge 520, 830, 1030 and 1040. Tried a full reset?

    • @giuze-explore
      @giuze-explore 7 місяців тому +1

      @@ThisIsJulianC no I didn't tried, maybe I should try... as I am aware of it, I double check if I'm not sure of the direction it gives me.

  • @denisefarrar1042
    @denisefarrar1042 Місяць тому +1

    I do Triathlon as well. Can I download a workout from my coach - Training Peaks into the unit and do it?

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Місяць тому

      I understand you can but I haven’t tested it. Try this:

      * Use Garmin Connect Calendar sync
Enable this feature in TrainingPeaks to automatically sync eligible workouts to your Garmin Connect Calendar. Then, when you sync your Garmin device, it will automatically download the workouts.

      * Use Garmin Connect AutoSync
This feature allows you to sync workouts directly from TrainingPeaks to your Garmin device through Garmin Connect. 

      You can also manually transfer the .fit files but that is a clunky approach. Hopefully the above works.

  • @srg-yo
    @srg-yo 7 місяців тому

    I went from the 830 to the 1040 and I think it's totally worth the upgrade. First, main reasons for ditching the 830: very slow UI and touchscreen responsiveness and slow route (re)calculation. I thought the 840 would fix all that plus with the added buttons it would eliminate any issues with touchscreen interaction during rides. But in reality I always wanted to have an Edge 10X0 to have a bigger screen for navigation. After trying out an 840 and seeing how much more responsive the touchscreen now is (even with gloves), I immediately felt I wouldn't need the extra buttons, so I ahead and got the 1040 instead. Still just as responsive and the added screen real estate for navigation or larger glanceable data is way more important to me than how it looks on the bars.

  • @matthewdray83
    @matthewdray83 Рік тому +1

    Great Video. Garmin has a strategy of just creating new metrics without any accountability to the accuracy of what they tell you as you say, their competitors offer nothing new. I use a Fenix 7 for running and 530 for cycling, there is no way you can use a watch for cycling, the issue is that the ecosystem of metrics do not work together and I have to upgrade to make them work. I have just ordered a 1040 not just for this reason, being short sighted I cannot read the 530 without bifocals, but it has a ton of features I will never use.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      ... I find that the Edge 1040 larger screen is much easier to read with all the data I need and without having to put my reading glasses on. I think you will find the same coming from the 530.

  • @sdanjohn
    @sdanjohn Рік тому +1

    I briefly had the solar. I may have had a defective one. I did a 6 hour ride and the battery went from 100% down to 14%. Burn rate of 14.2 % battery life per hour. I got 9 minutes of additional time with 64% solar efficiency. A novelty feature at best. I returned it and got the 1040 non solar. 2.4% burn rate per hour and $150 cheaper. Don’t waste your money on solar.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

      If i was to have to replace my 1040 Solar I think I would forgo the Solar option now. It is really cool technology but I find the battery is so good already… I don’t make use of the Solar function at all. You definitely had a faulty unit there based on those numbers you did the right thing swapping it out for sure.

  • @ianomeara6263
    @ianomeara6263 Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed my 1030 computer but the battery was not lasting so I up graded to this computer the solar still questioning but I have no regrets on buying my 1040 solar 😊

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      Even without Solar the battery life of the 1040 is significantly greater than the 1030 - glad you are happy with the 1040!

  • @leedorney
    @leedorney Рік тому +1

    I got a 715 way back then an 810 then went to a wahoo elemnt but now have a karoo 2 Hammerhead which is quite ok. The solar panel aspect of the'40 is pretty fine 👌

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      I hear good things about the Hammerhead, plus it has a great company behind it too.

    • @leedorney
      @leedorney Рік тому +1

      @@ThisIsJulianC Yeh, owned by Sram tho you can't get Shimano di2 metrics on it, now as the big S wanted it off the unit strangely, but their is a workaround, no phone app. tho, but you can add a sim interestingly only negative is the battery life but screens great..I'd have the 1040 solar over the k2 tho = bigger screen and more fields of info available, Garmin have always been top for them

  • @ignaciosevil2157
    @ignaciosevil2157 7 місяців тому +1

    thanks for the show!
    what would be the bike computer you would get for the first bike computer. In a enduro bike with quarq crank based power meter. I trully only care about seeing watts and maybe get a training feature to use?
    thanks!!!

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  7 місяців тому

      I'd recommend the Garmin Edge 540 bike computer. This is an excellent all round bike computer at a much lower price point than the 1040 with many (not all) of the 1040 features. It has a smaller screen that is not touch enabled or solar charging but the bike profiles, data that it tracks, integration with Garmin Connect are all very similar. Your Quarq power meter will be ANT+ or Bluetooth connections depending on the age of it, the Edge 540 will work with both systems. This is a link to it on the Amazon US site: amzn.to/3Q2ikIx hope this helps

  • @campodma1
    @campodma1 Рік тому +1

    Living in Southern California. Sunny year round 250 days of the year. Will I ever have to charge? Solar enough? Day to day?

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      The solar feature is intended to extend the battery range, not replace the need to charge it. You might get better battery life between charges due to your climate but I would not rely on it. If you do any tests, let me know

  • @kevinc9528
    @kevinc9528 Рік тому +1

    Interesting about the solar, I always pegged it as a bit gimmicky because us less your racing across the country or bike camping, I wouldn't think there is a viable use case because there is always an electrical outlet around. I always charged my bike stuff after each ride, so running out of juice is never a problem and my rides don't extend more than 6 hours.. usually 3-4 max.
    I upgraded from the 1000 to the 1030 plus and aside from being more stable and quicker to load, said meh. The screens I use are exactly the same, maybe a little bit brighter. Don't have a need for a gps because I know where I'm going. I think if you start with a decent bike computer, there is very little reason to upgrade. HR, watts, speed, and maybe cadence is all you will need.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      The solar panel reduces battery consumption but with a battery capacity of 35 hours, even though solar is a cool feature it is not much use for cyclists like you and I, I am rarely riding for longer than 6-7 hours either. The more Garmin develop this technology however the more efficient and useful I think it will become. Thanks for the feedback - ride on!

  • @EditioCastigata
    @EditioCastigata Рік тому +1

    12:20 As commuter I don't look on anything. It's the (Garmin) wristwatch that collects the data. It's just not that interesting after some commutes anymore to have it before you. :-)

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      That’s a great point, most Garmin watches will capture the data from all ANT and BLE sensors so you would only need the Edge 1040 for navigation on unfamiliar routes. How long is your commute?

  • @adammillsindustries.
    @adammillsindustries. 8 місяців тому

    840 is the sweeeeeeeet spot!!!! Sod giant 1040.

  • @csealby
    @csealby 9 місяців тому

    Great video, I’m currently on the 1030, not really had many issues with it, but some of the new data that’s only on the 1040 I’m really interested in, I’m a triathlete, but my dilemma is solar or not, if I’m doing a race it’ll always be fully charged the night before, so it running out shouldn’t be an issue, it’s the solar panels that look a little distracting?

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  9 місяців тому +1

      The solar panel is a thin strip around the edges, I haven't found it a distraction and doesn't detract from the view of the screen. However, I increasingly see the solar charging on the current 1040 / 840 Solar versions as not critical. It's great to see the innovation and it will get to a point where it becomes a useful feature as the technology advances, but right now the battery life is so good I agree with you that we don't need to be concerned about if it will hold enough charge for a full day of cycling/racing. When Garmin can produce an Edge device that doesn't need to be charged up at all other than through solar (they are heading in that direction with their Instinct 2 watch) then maybe it becomes more appealing. Until then it's a cool feature but you don't need it.

    • @csealby
      @csealby 9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for your honest reply, yeah I totally agree with you, if, and when they come up with that tech it'll be fantastic, well I think you've helped me make my mine up, I'll go for the basic version. Thank you 😊

  • @ankjaers
    @ankjaers Рік тому +1

    Gyroscope is usefull for MTB. It can track jumps and other metrics to how smooth you’re riding. Is it usefull for MTB riders? Who knows.. I ride road.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      Sounds possible for sure. I reached out to Garmin since the gyroscope question keeps coming up. I’ll add a sticky comment if I hear back.

  • @harmjeeninga2329
    @harmjeeninga2329 Рік тому +1

    Since both my wife and I want to use the computer, can It handle 2 cadance sensors and 2 heart rate sensors or do I need to pair them every time the user changes? Perhaps there is even the option of 2 user profile?

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

      You can run any number of sensors including multiple Hr and cadence sensors. Generally these devices are intended for one user however, the Garmin app and the way data is managed is for a single user. Hope this helps

    • @harmjeeninga2329
      @harmjeeninga2329 Рік тому +1

      @@ThisIsJulianC Thank, this helps!

  • @wielnijssen6729
    @wielnijssen6729 Рік тому +1

    Hi Julian.
    I am now in possession of the edge 1000.
    Very satisfied with this GPS, but the batteries are slowly wearing out.
    To purchase the 1040 solar is of course a thing due to the expensive purchase price.
    But decided to buy it anyway.
    So a big upgrade in my case.
    I own a garmin tactics with which I go for a lot of walking and recreational cycling, also a solar device very satisfied with this and the frequency with which I charge it varies, of course, less in the summer and more often in the winter.
    Your video is of course inspiring.
    But what you say there are a lot of nonsensical things / gadgets on it 😂 that's true.
    But quite nice.
    Been cycling race and off road bike mtb for about 24 years now no mountains but hills.
    10 years with the local bikeclub, fun time but longer alone and sometimes with a buddy. 12:56
    So I will definitely use some items on the device like alerting help.
    I think I am now convinced of my purchase.
    Thanks.
    As we say here cycle on...... 🚴🏻🚵🏻 in the Netherlands.
    Greetings Wiel.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

      Hi there Wiel - thanks for your kind words and feedback. Upgrading from the Edge 1000 to the Edge 1040 will be a HUGE improvement for you in every way. There are so many things on the Edge 1040 I am sure I use less than 25% of them, but it is nice to know those things are there IF I ever need them.
      ... nice to hear from you in the Netherlands, I lived in Noord Brabant for 5 years and loved it... it was a long time ago and before I became a triathlete, but I enjoyed the cycling there for sure. All the best and ride on!

  • @abdulazizsaud5481
    @abdulazizsaud5481 Рік тому +1

    I want to buy a navigation device for my bicycle . Do you recommend this device? Or is there better?

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      Difficult to answer without more information about what sort of cycling you are planning to do. If you are going to use it on your bike occasionally you might be better with your cellphone for navigation. I would not buy this unit purely for the navigation function.

    • @abdulazizsaud5481
      @abdulazizsaud5481 Рік тому +1

      Unfortunately, the mobile phone is not suitable during the day, with the intensity of the heat, its temperature rises, and the screen automatically becomes dark.

  • @paulh1860
    @paulh1860 8 місяців тому

    Never had a Garmin bike computer before, looked at the 530 on discount. Then the 840 looked good, then I found the Edge explorer 2 which was much cheaper. Then I bought the 1040 because I know what I'm like....

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  8 місяців тому +1

      Good for you... welcome to our world!

  • @repenning1
    @repenning1 Рік тому +1

    Glad to hear about the battery performance of the 1040 Solar. I have a 1030+ which is the most hideous piece of technology I have ever used from a usability point of view. Virtual partners which I don't need and I cannot disable. An (undocumented) limit of 100 trails I can keep stored. Also, why can I not organize my trails in a folder structure? A nearly impossible to see microscopic cursor visualizing (hiding) my position on the map. At one point there was an option to make the cursor larger. Why did this get removed? Perhaps my use case is special: I am downloading tracks from web sites or design my own ones. For this use case Garmin is simply dreadful. Garmin design appears to be driven by engineers interested in piling up as many features as possible without understanding the notion of usability of a consumer type product. I wish they would spend even just one day in some usability lab. Is the 1040 Solar any better in this regard?

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      I find the navigation on the 1040 Solar to be adequate for what I am doing - which is following new routes on roads that I create in Strava, those courses synch very smoothly to the Garmin. I had a less enjoyable experience with the 1030, if the 1030 plus was anything like the 1030 then yes I think you would see a difference but I am not sure that the points you are specifying are any different. For example I do not see a virtual partner, on the 1030 I just removed the virtual partner screen in the profile settings. I did read that if you are using certain navigation file formats then virtual partner is visible. RideWithGPS says that if you save a course as a .TCX file it will show the virtual partner. Hope this helps, let me know if it works

    • @ridelive6249
      @ridelive6249 Рік тому

      Good review from a very biased Garmin fan. I completely disagree. I think Garmin is stuck in the past while newcomers keep innovating. Garmin is like Nokia 3310 while let's say Karoo is like an iphone. Can't wait for Karoo 3 with small bezels, better battery life and even closer smartphone like feel experience.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      @@ridelive6249 Thanks for the feedback. I am a Garmin fan for sure, their products have helped me achieve my triathlon dreams over the years and never let me down. Additionally I use Garmin products for navigation when hiking, car and truck dash cams and the nav unit on my boat. That doesn't take away from the Karoo 2 though. I like the look of the Hammerhead units, I really like the cellular option that the Karoo 2 has. As a SRAM user for my group sets I would not have the issues that Shimano Di2 users have had to face in the past year with Hammerhead compatibility. It would take a lot for me to make a wholesale switch at this stage and, given I am happy with what Garmin is bringing right now, likely to stay with them.

    • @repenning1
      @repenning1 Рік тому +1

      @@ridelive6249 yes, Garmin is like a pre-iPhone pseudo "smartphone" - It is not burdened by user-centric design. It is a collection of badly aligned features created by engineers without vision and design. I don't know about these other products. Maybe they are better but so far I don't see any compelling design-centric company (such as Apple in the case of the smartphone) stepping in.

    • @ridelive6249
      @ridelive6249 Рік тому

      @@repenning1 Well..I've been using my smartphone which I upgraded, as a bike computer for a decade. I upgrade the phone every 2-3 years, so that renders me a new bike computer every 2-3 years. LOL. It's enough for my 2h-4h rides. I guess I'm spoiled by smartphone functionality and feel. Tried Garmin and oh boy I was blown away how ancient it looked and performed. Sold it immediately. Then got Karoo 2 just for a sake of it. Karoo is pretty much an Android device with stripped down functions. So, that's why I have high hopes for Karoo 3 so I can finally ditch my phone. I think it will have thin bezels, better battery and aka smartphone feel. Garmin is like Apple. It sucks in people with it's ecosystem which keeps the sales rolling.

  • @madyogi6164
    @madyogi6164 Рік тому

    6:57 Ain't the gyroscope needed to get the angles bike stays in? Ascents, descents? Edit, or at least to set up the screen orientation - vertical/horizontal (if that's even available)?

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      There is no landscape screen orientation on the Edge 1040. It is possible that the gyroscope is used for angle of ascent. ClimbPro I believe uses a database and GPS to know where you are and what the terrain is that you are on, it is not relying on the angle of your Edge unit to calculate this. I refuse to believe they included a gyroscope just for the incident detection so there has to be other uses for it I agree.

    • @madyogi6164
      @madyogi6164 Рік тому +1

      @@ThisIsJulianC The GPS was my thinking too, but the issue is - what about offroad? From the other hand - I would be more focused to not hit a tree. Not mention accuracy of readouts.
      And for detecting a hit / accident, I guess accelerometer sensor would be more appropriate. Gyros are for angles (just like in planes).

  • @benoitarteau2078
    @benoitarteau2078 Рік тому +1

    I have the non-solar version. It's stupid buying the solar version for 150$ for more battery. With the standard version with 4 captor connect i have between 28 and 32h of battery. What kind of guy is on is bike for 28h non-stop??? My longest ride is 15h. after that i charge it for the next day.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      I have spoken with multi-day bikepackers who need to extend their battery life but they all rely on portable USB chargers and the not the solar capability.

  • @michaeldance5734
    @michaeldance5734 Рік тому

    Must admit, my battery never increases when left in the sun. Not 1%. There's many people on the 1040 forums saying the same. Garmin mislead by claiming the item charges when left in the sun .

    • @michaeldance5734
      @michaeldance5734 Рік тому

      And never goes up during a ride either.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому +1

      That was not a scientific test and I have been unable to recreate it since then either. Given the battery capacity I do not see a need for the solar but I do think it's a tech that Garmin can and will refine as they incorporate it into more devices. My Fenix 7x does charge in the sun, there is a specific screen that tracks the sun energy that is being 'absorbed' but I have not tracked how much power / days charge it adds.

  • @SGWChaosteam
    @SGWChaosteam 8 місяців тому

    Love that he says GPS and Glasnost instead of Glonass 😂
    That‘s clearly a Freudian slip.

  • @anzman911
    @anzman911 Рік тому

    So you claim that 1040 solar actually charged during the ride for about 6%?
    Why are there not more reviews about solar charging.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      This was not a controlled scientific test and is the extreme of what I have observed so far. Garmin claims that on a sunny day the solar charging can add up to an additional 42 minutes of battery life per hour. There are lots of reviews about the solar charging capability, it's probably the most talked about feature.

  • @thithamduong2223
    @thithamduong2223 Рік тому

    After my second Garmin Edge 520 died unexpectedly I decided to try something different - the Wahoo ELEMNT Bolt instead of the Garmin 530. Boy! I'm glad I did. ua-cam.com/users/postUgkxXZCtB-wGdHVTBSz8RswePK5vllHNi06N The display on the Wahoo Bolt is much easier to read. I like the configuration of the display more (up to 7 items visible on page 1 without scrolling and the first item chosen is larger characters than the next 3 rows that have pairs of items (still very readable). I also like the configurable item selections. The Bolt synced with my Garmin ANT+ Speed sensors on both bikes easily so no additional investment was required there. While the rated battery life is a couple hours less than the Garmin 520/530, I easily get a weeks worth of 1+ hour rides before recharging (and it's never really low on charge). At the end of a ride syncing to the Wahoo app, Strava, and Apple Health app is painless.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      You mean where to position it on the bars? It will work with a 29er just like any other bike. It’s a large head unit for mountain biking but I know mountain bikers do use it. I have my Garmin mounted on the stem, so that there is some protection for the large screen.

  • @tomprentice6935
    @tomprentice6935 7 місяців тому +1

    ⚔️💪😎👌🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿(stroke)

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  7 місяців тому

      Thanks! Still trying to work out the meaning there :-)

  • @Vilendank
    @Vilendank 3 місяці тому

    Some linguistic nitpicking but I think there's this weird industry fallacy where primary functions or "features" (a thing's purpose) are conflated with secondary and tertiary accessories or "options."

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  2 місяці тому

      Yup. When the basics are covered by every model out there, such as speed, distance, cadence, power and heart rate, then any new model has to come up with some 'killer' feature to make it stand out, that might not be as essential as they want to make it appear. Tough call for a marketing team.

  • @russell-fp2zj
    @russell-fp2zj 7 місяців тому

    I I I I talk about the devise and not you.

  • @user-cx2bk6pm2f
    @user-cx2bk6pm2f 7 місяців тому

    Jesus man, are you in a bubble? Who doesn't know that Garmin cycle computers are great.

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  7 місяців тому +1

      We think they are awesome... especially this one

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  6 місяців тому

      @Swimming11you can do either, whatever suits your riding position. It won’t affect the Garmin either way.

  • @MikeZak101
    @MikeZak101 Рік тому

    thanks for the great review, I have been using the 520 for years now, I'm no athlete but do like having a record of what I'm doing on my rides, Been thinking of upgrading to the 1040 just for the screen size, my eyes are getting a bit old now and i am struggling to see things on the 520 while moving

    • @ThisIsJulianC
      @ThisIsJulianC  Рік тому

      You will see a huge improvement in the display compared to your Edge 520 but the increase in screen size is probably the most impactful.