Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Bike Computer

The Garmin Edge 1040 Solar is a premium GPS cycling computer built for riders who want advanced navigation, detailed performance data, and extended battery life on long rides. Its 3.5-inch touchscreen provides clear access to cycling maps, training metrics, route guidance, and ride information, while Garmin’s Power Glass solar charging technology helps extend battery performance during compatible outdoor use. Designed for road cycling, mountain biking, touring, and endurance training, the Edge 1040 Solar supports multi-band GNSS positioning for improved location accuracy and offers extensive connectivity through ANT+, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi. With advanced training tools, cycling dynamics support, ClimbPro, Stamina insights, incident detection, and smart connectivity, it is an excellent choice for cyclists who want a high-performance bike computer for everyday training as well as demanding long-distance adventures.

Key Features

• Solar Charging: Power Glass solar technology helps extend battery life when exposed to sufficient sunlight

• Display: Large 3.5-inch color touchscreen provides clear visibility for maps, navigation, and cycling data

• GPS Navigation: Multi-band GNSS provides accurate positioning and dependable route tracking

• Battery Life: Up to 45 hours of battery life in demanding use, with longer performance available through battery-saving modes and solar assistance

• Cycling Maps: Preloaded cycling maps provide detailed route information, roads, trails, elevation, and points of interest

• Advanced Training: Includes training status, Stamina, ClimbPro, Power Guide, recovery information, and performance insights

• Smart Connectivity: Supports ANT+, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi for compatible sensors, smartphones, and data synchronization

• Safety Features: Supports incident detection, assistance, LiveTrack, and other rider safety functions when paired with compatible devices and services

Product Specifications

• Product Type: GPS Cycling Computer

• Model: Garmin Edge 1040 Solar

• Display Size: 3.5 inches

• Display Resolution: 282 x 470 pixels

• Display Type: Color touchscreen

• Solar Technology: Power Glass solar charging lens

• Navigation Systems: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, and multi-band GNSS

• Internal Storage: 64 GB

• Battery Life: Up to 45 hours in demanding use and up to 100 hours in battery saver mode, with solar conditions contributing additional battery performance

• Water Resistance: IPX7

• Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, ANT+, and Wi-Fi

• Dimensions: Approximately 117.6 x 59.3 x 20.0 mm

• Weight: Approximately 133 g

• Charging Port: USB-C

• Smartphone Compatibility: Compatible with supported iPhone and Android smartphones

• Mounting: Compatible with Garmin cycling mounts

Solar Charging & Battery Performance

• Power Glass: The integrated solar lens converts available sunlight into additional energy while riding outdoors

• Solar Conditions: Solar performance depends on sunlight intensity, exposure, riding conditions, and device usage

• Battery Saver: Battery-saving modes can significantly extend operating time for longer cycling adventures

• Long-Distance Riding: Extended battery performance makes the Edge 1040 Solar suitable for endurance rides, bikepacking, touring, and multi-hour training sessions

• Power Management: Riders can adjust settings and features to balance battery consumption with navigation and performance requirements

Easy Operation / Usage

• Mounting: Secure the Edge 1040 Solar onto a compatible Garmin bicycle mount

• Route Planning: Select a saved route or create a route for turn-by-turn navigation

• Ride Tracking: Start a cycling activity to record speed, distance, elevation, time, and other compatible metrics

• Sensor Pairing: Connect compatible heart rate, speed, cadence, power, and other sensors through ANT+ or Bluetooth

• Navigation: Follow maps and turn-by-turn guidance directly from the touchscreen

• Data Sync: Use Wi-Fi or the Garmin ecosystem to synchronize activities, routes, software updates, and training information

Why Choose This Product

• Solar Advantage: Solar Technology: Power Glass helps extend battery performance during outdoor rides

• Large Navigation Display: Screen Size: The 3.5-inch touchscreen makes maps and ride data easier to view while cycling

• Accurate Positioning: GNSS Support: Multi-band positioning helps improve location accuracy in challenging riding environments

• Advanced Training: Performance Tools: ClimbPro, Stamina, Power Guide, training status, and other metrics support structured cycling training

• High Storage Capacity: Internal Memory: 64 GB provides ample space for maps, routes, and cycling data

• All-Weather Design: Water Resistance: IPX7 protection helps the device handle rain and wet riding conditions

• Versatile Cycling Use: Compatibility: Suitable for road cycling, MTB, touring, training, and endurance riding

In the Box

• Garmin Edge 1040 Solar cycling computer

• Standard mount

• Out-front mount

• USB cable

• Tether

• Documentation