GarminEdge 1050 GPS Computer(Return to Product Page)

I purchased the Edge 1050 in December. It has a lot of good features. Navigating a Ride With GPS route is NOT one of those. I have an 8 year old Edge 1000 that does a better job of navigating RWGPS routes. The Edge 1050 was useless for navigation. The Distance to Next Turn was usually wrong. The Turn Notification was sporadic. The map pop-up feature at turns never worked. I contacted Garmin support. Their first response was "what's distance to next." They were basically useless. If you don't plan to use the navigation with a RWGPS route, the other features are great. But, for the money, the navigation should be at least as good as an 8 year old Garmin 1000.

Garmin finally gets all the features up to speed: Great glass, bright screen, fast processor, replaceable mount, ease of programming. The processor and bright display have vastly improved the map screen to make viewing much better. Lag has essentially been eliminated on the map screen and when changing between screens. Routes load quickly. Sensors seem to pair quickly compared to my Edge 1030, even though that wasn't a big problem for me. The bell/speaker is not a game changer for me, but I do use it some to alert walkers and other cyclists. I upgraded from my five-year old 1030 to the 1050, so the new features are a big plus for me, but perhaps not as much for those with a 1040. I am not concerned about the battery limitations compared to the 1040. I typically ride 45-50 miles, about 4 hours including a 30-minute coffee break where I leave the 1050 running. I use 15-25 percent of the battery capacity depending on the screen brightness setting I choose. I usually recharge it along with my lights and radar after each ride. The 1050 displays the Windfield, Radar+, and MyBikeTraffic IQ data apps much better than the 1030. I liked being able to transfer my bike profiles from my 1030 to the 1040 and also being able to reorder the sequence of the data screens in the profiles. Garmin moved the 1050's mount on the case a bit forward to balance its additional weight. It fit on my 2018 Canyon Ultimate out-front mount after uncoupling it from my Ravemen FR160 and putting the Ravemen on a separate standard Garmin mount on my handlebar. The 1050 is pricey for a head unit, but I got it on sale from BTD and used some of my cash points to further reduce the cost. I am very pleased with the performance of the 1050 and would recommend to others.

Garmin has responded to ongoing criticism regarding the outdated appearance of its display technology by introducing significant upgrades in its devices. Following the successful implementation of vibrant and responsive AMOLED displays in various Garmin watches, the Edge series is now receiving similar enhancements, beginning with the Garmin Edge 1050. This model features an impressive 1,000nit display that rivals the responsiveness of modern smartphones, while also offering superior battery longevity.

In addition to the upgraded display, the Edge 1050 incorporates a range of new features designed to enhance group riding experiences and engage with the broader cycling community, including a crowdsourced system for identifying road hazards. Notably, the device includes a well-executed bike bell feature. Furthermore, Garmin has made substantial improvements to its gradient responsiveness and other performance algorithms.

I appreciate the new features of the 1050 over my 1030, such as the incline meter, turn/traffic warning sounds, and the screen sharpness. But, the control buttons are stiff and difficult to operate, the on screen advisory print (not the operating statistics), are too small and hard to read while riding. Overall, I am glad that I upgraded to the 1050, but it still has some drawbacks. My 1030 was getting some age on it and my decision to upgrade was a good one.

As much as I liked my edge 1040, the screen was often unreadable thanks to glare or deep shade. The 1050 remedies this with a super bright screen. While the battery life is shorter, it will still last longer than any ride I will do. The user interface is improved although I'm still sorting out a few things. Is it worth as much as my first racing bike? I don't know, but like that bike, it does exactly what I need.

The unit has a generously sized screen with well-marked street names. It is very easy to load routes from a service such as Ride with GPS, a task that was very complicated previously. It paired seamlessly with the Varia radar and headlight. The audio prompts for turns and cautions are very helpful, and can be made quite loud in the 'Settings.' The bell is surprisingly loud and, let's face it, cool. Also, it has worked flawlessly in driving rain.

Now the bad'

The screen surface is virtually invisible in bright sunlight. There does not appear to be any anti-glare or matte coating. Changing the display or data screens is very complicated and not at all intuitive. If you plug the unit in to charge it, it turns the unit on and you have to turn it off manually. Finally, switching from screen to screen by swiping left to right or right to left can be tricky, especially if there are gloves involved, if you're sweating or if it's raining.

Still and all, I don't regret the purchase. Paired with my Connect account with no problem and works fine while on Zwift, too.

I've been playing around with it and find it super easy to navigate the 1050 without buttons. Screen quality is beautiful. I had no problems using it on 3 of my bikes with different mounts. I just had to extend the mounts 1/8 of an inch. Im looking for great rides ahead with my Garmin 1050! THX BTD

Going from an Edge 520 this 1050 is a sleek beautiful piece of cycling kit. I love the ease of use and the touchscreen. As an aging cyclist the screen size is fabulous. Also love the ability to have water and feed alarms pop up on the screen. The data screens are so editable even on the fly during a ride (indoor only recommended). Price was worth it so far!!

Going from an Edge 520 this 1050 is a sleek beautiful piece of cycling kit. I love the ease of use and the touchscreen. As an aging cyclist the screen size is fabulous. Also love the ability to have water and feed alarms pop up on the screen. The data screens are so editable even on the fly during a ride (indoor only recommended). Price was worth it so far!!

I started out many years ago with the Edge 1030, 1030+, 1040 and now the Edge 1050. All the previous Edge commputers were good but Garmin finally got all the "I wish" items together in one package. What I like most though is now the 1050 has almost real time gradient response, among a host of other improvements. Set up is quick and easy as you can just transfer all your pages from the previous models and away you go. And as I am hard of hearing I really appreciate the louder audio such as when using the 1050 with a Varia Radar taillight. if you are considering an Edge 1050 look up DC Rainmaker's full review.

The 1050 is a huge improvement over all the previous bike computers that I have used. It feels like you are using a cell phone, but with way better battery life, etc. The large screen is beautiful, the UI is intuitive, and it can do all you need and then some.

Coming from 830. My eyes are not what it used to be. It was getting a little difficult to see on the 830. I can now see much better on the large and bright screen of the 1050. UI is very responsive. The alert sounds are much more pleasant. No more beeps and chirps. I little pricy but it's a nice upgrade.

I like Garmin because I ride four different bikes and am able to set up an individual profile for each bike. Swiping between pages allows me to have maps and information available easily. Also, Garmin offers tech support second to none.

Being an early adopter always has its drawbacks, be weary of fit issues on one piece bar and stem combos, as well as out front mounts. Device is great but new UI takes some getting used to. Touch sensitivity is good, display is amazing, and unit is fast and responsive. Good but not great.

What an awesome computer. Star of the art and tons of useful metrics! As always the staff was helpful in determining the best units for my needs.

I originally had the 1030 and was on the fence about upgrading but so glad I did. A lot better screen control and the bell is a nice feature with riding on bike/walking paths

I though with this update to a brighter screen the battery would not last, but I was surprised with the amount of power left after doing the same ride with a 1030 plus! No issues so far!

Better screen, battery life, and functionality. I love that my Ultegra shifters allow me to ring the 'bell' and move through the screens. So glad I upgraded.

I use this on every ride. There are things that are mildly annoying but that's a software issue. Maybe Garmin will work on improving the software. Otherwise, I like this. It's not a night & day improvement over the 1030Plus I used previously, but again, I do like the new features like the music screen.