Garmin Edge 1040 Solar GPS Bike Computer | 2022 Cycling GPS Computer with VO2 Max, Maps, & Multi-GNSS | Cycle Bundle with PlayBetter Tempered Glass Screen, Black Case & MTB Mounts

The Garmin 1030 is blind even with GPS eyes. It is nowhere close to as simple and user friendly as the Garmin 1000. Its app installed to my phone, shows speed, presents a location map and reports GPS access is ok but always fails to show distance. Ive registered it with Garmin, installed and linked it to my smart phone, studied all instructions, negotiated an endless series of screens and googled how to setup and use it to report distance cycled. Still fails. Im 100% fed up this this overly complex Rube Goldberg expression of complex and meaningless steps leading nowhere. It simply does not report distance cycled. Returning the 1030 and going back to my trusty Garmin 1000

Working as planned

I have used Garmin for years in my cars. That is why I bought Garmin for my bike. What a mistake!

It helps you to keep your cadence and effort.

Es un súper gps, es fácil de ver mientras se maneja la bicicleta y las bases lo mantienen muy bien estable

The heart rate strap never gives consistent or accurate readings. The basic in ride readings on the device are nice. Haven’t really used the map features as I usually know where am going.

I have had a lot of problems with this thing working reliably. Software updates were done but it just sometimes stops working partially or fully. You never know when it might just freak out. Paired with rear radar unit and that feature is nice. Still, I do seem to have to remove and re-add sensors, reset it or just give up sometimes and ignore it. Widh I had not upgraded.

I bought this to replace my 310XT which has always worked well but I really wanted a map and turn by turn nav. I am only about 1 week in with the device about 7 rides but I think I now have a pretty good handle on it:

The rubber cover ages in about 2 years and the frequent pressing of the on/off switch eventually breaks that cover. This happens frequently as shown by numerous web sites that provide a make-shift patch switch that you can glue on when this happens. This seems like a serious flaw and wonder if its the same switch setup on the 1030?

What can I say. It’s a Garmin. It’s going to work. I would have bought one model down, but there was a $200 discount at the time of purchase direct from Garmin and also via Amazon, which made this the same exact price as the lessor model - so no brainer there.