GarminEdge 1050 GPS Computer(Return to Product Page)

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.

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 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.

Great!!!!

I've been a Garmin user for close to 15 years. i started with the 1st Generation Forerunner then the 1st generation of the cycling specific Edge computer. The current model, the Edge 1050 is definitely leaps and bounds from the older models based on its features and display quality, however' the automatic upload synchronization still needs work. It's not as bad as my experience with Edge 520, but at this level, it should be glitch-less.

Had the 305,705,then the 1000. The 1050 works great. Battery lasts forever, screen super easy to see, sensors hook up quickly and you set up the data on the screens for easy navigation. Moving routes and segment from connect and strava are easy too. Great Buy.

I love the features of the new Garmin 1050. I had the 1030 and thought it was pretty great. But, the new full color screen and upgraded features make this one hard to pass up. Battery is long lasting. I am still exploring all the new features.

Tremendous unit! I can't believe I waited so long to get it. Syncs quickly with satellites, Di2, SmartSense, & heart rate. And BTD's service and pricing are always great.

Tremendous unit! I can't believe I waited so long to get it. Syncs quickly with satellites, Di2, SmartSense, & heart rate. And BTD's service and pricing are always great.

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.

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!!

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.

I really love Garmin products, and the Edge 1050 is exceptionally well made. It's easy to read the screen while riding, and I'm also very pleased with its wide range of features.

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