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It’s been almost two years since Garmin’s last “big screen” release, and it looks like it’s been worth the wait. The all-new Garmin Edge 1050 wants to change the way cyclists look at and use their head devices. Garmin claims the new Edge 1050 is its brightest, smartest and most connected bike computer to date.

What is the Garmin Edge 1050?

The Edge 1050 is the new flagship cycling computer from Garmin. It boasts an ultra-vibrant liquid crystal touchscreen display and provides more real-time feedback than any computer on the market. Are riders ready for real-time feedback and communication while riding?

What kind of real-time feedback are we talking about? The Edge 1050 has updated navigation, performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart connectivity.

Won’t that drain the battery? Yes, but the new device has a claimed battery life of up to 20 hours in the most demanding use cases and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode. That’s not bad considering it acts like a smartphone. However, riders looking for a computer for extreme distance may need to stick with the Edge 1040 Solar or wait until the Edge 1050 Solar option becomes available.

Like Waze for cycling

The new Edge 1050 also has features for the cycling community. It’s like a built-in road map that can direct and reroute you when things go wrong, or “Cyclist Waze.” The device can collect reports of road hazard alerts flagged by fellow cyclists. Reports can be as simple as a roadside pothole or a downed tree. To help with communication (if you choose), riders can also see in-ride messages and leaderboards during group rides.

Early Edge users, don’t worry, the Garmin Connect app will be updated soon. GroupRide updates and road hazard alerts will be available on the Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 bike computers.

Other features include add-ons like on-device course creation, Garmin Pay™, a built-in speaker and more to help enhance every ride.

Make group travel more exciting

Let’s say you want to make your weekend hammer trip more exciting. Racers can add more competition to their ride with in-ride leaderboards for climbs, plus post-ride rewards for “just saying” including Speed ​​Racer (highest top speed), Chatterbox (strongest use of the GroupRide messages), Worker Bee (most time spent pedaling), etc.

Plus extra safety

On-the-go messaging and live locations can help if someone in your vehicle has an accident. When incident detection is enabled, alerts can notify and direct other riders to a rider in need of assistance.

“We’re excited to introduce our most capable, high-performance bike computer yet with the Edge 1050. Delivering an exceptional riding experience, superior navigation and community-focused features, our latest bike computer is made to keep the motivation of cyclists – whether they’re planning a group ride with friends or a long solo adventure.

– Dan Bartel, Garmin’s vice president of global consumer sales

Now, with added learning tools

Like other Garmin devices, the new Edge 1050 has training tools. Garmin’s free training plans – such as event-adaptive training plans – provide personalized workouts that adapt based on performance and recovery, while daily suggested workouts provide ride suggestions based on the cyclist’s current training load and Garmin VO2 max calculations .

Stamina Insights

The Edge 1050 includes real-time endurance information that can help riders closely monitor and track their effort levels. These insights are based on the rider’s current fitness, estimated VO2 and time above FTP. Meanwhile, Power Guide now takes into account wind data and the rider’s current endurance to make real-time adjustments to power targets.

Improved Climb Pro

An updated ClimbPro lets riders see the remaining climb and gradient for each climb – whether they’re riding a course or not. The feature is one of my personal favorites and helps riders manage climbs properly without blowing up. Garmin’s all-new Advanced Cycling Dynamics can provide riders with information about their mountain bike performance and metrics, including jump count, jump distance and Garmin-specific features like Grit® and Flow™.

Varia and LifeTrack are enabled

If you’re concerned about safety, you’re probably familiar with the Garmin Varia or Trek Carback radar. The Edge 1050 includes safety features like LiveTrack and incident detection and is compatible with the Varia™ line of cycling radars and smart lights. The device is also connected to inReach® satellite communicators.

Garmin Edge 1050 Key Features

• Redesigned: The angular body, discreet all-metal buttons and replaceable quarter-turn kickstand are complemented by a bright 3.5-inch liquid crystal display.
• Garmin Pay Contactless payments: Don’t worry about reaching into your pocket to withdraw money; breeze through mid-journey cafes or snack stops with a touch of Edge.
• Built-in speaker: Use the device’s bike bell to record training and navigation prompts and alert riders and pedestrians ahead.
• Device Course Builder: Easily create courses on the device using the sensitive touchscreen and turn various map overlays on or off.
• Surface type: On Edge, you can see paved or unpaved roads as you drive and receive alerts for upcoming unpaved sections.
• Travel Specific Route: Get a route suitable for a particular trip – mountain, gravel or road.
• Map manager with Wi-Fi® connectivity: You can add, exchange or update additional maps via Wi-Fi® right on the bike computer.
• Available: Now
• Price from $699.99

Garmin.com