Been riding with a 1040 Solar since a week after it was released. LOVE IT! Rarely ever have to think about charging it, even up here in the Gloomy PNW! I have to say that brighter screen for my vision would be AMAZING. For me, I'd only miss the long battery life on one or two rides a year and I'd still have my Solar. I'll wait till I see one in the wild. Everything else on the 1050 I would want will be pushed to my 1040 so...undecided at the moment.

1040 solar here as well. When you say ridiculous battery life, you ain't kiddin'! 👍

The 1040 actually just came off sale about a week ago. Garmin had the 540, 840 and 1040 on sale for almost an entire month, both standard and solar versions. I thought it was odd timing to run a sale at the start of summer and because the 540/840 just came out last year. $50 off the 540/840 and I believe $70 off the 1040 - both solar and non solar. I wouldn't be surprised to see more sales later in the year.

I agree with you. The 1040 is getting the same software features which make it much better deal. The lower battery life is also a minus for me. The speaker and brighter screen are nice but not enough for me to upgrade.

Here we go. I use a Garmin 840. It’s perfect for my area. I understand competition within the cycling computers community. Smile one day it may be no different from our cellphones❤❤❤

I'm staying with my Garmin Edge 530 the rest of the year. I have no issues with navigation or sensors & battery life. Maybe next year I will upgrade to a newer computer.

840, 1040, 1050...Whatever floats your boat. But.... Firmware upgrade of the Year.......Grade Responsiveness!!! Just updated my 840S with the new Beta Firmware and the difference in grade responsiveness is fabulous. 😍

I would have like to see Garmin come out with something closer to the 130 like a 140 with more options for the more modern electronic bikes. When my 830 glass started lifting off the body I started searching for a new bike computer. I didn't care for the 540 so I bit the bullet on the 840. I really don't need all the training data it offers but some options I do like and I would like to see those options on a lower model. I only use Speed, Cadence, Radar, Di2, and Heart Rate, and finally Gears. Of coarse Distance, Speed, Time, those general bits that are on even a $20 bike computer. There is just a lot of options about health, climbing, sharing, etc. that I don't need. Garmin didn't need to create the 1050 when something better in the lower range would be more welcome to a large number of cyclists. I have to add this, the cost and life of the models. My 830 only lasted about 4 years before the glue that held the glass on failed. Batteries are only good for a number of charging cycles. At the prices of these high end models, are they worth it. I hate having to replace my smart phone every 4 years because they are so expensive. I'm still using the iPhone 11 but it's getting close to that time when I'm going to have to shell out another $900 or more. I guess if you want the tech you have to pay to play but I think Garmin could offer a more affordable model that has the options the people want. One year ago I bought the Garmin EPIX Pro watch for $1100. I still don't know what to do with over half of the features so it's kind of meaningless. I realize now I could have went with something far less. It doesn't compliment the bike computer like I thought it would.

+100 on having a bell!!! Pedestrians are much friendlier when you ring the bell vs "On your left!" And little kids love it, I always get a few rings back and grins when I see kids with bells on their bikes 🙂

I bought an 840 Solar the day it was released. Really enjoy it. The added cost and weight of the 1050 is not worth if for me. I also can't understand why Garmin moved the mount closer to the top edge. The new unit won't fit many existing mounts

I use an 840 solar which if I'm not mistaken is functionally the same as the 1040 solar with the exception of having a smaller battery and screen (thus also smaller solar panels/glass), and more physical buttons. Still over 50% more battery life than the 1050, and for me the screen size works just fine. I've always been curious about having a bigger screen to see more data, but if I decide to try a 10xx unit it will be the 1040 solar. I see the 1050 as being a draw for those who use maps a ton, or want a techy piece of kit for their bike. I'm not sure I'd want a big, bright screen on my bike. It's one of the few times in life I can get away from screens! Simple is good :)

I have the 1030 Plus and when the screen is shaded by my body or when I ride in the woods, the screen is totally useless. The screen of the 1050 is the biggest selling point to upgrade. The LCD screen also has higher resolution, more vibrant colors, and better contrast. When I get the 1050 I will enable battery saver for the screen brightness, and that will certainly increase the battery life.

I have an edge 1000, still going strong after 10 years, I will look to upgrade in the next couple years…

Bought the lezyne mega XL on sale last summer for the battery 48hour charge and has features that other cycling Gps just getting at budget levels. If had the money would go for garmin 1040 or 540 solar. The mega xl is starting to fall behind now in climb pro standard (not strava premium required for mega xl) or color screen plus app that needs rework after some years.

My ONLY complaint with the 1040 is that mine doesn't play well with IQ apps. Whenever I install an IQ app, sensor connectivity goes flaky. My sensors will not connect without a power cycle. When they do connect, they'll drop out mid ride causing you to lose your ride data.

Agree with you. For the type of ride you do. I do not do crazy long rides like you do. So maybe 1050 but not sure waiting for my bonus to kick in.

Choice is simple long battery life or short battery life and better screen and more responsive Garmin. And Probably in next 2-3 years Garmin replace series xx40, xx50 with new series xx60 with better hardware, maybe with microphone (you won't need to use the keyboard). Some new AI functions.

an upgrade that's heavier and doesn't last as long. Great! 😅

Replacing my Garmin 810 with an Igpsport BSC300, don't need more.

Bryton 750se is not a perfect computer but once you figured out the quirks it works really well and it lasts 35 hours. For half the price.

1040 solar here, not in pink though. I'll purchase the 1050, when there is a solar model. What is a bigger distraction or danger, the actual roadside obstacle or the distraction of reporting of it while riding and trying to remain safe.

1040 is so good i see no reason to upgrade.

Why are we still having the discussion about screen brightness. Transflective displays exist, Wahoo uses them. No backlight required out in the sun.

Good video George. While I don't know anyone who would drop that cash twice in a year to get the😢 latest, your audience might.

This is not an upgrade to the 1040, stop moaning like a bunch of man children... It's an additional item to Garmins line up of bike computers, like the Epix is to the Fenix... 1050 is for the non audax, people who don't do 15-20 hrs with access to power...