GARMIN EDGE 1050 BIKE COMPUTER

NEW compared to Edge 1040:

• Naturally, a new design and user interface, new personalization options
• Slightly longer in size, so the computer may not fit into some holders
• Fast 3.5″ LCD touchscreen with a maximum brightness of 1000 nits
• GarminPay contactless (NFC) payments
• Speaker (previously beeper)
• Built-in bike computer
• Rear mount replaceable in case of wear or breakage
• Ability to add hazards to the map (potholes, dangerous animals, fallen trees, etc.) to warn other cyclists of upcoming dangers – similar in functionality to the popular map application Waze
• GroupRide in-ride challenges and accident detection
• Road Surface Type can be viewed directly on the device map
• GarminShare now allows wireless file sharing between more models
• WiFi Map Manager software updates, file downloads, etc. (previously required a wired connection to a computer)
• Point-By-Point route creation directly on the device map (previously only available in the Round-Trip version)
• Real-time display of elevation angle changes is more accurate than before
• Weight: 161g (Edge 1040 is 126g)

Other specifications:

• Battery life in demanding mode – 20h. Up to 60 hours in energy-saving mode.
• Endurance recommendations: while riding, you will receive endurance recommendations so you can monitor how much energy you have left.
• Multi-frequency GNSS: better location accuracy and coverage even in the most demanding conditions – thanks to multi-system, multi-frequency GNSS technology.
• Power Guide: Recommended power targets help you manage your effort throughout your ride.
• ClimbPro automatically shows how much distance and elevation you have left on each climb.
• MTB metrics: Shows difficulty, smoothness and jump details on both the device and Garmin Connect.
• Trailforks maps: International mountain bike maps already included on the device.
• Heat Acclimation: Takes air temperature and humidity into account to calculate performanceand recovery information.
• Altitude Acclimation: takes into account altitude above sea level to calculate performance and recovery information.
• Training recommendations: daily ride recommendations based on your current training load and VO2 max.
• Hydration/Nutrition Smart Notifications: while riding a course/route, the device calculates how much water and calories you should consume
• Hydration/Nutrition Tracking: the device can store nutrition and water consumption information on the ride summary screen and transfer the information to Garmin Connect.nbsp;Garmin’s integrated power bank can be attached to the device (USB charging can still be used if necessary).
• Bluetooth Smart sensor support: Bluetooth Smart sensors such as heart rate monitors, power meters, or cadence sensors can be connected. 
• Performance Power Curve: shows the average maximum power over different time periods (like many training pages)
• Bike alarm mode: if you stop at a café or take a toilet break, a loud alarm will sound when the bike is moved
• Find My Edge mode: the device automatically saves the exact GPS location of the bike computer to your phone when the connection between the Edge and your phone is lost (for example, if it falls off while riding).
• Training plan, weather, and bike recommendations: the device alerts you when it’s about to get cold outside
• Shimano Steps eBike system compatibility

Touchscreen GPS bike computer with maps

• Dynamic performance monitoring , you can get information about your VO2 Max, recovery, training load, heat and altitude acclimatization, nutrition, hydration, and much more.
• For bike safety, a new bike alarm has been added, group chats and computer monitoring, hazard detection, and connectivity with Varia radar and lights so you can see and be seen.
• Includes a routable Garmin bike map with popular routes so you can ride like a local. You can also create routes on the device, recalculate your route if you stray from the trail, and return to the start.
• You can personalize your device with free apps, widgets, and data fields from the Connect IQ store.
• Mountain bike dynamics track the number of jumps, jump distance and time spent in the air, as well as ride difficulty and landing smoothness, so you know what to beat next time.

Take your rides to the next level

• Edge 1050 offers dynamic performance tracking and additional information so you can surpass your best results
• Get information on how your body is responding in different environments and how it adapts to heat and altitude.
• The device alerts you when it’s time to drink or eat during your ride.
• See if your last workout was balanced in terms of endurance and high-intensity efforts.
• When connected to compatible Garmin sensors, the Edge 1050 calculates your average maximum power (Power Curve) – a new power metric that tracks your effort during a ride compared to previous weeks and months.
• You can sync structured workouts from TrainingPeaks or Garmin Connect directly to your Edge.
• You can view your upcoming workouts for the week and start the required workout directly from the device.
• The device allows group chats and tracking so you can stay connected with your training partners even when you’re separated from the group.

Tame the trails

• Download the free Trailforks app from the Connect IQ store to unlock TrailForks mountain bike trail information on your Edge 1050.
• Trailforks includes trails from more than 80 countries and provides the latest information on trail conditions and much more.
• If you get stuck in the middle of a trail, the new Forksight mode shows you the trails ahead and your exact location in the trail network.
• While riding, the Edge 1050 tracks ride details such as the number of jumps, jump length and time spent in the air.
• The device evaluates the difficulty of the trail using GPS, altimeter and accelerometer data, as well as the smoothness of your ride, so you have a score to beat next time.

In the box:

• Edge 1050
• Mounts (standard, forward-facing)
• Safety strap
• USB-C to USB-C cable