Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Cyclocomputer (Black)
010-02503-28
A solar-charging touchscreen computer for riders who want to charge once and ride for days, not hours, between plugs.
Overview
The Edge 1040 Solar uses a Power Glass solar charging lens built into the display, adding charge whenever it's exposed to light — riding or sitting still — extending battery life to up to 45 hours in demanding use or up to 100 hours in battery saver mode under continuous daylight conditions.
It's built around a 3.5" sunlight-readable touchscreen, multi-band GNSS for stronger accuracy under tree cover and in urban canyons, 64GB of internal memory, and Garmin's full ride-type specific maps and navigation. ANT+, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity handle sensor pairing and automatic ride syncing, and it's rated IPX7 for water resistance.
It suits riders on multi-day trips or ultra-distance rides where charging access is limited — bikepacking, touring, or long training blocks where topping up nightly isn't always practical.
Why You'll Like It
Power Glass solar charging
The solar lens adds charge continuously in daylight, whether the computer is on, off, or just sitting on a windowsill between rides.
Up to 100 hours in battery saver mode
With solar charging active, multi-day trips often need charging just once a week rather than nightly.
3.5" sunlight-readable touchscreen
The large transflective display stays legible in bright conditions where many screens wash out.
Multi-band GNSS accuracy
Stronger positioning in dense tree cover and urban canyons than single-band GPS units.
64GB of storage
Room for extensive offline maps, routes and ride history without managing space.
Who Is It For?
The Edge 1040 Solar suits riders across Indian cities planning longer trips — multi-day rides, bikepacking, or training blocks — where charging access is limited and battery anxiety isn't worth carrying.
It's also a strong pick for anyone who wants the biggest, most sunlight-readable screen in Garmin's lineup alongside serious training and navigation features.
Good to Know
Solar gain varies with sun angle, cloud cover and tree canopy — expect stronger charging in direct summer sun than under winter light or heavy shade, but even mixed conditions add meaningfully to battery life over a multi-day trip. The solar panel keeps charging even when the computer is powered off, so leaving it in a sunny spot between rides is worthwhile.
Technical Specifications
- Setup: Wireless
- Connectivity: ANT+, Bluetooth, WiFi
- Operation: Touchscreen
- Display Type: Color
- Display Size: 3.5 in (88.9mm)
- GPS Enabled: Yes (multi-band GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou)
- Navigation: Yes (ride type-specific maps, turn-by-turn directions)
- Map: Yes
- Speed Sensor: GPS-based; ANT+/Bluetooth external sensor compatible
- Cadence Sensor: Not included — compatible with optional ANT+/Bluetooth cadence sensor
- Heart Rate Monitor: Not included — compatible with optional ANT+/Bluetooth heart rate strap
- Protection Rating: IPX7
- Power Source: Rechargeable lithium-ion battery with Power Glass solar charging, USB-C charging
- Battery Life: Up to 45 hours (demanding use, with solar); up to 100 hours (battery saver mode, with solar)
Additional Information
- Country of Origin: Taiwan
- Imported By: Ruswic Synergizer (BSI), Fl No.1B, Green Terrace Condominium, Plot No.410/2, Near Vidyut Nagar, Lane, No.5, South, Koregaon Park, Pune - 411001, Maharashtra, India.
- Net Quantity: 1N
- Customer Care Address: 291, 10 Main, 5 Block, Jayanagar, Bangalore - 560041. Ph: (080)47183232, Email: support@bumsonthesaddle.com
- Commodity: Cyclocomputers
