Premium cycling computer adds a vivid color
display, enhanced group ride features, built-in speaker
and more—all without sacrificing battery life
OLATHE,
Kan., June 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Garmin
(NYSE: GRMN) today announced Edge® 1050, its
brightest, smartest and most connected cycling computer ever.
Boasting a vibrant touchscreen display, Edge 1050 combines superior
navigation, performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart
connectivity—all while impressively delivering up to 20 hours of
battery life in the most demanding use cases and up to 60 hours in
battery saver mode. Packed with features to help foster a more
cohesive cycling community, cyclists can receive road hazard alerts
reported by fellow cyclists and see in-ride messaging and
leaderboards during group rides1. Plus, new additions
like on-device course creation, Garmin
Pay™, a built-in speaker and more help make every
ride better.
"We are excited to introduce our most capable,
high-performing bike computer yet with the Edge 1050. Delivering an
exceptional in-ride experience, superior navigation and
community-focused features, our latest cycling computer is made to
keep cyclists motivated—whether they're planning a group ride with
friends or a long, solo adventure." –Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer
Sales
Never stop cycling (together)
Make rides even more fun with features designed to bring the
cycling community together.
- New improvements to GroupRide1 let riders
stay connected with in-ride messaging, live locations and incident
detection alerts2 that can notify and route fellow
riders to a cyclist in need of help. Cyclists can also add some
competition to their ride with in-ride leaderboards for
climbs, plus witty postride awards, including Speed Racer
(highest max speed), Chatterbox (most heavily using the GroupRide
messaging feature), Worker Bee (most time spent pedaling) and
more3.
- Receive road hazard alerts on-screen that are reported
by fellow cyclists – like potholes or fallen trees – and even
contribute hazards to help alert other riders1.
Create your community. GroupRide updates and road hazard
alerts will be available on Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 series
cycling computers soon.
What else is new
- Refreshed Design: Angled casing and discrete, all-metal
buttons, plus a replaceable quarter-turn mount are complemented by
a vivid, 3.5" liquid crystal display.
- Garmin Pay Contactless Payments: Don't worry about
digging into your pocket to pull out cash; breeze through mid-ride
café or snack stops with a tap of the Edge.
- Built-In Speaker: Hear workout and navigation prompts
and alert riders and pedestrians ahead using an on-device bike
bell.
- On-Device Course Creator: Easily create courses right on
the device using the responsive touchscreen and toggle different
map overlays on or off.
- Surface Type: See paved or unpaved roadways on the Edge
while riding and get alerts for upcoming unpaved sections.
- Ride-Specific Routing: Get routing suited to a specific
ride—whether it's mountain, gravel or road.
- Map Manager with Wi-Fi®
Connectivity: Add, swap, or update additional maps via
Wi-Fi® right on the cycling computer.
"I've seen a lot of Edge iterations over the years and none
have ever had me as excited as the 1050. The user interface on the
new Edge is amazing. Whether it's messages, the weather or
Strava segments, everything is quickly available. The new features
are amazing as well; I never have to worry about my wallet again
with Garmin Pay now on the Edge and
being able to create courses on the Edge (and finding water stops)
is a huge plus too. But I have to tip my hat to the built-in
speaker—there is a bike bell button! My days of yelling 'on your
left' are finally over! The new display is insane and it completely
changes the experience. The vibrant colors and amazing contrast
make the display crisp and easy to see. As an experienced rider, I
really appreciate the ease of use of the new Edge
1050. Honestly, new features and tech get harder to use for us
old-timers, but the Edge 1050 integrates them perfectly and makes
them easily accessible." —Timothy O'Donnell, professional
triathlete and Garmin-sponsored athlete
VIDEO: See how Edge 1050 can help make every ride better.
Prepare for your next big ride
Loaded with advanced training tools, Edge 1050 is ready to help
cyclists crush every ride4. Free Garmin training plans –
like event adaptive training plans – deliver personalized workouts
that adapt based on performance and recovery, while daily suggested
workouts provide ride suggestions based on a cyclist's current
training load and VO2 max.
Insights from Firstbeat Analytics™ like VO2 max,
training status, heat and altitude acclimation and more can help
cyclists evaluate their performance and see how their body is
holding up, while features like cycling ability and course demands
allow cyclists to compare their abilities to the demands of a
specific course so they can focus their training in the right
areas.
Before heading out, use Trendline™ Popularity Routing
to find the best routes most traveled by other Garmin cyclists, or
use preloaded Garmin Cycle Maps that include worldwide mountain
bike trail data from Trailforks. Cyclists can also use pin drop
navigation to send a POI ("pin") from Apple® Maps
and automatically receive navigation to that location.
Perform at your best
Edge 1050 includes premium performance metrics to help cyclists
ride smarter. Real-time stamina insights can help cyclists
closely monitor and track their exertion levels to help influence
training efforts or see how much further the current pace can be
maintained. Meanwhile, power guide now takes wind data and a
cyclist's current stamina into account to make real-time
adjustments to power targets. ClimbPro lets riders see the
remaining ascent and grade for each climb – whether riding a course
or not – while Climb Explore lets cyclists see nearby climbs
on-device or in Garmin Connect. Advanced cycling dynamics provide
riders with insights into their performance and mountain bike
metrics, including jump count, jump distance, Grit® and
Flow™, help track every epic ride.
Stay aware, stay connected
For added confidence during a ride, Edge 1050 includes safety
features like LiveTrack and incident detection and is compatible
with the Varia™ line of cycling radars and smart lights,
as well as inReach® satellite communicators5.
For year-round riding, Edge 1050 easily pairs to
Tacx® indoor smart trainers. It can also be
customized with data fields, apps and widgets from the Connect
IQ™ Store smartphone app.
Available now, Edge 1050 has a suggested retail price of
$699.99.
Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin
products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers
and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing
technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance,
Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a
chance to beat yesterday. Visit the Garmin Newsroom, email our
media team, connect with @garmincycling on social, or follow our
blog.
1 When used with your compatible smartphone and
the Garmin Connect™ app
2 When paired with a compatible smartphone; see
Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking features requirements and
limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.
3 Postride awards are dependent on a cyclist's
connected sensors
4 When paired with compatible sensors
5 Active satellite subscription is required. Some
jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite
communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know
and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the
device is intended to be used.
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