Garmin Edge 1030 Plus Display in direct sunlight outdoor (Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Display in Summer)

Garmin Edge 1030 Plus Display in direct sunlight outdoor (Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Display in Summer) Garmin introduces the Edge 1040 Solar, the ultimate GPS bike computer featuring breakthrough solar charging and multi-band GNSS technology Packed with Garmin’s performance, navigational, safety and connectivity features, cyclists can ride longer, explore farther and train harder Garmin announced the Edge 1040 Solar, the ultimate GPS bike computer featuring solar charging and multi-band GNSS technology. Harnessing the power of the sun, the Edge 1040 Solar features a Power Glass solar charging lens, giving cyclists even more ride time between charges – up to 100 hours in battery saver mode – while multi-band GNSS technology provides more accurate GPS positioning in challenging ride environments, such as dense urban areas or under deep tree cover. Packed with state-of-the-art navigation, performance, safety and connectivity features, the Edge 1040 Solar boasts a completely refreshed, modernized user experience, giving cyclists easier access to key information, the ability to customize the home page, an improved ride summary view and more – all in a 3.5-inch touchscreen display. Designed for cyclists, by cyclists, the Edge 1040 Solar features innovative advancements in technology and performance metrics, including: Solar charging: Power Glass solar charging lens extends the battery life to up to 100 hours in battery saver mode, giving cyclists an additional 42 minutes per hour during daytime riding. Multi-band GNSS technology: Receive better positional accuracy and coverage, even in the most challenging environments. Cycling ability and course demands: Classify strengths and weaknesses as a cyclist, focus on improvement and prepare for the demands of a specific course. Power guide: Recommended power targets make it easier to manage efforts throughout a course. Real-time stamina insights: Monitor and track exertion levels in real-time during a ride. Simple setup: Custom ride profiles prepopulate based on previous Edge data, ride types, and sensors. From there, cycling activity profiles can be managed directly on your compatible smartphone. Whether cycling indoors or outdoors, cyclists can sync workouts automatically from Garmin Connect or other training apps, including TrainingPeaks, right to the Edge 1040 Solar. Whether riding through busy cities or exploring remote areas, the Edge 1040 Solar includes advanced navigational tools to help cyclists stay on track. High-contrast, ride-type-specific maps use Trendline popularity routing to highlight popular roads and trails based on billions of miles of ride data that other users have uploaded to Garmin Connect. Download the recommended Trailforks app to view routes and trail details from more than 80 countries. When using the Trailforks app, Forksight mode automatically displays upcoming forks in the route and where a rider is within a trail network. The Edge 1040 Solar has a suggested retail price of $749.99. A non-solar charging version, the Edge 1040, has a suggested retail price of $599.99.