Garmin is releasing a new high-end GPS, the 1050. Designed to complete the range, it includes its developments, in addition to the training monitoring performance of the previous 1040 and 1040 Solar, on connectivity between cyclists for interactive outings.
Aimed at both women and men, who want a large 3.5” touch screen with a format of 60x118x16mm, the 1050 will provide you, in addition to navigation and physical tracking, more fluid navigation and connection. active social while riding while remaining safe. The screen also becomes much more readable and precise with TFT LCD technology, also thanks to the 2.5D lens.
We noticed while driving in preview with a 1040 Solar and the 1050, a real change in the detail of the writing and the readability of it whatever the brightness. Note that the resolution is twice as high. The announced autonomy is 20 hours in intensive use and 60 hours in economy mode. The processor is double to operate up to 900 MHz instead of 216 MHz and calculate data more quickly.
Among the new features are numerous mutual aid functions, cyclists can receive alerts on road dangers reported by other users, consult the integrated messaging and see the rankings during GroupRide sessions. Additionally, new features such as on-device course creation, Garmin Pay, and built-in speaker enrich the user experience.
Tested during an outing, the 1050 provides access to fun functions as well as safety functions. Being able to send a pre-recorded message from the Garmin to report a puncture, a fall or an accident in the group of friends is no longer a gadget but becomes useful. For example in the mountains, on a cyclo where the speeds are different. Or simply stayed together as we experienced. You stay connected with integrated messaging, real-time location and incident detection alerts. These alerts can warn other cyclists and guide them to the person needing help.
More original, the GroupRide, can also give a competitive dimension to the outings with real-time rankings for the climbs, as well as rewards at the end of the outing such as “At the top of the balls” (highest maximum speed), “ Word mill” the one who sends the most messages, “best roller”, etc.
A waterproof speaker (IPX-7) has been integrated to hear voice training and navigation instructions, and alert riders. On the screen, a doorbell integrated into the device has been developed. On our first ride, the guidance at maximum sound volume was clearly audible up to 30-35 km/h without too much wind, at more than 45 km/h going downhill, we hear but without clearly understanding the indication . In roundabouts, on the other hand, you no longer need to have your eyes glued to the screen, it’s interesting.
The 1050 gives you access to free Garmin training programs, such as Adaptive Cycle Training Programs, personalized sessions that adapt based on performance and recovery, and training suggestions daily. The PowerGuide function algorithms have been improved with accuracy for wind and rider endurance. The Stamina, your energy reserve, is best processed with altitude acclimatization data, endurance.
Note that the navigation tells you the type of road surface (road, trail). You have the sending and navigation to Points of Interest (POI), or the real advancement of creating routes directly on the GPS, not to mention that the 1050 does not manage maps via Wifi, for loading them. The 1050 has a removable mount and 161 g, or 28g more than the 1040 Solar. It is compatible with Bluetooth, ANT+, Wifi.
The Garmin Edge 1050 is available at a price of €749.99 or with speed, cadence and heart rate sensors for €849.99. At the price level of the 1040 Solar, and €50 more than the 1040, this new model integrates and completes the Garmin range in an interesting way with features that are likely to appeal to many practitioners. We can’t wait to see this new interactive toy in more depth over time.
