Garmin unveils its brightest and smartest cycling computer ever: the Edge 1050

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Garmin has announced the Edge 1050, its most advanced cycling computer yet, featuring a vivid color display, superior navigation, performance tracking, and extended battery life of up to 20 hours in regular use and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode. Key features include road hazard alerts, in-ride messaging, leaderboards, on-device course creation, Garmin Pay, a built-in speaker, and detailed performance analytics. The Edge 1050 is designed to enhance group rides with live locations, incident detection, and post-ride awards. It is priced at $699.99 and is available now.

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• Edge 1050 offers up to 20 hours of battery life in demanding use and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode.
• Enhanced group ride features include live locations, in-ride messaging, incident detection, and leaderboards.
• Advanced performance metrics and training tools such as VO2 max, training status, and personalized workouts.
• Innovative features like Garmin Pay, built-in speaker, and on-device course creation enhance user experience.
• Comprehensive safety features include LiveTrack, incident detection, and compatibility with Varia radars and lights.

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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.

About Garmin International, Inc. Garmin International, Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd. (NYSE: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and the United Kingdom. Garmin, Edge, Grit, inReach and Tacx are registered trademarks and Garmin Pay, Garmin Express, Firstbeat Analytics, Trendline, Flow, Varia, Connect IQ and HRM-Dual are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Apple is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license.

Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements are based on management's current expectations. The forward-looking events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including, but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 30, 2023, filed by Garmin with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number 0001-411180). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

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FAQ

What are the key features of Garmin's Edge 1050 cycling computer?

The Edge 1050 includes a vibrant color display, road hazard alerts, in-ride messaging, leaderboards, on-device course creation, Garmin Pay, a built-in speaker, and up to 20 hours of battery life.

How long does the battery of Garmin's Edge 1050 last?

The Edge 1050 offers up to 20 hours of battery life in regular use and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode.

What is the price of the new Garmin Edge 1050?

The Garmin Edge 1050 is priced at $699.99.

How does Garmin's Edge 1050 enhance group rides?

Edge 1050 enhances group rides with features like live locations, in-ride messaging, incident detection, and leaderboards.

Does Garmin's Edge 1050 offer contactless payment options?

Yes, Garmin Edge 1050 includes Garmin Pay for contactless payments.

What performance metrics are available on Garmin's Edge 1050?

The Edge 1050 provides advanced performance metrics including VO2 max, training status, daily suggested workouts, and real-time stamina insights.

Is Garmin's Edge 1050 compatible with indoor trainers?

Yes, the Edge 1050 can pair with Tacx indoor smart trainers for year-round riding.