The Garmin Edge 1050 is a top - notch bike computer perfect for both road and mountain cyclists. It offers easy - to - use navigation and in - depth insights to boost your cycling performance. Key data such as stamina insights, power guide, ascent planner, and heat and altitude acclimation data are provided. For mountain bikers, there's extra info like jump count, jump distance, hang time, and Garmin’s ‘Grit’ and ‘Flow’ stats to measure trail difficulty and riding smoothness. In terms of navigation, it gives turn - by - turn directions, road hazard alerts, and a ‘back - to - start’ mode. You can view road surface types and find the best routes based on others' travels. The built - in speaker offers workout and navigation prompts and doubles as a bike bell. With up to 20 hours of battery in regular use and 60 hours in battery saver mode, you don't need to worry about charging. The bundle includes an Edge® 1050 cycling computer, HRM - Dual™ Monitor, Bike Speed Sensor 2 and Cadence Sensor 2 Bundle, Flush Out - Front Mount, Standard Mount, Tether, Charging/data cable, and Documentation. The specs include dimensions of 60.2 x 118.5 x 16.3 mm, a weight of 161g, an IPX7 water rating, a touchscreen, a 3.5 - inch liquid crystal display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution, a color display, and a built - in speaker. It runs on a rechargeable lithium - ion battery. Sensors include GPS, Glonass, Galileo, barometric altimeter, gyroscope, accelerometer, ambient light sensor, multi - band GNSS, and magnetometer. Connectivity options are Bluetooth, ANT+, Wi - Fi, Edge Remote, Varia Remote, Ant+ Electronic Shifting, Shimano Di2 Synchro Shift Integration, Sram Axs Integration, Garmin Pay, and it can pair with an indoor trainer and support extended display.
Using the Garmin Edge 1050 is a breeze. First, charge the device fully using the provided charging/data cable. Once charged, turn it on and pair it with your sensors like the HRM - Dual™ Monitor, Bike Speed Sensor 2, and Cadence Sensor 2 via Bluetooth or ANT+. When you're ready to go cycling, mount the Edge 1050 on your bike using either the Flush Out - Front Mount or the Standard Mount. Set your destination on the touchscreen for turn - by - turn navigation. During your ride, the built - in speaker will give you useful prompts for both workouts and navigation. You can also use it as a bike bell. For mountain bikers, enjoy the extra data features to track your jumps and ride quality. When you're done, make sure to turn off the device to save battery. To maintain the device, keep it dry as it has an IPX7 water rating, but don't submerge it for long periods. Clean the touchscreen with a soft, dry cloth. Periodically check the sensors for proper connection and calibration. Also, keep the battery charged to ensure it's ready for your next cycling adventure.
