Garmin Pay, smartphone notifications, GLONASS, GALILEO, gyroscope, accelerometer, magnetometer, weather, CONNECT IQ™, VIRB® REMOTE, EDGE® REMOTE, VARIA™ REMOTE.
The 2024 debutant from the Garmin brand is the manufacturer's flagship bike computer and a representative of the highest price category. The model is likely to interest professional cyclists and other demanding users. It has a large 3.5-inch screen with touch control, color and contrast image, backlight for even more information, both in bright sunlight and in low light. The Garmin Edge 1050 bike computer has acquired a GPS module that is compatible with GLONASS and GALILEO systems, allows you to build routes, choosing suitable types of road surfaces, follow the track and even inform about dangers on the road (including voice prompts - there is a built-in speaker).
Among the additional sensors, it is worth highlighting a gyroscope and accelerometer, thermometer, altimeter and magnetometer. Also, thanks to the ANT + protocol and Bluetooth and Wi-Fi wireless technologies, you can connect other sensors, including a heart rate monitor or cadence sensor. The model also supports synchronization with a PC and smartphone, including the proprietary CONNECT software.
Additional benefits include the ability to make contactless payments (Garmin Pay), receive notifications from a mobile phone, compatibility with VARIA accessories, electric bicycles, etc. The device runs on a battery that provides 20 hours of autonomy, and its current status is displayed on the screen. The case has IPX7 moisture protection and is supplemented with a memory card slot for storing maps and training statistics.
