Garmin Edge 1040 GPS Bike Computer Bundle - $899.99 Delivered @ Pushys

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Lgravelc on 18/06/2022 - 11:51 pushys.com.au (586 clicks)
Last edited 18/06/2022 - 13:55 by 1 other user

$300 off RRP of the bundle. Really suprising this is on sale already as only released last week. This is the non-solar version, but the solar seems a little pointless given the battery life is already quite long. Have been waiting ages for the new Gamins, so snapped this up.

Note: the bundle includes the speed-cadence sensor and the heart-rate monitor (https://www.garmin.com/en-AU/p/649059)

Box Contents
• Edge® 1040
• Speed and cadence sensor
• HRM-Dual™ Monitor
• Mounts (standard and out-front)
• USB cable
• Tether
• Documentation

Delivery showing as $0 to $17 to Brisbane depending on option. Not sure if this delivery price is applicable Australia-wide.

DC Rainmaker review:
https://www.dcrainmaker.com/2022/06/garmin-edge-1040-with-so…

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  jwu56 on 18/06/2022 - 12:13

  +3

  Can get for 889.99 w/ newsletter signup :)

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  DamonH on 18/06/2022 - 12:45

  Should be essential thing for almost 900aud…

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  ozisaver on 18/06/2022 - 12:49

  Bike computers. The only things More overpriced than apple products

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    gravelc on 18/06/2022 - 12:50

    They're bargains compared to bike frames.

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      bongom on 18/06/2022 - 12:57

      add parts to overpriced as welI. I didn't realise Shimano Dura Ace parts were so expensive until I saw a 12 speed cassette for $500 (reduced to $425 now). Yes I realise this the latest and greatest.
      https://www.pushys.com.au/shimano-dura-ace-cs-r9200-11-30t-1…

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        TheRealCJ on 18/06/2022 - 13:55

        Unfortunately bike components are still suffering from the COVID manufacturing slowdown, and now it's getting doubly hit by the resource bust and fuel issues. I'd wager it's gonna be at least another 2 years before things start to settle down. It sucks, but there's little anyone can do about it.

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  edfoo on 18/06/2022 - 12:52

  -1

  Don't people just use Google Maps on their phones?

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    gravelc on 18/06/2022 - 12:58

    +7

    Some people do. High end bike computers and phones serve quite different functions though. This is mainly a training and racing tool that integrates with heart-rate monitors, power meters and electronic gears etc. Mapping is only a very small component.

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    bongom on 18/06/2022 - 12:59

    +3

    If you are buying this you probably also have a power meter which doesn't connect to your mobile.

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    JSONBourne on 18/06/2022 - 13:16

    +1

    Quad mounts generally destroy the optical image stabilisation in your phone over time. For those that commute daily a bike computer saves wear and tear on your phone.

    That being said this post is the king of computers.

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    TheRealCJ on 18/06/2022 - 13:30

    +11

    This is more than just a GPS. It also had very accurate metrics used for cycling such as:

    • Cadence (how many RPMs you are pedalling at)
    • Speed (Based on an on-board sensor, rather than relying on GPS)
    • Power (You can connect pedals to this that determine exactly how many watts of energy you are using at any given moment, which for professionals cyclists is very important to know)
    • Heart Rate, SpO2, etc.
    • E-bike metrics (how much battery/range you have left, how much power you're using, speed etc)
    • MTB metrics such as time spent in the air, as well as track maps that google doesn't really have since they're not 'roads'
    • Crash detection and emergency contacts, which can if you set it up immediately call emergency services or your emergency contact if it detects a crash, which actually works incredibly well
    • Maps designed specifically for cycling, including the ability to set specific routes point-by-point, rather than just from a-to-b as fast as possible like Google Maps does.
    • Ability to connect to ANT+ and Bluetooth sensors, unlike a smartphone which just connnects via Bluetooth.

    On top of that it also has a mode where you can have a much simpler turn-by-turn navigation, meaning a quick glance down will tell you exactly what your next move is, unlike Google which has the map taking up most of the screen - very important on a bike, especially if you ride on the road.

    Now, if you're willing to use a smartphone, then yes, almost all of these can be done with an app, Garmin itself has an app that is basically the same functions as their computers. But what you don't have is a TFT screen that can be read in literally any light situation, unlike a smartphone which requires the brightness to be cranked in direct sunlight. Most phones also won't last more than a few hours when they're used as a cycling computer, which for an all-day ride is pretty important. Also not great on phones is that you need to use the touch screen for everything and have a fairly complex UI based on the idea that you'll be looking at your phone and holding it in a way that lets you touch small UI elements with some precision, which when you're trying to ride a bike on a road one-handed is not ideal, so these computers tend to have less touch elements but larger and more forgiving when it comes to finger accuracy.

    In short, yes, people can use google maps for navigating, and that's totally fine, I do it myself in fact, but for those who want a Bike Computer, not just a GPS/Smart Device, these are a much, much better option.

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  [Deactivated] on 18/06/2022 - 13:22

  1040?
  i thought GTX 3080 was where were at!

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  gravelc on 18/06/2022 - 14:20

  And they're all gone. Was marked as 5+ in stock to begin with, so quite popular.