Editor's ChoiceCycling , GPS computer
Garmin Edge 1050
Garmin's flagship head unit gets a brighter, sharper colour touchscreen and a proper bell, plus deeper group-ride features.
Bikers.co.uk Editorial Team15 Apr 2026
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At a glance
- Ranking
- #1 of 5 in Cycling Tech
- Brand
- Garmin
- RRP
- £649
Verdict
The best cycling GPS you can buy, and the first Edge that finally feels like a modern smartphone in the way it looks and responds.
What we like
- Stunning HD touchscreen, readable in direct sun
- Group Ride LiveTrack and Messaging are properly useful
- Built-in bell, hazard alerts and rider-to-rider messaging
What we don't
- Battery life a step down from the Edge 1040 Solar
- Expensive against wahoo alternatives
Screen and interface
The new screen is genuinely a generation ahead of the Edge 1040. Colours pop, maps are legible even in low winter sun, and the interface responds like a modern phone rather than a satnav from a decade ago.
Specifications
- Screen
- 3.5-inch HD colour touchscreen
- Battery
- Up to 20 hours
- Storage
- 64GB internal
- Connectivity
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, ANT+, LTE-ready
Compiled from published reviews and manufacturer specifications. We have not tested this product.