New garmin product 1040edge, 840, 540

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Eterna7m
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by Eterna7m

Torbjorn wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:44 am
njleach wrote:
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:20 am
Garmin Edge 840 Solar Features
(...)

- Simplified setup and a streamlined interface make it quick and easy to access the information, courses and tools you need and even adjust data fields right from the Edge device or from your paired smartphone

(...)
Am I reading this correctly that users will be able to set up/change their data screens from their phone (similar to e.g. Wahoo)? If this is correct it's a paradigm shift from Garmin.
You can do that on the 1040s already

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abLEmiaB wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:42 am
And yet if I search for 520 and 530 GPS lock issues the problem still affects people. So yeah, I want a new 540 or 840 head unit if it solves that problem but if it doesn't I'm throwing money away.
My sample size in our team is about 10-20 edge 530 and 830, no problems with gps lock. Takes 1-5 sec outside, wouldnät worry about that. 540 and 840 are probably even faster.

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Torbjorn
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by Torbjorn

Eterna7m wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:56 am
Torbjorn wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:44 am
njleach wrote:
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:20 am
Garmin Edge 840 Solar Features
(...)

- Simplified setup and a streamlined interface make it quick and easy to access the information, courses and tools you need and even adjust data fields right from the Edge device or from your paired smartphone

(...)
Am I reading this correctly that users will be able to set up/change their data screens from their phone (similar to e.g. Wahoo)? If this is correct it's a paradigm shift from Garmin.
You can do that on the 1040s already
Thanks, I wasn't aware! Does it work well?

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by CyclingGiraffe

abLEmiaB wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:42 am
And yet if I search for 520 and 530 GPS lock issues the problem still affects people. So yeah, I want a new 540 or 840 head unit if it solves that problem but if it doesn't I'm throwing money away.
No problems at all with the GPS lock on my 530; the altimeter, on the other hand . . . .

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by tomtom

abLEmiaB wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:42 am
And yet if I search for 520 and 530 GPS lock issues the problem still affects people. So yeah, I want a new 540 or 840 head unit if it solves that problem but if it doesn't I'm throwing money away.
No problems ever with GPS-lock on my 830....it locks faster then I'm away on my bike... And the 1040 is even faster :welcome: !
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abLEmiaB
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by abLEmiaB

Nice, thanks everyone for the reassurance

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by milanv

Torbjorn wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:03 am
Eterna7m wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:56 am
Torbjorn wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:44 am
njleach wrote:
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:20 am
Garmin Edge 840 Solar Features
(...)

- Simplified setup and a streamlined interface make it quick and easy to access the information, courses and tools you need and even adjust data fields right from the Edge device or from your paired smartphone

(...)
Am I reading this correctly that users will be able to set up/change their data screens from their phone (similar to e.g. Wahoo)? If this is correct it's a paradigm shift from Garmin.
You can do that on the 1040s already
Thanks, I wasn't aware! Does it work well?
Yes, look on any YouTube videos.:wink:

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I tried a 1040 and even with the updated UI it still felt dated compared to my Karoo. I don't ride with a power meter, I ride for enjoyment and fitness rather than 'training' for anything, and my rides are usually 4 hours or less, so the battery life isn't a factor for me personally. The Karoo screen still has the pull to keep me there.

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by Flasher

Torbjorn wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:03 am
Eterna7m wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:56 am
Torbjorn wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:44 am
njleach wrote:
Sun Mar 26, 2023 12:20 am
Garmin Edge 840 Solar Features
(...)

- Simplified setup and a streamlined interface make it quick and easy to access the information, courses and tools you need and even adjust data fields right from the Edge device or from your paired smartphone

(...)
Am I reading this correctly that users will be able to set up/change their data screens from their phone (similar to e.g. Wahoo)? If this is correct it's a paradigm shift from Garmin.
You can do that on the 1040s already
Thanks, I wasn't aware! Does it work well?
You can also do it on the EE2 :thumbup:

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by thumper88

TobinHatesYou wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:21 pm
Aeo wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:05 pm
Battery life is boring and a non-issue. I want higher GPS sample rate for nicer tracks. Garmin tracks are possibly the ugliest and coarsest between the head unit brands
For example, metal out-front mounts are worse than plastic or carbon.
Devices with radios mounted directly underneath on a combo mount also hurt accuracy. GoPros, Fly12s, ANT+ enabled lights, etc.
This is the first time I've heard this. I'm not disagreeing, but can you elaborate?
On the surface, it doesnt make much sense as except say on mountaintop, the satellites will always have a straight line to the internals of the Garmin without passing through the mount, and even then its unlikely as the mount only covers a small part of the underside of the device, prob less than half with lots of overhang of device.

I've been running plastic on the road bike and metal on the gravel bike for years and haven't noticed a difference. But again, I'm not discounting, just would like to hear the details of what you have seen or read on the topic. thanks.

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by Rearviewmirror7

I wonder if we'll see a new 140.

MrRolandos
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by MrRolandos

Wondering when the 540/840 will be available to purchase, anyone got any insights?

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by calleking

My Karoo 2 was run over by a car. A pity since it was a nice unit for me. I used a Bolt for like 5-6 years prior to that. Great unit but a bit dated for exploring stuff compared to the Karoo 2.

I borrowed a 1030 and it's actually quite decent. Decent enough to not buy a 1040 and decent enough to hold out for a Karoo 3 which I think is the unit to hold out for.

Wahoo hasn't really delivered with the new units although I do like the simplicity and user experience they offer.
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by TobinHatesYou

thumper88 wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 4:53 pm
TobinHatesYou wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:21 pm
Aeo wrote:
Mon Mar 27, 2023 9:05 pm
Battery life is boring and a non-issue. I want higher GPS sample rate for nicer tracks. Garmin tracks are possibly the ugliest and coarsest between the head unit brands
For example, metal out-front mounts are worse than plastic or carbon.
Devices with radios mounted directly underneath on a combo mount also hurt accuracy. GoPros, Fly12s, ANT+ enabled lights, etc.
This is the first time I've heard this. I'm not disagreeing, but can you elaborate?
On the surface, it doesnt make much sense as except say on mountaintop, the satellites will always have a straight line to the internals of the Garmin without passing through the mount, and even then its unlikely as the mount only covers a small part of the underside of the device, prob less than half with lots of overhang of device.

I've been running plastic on the road bike and metal on the gravel bike for years and haven't noticed a difference. But again, I'm not discounting, just would like to hear the details of what you have seen or read on the topic. thanks.
My assumption is multipath reflections from the Garmin’s own radio transceiver increasing SNR.

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by scottydonald

calleking wrote:
Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:46 pm
My Karoo 2 was run over by a car. A pity since it was a nice unit for me. I used a Bolt for like 5-6 years prior to that. Great unit but a bit dated for exploring stuff compared to the Karoo 2.

I borrowed a 1030 and it's actually quite decent. Decent enough to not buy a 1040 and decent enough to hold out for a Karoo 3 which I think is the unit to hold out for.

Wahoo hasn't really delivered with the new units although I do like the simplicity and experience they offer.
I am thinking the same; Karoo releases 2017, 2020.

I own a roam; it's fine but could be far better. I was waiting for a 840 but now thinking K3. Will wait and see reviews.

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