The Places the Garmin 1040 Solar Can Take You

Not only can the top-end computer go farther, it can help you cover greater distances, too
Garmin’s update to its top-of-the-line cycling computer, the Edge 1040 ($980), includes one new word that will excite many long-distance cyclists: solar. After testing its solar technology, called Power Glass, on devices for other sports, Garmin’s brought its Power Glass to cycling. The solar charging lens should add 42 minutes of ride time per hour in ideal conditions. The tech can give the 1040 a staggering 100-hour run time in battery-saver mode. Since riding doesn . . .