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The Garmin Edge 1030 GPS Bike Computer is the top model of market leader Garmin. It is currently the GPS bike computer with the widest range of functions on the market.

The size of the color touch screen is 3.5 inches. It should also work in wet conditions and with gloves. The Garmin Edge 1030 has many navigation features. There are also extensive performance and security functions.

The battery is enough, according to the manufacturer for up to 20 hours. A total of 40 hours running time can be achieved with the Garmin Charge battery pack. The battery pack is available as an accessory.

Routing

“Trendline Popular Routing” is Garmin’s new routing. It creates routes based on the mileage data of the million Garmin Connect users.

For the round-trip routing you specify distance and start direction. With this information, the Garmin Edge 820 creates up to 3 routes.

Connection in groups with group track

With the Garmin Edge 1030 GPS bike computer, cyclists in the group are connected to each other with group track. The positions of the other cyclists are shown on the display on the Group Track.

Garmin Connect IQ-Shop

The Garmin Connect IQ-Shop offers numerous apps and widgets. These extend the already large range of functions even more.

Advantages of the Garmin Edge 1030 GPS bike computer

  • Extensive navigation functions
  • Live Track and Group Track
  • Battery life
  • Good GPS accuracy
  • Apps and Widgets in the Garmin Connect IQ Shop
  • Extensive accessories
  • Strava segments in real time

Disadvantages of the Garmin Edge 1030 GPS bike computer

  • Routing takes a bit long

Cross references

The road bike magazine “Roadbike” presented the Garmin Edge 1030 GPS bike compter on 29.08.2017 on their Homepage.