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Description
PowerGlass solar charging technology integrates photovoltaic cells directly into the 3.5-inch screen surface, supplementing the internal battery through continuous sunlight exposure during rides and even when the computer sits idle on a windowsill. Two dedicated solar panels positioned at the top and bottom edges capture 100 percent of available sunlight in those zones, while the screen glass itself converts approximately 10 percent of light hitting its surface into electrical charge. Under ideal conditions at 75,000 lux, the system adds up to 42 minutes of runtime per hour, extending total battery life to 45 hours with all systems active or 100 hours in battery saver mode compared to 35 and 70 hours respectively on the non-solar Edge 1040.
Solar gain varies with sun angle, cloud cover, and tree canopy, but real-world testing shows consistent charge accumulation during typical riding conditions. Summer rides in direct sunlight regularly add 15 minutes per hour even through mixed shade, while winter riding at lower sun angles still contributes several minutes of charge per hour. For multi-day bikepacking trips or ultra-distance events, this means potentially charging once per week rather than nightly, particularly when combined with strategic positioning during rest stops. The solar charging functions whether the computer is powered on or off, quietly accumulating charge whenever exposed to light.
Multi-band GNSS technology tracks satellite signals across dual frequency bands from GPS, GLONASS, and Galileo systems simultaneously, maintaining position accuracy in environments where single-frequency GPS typically fails. Urban canyon navigation between tall buildings, dense forest riding under thick canopy, and technical singletrack in narrow rock formations all benefit from the enhanced signal processing that prevents the computer from showing you riding through buildings or wandering off-trail when the actual path is blocked from traditional GPS view.... Read More
Features
- PowerGlass solar charging lens with integrated photovoltaic cells
- Solar panels at top and bottom add up to 42 minutes per hour in ideal conditions
- Up to 45 hours battery life with all systems active, 100 hours in battery saver mode
- Multi-band GNSS for enhanced position accuracy in challenging environments
- 3.5" touchscreen display with 282x470 pixel resolution
- Real-time Stamina tracking and Power Guide recommendations
- Cycling Ability analysis and course demands comparison
- ClimbPro with gradient breakdowns and remaining ascent
- MTB metrics including Grit difficulty rating and Flow descent scoring
- Ride-type specific maps with popularity routing
- Trailforks integration with automatic fork preview
- USB-C fast charging port
- Compatible with Varia radar, inReach devices, and ANT+ sensors
- Dimensions: 117.6 x 59.3 x 20mm
- IPX7 water resistance
- 133 grams