IN BRIEF
On 20 October, Garmin unveiled the Edge 1060, its new high-end bike computer, with a built-in microphone and speaker. It can be controlled by voice after an “Okay, Garmin”: report a pothole, ask for a route to the closest coffee shop or for your heart rate. It can also charge a Varia light or a phone, and Garmin claims up to 20 hours of battery life in demanding use. The French product page lists it at €799.99.
| Price (French product page) | 799,99 € |
| Controls | touchscreen, buttons, voice commands (“Okay, Garmin”) |
| Audio | built-in microphone and speaker |
| Battery life | up to 20 h in demanding use, 60 h in battery saver mode |
| Reverse charging | Varia light, phone or other device |
| Maps | added and updated over Wi-Fi |
Garmin is giving its top-end computer a voice. The Garmin Edge 1060, announced on 20 October, keeps the family’s touchscreen and physical buttons for rain or gloves, but it now listens to its rider. A built-in microphone and speaker give access to training data, navigation and messaging without letting go of the handlebar.
The Garmin Edge 1060 takes voice commands
The trigger is a simple “Okay, Garmin”. Garmin gives three example prompts: “Report a pothole,” “Route me to the closest coffee shop,” or “What is my heart rate?” The computer responds by changing what is on the screen or by reading out the requested ride stats. A footnote in the press release states that voice control is only available in certain languages and that its performance may vary depending on riding conditions.
With the Garmin Messenger app and a connected smartphone, riders can also send voice messages from the computer and hear incoming messages through the speaker, alongside navigation and training prompts. The same speaker doubles as a digital bell, to make yourself heard by other cyclists.
Navigation that warns of closed roads
On the navigation side, the Edge 1060 receives road closure alerts reported by other Garmin cyclists, in addition to other hazards: potholes, obstructions in the road and even aggressive animals. Before setting off, a route preview shows the distance, estimated ride time, traffic and hazards reported along the way.
The computer also detects an active GroupRide nearby and lets you join it, with messaging, live locations, incident detection alerts and in-ride leaderboards. Maps can be added, swapped and updated over Wi-Fi.
A computer that doubles as a backup battery
The French product page claims up to 20 hours of battery life in demanding use and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode. In a pinch, reverse charging can power a Varia front or rear light, a phone or another device.
For training, riders can create a free, personalised Garmin Cycling Coach plan that adapts to their performance, recovery and the demands of a course. Susan Lyman, of Garmin, sums it up in the press release:
“Combined with advanced training insights and new intelligent navigation features, cyclists now have more of what they need to reach their goals and ride more confidently.”
Susan Lyman of Garmin
In the United States, the press release announces the Edge 1060 as available now, at $799.99. In France, the official product page lists it at €799.99.
