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Worth upgrading from a 1000?

gordonwd
over 5 years ago

I currently use an Edge 1000 that I've had since they were introduced. Everything works fine on it, but since most product info for it has been removed from the Garmin site, it's not possible to easily compare the 1000 to the 1030. I've typically upgraded my Garmins at most new generations, but the 1030 doesn't appear to be much different from the 1000. I do see that the battery capacity is better, which would be helpful.

So are there any compelling features of the 1030 that makes it a better device? I mostly use the Edge because I like gadgets and upload my rides to Strava, but I'm not into any type of heavy training, have no use for a power meter, etc. And even if there's no compelling reason, I might just upgrade to have something new to play with. :-)

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    I’ve had the 1000, now on the 1030.  In truth, not a huge difference for what I do with it, which is track rides and occasionally navigate.  The screen data image and text is a bit larger on the 1030, the OS is obviously different, but the 1000 can do nearly everything my 1030 can do including use iQ apps like TrailForks and RWGPS.  Battery life is a huge improvement, I get 15 hrs navigating, 20 just tracking on the 1030, I was getting 12 tracking and 8 navigating after 3 years of use with the 1000.  Connection to BT is a problem with EVERY Garmin as far as I can tell, my 1030 will not typically make the 2nd “Edge 1030” connection, occasionally won’t do Live Track, as well I have to manually do a Di2 connection, but both units pickup the sensors with NP.  Only reason I replaced the 1000 is I was having BT issues, as well as a huge delay on TBT (turn guidance cues) with the 1000 that Garmin could not solve.  Turns out I had the exact issues with a new 1030, as well as a complete system reset on the 1st 1030 I owned.  It was returned and I replaced it with a unit that works fine (excepting BT). 

    If the 1000 still works I’d stick with it.  The only likely failure is the power button which are a known failure point, other than that it’s as good a Garmin as they’ve built, IMO.  I paid $290 at the time on a big sale when the 1030 was introduced and may sell it for what I paid.  

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    IMO, the enhanced battery life is worth the price.

    My 1000 would barely last through a century ride. I always carried a usb battery to top it up about 3/4s through the ride.

    My 1030 have more than enough power ... I've got at least 40% capacity at the end of a century ride.

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    ...I mostly use the Edge because I like gadgets...

    Then the 1030 is an absolute must have!  Sunglasses

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to Lightingguy

    Thanks for such a clear, concise response. I'll probably go ahead with the 1030, but not until next year. I always get mine at REI since the 10% member dividend is the best discount I can get on a non-sale Garmin device, plus I have a sizable dividend coming next year that I can use. It's also a good time for bike gadgets since by then I'm tired of winter, tired of riding on a trainer in the basement, etc, etc and am always looking forward to something new for the upcoming season.

  • 0 over 5 years ago in reply to gordonwd

    That’s your best bet. I have the Bontrager version and got a discount at the Trek Bike Shop. I was using a Montana so the 1030 let me use affordable sensors. My 1030 has locked up twice during rides. The first time I went 5 miles out of my way. But after a reset it routes me back. 

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    An earlier poster mentioned something about BT problems. I have never had a BT problem with my 1000, nor in fact with my FR645M watch. Is this mostly related to iPhones? I use Android smartphones.

  • 0 over 5 years ago

    Beware that if your main reason to get the 1030 is battery life, then you must know that with V8 firmware, the battery usage is higher. I am disappointed that after the update I see a fast battery drainage. My impression is just based on the short time usage and looking at the percentage of battery remaining,