Edge 1060: The Cycling Computer That Takes Voice Commands
Garmin Edge 1060 is a cycling computer with hands-free voice control, intelligent navigation, adaptive training plans, GroupRide and up to 20 hours of battery.
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Garmin Edge 1060
Edge 1060: The Cycling Computer That Takes Voice Commands
Garmin
Edge 1060 is a premium cycling computer with hands-free voice control and
messaging, advanced training insights and new intelligent navigation features.
Essential information appears on a touchscreen display, and added buttons make
it easier to use in challenging weather or while riding with gloves. The home
screen can be customized by choosing which apps and widgets stay at the
forefront while riding.
How the Cycling Computer Works
With a
simple “Okay, Garmin,” riders activate voice control through the built-in
microphone and speaker and keep their hands on the bars. Prompts such as
“Report a pothole,” “Route me to the closest coffee shop” or “What is my heart
rate?” cover in-ride stats, route selection and points of interest, and the
Edge responds by changing what is on the screen or reading out the requested
stats. Real-time road hazards, including potholes, obstructions in the road and
aggressive animals, can also be reported hands-free by voice. Voice control
works in select languages.
Messaging, Digital Bike Bell and GroupRide
With the
on-device Garmin Messenger app and a connected smartphone, voice messages can
be sent right from the device, and incoming messages are played out loud
through the integrated speaker, along with navigation and workout prompts. A
digital bike bell also plays from the speaker so other cyclists can hear the
rider approaching. GroupRide detection lets riders join a nearby GroupRide if
the Edge detects an active session, with in-ride messaging, live locations,
incident detection alerts and in-ride competitions and awards, when paired with
a compatible smartphone and the Garmin Connect app.
Navigation and Road Alerts
Route
Options shows different routes to a destination so the best one can be chosen
based on ride time, elevation, bike type and more, while Route Previews shows
what to expect before a ride, with details like distance and estimated ride
time. Up Ahead lets riders select the points of interest that matter most, such
as coffee shops, restrooms or gas stations. Free Flow Routing finds routes with
the fewest stops, intersections or slowdowns to keep speed during training, and
road closure alerts give a heads up about closures reported by other Garmin
cyclists, which requires a compatible smartphone and Garmin Connect.
Training Insights and Coaching
Powered
by the Garmin Human Performance Lab, insights such as real-time stamina, power
guide, cycling ability and course demands help adjust training and manage
efforts. Riders can create a free, personalized Garmin Cycling Coach plan that
adapts based on performance, opt in to supplementary strength workouts, and
have TrainingPeaks plan workouts sync to the Edge automatically. The workout
screen is interactive, making upcoming steps easier to see, and a compatible
Garmin smartwatch or CIRQA Smart Band adds off-the-bike recovery and health
stats.
Battery and Reverse Charging
The
battery lasts up to 20 hours in the most demanding use and up to 60 hours in
battery saver mode. In a pinch, reverse charging can provide charge to a Varia
headlight or taillight, a phone or another device using a compatible USB-C
cable, and it is not intended for charging while riding.
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