Garmin Launches Edge 1050: The Brightest and Smartest Cycling Computer Yet

 Garmin has unveiled its brightest, smartest, and most connected cycling computer to date with the new Edge® 1050. Boasting a vibrant touchscreen display, the Edge 1050 combines superior navigation, performance tracking, cycling awareness and smart connectivity—all while impressively delivering up to 20 hours of battery life in the most demanding use cases and up to 60 hours in battery saver mode. Packed with features to help foster a more cohesive cycling community, cyclists can receive road hazard alerts reported by fellow cyclists and see in-ride messaging and leaderboards during group rides1. Plus, new additions like on-device course creation, Garmin Pay™, a built-in speaker and more help make every ride better.

“We are excited to introduce our most capable, high-performing bike computer yet with the Edge 1050. Delivering an exceptional in-ride experience, superior navigation and community-focused features, our latest cycling computer is made to keep cyclists motivated—whether they’re planning a group ride with friends or a long, solo adventure.” –Dan Bartel, Garmin Vice President of Global Consumer Sales.

 

Never stop cycling (together)

Make rides even more fun with features designed to bring the cycling community together.

 

● New improvements to GroupRide1 let riders stay connected with in-ride messaging, live locations, and incident detection alerts2 that can notify and route fellow riders to a cyclist in need of help. Cyclists can also add some competition to their ride with in-ride leaderboards for climbs, plus witty post-ride awards, including Speed Racer (highest max speed), Chatterbox (most heavily using the GroupRide messaging feature), Worker Bee (most time spent pedaling) and more3.

● Receive road hazard alerts on-screen that are reported by fellow cyclists – like potholes or fallen trees – and even contribute hazards to help alert other riders1. 

 

These features aren’t exclusive to the Edge 1050, allowing people to create their own communities. GroupRide updates and road hazard alerts will be available on Edge 540, Edge 840 and Edge 1040 series cycling computers soon! 

 

What else is new

 

● Refreshed Design: Angled casing and discrete, all-metal buttons, plus a replaceable quarter-turn mount are complemented by a vivid, 3.5” liquid crystal display.

● Garmin Pay Contactless Payments: Don’t worry about digging into your pocket to pull out cash; breeze through mid-ride café or snack stops with a tap of the Edge.

● Built-In Speaker: Hear workout and navigation prompts and alert riders and pedestrians ahead using an on-device bike bell.

● On-Device Course Creator: Easily create courses right on the device using the responsive touchscreen and toggle different map overlays on or off.

● Surface Type: See paved or unpaved roadways on the Edge while riding and get alerts for upcoming unpaved sections.

● Ride-Specific Routing: Get routing suited to a specific ride–whether it’s mountain, gravel or road

● Map Manager with Wi-Fi Connectivity: Add, swap, or update additional maps via Wi-Fi right on the cycling computer

 

“I’ve seen a lot of Edge iterations over the years and none have ever had me as excited as the 1050. The user interface on the new Edge is amazing. Whether it’s messages, the weather or Strava segments, everything is quickly available,” shared by Timothy O’Donnell, professional triathlete and Garmin-sponsored athlete. “As an experienced rider, I really appreciate the ease of use of the new Edge 1050. Honestly, new features and tech get harder to use for us old-timers, but the Edge 1050 integrates them perfectly and makes them easily accessible.”

 

VIDEO: See how Edge 1050 can help make every ride better.

 

Prepare for your next big ride

Loaded with advanced training tools, Edge 1050 is ready to help cyclists crush every ride4. Free Garmin training plans – like event adaptive training plans – deliver personalized workouts that adapt based on performance and recovery, while daily suggested workouts provide ride suggestions based on a cyclist’s current training load and VO2 max.

 

Insights from Firstbeat AnalyticsTM like VO2 max, training status, heat and altitude acclimation and more can help cyclists evaluate their performance and see how their body is holding up, while features like cycling ability and course demands allow cyclists to compare their abilities to the demands of a specific course so they can focus their training in the right areas.

 

Before heading out, use TrendlinTM Popularity Routing to find the best routes most traveled by other Garmin cyclists, or use preloaded Garmin Cycle Maps that include worldwide mountain bike trail data from Trailforks. Cyclists can also use pin drop navigation to send a POI (“pin”) from Apple® Maps and automatically receive navigation to that location.

 

Perform at your best

Edge 1050 includes premium performance metrics to help cyclists ride smarter. Real-time stamina insights can help cyclists closely monitor and track their exertion levels to help influence training efforts or see how much further the current pace can be maintained. 

 

Meanwhile, Power Guide now takes wind data and a cyclist’s current stamina into account to make real-time adjustments to power targets. ClimbPro lets riders see the remaining ascent and grade for each climb – whether riding a course or not – while Climb Explore lets cyclists see nearby climbs on-device or in Garmin Connect. Advanced cycling dynamics provide riders with insights into their performance and mountain bike metrics, including jump count, jump distance, Grit® and FlowTM, help track every epic ride.

 

Stay aware, stay connected

For added confidence during a ride, the Edge 1050 includes safety features like LiveTrack and incident detection and is compatible with the VariaTM line of cycling radars and smart lights, as well as inReach® satellite communicators.5 For year-round riding, Edge 1050 easily pairs with Tacx® indoor smart trainers. It can also be customized with data fields, apps and widgets from the ConnectIQTM Store smartphone app.

 

Available now in all Garmin Brand Stores, Garmin Specialty Stores, Official Lazada and Shopee Stores, Kinetic, and through select authorized Garmin distributors, the Edge 1050 has a suggested retail price of PHP 43,990. 

 

Engineered on the inside for life on the outside, Garmin products have revolutionized life for runners, cyclists, swimmers and athletes of all levels and abilities. Committed to developing technology that helps people stay active and elevate performance, Garmin believes every day is an opportunity to innovate and a chance to beat yesterday. 

 

1 When used with your compatible smartphone and the Garmin Connect™ app

2 When paired with a compatible smartphone; see Garmin.com/ble. For safety and tracking features requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety.

3 Postride awards are dependent on a cyclist’s connected sensors

4 When paired with compatible sensors

5 Active satellite subscription is required. Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communication devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.

 

Garmin brings to the Philippines the Edge 1040 Solar and the Rally XC200

Garmin brings to the Philippines the Edge 1040 Solar and the Rally XC200, two new cycling equipment to bring Filipino cyclists closer to their goals. 

Driven by its Never Stop Cycling campaign that champions consistency, perseverance and transformation among cyclists, Garmin has been expanding its portfolio of products to make advanced and reliable equipment accessible for both aspiring and professional cyclists. Its new solar GPS bike computer and pedal-based power meters pack innovative features that will push 

Packed with Garmin’s performance, navigational, safety and connectivity features, Edge 1040 Solar is the ultimate GPS bike computer that lets cyclists ride longer, explore farther and train harder

Ride longer, explore farther and train harder

Garmin’s latest and ultimate GPS bike computers, the Edge 1040 and the Edge 1040 Solar are packed with a powerful, long-lasting battery, multi-band GNSS technology and other innovative features to boost cycling performance, navigation and safety.

 

“Cyclists expect as much from their GPS bike computer as they do themselves, and that is why we are thrilled to introduce the Edge 1040 Solar,” said Mr. Scoppen Lin, Assistant General Manager, Garmin Asia. “Durable, accurate and ready to go the distance, the Edge 1040 Solar is the pinnacle of GPS bike computers. No matter where you ride, or what bike you choose to use, the Edge 1040 Solar is ready for any adventure – from remote gravel trails to epic climbs.” 

Cyclists can explore far and cover more ground without having to worry about running out of power: The Edge 1040 can provide 35 hours of battery life, with an additional 70 hours on battery saver mode. The Edge 1040 Solar GPS bike computer’s Power Glass™ solar charging lens extends battery life by as much as 100 hours on battery saver mode, giving cyclists additional 42 minutes per hour for their daytime rides. 

 

Featuring multi-band GNSS technology, both the Edge 1040 and Edge 1040 Solar let cyclists go beyond familiar paths. With more accurate GPS positioning and coverage, cyclists can explore and conquer the most challenging environments such as dense urban areas or locations with thick tree foliage. 

Advanced navigational tools such as ride-specific maps based on Trendline™ popularity routing and turn-by-turn navigation and alerts keep riders informed of popular roads and trails and warn of sharp curves, respectively. With the Trailforks app, cyclists can view routes and trail details from more than 80 countries.

Beyond battery power and navigation, the Edge 1040 series incorporates state-of-the-art technologies and connectivity features to serve as cyclists’ training partner.

To help cyclists take their training a notch higher and stay consistent with their training goals while also protecting them from getting injured, Garmin included a cycling ability and course demands in the Edge 1040 series. These enable cyclists to identify their strengths and weaknesses and prepare for the demands of a specific course. The power guide provides power targets to help users manage their efforts throughout a course. 

Cyclists can track exertion levels during rides in real-time using the real-time stamina insights and monitor how their body is holding up in different environments with the Heat and Altitude Acclimations feature. They will also receive notifications when it is time to take a break and hydrate. When aiming for the peak during a climbing course, the ClimbPro feature lets riders track the remaining ascent and grade. 

After a long, hard day of training, cyclists can review their performance using the Firstbeat Analytics,™ which provides insights on VO2 max, recovery time, training load, training focus and more. Cyclists will also receive daily workout suggestions based on the results of their VO2 max and training load. 

For safety while out for a ride, the Edge 1040 series features incident detection and assistance. With LiveTrack, family members can view a cyclist’s preplanned course and track their real-time location.  Group messaging and tracking features also let cyclists stay in touch when they get separated from the pack.

For added confidence while riding, the Edge 1040 Solar is compatible with the Varia™ line of cycling awareness devices. The Edge 1040 Solar also works with inReach^® devices⁴ so cyclists can view and reply to messages, share trip data and trigger interactive SOS alerts with an active inReach subscription.⁵ In addition to receiving smart notifications and automatically uploading rides to Garmin Connect, the Edge 1040 Solar easily pairs with a Tacx^®indoor trainer, so cyclists can ride whenever they want.

Garmin’s Rally XC200 delivers reliable power measurements and advanced cycling dynamics with compatibility 

with SHIMANO and SPD cleats for off-road riding

Putting the pedal to the metal
The Rally XC200, the newest addition to Garmin’s Rally™ power meter series in the Philippines, measure total power, cadence, advanced cycling dynamics including left/right balance, power phase and more. These sleek pedal-based power meters feature sensors that deliver reliable and accurate data for every ride and training session. 

“We know cyclists are out there training to improve their performance every day, and we have created a power meter that they can depend on to help them achieve their goals. The Rally XC200 pedal have undergone rigorous testing to ensure we are not only providing cyclists with a superior pedal design, but with a power meter that riders can rely on to take their training to the next level, Lin added.

The Rally XC200 is designed for off-road cyclists, introducing its compatibility with SHIMANO SPD cleats. Its dual-sensing pedal-based power meters let cyclists review right and left leg data metrics separately so they can better understand their strengths and weaknesses and improve their pedaling form. Cyclists can also track the time they have spent seated and standing to measure position effectiveness and identify where power is being applied on the pedals for proper cleat positions. 

The Rally XC200 features up to 120 hours of battery life, which can support trainings for weeks or even months at a time. They can be installed like any other pedal and can be swapped between bikes. Their uniquely designed spindle can be transferred between different Rally pedal bodies, allowing cyclists to ride year-round on and off the road. 

Riders can get the most from their training by pairing the Rally power meters with compatible Edge^® cycling computers and the Garmin Connect™ app to seamlessly upload data and update software. The Rally power meters are also compatible with popular indoor training platforms, including the Tacx Training app, Zwift, TrainerRoad and more.¹

Champions choose Garmin
More than 15 professional cycling teams and hundreds of professional runners, cyclists and triathletes have chosen -- and relied on -- Garmin and Tacx products to help them meet their training and racing goals. 

The Quick Step-Alpha Vinyl, a Belgian UCI WorldTeam cycling team, will be using the whole Garmin cycling ecosystem, including the Edge cycling computers, Tacx NEO 2T Smart Trainers, Varia rearview radars and premium wearables, for their training. The team consists of 30 riders from 13 countries, including reigning world champion Julian Alaphilippe. 

Alongside the Quick Step-Alpa Vinyl, other professional cycling teams will also use the Garmin and Tacx ecosystems such as the INEOS Grenadiers, the Team Jumbo-Visma, Astana Qazaqstan Team and Canyon CLLCTV XCO. 

In the Philippines, pro cyclists Jermyn Prado and Marella Salamat use Garmin’s cycling products for their trainings and competitions. Garmin Philippines has also recognized them as its cycling ambassadors, sponsoring them with a number of equipment such as the Edge 1040 Solar, Rally RS200, Tacx NEO 2T smart trainer and Tacx Boost. 

“Filipinos are widely known for their passion and talents, including athletic abilities in cycling. Whether a rookie or a pro, cyclists need professional equipment to help them achieve progress and keep pushing the limit in their training. These new tools from Garmin are not only designed to make Filipino cyclists physically stronger but will help instill in their minds the importance of persistence and perseverance in the sport,” said Ms. Stella Tan, Marketing Manager, Garmin Philippines.

Step into world of Garmin cycling that offers all your possible cycling needs. Stay on top of your racing goals and never stop cycling like the pros with both Edge 1040 series and Rally XC200. The Edge 1040 Solar or the Edge 1040 Bundle, inclusive of Edge 1040 non-solar + speed/cadence sensor and HRM Dual, can be purchased for only Php40,865, and customers can get the Rally XC200 for only Php66,995. 

Visit the minisite and learn more about Garmin Cycling ecosystem and its latest additions to its lineup – Edge 1040 Solar and Rally XC.

 

Garmin’s products are available at Garmin stores nationwide and its Lazada and Shopee stores. You may also browse Garmin’s products though www.kinetic.com.ph or send a message through Garmin Philippines’ Viber Community.  

Garmin partners PhysioQ to support and accelerate COVID-19 research

 Garmin today announces an exclusive partnership with non-profit organization PhysioQ, connecting registered users’ health data from Garmin smartwatches to Neo, a connected self-monitoring system that allows users to proactively monitor their own and their family members’ vitals through the Neo mobile app. It is critical to track these vitals as these are indicators of health status – any abnormal vital readings would suggest possible health issues. 

PhysioQ aims to provide affordable and easy-to-learn research tools, allowing anyone, from academic researchers to everyday citizens, to conduct health (physiological) research and further their passion for health science. Data from PhysioQ has been used by researchers in top institutions including Harvard University, Berkeley University, Boston University, McGill University, Massachusetts General Hospital Research Institute to name a few. 

Medical professionals around the world are still trying to understand the implications and effects of COVID-19, everyone can do their part by regularly monitoring health vitals. Early recognition of symptoms will allow for timely medical treatment, and the data can easily be exported for medical professionals to refer to.

Available from 1 July, users can register their family members on Neo and keep track of each family member’s vitals including blood oxygen saturation¹ (SpO2), heart rate², respiration rate, sleep and body temperature and receive real-time updates of these important vital signs. This will help users keep track of their family members’ health, especially older family members where abnormal readings could indicate underlying health issues.

Blood oxygen saturation (SpO2)

The ideal blood oxygen saturation level should be between 95% to 100%. According to WHO’s Interim Guidance on COVID-19, patients suffering from COVID-19 have seen their SpO2 levels drop below 93%.

Respiration rate

Tracking respiration rate is valuable for monitoring overall health and well-being. A normal respiration rate for a resting adult ranges from 12 to 20 breaths per minute (brpm) and this will change depending on activity levels. The respiration rate for patients suffering from COVID-19 have been monitored to go up to 30 breaths per minute. 

Heart rate

Heart rate can vary from person to person, depending on age and fitness levels. Resting heart rate is used as a key indicator of heart health and ranges from 60bpm to 100bpm. It is recommended for users to wear a smartwatch to track their heart rate throughout the day and night for a more accurate understanding of their heart rate data. 

Users are encouraged to opt in to donate their health data to PhysioQ, the donated data will be anonymized and aggregated to aid medical researchers globally in the study to combat COVID-19 and other future pandemics.  

PhysioQ’s Neo app will be available on Android and iOS platforms for free and is compatible with Garmin’s range of smartwatches that tracks SpO2, including the latest Venu, vívoactive 4 series, vívosmart 4, vívomove 3 series, Forerunner 245 and 245 Music, Forerunner 945, fēnix 5X+, fēnix 6 series and Approach S62. 

Upon registration on PhysioQ, users will receive a promotion code that would entitle them to a 10% discount on any purchase of PhysioQ-compatible smartwatches on kinetic.com.ph/collections/garmin-x-physioq. An additional 5% of the sales from this campaign would also be donated to PhysioQ contribute to the research of COVID-19. 

For more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at ph.garmin.com/news/pressroom or follow us at facebook.com/garminphilippines, instagram.com/garminphilippines, or youtube.com/GarminPhilippinesAsia.

¹See Garmin.com/ataccuracy

²This is not a medical device and is not intended for use in the diagnosis or monitoring of any medical condition; see Garmin.com/ataccuracy. Pulse Ox is not available in all countries

Get your Dad the gift of Fitness with a Garmin Smartwatch Available from Shopee

Father's day is just a few days away. I know that you are pressured, what to gift him.  Since, we cant go out these days because of pandemic. The best thing to do is to look it up online on Shopee. 

Dont worry there are plenty of great last minute father's day gifts on Shopee. If your Dad is sporty and is looking to amp his workout. Garmin Activity Tracker is  perfect for his workout. He will love you for it. It tracks steps, distance and calories burned, monitors sleeps too. 

Here are my top picks :

Garmin-Vivofit-4-Speckle-Activity-Tracker-Small-Medium

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Less 20% Discount

Garmin-Instinct-GPS-Activity-Tracker-Smartwatch

P16,995 from Original SRP (18,995)

Less 20% Discount

You can get the Discounted tracker Smartwatch at https://shopee.ph/garminofficial

For more sale alerts and best deals download Shopee app now in your App store or Google Play.  

Power Mac Center celebrates 20th anniversary with the most fashionable wearable tech in the Phils.

Power Mac Center celebrates its 20th Anniversary last November 28, 2014 at Glorietta 5 by presenting the most fashionable wearable tech in the Philippines. The fashion show was hosted by the lovely couple Chuckie and Yen Dreyfuss,

The mini show started by unveiling the latest trends in Wearable technology; Cookoo, Jawbone, Cogito, Misfit and Garmin with its various trends in texture and color fused with the top of the line technology.

The lovely couple Chuckie and Yen Dreyfuss

I have been meaning to buy Misfit Shine for the past 6 months to keep track of the calories and the food I am taking into my body. This is just in time for the festive season, I will check on this and should have the Misfit at the end of December.
Through the years, technology has always faced the challenge of keeping up to convenience and style. Power Mac Center addresses the challenge by bringing in outstanding products equipped with great hardware wrapped in a stylish look. Who says geeky can’t be stylish?

After 20 years of leading the industry, Power Mac Center is truly unstoppable in offering the Philippines a wide array of innovation and class.

Power Mac Center is a recognized Apple Premium Reseller, Authorized Education Reseller, Apple Authorized Training Center, and Apple Authorized Service Provider in the Philippines. Power Mac Center has become a reliable retail shop and service provider of Apple products to the Filipino consumer.

The company has grown to 22 branches, with stores located in Greenbelt 3, Greenbelt 5, The Annex at SM City North EDSA, TriNoma, Robinsons Magnolia, SM Megamall, The Podium, SM Mall of Asia, SM Aura Premier, Festival Supermall, Cash and Carry Mall, Abreeza Mall, SM Lanang Premier, SM City Marikina, Power Plant Mall, SM City BF Parañaque, Harbor Point, SM City Pampanga, SM City Bacoor, SM City Santa Rosa, Sm City Dasmariñas and SM City Batangas.

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