I had the Enve/K-Edge single piece computer mount but when I got the Garmin Edge 1050 it wouldn't fit. This Silca titanium mount fit well and was 9 grams lighter (including the bolts, puck, and the light mount - 36g vs 45g). Plenty of space for the 1050. Two annoyances: 1) this is Enve's fault but to change the computer mount you have to completely remove the top front clamp because the computer mount bolt doesn't have clearance. This means you need to mark exactly how your handlebars were set up, fully remove the piece, then remove and replace bike mount, torque it (I did 5nm), then reattach and set up handlebars again then torque the top front bolt and the two front bottom bolts. This was helpful for the sequence and the torques to use: https://youtu.be/jTVowwKnNKs?si=MyntB8diG-SHrS5U
So, what should be a five minute job adjusting one one bolt is more like a 30 minute job.
2) the Garmin 'puck' that comes with the Chisela only works to turn in one direction. I am pretty used to being able to quarter turn in either direction to release. This is Silca's choice and they'll probably say it's more secure or break resistant but it's different from every other Garmin mount I've used.
The light mount works well and has a really nice threaded end to receive the bolt which gives me confidence this will last and not get stripped.
One odd thing - the K-Edge bolt had a metal washer whereas this doesn't include one. If I get rattling I'll transplant the washer.
Upgraded from my 530 after 4+ years. I'm pretty much purely a fitness and training user and rarely use the maps. It has been a welcome upgrade for a number of small reasons. The screen is brighter, easier to read, and more responsive. USB-C charging seems faster and is definitely easier to use. And there are several features for power, climbing, and stamina that are either new, or were so buried on the 530 that I never found them. Transferring my sensors via Garmin Connect was automatic, and wi-fi connectivity is exponentially improved. Bottom line is that this is a much more polished platform than the 530 and for me it was well worth the upgrade.
I never owned a Garmin before, but I'm getting back into cycling after a few years off. I plan to use GPX files to participate in cycling events and train for a century ride at the end of the season.
After using my Garmin 530 for a few months, I can't imagine riding without it. The navigation works great, and I appreciate being able to track my heart rate, cadence, and other metrics.
I prefer the button interface over a touchscreen, as I can't stand having fingerprints on the display. There is a bit of a learning curve, but it's manageable and straightforward.
I would definitely recommend this device to anyone serious about cycling; it's a must-have.
When I saw the price drop, I decided to finally take the plunge and buy this. I have mine paired with my Edge 1040 and I am honestly amazed at how well this works. You can easily see when cars are behind you, how many there are, and also get a sense of how close they are. As soon as it senses a car, you get a beep and a red gradient overlay appears on the sides of my Edge, along with dots on the right side showing how many cars, relative spacing between them, and how close they are to you. If the car turns off before it passes you, the red gradient overlay turns green and then fades away. It's a very simple, intuitive and effective interface, that really doesn't take anything away from your normal display. I really regret not buying this a couple of years ago! Highly recommended.
