I was actually wondering the same. My parents have had solar panels on their roof for 15 years without issue, that’s in CA getting 100+ degree sunlight all summer. Those may be designed to be a little more robust though. Seems weird to worry about sun damage on a solar panel screen but only time will tell I guess.
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One other caveat to be aware of with solar charging is that if you leave it out in the sun sitting on a table in the summer, you’ll get diddly squat. That’s because the Edge 1040 stops solar charging after it reaches an internal battery temp of 45*c.
Which, isn’t that hard to reach as I found out last week in Greece, sticking it out in the sun each day. I actually get better outside charge times in Amsterdam, because it was cool enough to keep it from pausing the sleep charging. Of course, while riding, this isn’t an issue since the wind cools the unit (same concept as why GoPro’s only really ever overheat in static environments).
(Also notably, the watches have higher shut-off temps)
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Solar panels do degrade with time, however I don’t know if that is due to temperature, actual sun exposure, or just time passing. I think it is on the order of 10ish% in 30 (or maybe 20)years, they typical warranty for rooftop solar.
In the context of the lifetime of these devices, I don’t think solar panel degradation is something to worry about, unless the type of panel used in these is substantially different in regard to aging.
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I’m sure the screen will last at least until we decide to purchase the Edge 1050 
Neat little mount you have there, great idea!
(Point a fan at it so the internal battery temp doesn’t hit 113 degrees, lol)
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It has the benefit of being in my air conditioned apartment.
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Just to confirm, I believe if I understand the wife approval rules correctly - if you send me the window stand files, does that then justify me buying a 3D printer? I mean, again, just trying to confirm the rules of engagement.
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As long as the ratio of prints stays close to 1:1 of stuff for me to functional prints for the wife, I think you’re good. Though you may have to front load the functional prints to get over the initial purchase. I made some bathroom organizers and she accepted the offering.
Plus you can print so many different things for the bike. Made some cool bar ends and a mount for my Varia for my SL7 seatpost.
All joking aside, I’ll post the file tonight. I made a slight update and added a little support bar.
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If memory serves I believe there is precedent - is that how it worked with the pizza oven?
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Make a nice bright PRNTR sticker.
Call it “research”… you know for Wahoo. Maybe stack an Oreo or two along side for comparison.
Boom. New 3-D printerPRNTR!
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I guess my subconscious really wanted the new model. Failed to lock down my 1030 correctly today. It went flying when I hit a pothole, and was immediately run over by a car.
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I don’t understand how Garmin’s go flying. I’ve had friends have them go flying during a ride while riding next to me, but I still don’t get it. I’ve hit potholes that have sent me flying. I’ve been hit by car which also sent me flying. I’ve hit pot holes that have snapped my front wheel (carbon). But never has my Garmin dismounted!
In any case, condolences! May your 1030 RIP. That said, you going 1040 regular or solar 
I think I technically still owe her a product review on that one…
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I’ve had it happen mountain biking, but that’s usually a bracket failure.
Is why I now always run with small plastic carabineer attached to my cables, with a little elastic bungee through the corner strap holder thing.
I always tether mine onto the mount or a cable close by sonic the mount fails it does t go far.
Been liking my 1040. Had a go at power guide this morning on a TT course recon. I had it on 10/10 but could go a bit harder but it is pretty useful as a guide to what is coming up and what to aim for. If I wanted to max it I would go 5/10% above the value. Stamina had me as about 20% left at the end of the 19km course so again pretty accurate as I didn’t want to empty the tank.
Rest of it I am liking. Screen size is nice to glance down at. Quick to find satellites etx
Are folks just using the Connect App or Wi-Fi to sync? I have had zero luck getting it to connect via USB to Garmin Connect on my desktop.
Ugh but does it still work. I crashed on my mtb and it ripped my 530 off. Surprisingly it still worked and Garmin was very awesome to me with replacement 530 which will still use for mtb.
Got my 1040 solar from my brother and testing it in a few days.
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For the 1040? Or for another Garmin Edge?
Which mount? If I remember correctly, the K-Edge and Barfly have a breakaway mount to help avoid that from happening.
My Garmin mtb mount. Went over the bars and basically it caught the top of my edge and ripped it off.
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I lost a 1000 like that after half an hour of searching I found it crushed into the tarmac. I’m glad I did though, as ruined as it was I was able to send it back to Garmin and get a crash replacement for less than a 1/3 of the price of new.
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