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Garmin has launched the Edge 1060, replacing the Edge 1050 as its flagship bike computer. The new model adds a built-in microphone and speaker for voice control and starts at $799.99 in the US and £699.99 in the UK. Garmin also announced two Edge Explore models and the Tacx Nēra smart trainer.
Garmin has launched the Edge 1060, replacing the Edge 1050 at the top of its cycling-computer range with a model that adds a built-in microphone and speaker for voice control. Priced at $799.99 in the US and £699.99 in the UK, the Edge 1060 is described by Cycling Weekly as the most expensive bike computer on the market. Garmin also announced two Edge Explore computers and a new Tacx indoor trainer.
The Edge 1060’s headline addition is hands-free control: riders can say “OK Garmin” to trigger supported actions without taking their hands off the handlebars. The microphone and speaker also work with the Garmin Messenger app to send and play audio messages while riding. Garmin has added navigation features including real-time road-closure alerts, interactive route previews and a “free flow routing” mode intended to favor routes with fewer stops.
The new flagship retains a high-resolution liquid-crystal display and has a customizable home screen. Garmin lists battery life at up to 20 hours under heavy use or up to 60 hours in battery-saver mode, figures that match the Edge 1050, according to the report. The 1060 does not have solar charging; Cycling Weekly says its display cannot use Garmin’s Power Glass solar-harvesting technology.
Garmin also introduced the Edge Explore 3 and Explore 3 Plus, successors to the Explore 2 aimed at touring and recreational riders. Both include updated navigation, live hazard warnings and route previews; the Plus adds voice control and audio hardware. The standard Explore 3 costs $399.99/£349.99 and the Plus $499.99/£429.99. The Tacx Nēra smart trainer, offered with a cassette or with Zwift Cog and Click, is priced at $999.99/£859.99.
Voice Control at Garmin’s Top Price
The Edge 1060 raises the price of Garmin’s top cycling computer while adding a way to interact with it without reaching for the screen. That may matter to riders who regularly adjust navigation or use supported functions while moving, though the report does not establish how many commands voice control supports or how it performs in noisy riding conditions.
The launch also gives buyers several distinct choices across Garmin’s range: the 1060 is the premium performance model, while the Explore 3 devices are positioned around simpler navigation. The separate Tacx Nēra announcement extends the same product ecosystem indoors, with a trainer compatible with virtual cycling platforms and Garmin devices.
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Three Products Across Garmin’s Lineup
The Edge 1060 replaces the Edge 1050 as Garmin’s flagship. Cycling Weekly reports that its launch price is about $100 more in the US and £100 more in the UK than the outgoing model. The report identifies the microphone and speaker as the most prominent hardware change, alongside navigation updates; it gives no details of a broader redesign.
The Explore 3 range is intended for riders who prioritize straightforward route guidance over extensive performance metrics. The Plus model shares the 1060’s microphone-and-speaker approach. The Tacx Nēra sits alongside Garmin-owned Tacx’s premium Neo 3M and Neo 2T trainers. Its reported specifications include support for sprints up to 2,200 watts, simulated gradients up to 20%, and stated power and cadence accuracy within 1%.
““OK Garmin””
— Garmin, as described by Cycling Weekly
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Voice Features Await Real-World Testing
The source report does not detail which Edge 1060 functions can be activated by voice, whether commands work offline, or how the microphone handles wind and traffic noise. It also does not provide independent testing of the battery figures, navigation changes or Tacx Nēra performance. Garmin’s product claims should not be read as third-party test results.
The report says the products are available now, but does not specify whether availability, pricing or configurations differ by retailer or region. It provides no exact release date, and it does not say whether Garmin will continue selling the Edge 1050 alongside the 1060.
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Availability and Reviews to Follow
Garmin’s new devices are listed as available now in the report. Buyers can compare regional prices and stock through Garmin and retailers; independent testing should help clarify the practical value of the voice controls, route features and trainer motion system. Garmin has not announced further release milestones in the supplied report.
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Key Questions
How much does the Garmin Edge 1060 cost?
The listed launch price is $799.99 in the US and £699.99 in the UK, according to Cycling Weekly.
What is new on the Edge 1060?
The main addition is a built-in microphone and speaker for voice control and audio messages through Garmin Messenger. The computer also adds navigation features including road-closure alerts, interactive previews and free flow routing.
How long does the Edge 1060 battery last?
Garmin’s stated figures are up to 20 hours under heavy use and up to 60 hours in battery-saver mode. These are manufacturer figures reported by Cycling Weekly, not independently tested results.
What are the Edge Explore 3 prices?
The Edge Explore 3 is listed at $399.99/£349.99. The Explore 3 Plus, which adds microphone and speaker hardware for voice control, is listed at $499.99/£429.99.
What is the Tacx Nēra?
It is a Garmin-owned Tacx smart trainer available with a cassette or with Zwift Cog and Click. Both configurations are listed at $999.99/£859.99.
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