New Delhi, Oct. 21 -- Garmin's new Edge 1060 lets cyclists ask for ride statistics and send voice messages without reaching for the screen. The price is $799.99, about $100 above its predecessor's launch price, but the flagship cycling computer does not promise longer battery life.

The company announced the device on October 20 and said it was available immediately. In its launch announcement, Garmin lists up to 20 hours in demanding use and up to 60 hours in battery-saver mode. Those are manufacturer claims, not endurance results from an independent test for this article.

A new microphone works with the existing speaker to enable commands such as requesting heart-rate data, reporting a pothole or finding a coffee shop. Garmin says perf...