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Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light

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Amazon has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Garmin also has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Dimensions: 3.9" x 0.8" x 1.6" (98.6 x 19.7 x 39.6 mm)
  • Weight: 2.5 oz (71.0 g)
  • Modes: solid, peloton, night flash, day flash
  • Lumens: 20 solid, 8 peloton, 29 night flash, 65 day flash
  • Battery life: 6 hours solid, 8 hours peloton, 6 hours night flash, 16 hours day flash
  • ANT+®: Yes
  • BLE: Yes
  • Water rating: IPX7
  • Viewing angle: 220°

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Update: This popular deal is still available.

Amazon has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Garmin also has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Community Member GiveMeTheBestPrice for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Dimensions: 3.9" x 0.8" x 1.6" (98.6 x 19.7 x 39.6 mm)
  • Weight: 2.5 oz (71.0 g)
  • Modes: solid, peloton, night flash, day flash
  • Lumens: 20 solid, 8 peloton, 29 night flash, 65 day flash
  • Battery life: 6 hours solid, 8 hours peloton, 6 hours night flash, 16 hours day flash
  • ANT+®: Yes
  • BLE: Yes
  • Water rating: IPX7
  • Viewing angle: 220°

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Model: Garmin® Varia™ Rearview Radar With Tail Light For Cyclists, 1-9/16" x 13/16" x 3-15/16", Black

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GimmeYoTots
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You can certainly have your own preference, but I'd highly recommend the 515 over the 315, given it's only $50 more and there is a big advantage of having the taillight integrated. The 515 (for those that don't know) will flash based upon the approach of a vehicle. So, if you have a car coming from behind at 15 mph + faster than your speed, for ex, the RTL 515 will start a "frantic" high lumen flash that is better at getting the attention of approaching drivers.

The above said, I'd highly recommend the 515 over the 315, esp when you can get the 515 at $150.
ssc280
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It picks the cars up pretty far in advance, you'll use much more of the road with this. When it alerts you, you slide over
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Same price at REI as well if you want the member dividend . Purchase this a few days ago and they were kind enough to price adjust

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Nice price, thanks for posting Smilie
I paid $200 for one in 2020 and don't regret it.
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NEW0Apr 02, 2023 10:54 PM
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Wondering how many people are pairing this with their ebikes... Although tbh I'd be a little worried having too many extra expensive gadgets being left on a bike while doing errands

edit: Looks like this was posted for the same price a few months ago. Here's a comment thread on it, if anyone is curious...
https://slickdeals.net/f/16206505-garmin-varia-rtl515-cycling-rearview-radar-with-tail-light-free-shipping-w-amazon-prime-149-99#comments
Last edited by NEW0 April 2, 2023 at 03:59 PM.
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DimitrisApr 02, 2023 11:03 PM
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Paid $150 for a 515 during a similar sale. Worth it.
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Same price at REI as well if you want the member dividend . Purchase this a few days ago and they were kind enough to price adjust
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FantasticBike3156Apr 02, 2023 11:18 PM
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Quick search shows you can pretty much pick your store for this price. Also, the 715 appears to be $50 off too.
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PDBSApr 02, 2023 11:20 PM
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Bought this when it was on sale around Christmas and like it very much. It works well with the app, but I bought a refurb Garmin Edge 530 computer from Bike Closet to use with it and the integration is great.
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One of the best accessories to have for on road biking and as cheap as it's gonna get new.
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Quote from NEW0 :
Wondering how many people are pairing this with their ebikes... Although tbh I'd be a little worried having too many extra expensive gadgets being left on a bike while doing errands

edit: Looks like this was posted for the same price a few months ago. Here's a comment thread on it, if anyone is curious...
https://slickdeals.net/f/16206505-garmin-varia-rtl515-cycling-rearview-radar-with-tail-light-free-shipping-w-amazon-prime-149-99#comments
It has a mount and can be easily removed and put in your pocket.
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prep89Apr 03, 2023 12:09 AM
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Quote from emceep :
Nice price, thanks for posting Smilie
I paid $200 for one in 2020 and don't regret it.
once you ride with one, you won't want to ride without it. Love mine
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n8236Apr 03, 2023 12:19 AM
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I have all kinds of sensors on my road bike and this one is by far the most useful bc it tells me when a moving object is coming up behind me. Super helpful even in light traffic areas.
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Note that the Garmin RVR-315 [amazon.com] (same radar but without the taillight) is also $50 off at $99.99. I personally prefer this as it allows you to use a brighter taillight than the 65 lumen one integrated into the RTL-515.
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Quote from skypig :
Note that the Garmin RVR-315 [amazon.com] (same radar but without the taillight) is also $50 off at $99.99. I personally prefer this as it allows you to use a brighter taillight than the 65 lumen one integrated into the RTL-515.
I've had both, the 515 is better
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Quote from skypig :
Note that the Garmin RVR-315 [amazon.com] (same radar but without the taillight) is also $50 off at $99.99. I personally prefer this as it allows you to use a brighter taillight than the 65 lumen one integrated into the RTL-515.
You can certainly have your own preference, but I'd highly recommend the 515 over the 315, given it's only $50 more and there is a big advantage of having the taillight integrated. The 515 (for those that don't know) will flash based upon the approach of a vehicle. So, if you have a car coming from behind at 15 mph + faster than your speed, for ex, the RTL 515 will start a "frantic" high lumen flash that is better at getting the attention of approaching drivers.

The above said, I'd highly recommend the 515 over the 315, esp when you can get the 515 at $150.
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I'm sorry, Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that.
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