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Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light

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Cabela's has for New Club Members (free to join): Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale for $149.98 - $10 off when you sign up for their Membership Program and apply your unique code - $10 when you sign up for their mobile offers = $129.98. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free store pick up where available.

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Additionally, Various Retailers have Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) on sale as listed below. Shipping is free, otherwise, select free store pick up where available.

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  • Rearview radar with tail light provides awareness of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away
  • Pairs seamlessly with your Edge bike computer and compatible smartphone as well as select Garmin wearables or the radar display unit
  • When used with your compatible smartphone, the Varia app provides graphics — plus tone and vibration alerts — that indicate approaching cars
  • Daylight visibility up to 1 mile alerts motorists to your presence as soon as possible
  • Compact vertical design mounts easily to most road-use bicycles
  • Peloton mode provides a low-intensity light flash that is perfect for cycling in groups
  • Battery life: up to 16 hours in day flash mode, up to 6 hours in solid mode

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Amazon [amazon.com] has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light for $150. Shipping is free.

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$50 lower (25% savings) than the list price of $200

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great price for an accessory that you'll use all the time. Once you use it a few times and see what it can do, you'll never want to ride w/o it.

And don't thumbs down and say "I can hear everything, why do I need this?" b/c there's no way you can hear an electric car coming behind you with wind in your face and a car coming the other way. They're hard enough to hear when you're walking through a parking lot.
This is a great deal on a good device. I highly recommend this if you're ever going to pedal next to cars in bike lanes. It gives you extra awareness on what's approaching behind you so you can be proactive.

I agree that it's as vital as a good helmet.

Get a good mount for it though, I bought an aftermarket one that mounts to the seat rail. The one included in the package is a rubber band so it'll not last too long.

You'll also need a bike computer, phone, or Garmin watch to hear/see the alerts.

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This is a great deal on a good device. I highly recommend this if you're ever going to pedal next to cars in bike lanes. It gives you extra awareness on what's approaching behind you so you can be proactive.

I agree that it's as vital as a good helmet.

Get a good mount for it though, I bought an aftermarket one that mounts to the seat rail. The one included in the package is a rubber band so it'll not last too long.

You'll also need a bike computer, phone, or Garmin watch to hear/see the alerts.
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05-17-2024 at 06:43 AM.
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great price for an accessory that you'll use all the time. Once you use it a few times and see what it can do, you'll never want to ride w/o it.

And don't thumbs down and say "I can hear everything, why do I need this?" b/c there's no way you can hear an electric car coming behind you with wind in your face and a car coming the other way. They're hard enough to hear when you're walking through a parking lot.
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Been waiting for this. Thanks OP.
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Any additional codes to make it slicker on any of those sites?
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05-17-2024 at 08:40 AM.
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In case anybody ordering this. Go to Cabela, sign/ join the email club ($10 off) and a sms/text welcome ($10 off) Stacked both coupon and bring the total to $129.98 (plus tax)

Make sure to turn off your ad blocker for the pop up.

I wasn't going to jump for $149 but for $129, why not!
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How does it work as a radar? Would it be suitable for a scooter?
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Quote from 1-6 :
This is a great deal on a good device. I highly recommend this if you're ever going to pedal next to cars in bike lanes. It gives you extra awareness on what's approaching behind you so you can be proactive.

I agree that it's as vital as a good helmet.

Get a good mount for it though, I bought an aftermarket one that mounts to the seat rail. The one included in the package is a rubber band so it'll not last too long.

You'll also need a bike computer, phone, or Garmin watch to hear/see the alerts.
As a frequent cyclist on the road, on the bike trail. anywhere and everywhere I bit. It has such good reviews and I have heard of it but always thought "nah just another gizmo, don't I have enough?"
I guess not...
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Quote from guest2011 :
How does it work as a radar? Would it be suitable for a scooter?
Looks like it's possible to mount it on the mudguard but you'll need 3rd party mounting accessories.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Electric..._on_their/
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Quote from guest2011 :
How does it work as a radar? Would it be suitable for a scooter?
Yes you can use this on your scooter some people already doing this. Do a search on Reddit

You can download the garmin radar varia app on your phone without a cycling head unit.
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i need a seatbag mount. any deals on that piece of plastic?
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Quote from chi :
Looks like it's possible to mount it on the mudguard but you'll need 3rd party mounting accessories.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Electric..._on_their/

I plan to buy with an optional seat so maybe under the seat or on post. It looks like something i'll need because scooter riders get hit by cars where i am.
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just adding to the "this device is fantastic" comments. it really is an amazing product.
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