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Amazon [amazon.com] has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) for $149.99.
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- Frontpage Deal at $150 with 23 Deal Score and 18 comments.
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Amazon [amazon.com] has Garmin Varia Cycling Rearview Radar w/ Tail Light (RTL515) for $149.99.
Shipping is free.
Price
$50 lower (25% savings) than the list price of $199.99
*Deal history:
1,000+ bought in past month
amazon.com/dp/B086TVFX1D [amazon.com]
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Shipping is free.
Price
$50 lower (25% savings) than the list price of $199.99
*Deal history:
- Frontpage Deal at $140 with 53 Deal Score and 49 comments.
- Frontpage Deal at $150 with 23 Deal Score and 18 comments.
- Frontpage Deal at $150 with 36 Deal Score and 28 comments.
1,000+ bought in past month
amazon.com/dp/B086TVFX1D [amazon.com]
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Garmin's Varia RTL515 rear radar and tail light is valued for giving early warning of approaching cars and adding peace of mind on road rides, especially when paired with a phone or compatible Garmin head unit for visual and audio alerts. The light can also change flashing behavior when braking, and the battery is described as lasting hundreds of miles between charges. The main drawbacks are its micro-USB port, which feels dated and awkward with the waterproof flap, and compatibility limits with older bike computers. It is a strong safety aid for riders who want extra awareness without relying on it alone.
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The radar is best for early warning and peace of mind, not as a full replacement for checking traffic. It can alert you to cars behind you, but it does not show lane position or replace looking over your shoulder before turning or moving left.
No, the RTL515 still charges over micro-USB. A cheap micro-USB-to-USB-C adapter can work, but it may interfere with closing the waterproof flap over the port.
It detects approaching cars from roughly 500 feet away and can send audio cues through a compatible head unit or phone setup. The light can also change flashing patterns and spike brighter when braking, making you more visible to traffic.
It does not work with some older or lower-end units, including the Edge 810 and reportedly the iGPSPORT BSC100S. A newer Garmin Edge or a phone-based setup is needed for compatibility.
Yes, it can work mounted on a bag, and one setup used screws through a trunk/saddle bag without affecting detection. The radar's coverage appears wide enough that bag movement has not caused meaningful false negatives.
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my old eyes would prefer the larger screen. And the price diff is 'slick' but I can afford the 1050 w/o effort and kept by 810 for a decade, so I get my $ worth out of things.
my old eyes would prefer the larger screen. And the price diff is 'slick' but I can afford the 1050 w/o effort and kept by 810 for a decade, so I get my $ worth out of things.
thanks, I'm torn between the 540 for 250 w radar at 150, = 400 vs 1050 + radar about 780 total.
my old eyes would prefer the larger screen. And the price diff is 'slick' but I can afford the 1050 w/o effort and kept by 810 for a decade, so I get my $ worth out of things.
Sorry to be a negative Nancy, but why not get a helmet mounted mirror? Instead of looking down at your phone to see radar taking your eyes off the road, a mirror would mean you just shift your eyes to the upper left. IMO it's a superior option to a radar as you can survey the traffic behind you constantly and not just in simple detail, even at a red light. A radar won't show you a car riding on white lines or allow you to cross a road without having to look back. Also someone already suggested to not trust the radar tech and still look over your shoulder. Why not just get a mirror at that point. I'm going to get downvoted anyways figuring I'm talking about mirrors in a radar deal lol
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thanks, I'm torn between the 540 for 250 w radar at 150, = 400 vs 1050 + radar about 780 total.
my old eyes would prefer the larger screen. And the price diff is 'slick' but I can afford the 1050 w/o effort and kept by 810 for a decade, so I get my $ worth out of things.
Sorry to be a negative Nancy, but why not get a helmet mounted mirror? Instead of looking down at your phone to see radar taking your eyes off the road, a mirror would mean you just shift your eyes to the upper left. IMO it's a superior option to a radar as you can survey the traffic behind you constantly and not just in simple detail, even at a red light. A radar won't show you a car riding on white lines or allow you to cross a road without having to look back. Also someone already suggested to not trust the radar tech and still look over your shoulder. Why not just get a mirror at that point. I'm going to get downvoted anyways figuring I'm talking about mirrors in a radar deal lol
also, while it has numerous mounting options, this is how I have mine mounted (with the screws punctured through my trunk/saddle bag)
I do wish it was USB-C, but I have a couple other bike accessories that are also, still, micro. It's whatever, I just have a couple micro cords where I park my bike in the garage, and I only have to charge this every couple hundred miles or so. only really a bother when I travel, but as long as it's charged before I leave, it's not really an issue, since it almost certainly won't die. did a century ride this past weekend out of town and it still had plenty of battery left, as expected. I tend to keep it on blinking mode, and keep a cheaper lower power draw rear red light on solid red when I ride.
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one of, if not my favorite bike accessories. probably feels like a gimmick to anyone who hasn't used one before, but it's great peace of mind, especially if you keep a phone open on your rides (or a varia capable garmin device) so you can see the cars approaching visualized. that said, you shouldn't trust any tech 100%, and should always look over your shoulder before moving left/right.
also, while it has numerous mounting options, this is how I have mine mounted (with the screws punctured through my trunk/saddle bag)
I do wish it was USB-C, but I have a couple other bike accessories that are also, still, micro. It's whatever, I just have a couple micro cords where I park my bike in the garage, and I only have to charge this every couple hundred miles or so. only really a bother when I travel, but as long as it's charged before I leave, it's not really an issue, since it almost certainly won't die. did a century ride this past weekend out of town and it still had plenty of battery left, as expected. I tend to keep it on blinking mode, and keep a cheaper lower power draw rear red light on solid red when I ride.
Does the extra shaking from the bag not mess with the varia?
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