Garmin Varia RTL515 rearview radar with tail light
Rearview radar with tail light detects vehicles up to 153 yards, integrates with Edge devices and smartphones. App alerts indicate approaching cars; supports third-party map overlays
Highlights
- up to 153 yards alert range
- visual+audible alerts
- smartphone app integration
Pros
- rearview radar with tail light
- integration with Edge devices and smartphones
- visual and audible alerts
- can overlay radar data on maps via supported apps
- signal strength and relative position indication
Cons
- mixed functionality reported by customers
- inconsistent performance for some users
Best For
Features
- Rearview radar detects vehicles up to 153 yards (140 m) behind you with tail light
- Integrates with Edge bike computer, compatible smartphone, wearables, or radar display unit
- Varia app provides graphics plus tone and vibration alerts for approaching cars
- Works with third-party apps like Ride with GPS to overlay radar alerts on maps
- Daylight visibility up to 1 mile; compact vertical design mounts on most road bikes
