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Garmin 010-02376-00 Varia RTL515, Cycling Rearview Radar with Tail Light, Visual and Audible Alerts for Vehicles Up to 153 Yards Away
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Brand | Garmin |
Compatible Devices | D2 Delta, D2 Delta PX, D2 Delta S, Edge 1000, Edge 1030, Edge 1030 Plus, Edge 130, Edge 25, Edge 510, Edge 520, Edge 520 Plus, Edge 530, Edge 810, Edge 820, Edge 830, Edge Explore 1000, Edge Explore 820, fēnix 5, fēnix 5 Plus, fēnix 5S, fēnix 5X, fēnix 5X Plus, fēnix 6, fēnix 6 - Pro and Sapphire Editions, fēnix 6 - Pro Solar Edition, fēnix 6S, fēnix 6S - Pro and Sapphire Editions, fēnix 6S - Pro Solar Edition, fēnix 6X - Pro and Sapphire Editions, fēnix 6X - Pro Solar Edition, fēnix Chronos, Forerunner 735XT, Forerunner 935, Forerunner 945, tactix Charlie, tactix Delta - Sapphire Edition, tactix Delta - Solar Edition, tactix Delta - Solar Edition with Ballistics, Varia Vision In-sight Display, vívoactive 3, vívoactive HR See more |
Power Source | Battery Powered |
Product Dimensions | 1.6"L x 0.8"W x 3.9"H |
About this item
- 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
- When used with a compatible smartphone, Varia radar integrates with third-party apps such as Ride with GPS to overlay your maps with rearview radar alerts
- 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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Accuracy | 4.7 | — | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | 4.6 |
Battery life | 4.5 | — | 3.2 | — | 3.2 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.5 | — | 4.6 | — | 4.6 | 4.2 |
Mounting system | 4.2 | — | 4.5 | — | 4.5 | — |
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Product Dimensions | 6 x 3 x 3 inches |
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Item Weight | 2.56 ounces |
ASIN | B086TVFX1D |
Item model number | 010-02376-00 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #8 in Radar Detectors |
Special features | Maximum Awareness; Multiple Pairing Options; Works with The Varia App, Third-Party App Compatible; Superior Visibility; Compact Design; Peloton Mode |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Multi |
Whats in the box | Varia RTL515; Mounting kit; Cables; Documentation |
Department | mens |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | May 13, 2020 |
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Product Description
See and be seen with Varia RTL515 rearview radar with tail light. It pairs with your Edge bike computer, other Garmin device or compatible smartphone to alert you of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away. When used with your compatible smartphone, the Varia app helps increase your awareness with vibration alerts and more. With daylight visibility up to 1 mile, motorists will be able to see you from a distance. The radar’s compact vertical design allows for device mounting on most road-use bicycles. And peloton mode provides a low-intensity flash that is kind to other riders’ eyes when riding in a group.
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Customers like the ease of use, value, light and connectivity of the radar detector. For example, they mention it's easy to set up and use, it'll integrate with your phone and it'd be a worthwhile investment for cyclists seeking an extra layer of safety. That said, they say it''s especially helpful when lighting is dim and that it works super well.
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Customers like the performance of the radar detector. They say it interprets visual signals well, is accurate, and fantastic. It works great with their Garmin Edge head unit and offers overall usefulness and contributes to a heightened sense of safety during a ride. Some say the performance is quite impressive, and it picks up vehicles at a distance. Overall, customers are satisfied with the performance and recommend it to others.
"...Very handy.This thing is brilliant. I love it. It really gives me confidence in my commute." Read more
"...Overall the performance is quite impressive, it picks up vehicles at a distance and will alert you well before you can hear a vehicle..." Read more
"...The radar works fantastically, it catches cars and other cyclists and gives you an alarm warning, flashing red screen, and a readout of how close..." Read more
"...I wont ride without it now. Works as advertised. There are a few things to understand about owning it and limitations too.1...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the radar detector. They mention that it gives accurate indications for approaching vehicles, and it detects vehicles a pretty good ways behind you. The alerts are mostly precise, and has never failed to detect an overtaking car. It also allows them to see upcoming traffic, and flashes rapidly when a vehicle is behind them.
"...It alerts me to cars approaching well before I can even see them in my mirror. So there are no "surprise cars" like there can be with my mirrors...." Read more
"...works fantastically, it catches cars and other cyclists and gives you an alarm warning, flashing red screen, and a readout of how close they are to..." Read more
"...2. Radar beam is wide and goes back far enough to move to the right if you need to make room...." Read more
"...The radar picks up cars a bit before you can begin to hear them coming up. The rear light is alwo powerful and can be seen from quite a distance...." Read more
Customers like the value of the radar detector. They say it's a worthwhile investment for cyclists seeking an extra layer of safety. Some mention that the price made it a great value.
"...The Garmin Varia radar is a worthwhile investment for cyclists seeking an extra layer of awareness on the road...." Read more
"...but after a few close encounters I decided that my well being is worth the money...." Read more
"...overall, I am happy with the unit and am happy to have it. Well worth the cost so you are aware of what/who is behind you." Read more
"...Overall, money well spend, especially when the price dropped 25%!" Read more
Customers like the focus of the radar detector. They say it gives them the peace of mind to ride, increases their confidence while riding, and allows them to concentrate more on their ride. The alarms are very accurate and give them a heads up even before they hear a car. The device also makes riding their bike less stressful and improves their awareness about what is going on behind them.
"I absolutely love this thing. It gives me such a feeling of confidence riding on the roads, which I have to do...." Read more
"...This gadget will definitley help you ride more confidently and at ease while on the road." Read more
"...This remedies that situation and allows you to focus on staying straight and on the shoulder...." Read more
"...He says he’s so much more confident riding and can focus on what’s ahead of him instead of looking backwards for cars...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the radar detector. They mention that it pairs easily with their Garmin cycle GPS, and connects to their phone via Bluetooth. Some say that the unit pairs with both apps and will alert them if pairing fails during a ride. Overall, most are satisfied with the connectivity and integration of the product.
"...The unit easily paired with both apps and will alert you if pairing fails during a ride...." Read more
"...This light is fantastic if you use a garmin bike computer. It syncs up in seconds and the battery lasts me quite awhile...." Read more
"...I have it paired to a Wahoo Element Bolt V2, where pairing was quick and easy...." Read more
"...It worked great but no longer will connect. My Versa watch and other bluetooth items connect fine. I think it is dead...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the light of the radar detector. They mention that it's bright, and cars definitely see it. The light is especially helpful when the lighting is dim or the road is bumpy. Customers also appreciate that the light flashes differently when it detects something.
"...This light is fantastic if you use a garmin bike computer. It syncs up in seconds and the battery lasts me quite awhile...." Read more
"...The rear light is alwo powerful and can be seen from quite a distance...." Read more
"...The taillight is quite bright with several blinking or steady modes, and having details about what’s behind and next to me is super helpful...." Read more
"...TL;DR: Bike radar has a very bright light. It's easy to set up. Some false positives that could be user error. Overall does work." Read more
Customers like the ease of use of the radar detector. For example, they mention it's easy to set up and use, it connects with their phone without issue, and the integration with their Garmin head unit is simple. Some say the app is simple and easy to use. Overall, most are happy with the product and recommend it to others.
"...TL;DR: Bike radar has a very bright light. It's easy to set up. Some false positives that could be user error. Overall does work." Read more
"...It is super easy to use, gives a sound, and shows how many cars are passing (and when you are clear). I don’t ride without it." Read more
"...Finally pulled the trigger when it went on sale.Setup and install was pretty easy...." Read more
"...It's a very basic, lean, and clean app. It's not loaded with a bunch of unnecessary options. It does just what it is suppose to...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the radar detector. Some mention that it has very good battery life, while others say that it's poor. Some say that the light needs to be turned off, else the battery will be dead when they go for their next ride. Some customers also mention that the app does not sleep, so the screen is using more battery time. Overall, the opinions are mixed and depend on the individual customer's experience.
"...Be aware the app does not sleep so the screen is using more battery time. Audio signal volume is moderate but adequate...." Read more
"...It syncs up in seconds and the battery lasts me quite awhile...." Read more
"...My only beef is that the battery life seems short. I can get only about 6 or 7 hours...." Read more
"...5. Battery life is good and adequate for a few long rides between charges. Also charges fast with the micro USB cable...." Read more
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Most people say this device is good at letting them know when there is a car approaching, but I think they have it backwards. The most useful feature of this device is it tells you when there ISN'T a car. Need to go around a pothole, dodge a stick, or change lanes for a left turn? You know with a glance that there is no car behind you. Priceless.
Although the detector can be used with other Garmin devices, I just use it with the Android App on my smartphone. There is no need to buy any other devices.
I have used this for about six months and in all that time I had one false negative when I first mounted it on my bike - it said there was no car when there was. But I think that was because I had it mounted in a place where my cargo carrier interfered with it. I moved it to the rear of the carrier and it has been 100% accurate since. No false positives and no false negatives in literally hundreds of car interactions.
If you listen to music through earbuds, the app dings on top of the song to let you know it has detected a car approaching. Very handy.
This thing is brilliant. I love it. It really gives me confidence in my commute.
First of all, it’s a solid Garmin product. It is supplied with 3 seat post profile inserts and two sizes of O-rings to fasten the unit to the bike seat post. A micro USB cord is supplied for connection to a power source (not supplied). The charging port is protected by a well -designed cover but care should be taken when inserting the USB plug. As with all USB sockets, the unit can be damaged if the plug is inserted incorrectly or with excessive force. Battery life seems to be 3-4 hours. Battery is also reported on the Varia App screen.
The RVR315 was tested with an iPhone 7 using the Garmin Varia App and the RidewithGPS App. The unit easily paired with both apps and will alert you if pairing fails during a ride.
The radar will detect multiple cars behind you at up to153 yards as claimed. The unit does not report “all clear” unit the last car detected has passed you (great when you can’t see them all). However when you turn onto a side street and a car turns with you, the detection may be mixed. When riding straight and a car turns out of a side street behind you, the Varia takes a moment to detect the vehicle and it may not be detected until it is right on top of you. Overall the performance is quite impressive, it picks up vehicles at a distance and will alert you well before you can hear a vehicle approaching.
VARIA App
The app is streamlined with options to select some sounds/vibrations on the interface. The app displays a high contrast track on the phone that is readable even in bright daylight. Be aware the app does not sleep so the screen is using more battery time. Audio signal volume is moderate but adequate.
RIDEwithGPS App
After pairing with the app, RwGPS adds a graphic track to the left/right side of the screen (your choice). It displays well, but the track is not displayed as well as the VARIA app. Also the RwGPS screen may enter sleep mode if selected and you lose the visual display, but the audible alerts will still be heard.
Bluetooth Audio with Both Apps
It is possible to pair an external Bluetooth speaker with the app/phone to increase the audible announcements, but the results may be mixed with the external Bluetooth unit. An older Bluetooth 3.0 speaker did not report all of the expected tones all of time. Some alerts remain silent even as the phone app showed an approaching vehicle. When a Bluetooth 5.0 speaker was paired, the unit reported the audible alerts consistently. One curious note is that depending on the app or the external speaker the audible alerts may be slightly different tones.
City riding with the Varia may yield some spurious results but it still quite good. Out on the longer stretches it is very consistent. In both scenarios it adds a safety factor that is hard to beat for any serious cyclist.
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Reviewed in Mexico on November 30, 2023
150 meters range is fantastic. I see all the cars coming and going. As a disabled person this helps reduce me craning my neck to always look at my mirrors. It saves my already damaged neck a lot of work. I would recommend this product if you want to be safe on any road you drive your bike on.
Cons:
Battery life is a bit short.