Boost your visibility on pre-dawn commutes and daylight group rides with Garmin’s Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar and Taillight. This compact light illuminates to alert vehicles of your presence with visibility up to 1 mile away.
The Varia doesn’t just shine bright—it also lets you know what’s coming with a radar that communicates with your Garmin Edge or smartphone to alert you of approaching vehicles up to 140 yards away.
Product details
- Rearview radar alerts riders of vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 meters away
- Multiple modes offer daytime visibility up to 1 mile, or a lower-intensity flash when riding in a group
- Seamlessly pairs with Garmin Edge computers, smartphones using ANT+ or Bluetooth, and other Garmin devices
- Varia smartphone app provides graphics, tone and vibration alerts of approaching vehicles
- Integrates with apps such as Ride with GPS to overlay maps with radar alerts
- Sleek and compact vertical design mounts easily to round seat posts
- Battery life lasts up to 16 hours in day flash mode, or 6 hours in solid mode
Garmin Varia Rearview Radar with Taillight Product Overview
This compact light illuminates to alert vehicles of your presence, while also using a radar to alert you of approaching vehicles.
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Varia RTL515 rearview radar provides visual and audible alerts for vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away - all while keeping you seen with Daytime visibility mode.
Using lights and wearing hi-vis apparel on every ride can help you stand out to drivers.
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