Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar with Taillight

Product Information

The Garmin Varia RTL515 is more than just a taillight; it's a crucial piece of gear that enhances cycling safety by integrating a rearview radar system. This compact device actively alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind, giving you valuable seconds to react. It pairs effortlessly with your Garmin Edge bike computer, compatible smartphone via the Varia app, or select Garmin wearables, providing visual and audible notifications.

This system truly shines in its ability to increase your situational awareness on the road. With its bright, daylight-visible taillight, motorists are alerted to your presence from a significant distance, while the innovative peloton mode ensures a lower-intensity flash, considerate to fellow riders in a group.

Features

• Provides visual and audible alerts for vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away.
• Taillight offers daylight visibility up to 1 mile, enhancing your presence on the road.
• Peloton mode delivers a low-intensity flash, designed to be easy on other cyclists' eyes during group rides.
• Compact vertical design allows for easy mounting on most road-use bicycle seatposts, ensuring optimal leg clearance.
• Connects wirelessly via ANT+ and Bluetooth® Low Energy (BLE) to compatible devices.
• Integrates with the Varia smartphone app for graphics, tone, and vibration alerts.
• Third-party app compatibility, including Ride with GPS, for overlaid radar alerts on maps.

Specs

• Dimensions: 3.9" x 0.8" x 1.6" (98.6 x 19.7 x 39.6 mm)
• Weight: 2.5 oz (71.0 g)
• Water Rating: IPX7 (withstands immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes)
• Light Modes: Solid, Peloton, Night Flash, Day Flash
• Lumens: 20 (Solid), 8 (Peloton), 29 (Night Flash), 65 (Day Flash)
• Battery Life: Up to 16 hours (Day Flash), 8 hours (Peloton), 6 hours (Solid/Night Flash)
• Viewing Angle: 220°
• Battery Type: Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion