Garmin Varia RTL515 Cycling Rearview Radar with Tail Light

Introducing the Varia RTL515 rearview radar with integrated tail light, designed for cyclists who prioritize safety and visibility on the road. This advanced device seamlessly connects with your Edge bike computer, other Garmin devices, or compatible smartphones to enhance your awareness of approaching vehicles up to 140 meters (153 yards) behind you. Its compact, vertical design allows for easy mounting on most road bicycles, ensuring versatility and practicality.

When paired with your compatible smartphone, the Varia app complements the radar's functionality with visual graphics, tone alerts, and vibrations, effectively notifying you of vehicles approaching from behind. This integration extends to third-party apps like Ride with GPS, offering enhanced mapping features overlaid with rearview radar alerts, further optimizing your situational awareness during rides.

With daylight visibility reaching up to 1 mile, the Varia RTL515 ensures that motorists can spot you early, significantly improving your safety on the road. Its tail light function operates in both day flash mode, providing up to 16 hours of battery life, and solid mode, offering up to 6 hours of continuous operation, depending on your preference and riding conditions.

Designed with group cycling in mind, the Peloton mode features a low-intensity light flash that minimizes distraction to fellow riders, maintaining a considerate riding environment while enhancing your visibility to others on the road.

Key features of the Varia RTL515 rearview radar with tail light include: - Detection range of up to 140 meters (153 yards) for vehicles approaching from behind. - Seamless pairing with Garmin Edge bike computers, compatible smartphones, and select Garmin wearables or radar display units. - Varia app integration on compatible smartphones, providing detailed graphics and customizable alerts for approaching vehicles. - Compatibility with third-party apps such as Ride with GPS for advanced mapping and navigation with rearview radar overlays. - Daylight visibility up to 1 mile, ensuring maximum visibility to motorists. - Compact, vertical design that mounts securely to most road-use bicycles, enhancing adaptability and ease of use. - Peloton mode offering a low-intensity light flash suitable for group cycling, promoting safety without causing visual disturbance to fellow riders.

The Varia RTL515 rearview radar with tail light represents a significant advancement in cycling safety technology, offering cyclists comprehensive awareness of their surroundings and enhancing visibility to motorists and fellow riders alike. Whether you're commuting, training, or enjoying leisure rides, this device ensures that you can cycle with confidence, knowing you're equipped with the latest in safety innovation from Garmin.

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