Garmin Varia Radar Rear Light

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Top Features:

  • First rear-view bike radar system that detects approaching vehicles up to 150 yards away
  • Connects with compatible Garmin Edge bike computers to warn cyclists of vehicles approaching
  • Indicates the relative speed of approach and distance of up to 8 vehicles
  • Tail light brightens and flashes to notify approaching vehicles of a cyclist ahead
  • Battery Life – 4 hours in high power mode

Product Data

  • Brightness: 0-99
  • Rechargable: Yes
  • Charging Method: USB
  • Commuter: Yes
  • Road: Yes

Description

The world's first cycling radar


Varia helps create a safer cycling environment by warning cyclists of vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 meters. The radar tail light also warns approaching vehicles of a cyclist ahead. Integrates seamlessly with compatible Edge cycling computers. The Edge computer can show multiple approaching vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level.

The threat is real


That’s why getting some extra help knowing what’s sneaking up behind you is an important breakthrough. You already use caution and check over your shoulder, especially before making turns, but Varia radar gives you an important tool by watching behind you even when you aren’t.

Specification


Dimensions: 7.3 cm x 4.4 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight: 63.5 g
Modes: Solid, flashing
Lumens: 16
Battery life (high power mode): 4 hours
Charge time: 2 hours
ANT+: Yes
Water rating: IPX7

In the Box


Varia radar tail light
Seat-post quarter-turn mount
Universal seat-post quarter-turn mount
microUSB™ cable
Manuals

Returns

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More information on Wiggle's return policy

Customer Reviews

Garmin Varia Radar Rear Light is rated 4.8 out of 5 by 107.
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Not Perfect But Almost Except for Belgium where can you ride your bike in an urban setting and not risk life and limb every time you mount up? You take every precaution you can and hope for the best just to do the things you love..it's not right. The Varia does give you an edge keeping track of cars coming up from your blind sides and generally is easy to connect either to an Edge device or the standard head unit. It works for me..but high volume overwhelms the device to the point of being useless trying to figure out where cars are as they approach from behind. Still I never get on the bike on a public road without it and there's no such thing as being too safe. On the downside the radar unit crashed and would no longer charge but fortunately it was within 3 weeks of the warranty expiration so Garmin replaced it with a refurb unit and all I paid for was sending the bad one back to them. Apparently this a common problem as Garmin will replace the radar system for $85 post warranty. Not cheap but half the cost to buy new. I would recommend to others
Date published: 2018-08-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great Product for feeling safer This was recommended to me by a friend and I must say it ticks all the boxes. It gives me plenty of warning about cars approaching from behind especially when cycling into the wind and I don't hear them coming.As the light gets brighter as they approach they seem to give me more room!! It also shows how many cars are approaching which is great. Highly recommended and only issue seems to be when riding in peloton it sometimes does not pick up cars approaching from behind, hence why not giving 5 stars
Date published: 2018-06-06
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Performance enhancer! Not much use for busy roads but what I wanted this for is for long relatively quiet roads “where I can get down on the tri bars and hammer and just concentrate on the road. If a car or motorcycle approaches it bleeps on my 520 and shows me how many and when they will pass me without me having to lift my head or conversely getting back up until they have passed. It has never failed to spot approaching traffic either but sometimes it says that something is there when it isn’t briefly. I find this to be one of those rare purchases that I have always been glad I bought.recommended
Date published: 2018-05-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from This product is great It's the best safety accessory I've ever used. Great idea.
Date published: 2018-05-15
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Q & A

What is the Varia like with the 810 ?

Does anyone have a picture of what the Varia is like with the 810 ? Does it look like the 510 ?
Asked by: aindriu
They do look similar here is a comparison chart for you below for both options. http://s.wiggle.co.uk/images/garmin-edge-compare.pdf
Answered by: WiggleKing
Date published: 2017-09-19

Is there a saddle bag clip available for this?

I have bags on both my bikes, attached to the seat post, with all the usual 'emergency' gear in e.g. spare inner tube, tools etc. Whilst they are relatively small they cover most of the seat post and would obscure the unit, even if I could fit it underneath. My current rear lights are clipped onto the saddle bag.
Asked by: andrewths
This is not available.
Answered by: WiggleKing
Date published: 2015-11-13

Compatible Garmin cycling computers

Which models of Garmin computers are compatible with the rear facing radar?
Asked by: jamescyclista
Apologies for the prior confusion, this is listed by Garmin as being suitable for use with the Edge 1000, Edge 25 and Edge 520.
Answered by: WiggleKris
Date published: 2015-11-03

How does it work in group rides / peloton?

What if I'm out with friends and we might be riding peloton ie there's at least one bike directly behind me? Does the radar still pick up cars 140m back or is it scued by the bike(s) riding my tail?
Asked by: Dunny09
When I have been out with friends it still works perfectly. They have also commented that because the flash frequency change's when a vehicle is detected it also gives them an advance warning.
Answered by: Foj63
Date published: 2016-12-11

does the varia work with the edge 800 ?

Asked by: Godwin
Apologies for the prior confusion, this is listed by Garmin as being suitable for use with the Edge 1000, Edge 25 and Edge 520.
Answered by: WiggleKris
Date published: 2017-09-19

How many LED's are turned on in "Solid mode"

In the user manual for the RTL 500 unit it is mentioned that the 4 middle LED's are flashing when the unit is in flash mode, but is it also 4 LED's turned on all the time when operated in solid mode? or does it only turn on the two middle LED's as the RTL 501 does?
Asked by: Grevsen
I have checked this and the lights are reactive but as standard these is only two lit as standard. I hope this helps.
Answered by: wigglegrant
Date published: 2016-12-12

Is the garmin Varia compatible with Edge 800 ?

Asked by: Godwin
Are you sure it's compatible with an 800 Edge? Garmin websites specify 1000 and 520! Just want to be super sure as I'm running an 800'
Answered by: Cyclechops
Date published: 2016-01-04

is this compatible with a 510

Asked by: mechman
I purchased a Varia Radar from Wiggle three months ago and it has got along with my 510 just fine from the start. Make sure you have the latest software version (5.0 or later) on your unit by updating it via USB / Garmin Connect. Once devices are mounted on the bike, you'll have to pair the lights with the unit as well as activate the radar. Radar feature only works with lights on. Official word from Garmin on this issue: https://twitter.com/garminuk/status/697125541930000384
Answered by: frigout
Date published: 2017-03-05

Is this RTL 500 or RTL 510 Version

Asked by: Witti
This is the most up to date version of the Varia
Answered by: WiggleChris
Date published: 2018-02-28

Firmware update for 520

Garmin have said that 520 is not compatible with this light until a software update is available. Do you know when this will be?
Asked by: commutercommuter
If you log into Garmin Connect, there is an update that now allows compatibility for the Garmin Varia Radar Rear Light.
Answered by: WiggleCraig
Date published: 2015-10-06
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