Garmin Rearview Radar Varia RTL515 with Tail-light

The Garmin Varia RTL515 is an amazing rearview radar with a tail - light. It pairs smoothly with your Edge bike computer, compatible smartphone, select Garmin wearables, or an optional radar display unit. This device offers maximum awareness, giving you visual and audible alerts for vehicles up to 140 metres behind. The Varia app on your smartphone enhances your awareness, showing graphics and sending tone and vibration alerts about approaching cars. It also integrates with third - party apps like Ride with GPS. With daylight visibility up to 1 mile, it quickly alerts motorists to your presence. Its compact design allows easy mounting on almost any road - use bicycle seatpost, ensuring a comfortable ride. The peloton mode provides a gentle flash for group rides. And it has great battery life: up to 16 hours in day flash mode and 6 hours in solid mode.

Using the Garmin Varia RTL515 is simple. First, pair it with your Edge bike computer, smartphone, or other compatible devices. You'll start getting alerts when a vehicle approaches from behind. When using the Varia app, you can see graphics and get extra alerts about the position and speed of approaching cars. For mounting, just attach the device to your bike's seatpost. Make sure it's secure. When riding in a group, switch to peloton mode to avoid blinding other cyclists. As for battery life, if you use the day flash mode, you can enjoy up to 16 hours of use. In solid mode, it lasts about 6 hours. Charge it when the battery is low. Keep the device clean by wiping it with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals. Check the mounting regularly to ensure it stays in place and functions properly.