Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar and Tail Light

Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar and Tail Light

The Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar with Tail Light is small, easy to mount, and works with just about any bike. It pairs with your Edge bike computer or compatible smartphone to alert you of vehicles approaching from behind. This reliable rearview radar lets you ride like you know what’s coming. Pair it with your compatible Garmin device, your phone or both for multiple display options. The radar’s daylight visibility lets approaching vehicles see you from up to a mile away. The Varia app has you covered if you’re using your phone as a primary or backup display.

Maximum Awareness

Varia RTL515 rearview radar provides visual and audible alerts for vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away.

Multiple Pairing Options

This radar works seamlessly with your Edge bike computer or compatible smartphone as well as select Garmin wearables or the optional radar display unit.

Works with the Varia App

This smartphone app helps you increase your awareness by providing graphics plus tone and vibration alerts that indicate the position and speed of approaching cars.

Third-Party App Compatible

When used with a compatible smartphone, Varia radar integrates with your favorite apps, such as Ride with GPS to overlay your maps with rearview radar alerts.

Superior Visibility

Alert motorists to your presence as soon as possible, thanks to the radar’s daylight visibility of up to 1 mile.

Compact Design

Easily mount this sleek, compact device on the seatpost of almost any road-use bicycle. The vertical design allows for better leg clearance and a perfectly comfortable ride.

Peloton Mode

Varia RTL515 features multiple modes, including Peloton mode, which provides a low-intensity flash that is kind to other cyclists’ eyes when riding in a group.

Battery Life

Time spent charging is not as good as time spent riding. Get up to 16 hours of battery life in day flash mode and up to 6 hours in solid mode.