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๐Ÿšด Enhanced Safety with Garmin Varia RTL510 Bike/Cycling Radar Tail Light Bundle: Real-time Alerts for Vehicles Approaching from the Rear Review

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Details

BrandGarmin
Power SourceBattery Powered
Item Weight0.61 Pounds
Mounting TypeSeat
Item Dimensions LxWxH3.9 x 1.6 x 0.8 inches
Auto Part PositionRear
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Description of ๐Ÿšด Enhanced Safety with Garmin Varia RTL510 Bike/Cycling Radar Tail Light Bundle: Real-time Alerts for Vehicles Approaching from the Rear

See and be seen, day or night. Provides visual and audible alerts to warn of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away. Tail Light offers daylight visibility up to a mile away and is visible within a 220-degree range, so drivers can see you well before the radar sees the vehicle. Sleek vertical design easily mounts to most road-use bicycles, including racing, touring and commuter styles. Lumens: 20 solid, 29 night flash, 65 day flash. Requires a dedicated Radar display unit or wirelessly integrates with Compatible Garmin devices (sold separately). Battery life: up to 15 hours in flashing mode or 6 hours in solid or night flash mode.

Reviews

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Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best safety gear (and most expensive) I've ever bought.

Very pleasantly surprised by this thing. I have a long drive ahead of me, 2 hours one way across the Pacific Northwest and I drive year round which means it rains most days in the winter. Despite staying on the trail 60% of the way home, I am forced onto the road at several points. My mirrors are fine, but when it really rains they're almost useless. This little radar tells me exactly where the traffic behind me is, how many cars, their relative speeds, and it's always right. I can't tell youโ€ฆ

Pros
  • The taillight offers daylight visibility up to a mile away and is visible up to 220 degrees so drivers can see you long before radar sees the car.
Cons
  • There are other interesting options.

Revainrating 1 out of 5

Thicker seat posts will not fit. The light is bound to fade

Let me start by saying that the device itself is great and a real game changer in road riding. Without a doubt, it will save lives! However, the O-ring and fasteners are rubbish. It always baffles me that companies would put all this great technology into something and then skimp on an important part of it. I lost some of the equipment from the back of the bike due to bumpy roads, inclement weather etc so I know it needs to be secured really really well there. This one is not safe at all. Howโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Requires a dedicated radar display or wireless integration with compatible Garmin devices (sold separately)
Cons
  • It's fine

Revainrating 5 out of 5

One of the best items I have ever bought for my bike

Hands down this tail light was one of the best products out there that I have ever bought for my bike. I'm rather skeptical about products and had my doubts at first, but after reading some of the reviews and watching a few videos I felt that they fit my riding style well. I usually drive alone on country roads and knowing if someone was approaching from behind was a huge benefit. Operation: The device is charged with a USB cable with a power button to choose between multiple flashing modes. Iโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Provides visual and audible warning of vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 meters away
Cons
  • Difficult to say

Revainrating 5 out of 5

I drive alone and it was fairly reliable in alerting me to cars.

I drive alone and it was pretty reliable in alerting me when cars were approaching. The beep is important as it tells me I need to improve my situational awareness. I still use the mirror and look over my shoulder, but it's a great warning and compliment. I connected it to my Fenix 5 (handlebar mounted) and they work great together. Please note that this is useless in heavy traffic (city), but it becomes useful when driving on suburban or country roads where 75% of the time there is nobodyโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Automotive and Automotive Electronics
Cons
  • Out of fashion

Revainrating 5 out of 5

The best safety gear (and most expensive) I've ever bought.

Very pleasantly surprised with this piece. I have a long drive, 2 hours one-way in the Pacific Northwest, and I drive year-round, which means it rains most days in the winter. Although I drive 60% of the way home on trails, I am forced onto the road in a few places. My mirrors are fine, but when it really rains they're almost useless. This little radar tells me exactly where the traffic behind me is, how many cars, their relative speeds, and it's always right. I can't tell you how reassuring it

Pros
  • Car Accessories
Cons
  • will be added later

Revainrating 5 out of 5

One of the best items I have ever bought for my bike

Definitely one of the best items I have ever bought for my bike. I'm rather skeptical about products and had my doubts at first, but after reading some reviews and watching some videos I felt that they fit my riding style well. I usually drive alone on country roads and knowing if someone was approaching from behind was a huge benefit. Operation: The device is charged with a USB cable with a power button to choose between multiple flashing modes. I suppose it can be used as a separateโ€ฆ

Pros
  • Electronics
Cons
  • Big and chunky