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Posted 8 April 2024
Garmin Varia RTL516 Cycling Rear Light/Radar
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This is the German version of the Garmin Varia RTL515, which doesn't have the flashing light option (flashing rear lights being illegal in Germany). Otherwise identical to the RTL515, which goes for £129.99 at Decathlon (the cheapest I can find it).
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THE ESSENTIAL :
FUNCTIONS:
SPECIFICITIES :
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THE ESSENTIAL :
- A reliable reversing sensor allows you to drive as if you know what awaits you.
- Multiple display options. Pair it with your Garmin compatible device, your phone, or both.
- The Varia™ app protects you whether you use your phone as your primary or backup screen.
- Shine brighter. Daytime visibility allows approaching vehicles to see you up to 1 mile away.
- It's small, easy to mount, and works with just about any bike.
- Increase the lifespan of your radar up to 3 months in standby mode.
FUNCTIONS:
- The Varia RTL516 reversing radar provides visual and audible alerts for vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters).
- This radar works seamlessly with your Edge cycling computer or compatible smartphone, as well as select Garmin wearables or the optional radar display unit.
- This smartphone app helps you increase your alertness by providing graphics, as well as sound and vibration alerts, that indicate the position and speed of approaching cars.
- When used with a compatible smartphone, Varia Radar integrates with your favorite apps, such as Ride with GPS, to overlay your maps with backup radar alerts.
- Alert motorists to your presence as soon as possible with daytime visibility of up to 1 mile.
- Easily mount this sleek, compact device on the seat post of almost any road bike. The vertical design allows for better leg clearance and a perfectly comfortable ride.
SPECIFICITIES :
- Modes: Permanent light
- Lumens: 5 lumens
- Battery life: 9 hours (permanent light) / 3 months (sleep mode)
- ANT+®: Yes
- BL: Yes
- Water resistance rating: IPX7
- Viewing angle: 220°
DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT:
- Dimensions: 98.6 x 19.7 x 39.6 mm
- Weight: 71g
CONTENT :
- Varia RTL516
- Mounting kit (includes shims for round, aero and D-shaped seat posts)
- Cables
- Documentation
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sorted byI cycle over 6k miles a year and am already equipped with eyes and ears. I bought one (secondhand) because it is techy and I wanted to play. I now use it for every ride I do.
I ride mainly on country lanes [I don't know how useful it is in town].
I can see how far away the cars behind are - and how quickly they are moving. Most importantly - I can tell if there are two or more cars - so I don't relax too quickly when they overtake. I can also check very quickly that I am not going to pull in front of a car if I have to avoid a pothole.
It does not replace looking or applying common sense - it simply extends your awareness
Its expensive (but not for what it is or does) - so not for everyone. There are slightly cheaper competing products now from at least two other good manufacturers (and some cheap ones on ali-express).
You will need a compatible head unit or smart watch - so more expense
My Garmin is at least 6 years old - and works flawlessly (apart from a "saturation error" sent to the head unit every couple of hours - and it forgets a car after a while if it is moving at the same speed as the bike)
Thanks
In short, outside of my helmet this is the best piece of safety equipment I've bought for cycling, especially if you do a lot of solo cycling.
Good price for this model so voted hot.
On the roads I ride it gives a warning far earlier than than you would realise naturally and whilst I still check behind me from time to time I get to spend more of the time looking ahead for potholes etc which IMO is a much bigger risk.
it's a shame that you can't adapt your cycling style to adapt to modern technologies (it's not even that modern TBH) or can't multitask well enough to deal with more than a couple of inputs whilst cycling but it's obviously not for you. Great - you've saved some money
I refuse to, so this I don't need to spend cash on an extra crutch.
I like to pick the best solution available for any given situation, and fortunately I'm not limited by money, riding ability or ideology. I don't "accommodate" bad drivers but bad driving is a reality for any cyclist that does more than a handful of miles and you can't control other people's behaviour.
In the unlikely event that we were cycling on the same road, we'd probably be occupying the same position in the road except that I'd be able to spend more time looking forwards for potential threats AND yet know about vehicular threats behind me several seconds quicker than you.
Don't buy an extra crutch - they'll give you two for free when you get knocked down (joking, of course).