Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar with Tail Light
What Is It?
The Garmin Varia RTL515 is a rear-mounted bicycle radar and tail light designed to help cyclists ride with greater awareness of approaching traffic. It detects vehicles approaching from behind and can send visual and audible alerts to a compatible Garmin Edge cycling computer, selected Garmin watches or a compatible smartphone using the Varia app.
Its integrated rear light also helps make cyclists more visible to motorists, making it a useful safety accessory for road cycling, commuting and endurance rides.
Key Features
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Rearview radar detection: Detects approaching vehicles from up to 140 metres away.
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Integrated tail light: Combines vehicle detection with a rear light for increased visibility.
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Multiple lighting modes: Includes solid, peloton, night flash and day flash modes.
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Smart alerts: Provides visual and audible warnings through compatible devices.
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Smartphone connectivity: Works with the Garmin Varia app and compatible third-party cycling apps.
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Daylight visibility: Designed to help motorists see the cyclist from up to 1.6km away in suitable conditions.
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Compact mounting: Attaches to a compatible seatpost using the supplied mounting kit.
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Water resistance: IPX7 rating for protection against accidental water immersion.
Specifications
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Specification
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Details
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Brand
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Garmin
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Model
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Varia RTL515
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Product Type
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Rear radar and tail light
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Radar Detection Range
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Up to 140m
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Light Output
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Up to 65 lumens
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Lighting Modes
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Solid, peloton, night flash, day flash
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Battery Type
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Rechargeable built-in lithium-ion
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Battery Life
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Up to 16 hours in day flash mode
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Connectivity
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ANT+ and Bluetooth Low Energy
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Dimensions
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98.6 × 19.7 × 39.6mm
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Weight
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71g
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Water Rating
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IPX7
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Mounting
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Seatpost mount
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Smartphone Compatibility
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Garmin Varia app and compatible third-party apps
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Benefits
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Improved road awareness: Alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind without needing to turn around constantly.
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Greater visibility: Helps motorists notice you during daytime and nighttime rides.
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Flexible connectivity: Displays radar information on a compatible cycling computer, smartphone or supported Garmin watch.
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Suitable for group rides: Peloton mode provides a lower-intensity flash that is less distracting to fellow riders.
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Lightweight design: Adds minimal weight to your bicycle setup.
Best Suited For
The Garmin Varia RTL515 is ideal for road cyclists, endurance riders, commuters and regular cyclists who ride on roads shared with motor vehicles. It is particularly useful for riders seeking additional awareness of approaching traffic and improved rear visibility.
