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Garmin - Varia RearVue 820 Radar Tail Light - Black

Model: 010-03180-00
SKU: 12205288
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Varia RearVue 820 is the rearview radar and tail light that alerts you to approaching vehicles on your compatible Edge cycling computer, Garmin smartwatch or Varia app on your smartphone. With our most powerful and precise radar tracking technology, it detects vehicle size and threat level with a wider field of view. The radar tracking technology identifies vehicles that are following cyclists at the same speed or attempting to pass (same-speed tracking is limited or may be unavailable at slower speeds or when the radar cannot detect the road because of weather conditions or obstructions). The tail light is visible from up to 2 km (1.24 miles) away and has a unique brake light flash pattern to alert other road users when you’re slowing down or stopping. For peace of mind and awareness on the longest of rides, get up to 24 hours of battery life in day flash mode and up to 30 hours of battery life in radar-only mode.

Features
  • Powerful and reliable radar

    With our most powerful and precise radar tracking technology, Varia RearVue 820 radar detects vehicles approaching from up to 175 meters (more than 190 yards) away with a wider field of view.

  • Bright tail light and brake light

    Our brightest tail light means you’ll be visible from up to 2 km (1.24 miles) away. A brake light detects when you’re slowing or stopping and displays a unique flash pattern.

  • Advanced vehicle tracking

    See alerts for small, medium and large vehicles, and see when a vehicle changes lanes, along with its threat level — when riding with the latest compatible Edge cycling computers or the Varia app on your smartphone.

  • Get alerts your way

    For visual and audible alerts while you ride, connect this radar to the Varia smartphone app, compatible Edge cycling computers or Garmin smartwatches. In addition to haptic alerts on your wrist, select Garmin smartwatches can also give voice alerts for approaching vehicles — this feature is currently available in the Garmin Public Beta program for select smartwatches.

  • Variety of light pattern options

    Ride with four different light patterns: day flash, night flash, solid mode and peloton mode, which helps preserve the eyes of riders behind you. Create your own custom light patterns in the Varia app on your smartphone.

  • Compact design

    A sleek, compact design and new seatpost mount means Varia RearVue 820 fits cleanly onto almost any road or gravel bicycle and is compatible with the Varia seat rail mount kit (sold separately).

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Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 2 reviews

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Garmin RearVue-Review

    I absolutely love this product. I have been cycling ever since I was born. I could ride a bike before I could walk! I have never used a rear radar for my bike, until recently. It is an absolute game changer! The Garmin is a great product that syncs seamlessly into the Varia App, and very easy to use. I just feel so much safer now that I'm fully able to monitor my surroundings, with out have keep turning around and take my eyes off of the road. In my opinion, going cycling without the Garmin RearVue is like trying go cycling with out wheels. I just wouldn't go out, it has that much of an impact on my peace of mind. The RearVue is worth its weight in gold!

    This review is from Garmin - Varia RearVue 820 Radar Tail Light - Black

    Posted by RYANR

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    It’s a nice product

    Very simple I love it. I am not always looking behind me now that I have a bike radar

    Posted by dghaughton

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    Syndicated rating, 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review on bestbuy-ca.

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