About This Item
- Key Specs
- Color: Black
- General
- Brand: Garmin
- Model Number: 010-02376-00
- Product Name: Varia RTL515 Radar Tail Light
- Color: Black
- Dimensions
- Product Width: 3.9 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Height: 1.6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 0.8 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 0.6 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Other
- Batteries Included: true (Indicates whether the product comes with the required batteries for its operation.)
- Mounting Hardware Included: true
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Battery Size: Other (The battery size required for operation.)
- Number of Batteries Required: 1
- Quick-Release Design: true
- Front/Back Lights: Back
- Number Of Display Functions: 4
- Quantity: 1
- UPC: 753759254124
See and be seen with Varia RTL515 rearview radar with tail light. It pairs with your Edge bike computer, other Garmin device or compatible smartphone to alert you of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away. When used with your compatible smartphone, the Varia app helps increase your awareness with vibration alerts and more. With daylight visibility up to 1 mile, motorists will be able to see you from a distance. The radar’s compact vertical design allows for device mounting on most road-use bicycles. And peloton mode provides a low-intensity flash that is kind to other riders’ eyes when riding in a group.
- 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 with daylight visibility 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.
Whats Included
- Varia RTL515
- Mounting Kit
- Cables
- Documentation
Product Manuals
Q: How long does the battery last on this radar tail light?
A: The battery provides up to 16 hours of cycling in the day flash mode and up to 6 hours in the solid mode without charging.
Q: What is the maximum range this radar can detect vehicles approaching from behind?
A: This radar can detect vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away.
Q: Does this radar tail light have a peloton mode?
A: Yes, it features a peloton mode, which provides a low-intensity flash that is kind to other cyclists’ eyes when riding in a group.
Q: Which devices can I pair this radar with?
A: This radar works seamlessly with your Edge bike computer or compatible smartphone as well as select Garmin wearables or the optional radar display unit.
Q: What kind of alerts does this radar provide?
A: It provides graphics, tone, and vibration alerts to help keep you safe from incidents.
Q: Can I use this radar with a smartphone app?
A: Yes, it works with the Varia app, which helps you increase your awareness by providing graphics, tone, and vibration alerts.
Q: How visible is the tail light during the day?
A: The tail light offers daylight visibility up to 1 mile.
Q: Can it be used alone with an android phone & no garmin cycling computer?
A: Depending on the model you're looking at. Please go to support.garmin.com where you'll find many helpful FAQ's and video's on the functions of the device. As well, if you still need assistance you can reach out directly to a product support specialist from that link.
Garmin - Varia RTL515 Radar Tail Light - Black
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers commend the Varia RTL515 Radar Tail Light for its long battery life, which allows for extended rides without power concerns. They also appreciate the enhanced safety it provides by alerting them to approaching vehicles from behind, giving them peace of mind and allowing them to refocus on their ride. Additionally, the multiple alert options, including audio alerts that play over music, are well-received by users.
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