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Purchase options and add-ons
- The tail light brightens and blinks when approaching vehicles are detected for an extra measure of safety
- Detects approaching vehicles from up to 140 meters
- Compatibility for the Edge 1000, Edge 810, Edge 520, Edge 510 and Edge Touring Plus
- Includes: Varia radar tail light transmitter (RTL 500), seat-post quarter-turn mount, universal seat-post quarter-turn mount, microUSB cable, manuals
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From the manufacturer
The world's first cycling radar, Varia helps create a safer cycling environment by warning cyclists of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters). The radar tail light also warns approaching vehicles of a cyclist ahead. Works independently or integrates seamlessly with compatible Edge cycling computers. Edge computer or Varia head unit can show multiple approaching vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level.
Varia Rearview Radar
Alerts You to Vehicles Approaching from Behind.
- World's first cycling radar that warns of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters)
- Works independently and wirelessly integrates with compatible Edge cycling computers
- Edge computer or Varia head unit can detect multiple vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level
- Tail light unit brightens and flashes to notify approaching traffic of a cyclist ahead
Getting Hit From Behind is Leading Cause of Cycling Fatalities in U.S.
The threat is real. That’s why getting some extra help knowing what’s sneaking up behind you is an important breakthrough. You already use caution and check over your shoulder, especially before making turns, but Varia radar gives you an important tool by watching behind you even when you aren’t.
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Dimensions | 2.9” x 1.7” x 0.9 |
Weight | 2.2 oz (63.5 g) |
Modes | Solid, flashing |
Lux (headlight use only) | N/A |
Lumens | 16 |
Battery life (high power mode) | 5 hours |
ANT+ | ✓ |
Water rating | IPX7 |
Product Description
The world's first cycling radar, Varia helps create a safer cycling environment by warning cyclists of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters). The radar tail light also warns approaching vehicles of a cyclist ahead. Works independently or integrates seamlessly with compatible Edge cycling computers¹. Edge computer or Varia head unit can show multiple approaching vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level.
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.9 x 2.9 x 1.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.847 ounces |
ASIN | B0116O10SY |
Item model number | 010-01509-00 |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.4 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #622 in Radar Detectors |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Other display features | Wireless |
Color | Black |
Manufacturer | Garmin |
Date First Available | August 21, 2015 |
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Customers like the quality, accuracy, and safety of the radar detector. For example, they mention it works like a charm, accurately discerns approaching vehicles, and provides ample notice of traffic coming from behind. That said, opinions are mixed on value, brightness, and sound.
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Customers like the quality of the radar detector. For example, they mention it works like a charm, is a very useful piece of technology, and is pretty smart. The screen interface works great, and it provides critical information about what's behind you without taking your eyes off the road. That said, some say it helps set their mind at ease and provides a high level of awareness.
"...A great safety addition to your bike, additional peace of mind and increased my cycling enjoyment (oh and it is very cool to have radar on your bike)..." Read more
"...The radar works very well. Its chirp alerts you that a car, truck, or motorcycle has been detected about 150 yards behind you and is closing...." Read more
"...The unit itself is hardy. I had mine break off to the ground at a good clip, bounce on the pavement and it still works fine...." Read more
"...It is very well constructed and feels much more solid than a Cateye even though it weighs less...." Read more
Customers like the accuracy of the radar detector. They say it perfectly discerns approaching vehicles and keeps track of multiple vehicles within range. It provides ample notice of traffic coming from behind, giving an audible cue. Customers also say it tracks them all very well, providing an indicator of how close, how many, and how fast the car is.
"...The range is sufficient since it still gives you a 4-5 second warning if you are on the shoulder of a 55mph road doing 20mph yourself as it gives..." Read more
"...Can see multiple cars or even one car hovering behind you.The unit itself is hardy...." Read more
"...I shows you the car with a dot and is fairly accurate with how close the car is to you. It has an awesome range for picking up cars...." Read more
"...The range of the radar field is quite wide (I believe it's 40 degrees to each side)...." Read more
Customers like the safety of the radar detector. They say it adds another level of safety to cycling, enhancing safety while cycling on country roads. Customers also say it helps them feel safer on the road. They mention that it provides much needed ample warning that a car is approaching, and that it has always given reliable warnings.
"...A great safety addition to your bike, additional peace of mind and increased my cycling enjoyment (oh and it is very cool to have radar on your bike)..." Read more
"...It definitely helps me feel safer on the road and I would highly recommend this device!" Read more
"...my head like Linda Blair in the Exorcist, but it does provide much needed ample warning that a car is approaching and sometimes at a great relative..." Read more
"...I had no false alerts, the display on my Garmin 1000 was never distracting...." Read more
Customers find the installation of the radar detector to be easy. They mention that the product is simple, reliable, and unobtrusive. Some say that the physical install is great and the integration is great. Overall, most are satisfied with the ease of installation and use of the product.
"...If you do not have a bag under your seat the physical install is great. However, i do have a bag and..." Read more
"...Plays nice together.CONSEasy to over torque the screw and pull out the metal bit the screw attaches to...." Read more
"...If it lights all the way to the right, it is full charged. It is a simple and effective way to check the battery level...." Read more
"...Very few tech items are so easy to use, work so reliably, and provide such useful information...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the radar detector. They say it pairs well, works wonderful, and connects easily. Some mention that it integrates flawlessly with their Garmin device and that it communicates with their device so they can be aware of cars behind them.
"...Pairs with Garmin Edge 520 easily. Speaking of that, when I turn it off, the Garmin can act funny...." Read more
"...It easily connected to the Garmin as a new sensor...." Read more
"...Connection to my Garmin 820 was very easy and worked first time. A quick point about the mounting of the light...." Read more
"Love this radar device it pairs perfectly with my Garmin Edge 810...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the radar detector. Some mention it's worth the price for the peace of mind, while others say it'll cost you $1,000. The price is stiff, but it'd be worth it to some customers. The battery max is 75 miles, so it're not enough for 100-milers.
"...That alone is worth the price of admission for me...." Read more
"...Again this is a pretty expensive, (let's be honest), bike toy...." Read more
"...the road to get to your favorite trail, I'd get this radar; it's worth every penny." Read more
"...generalizations about their products ( in no particular order): they are expensive, and well integrated with their other products and they seem to..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the brightness of the radar detector. Some mention that the lights are highly visible and can adapt to the mode that will do them the most. However, others say that the light itself is not very bright and should be paired with an adequate tail light.
"...It also provides a decent tail light to help make you visible-..." Read more
"...The only improvement I think could be made is that the lights could be brighter, and more attention grabbing with flashes and such...." Read more
"...The lights are nice and bright, but I also supplement this with my regular flashing LED light that I have on my seat post--I figure having a couple..." Read more
"...Having said that I still prefer the new version, it has a brighter blinkie, and it turns on and off alongside my Garmin Edge...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the sound of the radar detector. Some mention that they get an audible alert and an indicator of how close a car is. They appreciate the GPS chirp is still quite audibly, and the signal from the bike computer is also quite audial. However, others say that the audIBLE beep is very low, and can be hard to hear.
"...The chirp can also be heard by a rider next to you or a few feet in front, so that's cool as well...." Read more
"...turn onto your road and approach sooner. o The audible beep is very low so use the visual on the GPS-..." Read more
"...600ft segment (maybe more - just the most I have seen so far) - gently bleeps to let you know someone is on your 6 and then shows how fast they are..." Read more
"...But with this unit I get an audible alert and an indicator of how close, how many and how fast the car/cars are approaching. And it works perfectly...." Read more
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Why buy it:
- You connect wireless to your Garmin GPS and you can "see" cars coming from behind on your GPS. It is like a blind spot detector in your car.
- It provides a clear display by displaying a red bar on both sides of the GPS
- A white dot will be shown in the red bar for a car that starts on the bottom of your GPS and moves up your GPS as the car approaches
- If there are multiple cars it will show multiple white dots
- When all cars are gone the red bar turns to green then goes away.
- It also provides a decent tail light to help make you visible
- I found it to give me more confidence and less of that uptight feel not knowing what is coming at you.
Limitations:
- I have used it for a hundred miles or so
- User learning's
o You get accustomed to watching the progression of the white dots and get a feel for when a car is coming. Depending on car speeds it
showed a car 10 to 14 seconds out. Be careful not to count on that because a car may make a turn into the road you are on and thus
approach much quicker since it is not coming from clear behind. Thus be mindful of cars at cross streets that may turn onto your road
and approach sooner.
o The audible beep is very low so use the visual on the GPS
- Device learning's
o IT IS NOT PERFECT - YOU STILL NEED TO LOOK
o I found that when you come to a traffic light with stopped cars behind you and then when the light turns green it does not quickly pick up the
cars behind you.
o On a rolling hill road it can not see the car behind the crest of the hill. Thus, cars may suddenly appear that it does not show or shows cars
with little notice.
o When making a turn that you bank hard it does not pick up cars for a few minutes. I think this is because the unit is not parallel to the road.
Not a big deal as it soon picks them up but something to be aware of.
Install
- Yes this works with an EDGE 810 - that is the set up i am using
- When installing first upgrade the software on your GPS and the Varia unit. It is very important to do both. i updated just the software on my
GPS and it would not work. Once I updated the software on the Varia it worked.
- Remove all other wireless units (heart rate monitor, speed sensor, cadence sensor, etc) from near your bike (40 feet away worked for me). This
is important as i could not get them to connect until I did this. I then had to resync my hear rate monitor and sensors. it took a few tries then
worked.
- Only issue I had was physical install. If you do not have a bag under your seat the physical install is great. However, i do have a bag and
attaching it to the seat post stem was an issue as the bag blocked it to much. I used a bunch of zip ties and attached the base to the back of
the bag that is under my seat. While not pretty I was able to get it secure and the unit (which nicely twists on and off the base) perpendicular to
the road when attached. They need to provide a mount that can attach to under seat bags as most cyclist have one. You may have more room
on your bike if your seat post is higher and your bag is small (mine hangs down a bit) so this may not be an issue.
- Thus set up is easy if you follow the instructions and above tips. After set up it just works and all my wireless devices (hear rate monitor, speed
sensor, cadence sensor and Varia automatically connect when I turn them on for a ride.
- There is a setting that allows you to show the white dots for cars on either the left or right bar on the GPS unit. It would be nice if the unit would
show you which side the cars are on by showing the dots on the side that the car is on. While typically cars are on my left there are times when
you are in a lane and cars can be to your right. Not a big deal just a nice to have - perhaps a future software revision could do this?
Bottom Line:
A great safety addition to your bike, additional peace of mind and increased my cycling enjoyment (oh and it is very cool to have radar on your bike). Remember it is not perfect so still look before going into a lane of traffic or making a turn.
It does not recognize other cyclists you might be riding with, stationary cars, trees, posts, etc, (which is good) but an added bonus I never really thought of until I rode with a few guys last week is that your fellow riders behind you also know that a car is approaching since as soon as a car is detected, the rear lights go from 4 to 6 illuminated, and as it gets really close, all 8 lights are illuminated. The chirp can also be heard by a rider next to you or a few feet in front, so that's cool as well.
I have about 250 miles under my belt in the last 2 weeks, and except for a handful of "faulty" chirps for cars that were leaving a 4 way stop traveling perpendicular to me, I have NOT had a car that was actually coming from behind not successfully detected. I can live with that!
I do wear a helmet mirror, and have always used that to gauge traffic. I still use it, but it's fun to rip down a decent and not have to crane your neck a bit to take periodic reflective looks behind you because Varia is watching out for you! I live in the freeze / thaw of Ohio, and our roads take a beating in the Winter, so Varia helps me stay focused on the ever changing road conditions without always using my mirror. Nothing beats your awareness of your surroundings, Varia simply helps you be more aware!
The only improvement I think could be made is that the lights could be brighter, and more attention grabbing with flashes and such. Most people in the market for a Varia will already own a flashing red rear light, so my suggestion is to use both in tandem. I do!
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Passando all’utilizzo su strada, la rilevazione dei mezzi che sopraggiungono da dietro, avviene molto prima che voi possiate sentirli e la variazione dell’intensita sia luminosa che di lampeggio, avverte efficacemente gli automobilisti, facendoli anche rallentare, che davanti a loro c’è “qualcosa” che li ha rilevati... si, fa molto effetto telelaser ma funziona e questo è l’importante... 😉
Funziona anche da solo e senza nessun tipo di collegamento ad alcunché, quindi, se avete 2 bici, potrete spostarlo da una bici a un’altra anche senza portarvi dietro il computerino (se non prendete il bundle con visore, non verrete avvertiti della presenza di veicoli alle vostre spalle ma la luce continuerà a funzionare ed a cambiare intensità al loro sopraggiungere, garantendovi la sicurezza di essere visti).
Ottimo, lo ricomprerei ad occhi chiusi.