Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar with Tail Light

The Garmin Varia RTL515 transforms cycling safety by providing riders with critical awareness of approaching vehicles from behind, enabling them to ride with less paranoia and more actionable information. This compact rearview radar with integrated tail light pairs seamlessly with Edge bike computers or compatible smartphones to deliver visual and audible alerts when vehicles approach from behind, detecting traffic up to 153 yards (140 meters) away.

The Varia RTL515 offers exceptional flexibility through multiple pairing and display options. Riders can connect the radar to compatible Garmin Edge devices, smartphones running the dedicated Varia app, select Garmin wearables, or an optional radar display unit—even pairing with multiple devices simultaneously for redundant awareness. The Varia app provides comprehensive smartphone integration with graphics, tone alerts, and vibration notifications that indicate the position and speed of approaching vehicles. Third-party app compatibility allows the radar to integrate with popular platforms like Ride with GPS, overlaying maps with rearview radar alerts for comprehensive navigation and safety awareness.

Beyond detection capabilities, the Varia RTL515 serves as a powerful visibility tool with daylight-visible lighting that alerts motorists to a cyclist's presence from up to one mile away. Multiple lighting modes include peloton mode, which provides a low-intensity flash considerate to other cyclists' eyes during group riding, and day flash mode that maximizes visibility during bright conditions. Solid mode offers continuous lighting for nighttime riding or situations requiring constant rear illumination.

The compact, sleek design mounts easily to the seatpost of virtually any road-use bicycle, with vertical orientation ensuring better leg clearance and comfortable riding position. Battery performance delivers up to 16 hours in day flash mode and up to 6 hours in solid mode, minimizing charging interruptions and maximizing ride time.

Key Features

• Rearview Radar Detection: Alerts riders to vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards away with visual and audible warnings
• Multiple Pairing Options: Works with Edge computers, smartphones, Garmin wearables, and third-party apps for flexible awareness
• Superior Daylight Visibility: Tail light alerts motorists from up to 1 mile away with multiple modes including peloton-friendly low-intensity flash