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RRP 386,77
327,79
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Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
- The built-in radar system detects a car coming up from behind from up to 140 metres away.
- Seamless integration with your Garmin Edge device, or use the Varia app on your smartphone.
- Automatically saves recordings as soon as an incident is detected. SD card included.
- Be extra visible to other road users with the built-in bright rear light.
- The Varia RCT715 is only compatible with a few types of bike computers from other brands.
Specifications
Specifications
| Brand | Garmin | |
| Light Output in Lumen | 65 lumen | |
| USB rechargeable | Yes, USB-C | |
| Compatibility | Yes, with cycling navigation with Bluetooth/ANT+ / Yes, with Garmin Varia app | |
| Max. Battery Life highest mode | 5 hours | |
| Max. battery Life lowest mode | 6 hours | |
| Flashing Mode | Yes | |
| Lateral visibility | Good | |
| Brake light feature | Yes |
The Garmin Varia RCT715 is the first rear view radar with a camera and rear light. Because many cycling accidents are caused by traffic coming from behind, extra security to warn you of approaching traffic from behind isn't a luxury. This rear view radar has something extra: the Garmin Varia RCT715 has an integrated camera. If an accident does happen, you can watch the recording through the Garmin Varia app.
Connectivity
The Garmin Varia RCT715 is compatible with your Garmin Edge bike computer, Garmin smartwatch and even some bike computers from other brands. Because the RCT715 supports both ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity, you can also pair the Rearview Radar with your smartphone. The Garmin Varia App will then notify you via your smartphone of any traffic coming up from behind.
Visibility
With visibility of up to 1.6km in daylight, drivers can see you from a long distance away. Your visibility is enhanced because the Garmin Varia automatically changes light modes when traffic approaches. The Garmin Varia RCT715 has a battery life of up to 16 hours.
Radar technology
The Garmin Varia Radar uses radio waves to detect traffic coming up from behind. The smart rear light emits radio waves constantly while cycling. When a car comes up behind you, the radio waves bounce off it. A sensor in the Varia captures these returning radio waves and communicates them to your bike navigation system. So you'll know when a car is coming! Of course, radar technology has been used in aviation and shipping for a long time. More and more car manufacturers are also using it to make their vehicles smarter and safer. In the world of cycling, its use is still relatively new, and the Garmin Varia is a highly innovative invention to make cycling in heavy traffic even safer.
Waterproof
The Garmin Varia radar is IPX7 certified so you can use it in a wide range of weather conditions.
Connectivity
The Garmin Varia RCT715 is compatible with your Garmin Edge bike computer, Garmin smartwatch and even some bike computers from other brands. Because the RCT715 supports both ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity, you can also pair the Rearview Radar with your smartphone. The Garmin Varia App will then notify you via your smartphone of any traffic coming up from behind.
Visibility
With visibility of up to 1.6km in daylight, drivers can see you from a long distance away. Your visibility is enhanced because the Garmin Varia automatically changes light modes when traffic approaches. The Garmin Varia RCT715 has a battery life of up to 16 hours.
Radar technology
The Garmin Varia Radar uses radio waves to detect traffic coming up from behind. The smart rear light emits radio waves constantly while cycling. When a car comes up behind you, the radio waves bounce off it. A sensor in the Varia captures these returning radio waves and communicates them to your bike navigation system. So you'll know when a car is coming! Of course, radar technology has been used in aviation and shipping for a long time. More and more car manufacturers are also using it to make their vehicles smarter and safer. In the world of cycling, its use is still relatively new, and the Garmin Varia is a highly innovative invention to make cycling in heavy traffic even safer.
Waterproof
The Garmin Varia radar is IPX7 certified so you can use it in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Size: 42 x 106.5 x 32.9 mm
• Weight: 147 grams
• Light modes: continuous, peloton, flashing night, flashing day
• Lumen: 20 (continuous), 8 (peloton), 29 (flashing night), 65 (flashing day)
• Battery life: 4 hours (continuous), 5 hours (peloton), 3 hours (flashing night), 6 hours (flashing day) (all while the camera is recording in 1080p)
• Video is stored when an incident is detected*
*The Varia app needs to be downloaded to your smartphone and paired with the Garmin Varia RCT715
• Weight: 147 grams
• Light modes: continuous, peloton, flashing night, flashing day
• Lumen: 20 (continuous), 8 (peloton), 29 (flashing night), 65 (flashing day)
• Battery life: 4 hours (continuous), 5 hours (peloton), 3 hours (flashing night), 6 hours (flashing day) (all while the camera is recording in 1080p)
• Video is stored when an incident is detected*
*The Varia app needs to be downloaded to your smartphone and paired with the Garmin Varia RCT715
• Garmin Varia RCT715
• Mounting hardware
• USB cable
• Instruction manual
• 16GB SD card
• Mounting hardware
• USB cable
• Instruction manual
• 16GB SD card
Reviews
Reviews
5 / 5
Very useful.
- PIERRE 30 May 2025
It seems to me that motorists move out of the way more. On fast descents, you can't hear the cars; the varia warns of their arrival, which is reassuring.
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5 / 5
Good support on country roads, the radar shows following vehicles before I hear them.
- Ralf 9 March 2025
First test positive, battery life over longer distances still needs to be tested.
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5 / 5
Super reassuring product
- Thierry 22 September 2023
Excellent image quality and top-of-the-range radar accuracy
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5 / 5
A safety feature that should be installed on bicycles
- DANY 26 June 2022
The varia rct 715 is a very good product to become perfect just need to create an interface for Garmin meters to control it entirely from the meter.
Pros & Cons
Lighting quality with 4 modes
Quality of photos and videos
Radar function for up to 8 vehicles
Not enough control functions on the speedo
Automatic translation
5
DANY, 26 June 2022
A safety feature that should be installed on bicycles
The varia rct 715 is a very good product to become perfect just need to create an interface for Garmin meters to control it entirely from the meter.
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Lighting quality with 4 modes
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Quality of photos and videos
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Radar function for up to 8 vehicles
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Not enough control functions on the speedo
Automatic translation
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| 4 reviews | 14 reviews | 5 reviews | 4 reviews | |
| Light Output in Lumen | 65 lumen | Being seen in urban environment: 0 - 100 lumen | 40 lumen | 50 lumen |
| USB rechargeable | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| Compatibility | Yes, with cycling navigation with Bluetooth/ANT+ / Yes, with Garmin Varia app | Bluetooth/ANT+ | Yes, with cycling navigation with Bluetooth/ANT+ | None |
| Max. Battery Life highest mode | 5 hours | 10 hours | 8 hours | |
| Max. battery Life lowest mode | 6 hours | 20 hours | 25 hours | 30 hours |
| Flashing Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 327,79 | 193,38 | 87,02 | 34,76 | |
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All specifications
General
Brand
Garmin
Compatibility
Yes, with cycling navigation with Bluetooth/ANT+ / Yes, with Garmin Varia app
Lateral visibility
Good
Radar feature
Rear light with radar function
Mounting location
Seatpost
Colour
Black
Weight
147 grams
Light Type
Detachable light
Power supply
USB rechargeable
Yes, USB-C
Max. Battery Life highest mode
5 hours
Max. battery Life lowest mode
6 hours
Power Source
Internal Battery
Properties
Battery indicator
LED
Functions
Flashing Mode
Yes
Brake light feature
Yes
Daytime running lights
Yes
Number of Modes
4
Smart Bike Light
Yes
Lighting
Light Output in Lumen
65 lumen
Water resistance
IPX7: immersion-proof
Amount of lumen
65
Certifications
StVZO certification
No