Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar Rear Bike Light
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Pros & Cons
Pros & Cons
- The Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar bike light warns you about traffic coming up from behind and makes sure you're seen, day and night.
- The RTL515 comes equipped with ANT+ and Bluetooth, enabling you to connect the Rearview Radar with your Edge cycling computer, Garmin smart watch, smartphone and even some bike computers from other brands.
- The battery lasts up to 16 hours, so you won't have to worry about the Varia RTL515's battery level while you're on the road.
- Can also be mounted on D-shaped, aero and round seat posts thanks to the new mounting system.
- The Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar only works with a few types of cycle computers from other brands.
Specifications
Specifications
Brand
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Garmin |
65 lumen | |
Yes, Micro-USB | |
Compatibility
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Yes, with cycling navigation with Bluetooth/ANT+ / Yes, with Garmin Varia app |
6 hours | |
16 hours | |
Yes | |
Good | |
No |
Drivers will be able to see you from an impressive 1.5 kilometers away. Your visibility is increased further because the Garmin Varia automatically switches lighting modes when it detects traffic coming up from behind. The Varia RTL515 has both a "day flash" and a continuous lighting mode. Do you often cycle in a group? The peloton mode has a weaker flash, which is easier on the eyes of other cyclists. The compact, vertical design of the Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar means you can install it on almost every type of seat post or bike. The Garmin Varia RTL515 has a battery life of up to 16 hours.
The Garmin Varia Radar uses radio waves to detect traffic coming up from behind. This smart rear light emits radio waves constantly while you're cycling, and 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. That way, you know when a car is coming! Of course, radar technology has been used in aviation and shipping for a long time, and 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 very innovative invention to make cycling in heavy traffic even safer.
Waterproof
The Garmin Varia radar has an IPX7 rating, so you can use it in even the most extreme weather conditions.
Connectivity
The Radar has ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity.
• Mounting material
• USB cable
• User manual
Due to regulations in Germany, the use of certain types of lighting modes is not allowed in Germany. For this reason, Garmin has released a separate version for the German market, the RTL516, which has fewer functions and can therefore be sold in Germany. The main differences are that the German version RTL516 only has continuous light mode, while the regular RTL515 has multiple modes such as continuous, peloton, night flashing and day flashing mode.
Can I use the RTL515 as a radar only?
Yes, you can. If you are really only interested in radar, you may want to look at the RVR315 which has no light.
What can I connect the RTL515 to?
The RTL515 is designed to work with Garmin's cycling computers and watches, so it will work optimally with them. You can set up the light function (ANT+) and the radar function (Bluetooth) with your Garmin unit. You can even set up the RTL515 with multiple Garmin units.
It is also possible to connect to cycle computers of various other brands including Wahoo and Karoo. Note that these can only connect with the radar function, so you will have to operate the lamp manually.
You can also connect the RTL515 to your smartphone and use various apps such as the corresponding Varia app or RidewithGPS.
Reviews
Reviews
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Most recent reviews
4 / 5
Am very satisfied, only the mounting is wonky for the varia 515,bought something better
Experience to 4 course is fine
Pros & Cons
5 / 5
Perfect gadget for a safe feeling while cycling
It is a great gadget for safely cycling on shared roads. The coverage is more than enough to get a good idea of the traffic behind you. The included adapters make it fit virtually any type of frame. I recommend it for group rides and rides on roads where several cars are expected.
Pros & Cons
5 / 5
Top product, but put it in a silicon case
Great rear light, especially when combined with a comptable bike computer. It is waterproof but the on-off mode button is very sensitive to grains of sand. As a result, the button sticks. Today I exchanged mine as there was no more movement in the button. Kudos to the Mantel employee in Utrecht (who got me a new one without any problems) who advised me to order a silicone cover on the internet to protect the button, among other things. Naturally, I followed his advice.
Pros & Cons
5 / 5
Top products
I feel safe, when I need to avoid an obstacle on the road, a simple glance can save you from the worst.
4 / 5
Very satisfied with it !
A safe bright rear light that is easy to use.
Pros & Cons
4
Am very satisfied, only the mounting is wonky for the varia 515,bought something better
Experience to 4 course is fine
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Am further happy with my purchase
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Meets my needs
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Pairing with Garmin is top
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Fastening with elastic band around the seat post, unfortunate.
5
Perfect gadget for a safe feeling while cycling
It is a great gadget for safely cycling on shared roads. The coverage is more than enough to get a good idea of the traffic behind you. The included adapters make it fit virtually any type of frame. I recommend it for group rides and rides on roads where several cars are expected.
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Coverage
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Great connectivity
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Responsiveness
5
Top product, but put it in a silicon case
Great rear light, especially when combined with a comptable bike computer. It is waterproof but the on-off mode button is very sensitive to grains of sand. As a result, the button sticks. Today I exchanged mine as there was no more movement in the button. Kudos to the Mantel employee in Utrecht (who got me a new one without any problems) who advised me to order a silicone cover on the internet to protect the button, among other things. Naturally, I followed his advice.
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easy to use
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flashing function
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safe
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on-off mode button sensitive to sand grains
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pricey
Recommended by the product specialist
Recommended by the product specialist
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Light Output in Lumen | 65 lumen | Being seen in urban environment: 0 - 100 lumen | 50 lumen | 15 lumen |
USB rechargeable | Yes, Micro-USB | Yes, Micro-USB | Yes, Micro-USB | Yes, Micro-USB |
Compatibility | Yes, with cycling navigation with Bluetooth/ANT+ / Yes, with Garmin Varia app | Yes, with cycling navigation with Bluetooth/ANT+ | None | None |
Max. Battery Life highest mode | 6 hours | 4 hours | 2,5 hours | 4,5 hours |
Max. battery Life lowest mode | 16 hours | 13 hours | 32 hours | 15 hours |
Flashing Mode | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
174,00 | From 38,63 | 26,06 | 15,42 | |
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