Garmin Varia RTL515 Rear Light/Radar

See And BE Seen

This rearview radar with a rear light links with a compatible Edge cycling computer or smartphone to warn you of vehicles approaching from behind.

Maximum Surroundings Awareness

The Varia RTL515 rearview radar provides visual and audible alerts to warn you of vehicles approaching from behind, at a distance of up to 140 meters.

Varia App Compatibility

This smartphone app helps you increase your surroundings awareness with graphics, as well as tone and vibration alerts, indicating the position and speed of approaching vehicles.

Various Connection Options

This radar works seamlessly with your compatible Edge cycling computer or smartphone, so as with select Garmin smartwatches or the optional radar display unit. In addition to haptic wrist alerts, select Garmin smartwatches can also provide voice alerts for approaching vehicles and more.

Third-Party App Compatibility

When paired with your compatible smartphone, the Varia radar integrates with your favorite apps, such as Ride with GPS, which overlays maps with rearview radar alerts.

Superior Visibility

Alert motorists to your presence as early as possible with daytime visibility up to 1.6 km away.

Compact Design

Easily mount this sleek, compact device to the seatpost of almost any road bike. The vertical design allows for more legroom and makes pedaling very comfortable.

Peloton Mode

The Varia RTL515 has several modes, including Peloton Mode, which emits a low-intensity flash that won't bother other cyclists when riding in a group.

Battery Life

The time you spend charging the device isn't as enjoyable as the time you spend pedaling. Enjoy up to 16 hours of battery life in daytime flashing mode and up to 6 hours in steady mode.