Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar with Tail Light

Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar with Tail Light: Stay Aware & Visible on Every Ride

Ride safer with the Garmin Varia RTL515, a rearview radar and tail light combo that detects vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 meters away and alerts you with visual, audible, and vibration cues. This compact device mounts easily on your seatpost, integrates seamlessly with Garmin bike computers and compatible smartphones, and doubles as a bright tail light to increase visibility to drivers. Perfect for road cyclists, commuters, and gravel riders in Kenya who want peace of mind on busy or narrow roads. First, pair it with your Edge or phone. Then, stay focused on the road ahead while staying aware of traffic behind.

• Rearview Radar Detection → Detects vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 m (153 yards); alerts you with visual cues on paired Garmin devices or compatible smartphone apps.
• Bright Tail Light Modes → Solid, peloton, flash, and night flash modes; up to 65 lumens (solid) or 29 lumens (flash) for excellent visibility day or night.
• Audible & Vibration Alerts → Beeps and/or vibrations on your Garmin Edge or phone increase in intensity as vehicles get closer; customizable alert settings.
• Seamless Integration → Works with most Garmin Edge cycling computers (Edge 530/830/1030/1040/1050 series & older models), select Garmin watches, and the Varia app on smartphones.
• Long Battery Life → Up to 16 hours in solid mode, 6 hours in peloton mode, or 15 hours in flashing mode; rechargeable lithium-ion battery via micro-USB.
• Compact & Weatherproof → Lightweight (71g), IPX7 waterproof rating withstands rain and splashes; easy seatpost mount included.
• GroupRide & Bike Alarm → Compatible with GroupRide for shared alerts; bike alarm feature notifies you if someone tampers with your bike.
• Practical Specs → Dimensions: 98.6 × 19.7 × 39.6 mm; operating temperature -20°C to 50°C; battery charging time ~2 hours; includes mount, cables, and manuals.

Why choose the Garmin Varia RTL515? It combines reliable rear-traffic detection, bright tail light visibility, long battery life, and seamless Garmin ecosystem integration in a compact, weatherproof design. Whether commuting in Nairobi traffic, riding rural roads, or training in groups, stay safer with advance warning of approaching vehicles. Buy now and add peace of mind to every ride with Garmin’s trusted radar technology.