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Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection

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Features

  • See and record whats behind you with a built-in camera that saves footage automatically if it detects an incident
  • Capture sharp, clear video in 1080p at 30 fps, or set resolution at 720p to extend battery life for longer rides
  • Easily view footage and control the camera via the Varia mobile app
  • Automatically detects incidents and saves footage before, during and after events if it detects an incident
  • Rearview radar detects vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away and integrates with your Edge bike computer, select Garmin wearables or the Varia app on your paired compatible smartphone to provide alerts
  • Choose from three modes to maximize battery life: always-on, lights and radar only or radar-activated mode, which turns on the camera when an approaching car is detected
  • Ready to use right out of the box with included 16 GB SD card
  • Battery life up to 4 hours with radar and tail light on solid high or night flash, up to 5 hours on solid low and 6 hours on day flash all with camera recording at 1080p
  • Notice: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of the camera function of this device. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use the camera function of this device.

Description

It looks back while you ride ahead. The Varia™ RCT715 rearview radar with camera and tail light continuously records your ride and automatically saves footage before, during and after events if it detects an incident. The bright tail light makes you more visible to motorists. And Varia RCT715 integrates seamlessly with your Garmin bike computer or the Varia™ mobile app on your paired smartphone to alert you to traffic as you ride. The app lets you easily access your footage, transfer videos or customize camera settings such as data overlays. A selection of operation modes lets you flex camera and tail light features to maximize battery life for longer rides. Notice: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of the camera function of this device. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use the camera function of this device.

Brand: Garmin


Model Name: Varia™ RCT715


Orientation: Rear


Vehicle Service Type: Bicycle


Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Special Feature: Built-in Camera; Automatic Incident Capture; Maximum Awareness; Superior Visibility; Compact Design


Video Capture Resolution: 1080p, 720p


Included Components: Varia™ RCT715; seat post mount kit; USB cable; SD card; documentation


Mounting Type: Seat Post Mount


Color: Black


Product Dimensions: 1.7 x 4.2 x 1.3 inches


Item Weight: 5.2 ounces


Item model number: 010-02474-00


Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Connectivity technologies: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi


Special features: Built-in Camera; Automatic Incident Capture; Maximum Awareness; Superior Visibility; Compact Design


Other display features: Wireless


Color: Black


Whats in the box: Varia™ RCT715; seat post mount kit; USB cable; SD card; documentation


Department: Unisex-Adult


Manufacturer: Garmin


Country of Origin: Taiwan


Date First Available: May 18, 2022


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • How did I ever survive without it?
Style: Varia RCT715
This is an expensive and valuable safety device. I wasn't sure I wanted to spend the money, but I'm glad I did. It works exactly as advertised, pairing seamlessly with my Garmin 1030+. Picture and video quality are excellent. It is very easy to read license numbers of cars that pass. In an actual emergency, I am confident a full description of the vehicle including the license number would be readily available. The rear light is bright, so you don't need to double up. This unit has only two shortcomings. Both are the result of the high power consumption required to run a light and radar and video camera continuously. Because the unit has a big battery, it is heavy and has a relatively short battery life: about 8 hours in my experience. So I can't recommend it for people who count every gram or who would be put off by having to recharge daily. I recommend it highly for those who put safety first, those who would enjoy the rear facing videos and pictures you can take any time, and those who would like to know how fast was that car going when it passed me? I'll point out one feature that I think is excellent, that does not get enough attention in Garmin's own advertising for this device. When you trigger a manual video, the resulting 90 second video that is saved actually begins about 45 seconds before you pushed the trigger. That means you can record bad behavior AFTER it has already happened! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2024 by Craig W. Allin
    • Great product
Style: Varia RCT715
Works exactly as advertised. Integrates nicely with my Garmin 840. When a vehicle is approaching from behind there's an overlay that appears on the right of the 840 screen, color-coded based on how fast the vehicle is approaching. Won't ride on a public road without it!
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2024 by David D. Miller
    • Ride safer and more comfortably
Style: Varia RCT715
Bought this after a truck hit me on my bike and sent me to the emergency room when I came to. Three things stand out about this radar device. First: I can now ride with greater confidence knowing that a vehicle, or several, are approaching from the rear. I like that it will let me know how many vehicles are approaching. I have always ridden with a rear-view mirror and would not ride without one, but this allows me to concentrate on my ride and not the approaching traffic. My mirror is now for verification of presence or absence of vehicular traffic. Second: Because the radar will light up on my bike computer when there is a vehicle 150 yards (or something like that), I now ride nearer the middle of my lane where the traffic has smoothed out the chip seal we have here in Texas. The ride is so much more comfortable and my elbows and butt appreciate it. What?, you say...how about the cars? Well, 150 yards is plenty of time to move on back to my shoulder or "bike" lane to give the vehicles more room and communicate that I'm doing my part to avoid a collision. Third: By riding less on the shoulder, I'm less likely to get a flat from all the crap that ends up there. So there, three wins! I know it's spendy, but I believe it to be one of the best bike "stuff" purchases I have ever made. I also ride with Specialized's ANGi on my helmet which will alert my emergency contact if I'm in a wreck. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2023 by Dan Cavanaugh
    • I was hesitant to spend the money. It's totally worth it.
Style: Varia RCT715
I am so impressed with this. I even had to upgrade from my Garmin Edge 800 to a compatible model of cycling computer (I went with the 1040 solar), so the price point of BOTH was just incredibly painful, even on sale. But I'm coming back to cycling after having taken significant time off due to health struggles and I've seen friends seriously hurt from getting hit out of the road. And I feel like in the area I live, driving manners and common sense just went to heck during the pandemic and haven't improved much. And as I am back out there, I think of those friends, and I realize I'm much older now and can't hear the cars coming up behind me as well as I used to. Or maybe I never heard them well and just benefitted from someone with great hearing in the back yelling "car!", but now I'm riding alone while I build up fitness again. And for everything I've been through with my health surprises, this is a form a self-care to invest in my safety. I don't think after getting clipped or hit from behind, I would think, gee I'm so glad I didn't spend that "x" hundred dollars! This is less than my surgical co-pay by a lot. The radar detects cars well out of my hearing range and I'd say even farther than I can turn to look behind me easily right now. I can get a sense if someone is hauling toosh as they approach me or if they're being gentle, safe and sane in their approach. If they slow down, they'll probably take care in passing too. An over the shoulder check is still appropriate but that's one point in time. This lets you see their whole approach. The tail light is very large and bright as well and has different setting for how it shines or blinks and it coordinates with your computer as well. So if you don't want to completely unclip and walk to the back of your bike to push the button to change it for different lighting conditions (coming home a bit late from a ride), you can do it on your Garmin Edge with just one foot down. (I suppose you could do it while cycling, but I can't and have strong opinions on distracted driving that make me not even want to try). In summary, this is totally worth the investment. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2024 by D. Smith

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