Buy Now, Pay Later
As low as
$50.00
/ mo
Learn more
- – 6-month term
- – No impact on credit to apply
- – Instant approval decision
- – Secure and straightforward checkout
Ready to go? Add this product to your cart and select a plan during checkout.
Payment plans are offered through our trusted finance partners Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay, Zip, Apple Pay, and Google Pay. No-credit-needed leasing options through Acima may also be available at checkout.
Learn more about financing & leasing here.
Free shipping on this product
30-day returns
Learn more
FREE 30-day refund/replacement
To qualify for a full refund, items must be returned in their original, unused condition. If an item is returned in a used, damaged, or materially different state, you may be granted a partial refund.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
Availability:
Only 3 left in stock, order soon!
Arrives
Thursday, Sep 10
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
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
Control Method: App
Compatible with Vehicle Type: Bicycle
Connectivity Technology: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Other Special Features of the Product: Built-in Camera; Automatic Incident Capture; Maximum Awareness; Superior Visibility; Compact Design
Video Capture Resolution: 1080p, 720p
Mounting Type: Seat Post Mount
Control Method: App
Screen Size: 5
Optical Sensor Technology: CMOS
Flash Memory Type: SD
Maximum Aperture: 2.8 f_stop
Auto Part Position: Rear
Supported Standards: MP4
Battery Cell Type: Lithium Polymer
Compatible Devices: Android, iOS - Apple
Frame Rate: 30
Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum: 16 GB
Memory Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Auto Part Orientation: Rear
Item Dimensions D x W x H: 4.2"D x 1.3"W x 1.7"H
Item Weight: 5.2 ounces
Brand: Garmin
Model Name: Varia™ RCT715
Built-In Media: Varia™ RCT715; seat post mount kit; USB cable; SD card; documentation
Number of Items: 1
Manufacturer: Garmin
UPC: 753759279806 753759279790
Item Highlight: Reliable rearview bike radar, detects vehicles approaching from behind, compact and easy to mount
Unit Count: 1 Count
Item Type Name: Bike Camera
Model Number: 010-02474-00
Mfr Part Number: 010-02474-00
Warranty Description: 1 year limited warranty
Color: Black
Frequently asked questions
If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is:
Thursday, Sep 10
Yes, absolutely! You may return this product for a full refund within 30 days of receiving it.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
To initiate a return, please visit our Returns Center.
View our full returns policy here.
- Klarna Financing
- Affirm Pay in 4
- Affirm Financing
- Afterpay Financing
- Zip Pay in 4
- Financing through Apple Pay
- Financing through Google Pay
Learn more about financing & leasing here.
Similar Products
Top Amazon Reviews
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
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
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
Style: Varia RCT715
After using the Garmin Varia RCT715 for a while, I can confidently say it is one of the best safety investments I have made for cycling. It reliably detects vehicles approaching from behind and gives you clear, early warnings, which is invaluable whether you ride on open roads or in mixed traffic. The alerts are timely and accurate, allowing you to stay focused on the road ahead instead of constantly looking back. The built-in camera is a serious bonus. Video quality is more than sufficient to clearly capture incidents, license plates, and road situations. The fact that it automatically saves footage when an event is detected gives real peace of mind. You hope you never need it, but when you do, it is there. The tail light is bright, highly visible, and well integrated with the radar system. Battery life is solid, even when using radar, camera, and light together on longer rides. Setup is straightforward, and integration with Garmin head units and the Varia app is seamless. Once installed, it simply works in the background without any distraction. it is a serious safety tool. For anyone who rides regularly on the road and values awareness, protection, and accountability, the Garmin Varia RCT715 is absolutely worth it.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2026 by Simon
Style: Varia RCT715
Let's face it. Most drivers are pretty good around bikes... except the ones that aren't. It's a small percentage, but they're the ones that will kill you. I never used radar but I won't ride without it ever again. The good: 1. Easy mounting, a light that can easily be seen from 1/2 mile away in day or night conditions. 2. Easy pairing with Garmin head units. Very obvious and intuitive interface and display. I've used it with a phone too, which works pretty well, but you can only have the Varia app on your screen when using a phone. It's really made to work with a bike computer. 3. Zero false positives or negatives so far. I've used it maybe 6 rides and probably been passed by 1000 cars. Picks up multiple vehicles at once. 4. Excellent battery life. The just OK, could be better: 1. The camera is average. It definitely isn't meant to be used as a GoPro. I'm fine with this as it isn't why I purchased, but others might care more. I would like higher resolution. It isn't a slam dunk you're capturing a plate number with this thing. 4K is kind of the minimal standard these days, and it's really needed for this device. I nearly returned it and just got a 515 but figured you just never know if the unthinkable happens, the camera MIGHT be helpful. Still, for an extra $200 I would have liked more from the camera. 2. A place to attach a lanyard would have been nice. This is an expensive piece of kit to potentially lose in the road. They sell aftermarket silicon covers that allow a lanyard, but it's unknown how this could affect radar performance. 3. It would be nice if it could know the difference between bikes and cars. Sometimes I'm out front and will slow down to allow other riders to catch up, and the radar doesn't know the difference between if it's a car coming or just my gf closing the gap. It would be nice if it could use the size of the object to at least make an educated guess and have a different icon if it senses a road bike. 4. It would have been nice for Garmin to include a seat rail mount as you can't really carry a bag while this thing is mounted on the post. So plan to add an extra 30-40 bucks to the purchase as you'll likely want a different mounting solution. This is still relatively new tech, and hopefully it will keep getting better. Right now despite the flaws it is still worth having. You could get away with the much cheaper 515 version, still well worth it. Be safe out there.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2024 by Just Having Fun
Style: Varia RCT715
I love the garmin. I have been run off the road so bought the Garmin to record traffic behind me. Also made a custom mount to eliminate the rubber bands and mount with screw
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2026 by Jim Glass
Style: Varia RCT715
Next to your helmet. This is a safety MUST. IT WORKS. In conjunction with a mirror it literally can mean life or death for you. The flashing strobe by day is another win.
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2026 by alwaysbvigilant
Style: Varia RCT715
So far all I've done is charge it and connect it to my Edge 1050 and my phone. The connection with the Edge was easy andworks fine. The phone connection is a nightmare. I had to google to figure out I need a Varia app, not Garmin connect. The device connected easily, then needed an update which basically bricked the device for about 10 minutes. I then had to do a hard reset and finally it came back to life. finally, I had to remove the device from my phone both the app and the bluetooth list before I could get them both to connect again. Important to get the settings on the device correct so that you maximise battery life - set recording to radar activated. Also add the data overlays so that you get GPS and speed in the video recording. the bike mount is good, once you figure out how the connection and switch mechanism work, they are stiff to start with. You will need a mount for each bike, kust like your head unit. I found this entire process clunky and Garmin are famous for their clunky connection processes. If it was not for the echosystem of connected devices I would be on another brand. USD10 per month for cloud storage of videos is outrageous. It only has one purpose, not like your main storage. I'd pay 2, not 10.
...
show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 18, 2026 by Bernie D.