Garmin Varia RVR315, Cycling Rearview Radar with Visual and Audible Alerts for Vehicles Up to 153 Yards Away
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Style: Rearview Radar
Features
- Rearview radar provides awareness of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away
- Pairs seamlessly with your Edge bike computer and compatible smartphone as well as select Garmin wearables or the radar display unit
- When used with your compatible smartphone, the Varia app provides graphics plus tone and vibration alerts to indicate approaching cars
- When used with a compatible smartphone, Varia radar integrates with third-party apps such as Ride with GPS to overlay your maps with rearview radar alerts
- Compact vertical design mounts easily to most road-use bicycles
- Battery life: up to 8 hours
Description
Stay aware of approaching cars with the Varia RVR315. This rearview radar pairs with your Edge bike computer, smartphone or other Garmin device to alert you of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away. When used with your smartphone, the Garmin Varia app uses bold graphics to indicate the position and speed of approaching vehicles, plus tone and vibration alerts. The radar’s compact vertical design allows for device mounting on most road-use bicycles. Ride more between charges with up to 8 hours of battery life.
Product Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 3 inches
Item Weight: 1.76 ounces
Item model number: 010-02252-00
Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)
Connectivity technologies: ANT+
Special Features: Maximum Awareness; Multiple Pairing Options; Works with The Varia App; Third-Party App Compatible; Compact Design
Other display features: Wireless
Colour: One Color
Included Components: RVR315; Mounting hardware; Power cable; Documentation
Manufacturer: Garmin
Date First Available: May 13, 2020
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Style: Rearview Radar with Tail Light
I bought the varia for my road bike. I have used it a bunch of times. It does a really good job picking up traffic from behind. It really improves my awareness about what is going on behind me. I have only used it with the varia app. I really like being able to glance down at my phone (mounted on phone holder on gooseneck) and checking for traffic. This is really cool when there is a car parked in the bike lane of some other obstruction like a trash can. It is also effective when I want to make a left turn. I can look down and quickly see if the coast is clear. It is also really helpful by displaying multiple cars, so I am aware if there are more cars when I hear one coming from behind. The only drawbacks I have experienced is it eats up battery in my phone quickly (I am in need of an upgrade, though). Another thing that is difficult to manage is that sometimes I need to go into the middle of the road due to space limitations on the shoulder. When there is a car behind me going the same speed, it will drop off the display. I assume it thinks the target is another rider. The car only reappears on the display when it overtakes me. Cars definitely see the light, so that is super helpful when riding after work in late fall. Overall, I think the varia improves my awareness significantly and I always will have it going when riding on the road.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 6, 2022 by kaner
Style: Rearview Radar with Tail Light
Have been very surprised at how super useful the radar function is. It works very well and gives you a much better overview of what's going on around you as you don't have to turn your head back nearly as often. Also, even in the very heavy traffic I often ride in, my Garmin shows enough info about the relative distance and speed of approaching cars and motor bikes that I feel a lot better able to gauge the traffic situation around me. Originally I thought I would have it "off" inside the city - but I always have it "on". Also like how you can set it up for daytime/nighttime strength etc. Never ride without. Some people are worried about the rubber bands that keep the unit into place. Made me worry too. however, I ride some VERY rough roads and also flipped my bike once after being swiped by a car :-( -still the Garmin unit is sitting there safe and secure while my water bottles "exploded" around me. Fortunately they're a lot cheaper to replace. Highly recommended.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 19, 2022 by Maiaibing
Style: Rearview Radar with Tail Light
This is probably one of my best cycling purchase I've made other than a helmet! It's expensive but definitely worth its weight in gold. I live in a suburb with many long curvy roads with a lot of quiet, electric and hybrid vehicles that can quickly sneak up on you and the radar has detected every single car without any false positives for the last couple months. It gives me confidence when taking over the lane since I don't want to get doored by the occasional parked car. The tail light is extremely bright and has multiple modes that you can use during the day or night. It easily connected to my Garmin Edge 530 and turns on automatically when I power on the headunit. Battery life is great although I do give it a small charge before I head out.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 20, 2022 by H T
Style: Rearview Radar with Tail Light
I always use a mirror on my helmet but this adds additional safety and works well with my Wahoo Elemnt Roam. I had to turn the notification beeps off on my Wahoo though - it just got annoying to here it beep all the time. But I do use the visual lights on the Wahoo and also the Garmin app on the Varia is easy to see. I have my iPhone mounted on the stem of my bike and the Wahoo out front. This attached nicely to my Fizik saddle and still have room for a small saddle bag
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 18, 2022 by Barry
Style: Rearview Radar with Tail Light
This thing is great. I won’t even ride now without it. It goes hand in hand with having a mirror. After it beeps you can look in your mirror and decide on how far to move to the right. I ride in the bike lane but not all the way to the right due to glass and other debris. But when a car comes I move as far as I can to the right. I have two negatives however: No usb C, and sometimes it will change the light pattern from what I set it at. I like to have it on flash mode. I have noticed there are a few places I ride that it will disconnect. Maybe a place with a strong Cell tower or other type of interference? It is helpful in mild to moderate traffic. Heavy traffic not so much. Many times I ride at dusk and people do not have their lights on so I can’t see them in my mirror. However the radar sees them from very far away, then I can squeeze over as far as I can. So many bad drivers, drive into the bike lane and do not even pay attention. I have lights everywhere on my bike to help the distracted drivers to see me better.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 2, 2022 by Honest Reviewer
Style: Rearview Radar
I love this thing. I use mirrors, I listen, etc… but invariably, I STILL miss a car coming up behind me for one reason or another. I had seen these when Garmin released them and thought about it… other friends have them… but I didn’t grab one until catching a nice Prime Day sale this past summer (for $100). I wish I had grabbed one sooner. This unit paired up easily and quickly with my Edge 520 bike computer, and it seems to be spot on accurate. After multiple rides with this, I haven’t had a single false alert, nor has it missed a single vehicle coming up behind me. This adds a HUGE degree of safety to riding. The alert chirps on my 520, and the visual alert on the screen is quite noticeable. You know to get over, and it gives you plenty of time to do it – and it also then lets you know when it’s clear. Good stuff. The only negative thing that I have to say is, I would prefer the model WITH a taillight – but I just can justify an extra ~$70+ for a taillight – perhaps reconsider your pricing structure, Garmin…? (I mean, seriously… I have a perfectly good USB rechargeable LED taillight that I paid like $15 for. Am I just missing something on the Garmin model…? Anyway…) Regardless, as I mentioned above, this thing adds a HUGE degree of safety to riding – and if you ride on a lot of rural county roads (like I do) where traffic is hit and miss, you NEED one of these.
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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 8, 2022 by Troy A. Miller
Style: Rearview Radar with Tail Light
A small learning curve, but I will not ride my road bike without it. Plenty of battery life for century rides too.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2023 by Ken
Style: Rearview Radar with Tail Light
Does as advertised. Awesome to know when a car is approaching with enough time to slide farther into the shoulder. Easy to set up and pair with my 830. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 1, 2023 by Tom