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Garmin Varia Radar 2 RTL510 Rear Light

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Review by Old and in the way

Lost my first Varia was surprised how much I missed it
by Old and in the way
Cycling Enthusiast
Tennessee

I lost my first Varia and realized immediately how much I rely on it to let me know what is going on behind me. This is a great tail light and I love and need the warning about the vehicles coming up behind me. Diesal trucks I hear, most new cars "sneak up" on me because they are so quiet.

Reviewed 9/17/2020
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Review by DC Dan

Easy setup, Great Performance
by DC Dan
Cycling Enthusiast
DC

Excellent product from Garmin. The light is easy to setup and easy to use, with only one button so you won't get lost. I am currently using this without a headunit, and it appears the radar function still operates and the light becomes more intense as objects approach. The light is extremely powerful, and the battery lasts long. I can't wait to connect this to a headunit to get the full potential out of it.

Reviewed 9/11/2020
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Review by rousslang

If only it could see around corners, or into the future...
by rousslang
Cycling Enthusiast
Puget Sound

I ride five or six days a week. I rely on the Garmin Varia Radar to help me see what's back there, coming up on me. I'm 72 years old, and it's tough to tuck and look under my arm like I did when I was younger. So with the Varia, and my rear-view mirror, I am more relaxed in traffic. Now, If only it could see around corners, or into the future...

Reviewed 8/20/2020
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Review by Jeff k

Best bike purchase I've ever made
by Jeff k
Hanover NH

I ride a lot of rural and Winding roads. Having now used for two months, I can't imagine riding without without the radar, I definitely have never felt safer on the roads. The blinking light also is a nice feature.

Reviewed 8/14/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Works very well
by Anonymous

I ride on the road all the time. I highly recommend a Garmin Varia radar. It works very well and has little to no false readings. It seems to assist with my visibility too. I paired it with my Edge 520 Plus and will never ride without it again.

Reviewed 8/6/2020
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Review by Corona bike guy

great tail light
by Corona bike guy
Cycling Enthusiast
Corona CA

Wonderful tail light. The radar works great. I have a Edge 520 and it can cause it to drain its battery faster. I had to adjust the back light to get it to last through all day rides. I sure a newer Edge would pair better. You can control the Varia with the 830 and old 520 does not have that capability. But other than that I love the unit and would recommended it.

Reviewed 7/18/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Excellent
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast

Been riding for over 30 years and this is great. Hook it up to your smart phone or garmin and have peace of mind. Picks up vehicles pretty far back and multiple vehicles too. Good light too nice and bright and can be seen far away and has multiple light settings. For the price its a great deal.

Reviewed 7/8/2020
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Review by ChemoBoy

Impressive!
by ChemoBoy
Cycling Enthusiast
Portland, OR

I'm really impressed by how well the radar works in conjunction with my Garmin head unit (530), including showing multiple vehicles. I've found it very helpful when country roads rather than relying solely on hearing. It's also allowed me to signal to cars when it's safe to pass. I use another small light in conjunction (brighter, better battery life), so I'm also intrigued by their new 'radar only' unit.

Reviewed 7/9/2020
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Review by John

There are only two kinds of riders....
by John
Minnesota

... those that love their Varia radar and those that havent tried it.

Thats a quote from Ray Maker of DCRainmaker fame and that pretty well nails it when it comes to the Varia Radar.

Excellent taillight that has a great optic that makes it super visible way down the road. The warning is hyper helpful. I dont know a single person that regrets using one.

Reviewed 7/2/2020
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Review by John

Cant live without it
by John
san diego

Love this thing and its a terrific safety device. Can see when cars are approaching long before I can hear them coming. Its been very dependable and lasts for a century ride.

Reviewed 6/29/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Great not having to worry about looking back all the time.
by Anonymous
Cycling Enthusiast

I like that it has good battery life. It has turned its self off a couple of times will riding. When I restarted it came on for the rest of the ride.

Reviewed 6/29/2020
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Review by Ross

Love this light
by Ross
Southern California

This is a game changer, especially for people like me who can't turn their heads well to look behind. BI still do look back but this radar light has worked 100 percent of the time in terms of cars behind me. I would give it 5 stars but I had some problems with the device staying connected to my Edge 1030. It seems to have corrected itself

Reviewed 7/3/2020
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Review by funrider

this rear light makes riding safer
by funrider
Cycling Enthusiast
torrance ca

I ride on city streets with traffic and with the radar I know when someone is approaching and how fast they are moving...it really helps to keep me aware of my surroundings...very helpful!

Reviewed 6/26/2020
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Review by Anonymous

Essential safety equipment
by Anonymous
Competitive Racer

I don't ride on the road without this on my bike. The radar function works extremely well and gives me plenty of warning when a car is coming from behind. It probably wouldn't be as useful on a busy road where there is constant traffic. But I ride in uncongested roads where the cars can be traveling quite fast and this gives me extra peace of mind. The light is a bonus for making me more visible to cars. I especially like the flashing mode.

Reviewed 6/26/2020
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Review by relaxed77

Ideal for high traffic situtations
by relaxed77
Casual Cyclist
San Antonio, TX

During road cycling, you don't always know how many vehicles are behind you. not only will you Garmin alert you of upcoming traffic, it can let you know the number of vehicles that are there as well. Love that feature, especially when sudden changes may have to be made.

Reviewed 6/26/2020
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Review by hballe1

So Happy I got it, I feel safer and more aware
by hballe1
Cycling Enthusiast
NYC

One of the best investments I have made to my bike. Also the price of $$$!

Reviewed 6/22/2020
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Review by Ephil

Top stuff
by Ephil
North CA

Great product. Easy set up and easy to use. Picks up cars, motorcycles and bikes. Great for quiet mountain roads that see little traffic. Reminds me to be careful for that car I rarely seehear behind me. It picked up 4 ATVs on ride yesterday. I could tell where each was.

Reviewed 6/22/2020
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Review by Steven

Varia
by Steven
Henderson

Do not leave home without it, never

Reviewed 6/22/2020
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Review by Allan

Best Tail Light Ever
by Allan
Foster City

I've purchased so many lights I can't even count. It gives me great peace of mind knowing what's coming up behind. It is especially useful when changing lanes. One small complaint is to increase battery capacity. I average about 6-8 hours of ride in a single charge.

Reviewed 6/15/2020
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Review by Mark

Outstanding radar
by Mark
Virginia

I had original Varia light and decided to upgrade when it had difficulty charging. While light is more vertical orientated then previous version it provides good visibility the original varia did not.

Reviewed 6/18/2020
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