Varia™ Rearview Radar

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Part Number 010-01509-00

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Alerts You to Vehicles Approaching from Behind

World's first cycling radar that warns of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters)
Works independently and wirelessly integrates with compatible Edge® cycling computers¹
Edge computer or Varia head unit can detect multiple vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level
Tail light unit brightens and flashes to notify approaching traffic of a cyclist ahead

Varia

The world's first cycling radar, Varia helps create a safer cycling environment by warning cyclists of vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters). The radar tail light also warns approaching vehicles of a cyclist ahead. Works independently or integrates seamlessly with compatible Edge cycling computers¹. Edge computer or Varia head unit can show multiple approaching vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level.

Edge computer or Varia head unit can show multiple approaching vehicles and indicates the relative speed of approach and threat level.

Getting Hit From Behind is Leading Cause of Cycling Fatalities in U.S.²

The threat is real. That’s why getting some extra help knowing what’s sneaking up behind you is an important breakthrough. You already use caution and check over your shoulder, especially before making turns, but Varia radar gives you an important tool by watching behind you even when you aren’t.

¹Compatible with Edge 1000/810/520/510/25, Support SW release follow Garmin website announcement.
²According to a study by the League of American Bicyclists.

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Physical Specifications

Varia Bike Radar Bundle

Dimensions: Radar display unit: 2.4” x 1.3” x 0.7” (6.0 cm x 3.4 cm x 1.9 cm); Tail light: 2.9” x 1.7” x 0.9" (7.3 cm x 4.4 cm x 2.3 cm)
Weight: Radar display unit: 1.0 oz (28.5 g); Tail light: 2.2 oz (63.5 g)
Modes: solid, flashing
Lux (headlight use only): N/A
Lumens: 16
Battery life (high power mode): 5 hours
ANT+®: Yes
Water rating: IPX7

Varia Tail Light

Dimensions: 2.9” x 1.7” x 0.9 (7.3 cm x 4.4 cm x 2.3 cm)
Weight: 2.2 oz (63.5 g)
Modes: Solid, flashing
Lux: N/A
Lumens: 16
Battery life (high power mode): 5 hours
Charge time: 2 hours
ANT+: Yes
Water rating: IPX7

Radar Bundle

Varia radar display unit
Radar tail light
Stem mount
Seat-post quarter-turn mount
Universal seat-post quarter-turn mount
microUSB cable
Manuals

Tail Light Only

Varia radar tail light
Seat-post quarter-turn mount
Universal seat-post quarter-turn mount
microUSB™ cable
Manuals