Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar and Tail Light
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Garmin Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar and Tail Light
The Varia RTL515 Rearview Radar with Tail Light is small, easy to mount, and works with just about any bike. It pairs with your Edge bike computer or compatible smartphone to alert you of vehicles approaching from behind. This reliable rearview radar lets you ride like you know what’s coming. Pair it with your compatible Garmin device, your phone or both for multiple display options. The radar’s daylight visibility lets approaching vehicles see you from up to a mile away. The Varia app has you covered if you’re using your phone as a primary or backup display.
Maximum Awareness
Varia RTL515 rearview radar provides visual and audible alerts for vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away.
Multiple Pairing Options
This radar works seamlessly with your Edge bike computer or compatible smartphone as well as select Garmin wearables or the optional radar display unit.
Works with the Varia App
This smartphone app helps you increase your awareness by providing graphics plus tone and vibration alerts that indicate the position and speed of approaching cars.
Third-Party App Compatible
When used with a compatible smartphone, Varia radar integrates with your favorite apps, such as Ride with GPS to overlay your maps with rearview radar alerts.
Superior Visibility
Alert motorists to your presence as soon as possible, thanks to the radar’s daylight visibility of up to 1 mile.
Compact Design
Easily mount this sleek, compact device on the seatpost of almost any road-use bicycle. The vertical design allows for better leg clearance and a perfectly comfortable ride.
Peloton Mode
Varia RTL515 features multiple modes, including Peloton mode, which provides a low-intensity flash that is kind to other cyclists’ eyes when riding in a group.
Battery Life
Time spent charging is not as good as time spent riding. Get up to 16 hours of battery life in day flash mode and up to 6 hours in solid mode.
Garmin Varia RTL515 Bike Radar and Tail Light
| Modes | Solid, Peloton, Night Flash, Day Flash |
| Lumens | 20 solid, 8 peloton, 29 night flash, 65 day flash |
| Battery life | 6 hours solid, 8 hours peloton, 6 hours night flash, 16 hours day flash |
| ANT+ | Yes |
| BLE | Yes |
| Water rating | IPX7 |
| Viewing angle | 220 degrees |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 0.8 x 1.6 inches (98.6 x 19.7 x 39.6 mm) |
| Weight | 2.5 oz (71.0 g) |
Shipping & Returns
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I return an item?
How do I return an item?
Returns are incredibly simple. Please log into your account, find your item you wish to return and follow the prompts to make a return. If you do not have an account, click here to find your order and make a return.
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
Will I receive a full refund when I return an item?
You will receive a full refund when you return an item in its original manufacturer’s packaging, undamaged and unmarked. If the item you are returning is priced at less than $35, you will be charged a 15% restocking fee. Please note you will not be refunded any shipping charges.
How many days do I have to make a return?
How many days do I have to make a return?
You have 30 days to make a return. During the holiday season, from November 1 to December 31, we extend the return window to 60 days.
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
My item was damaged in transit. How do I place a return?
If your order has been noticeably damaged in transit, we strongly recommend that you refuse delivery and notify us immediately. Claims for missing items or items damaged in transit must be made within 48 hours of delivery. If there is carrier damage, please contact support@focuscamera.com with your order number and a description of the damage.
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
There’s an issue with my order, what should I do?
Oh no! Please contact our customer service team so we can resolve the issue immediately. You can call us on 1.800.221.0828, email us at support@focuscamera.com, or send us a message here.
Can I exchange an item?
Can I exchange an item?
We do not currently offer exchanges. Please return the item you purchased within 30 days and order what you’d like instead.
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If I ordered a kit, do I have to return all the items?
If you ordered a kit, you must return all components and accessories to receive a full refund.
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
I ordered a product that included a free item. I’d like to return it, do I need to return the free item as well?
If you ordered a product that included a free item, you must include the free item with your return. If not, your return will not be accepted and you will not receive a full refund.
Do you offer repairs?
Do you offer repairs?
We currently only offer camera repairs at our Brooklyn store. The item must be dropped off and collected in person as we do not accept shipped items for repair. For more information, please call our Brooklyn store on 1.718.431.7900.
What is your return policy?
What is your return policy?
Most items can be returned within 30 days for a full refund. Click here to read our full return policy.
