Garmin Varia™ RTL515

Garmin Varia RTL515

Key Features

• Advanced Rear‑View Radar: Detects vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 m and provides alerts via your Edge device, smartphone or compatible smartwatch.

• Powerful Tail Light: Daylight‑visible up to 1 mile, with multiple light modes including peloton mode for group riding.

• Compact & Easy to Mount: Slim vertical design fits most road bike seatposts and provides good leg clearance.

• Radar Detection Range: Detects vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 metres

• Visibility: Daylight visibility: up to 1 mile [garmin.com]

Battery Life:*

• Up to 16 hours in day‑flash mode

• Up to 6 hours in solid mode

Compatibility:

• Garmin Edge® bike computers

• Garmin smartwatches

• Varia™ app + third‑party cycling apps (e.g., RideWithGPS)

Mounting: Compact vertical form fits most road‑use bike seatposts

The Garmin Varia RTL515 is a compact rear‑facing bike radar and tail light system designed to help cyclists ride more safely and confidently. When paired with a compatible Garmin Edge® bike computer, Garmin smartwatch or smartphone, it provides visual, audible and vibration alerts for vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 metres away. It also offers powerful daylight visibility allowing motorists to see you from up to one mile away, making it a reliable safety upgrade for road cyclists.

When paired with your compatible smartphone. For safety and tracking feature requirements and limitations, see Garmin.com/safety - opens in a new tab