Varia Radar
GARMIN Varia RearVUE 820 Radar UPDATE – Critical Issues Patched
Three weeks after launch, the highly anticipated Garmin Varia RearVUE 820 has had a turbulent start, with firmware 6.34 finally fixing key issues I uncovered – the ANT+ distance overflow and missing speed dat. However many riders are still returning units due to unexpected behaviour. While early hardware faults and pulled firmware versions tell part […]
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Garmin VARIA RearVUE 820 Review: Incredible Radar with One CRITICAL Issue
Garmin’s long-awaited follow-up to their RTL515 Radar is here – the Varia RearVUE 820. With longer range, brighter light, better battery life, and the most impressive radar performance I’ve tested to date. After several days of real-world road testing (and a lot of time riding in traffic), this in-depth review covers everything from unboxing and […]
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My Bike Radar Traffic: The Must-Have Garmin ConnectIQ Add-on for Cycling Radar Users
If you’re a Garmin user with an ANT+ Radar device, this ConenctIQ data field is something you’ll want to know about. It’ll record vehicle speeds, passing locations, and even keep count of how many vehicles have passed on a ride. This information can be viewed after your ride in Garmin Connect (Web or Mobile) and […]
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LOUDER Garmin Varia RADAR Alerts: Using Bluetooth Audio Alerts // How-To
This video contains information on how to get LOUDER audio alerts from Bluetooth compatible Garmin Varia Radar devices. Links: Garmin Varia Mobile App: https://bit.ly/38WhbzW RideWithGPS: https://bit.ly/3M5uICO GPLama Varia RCT715 Video: https://youtu.be/m_86IZfPY4U GPLama Varia RTL515 Video: https://youtu.be/UTLIeaRKN6c Where to Buy: Garmin Varia Radar RCT715 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3wqjBQy Garmin Varia Radar Light RTL515 (Amazon US): https://amzn.to/3gj7tXl […]
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New Garmin Varia Radar Releases: RTL515 // RVR315 // Varia Mobile App
New updates from Garmin to their Varia Cycling Light and Rear View Radar range – Introducing the RTL515, the RVR315, and the Varia App. Tech Details: RTL515: – Physically identical to the RTL510 (Almost impossible to tell them apart) – Same weight as the RTL510: ~71g. – Light Modes: Solid, Peloton (new), Night Flash, Day […]
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Garmin Varia Radar w/ Wahoo ELEMNT GPS: Christmas Image Pack 🎄🎅🏽 🦌
Get into the festive season by customizing your Wahoo ELEMNT/BOLT/ROAM Radar icon with one of three GPLama Christmas icons. Download Pack: https://gplama.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/GPLama-Wahoo-RADAR-Icon-Xmas-Pack.zip Details PNG format. Size is ‘around’ 25×28 pixels. Transparent background. File name radar_car.png (to be placed in /wahooligan/) Colours work for the image on the ROAM! Links:GPLama Garmin Varia RTL510 Video: https://youtu.be/az6_XX9bIMsGarmin Varia RTL510 […]
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Garmin Varia ANT+ Radar Battery Level Indicator // Garmin Edge Tip
What’s the best way to keep an eye on your Garmin Varia Radar battery level on your Edge head unit? The simple way is to add the LIGHT Battery status field to one of your activity profile pages. This works because the Garmin ANT+ RADAR devices are also also ANT+ LIGHT devices. Tail Light Field […]
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Wahoo Elemnt ANT+ RADAR Customization: Elemnt // BOLT // ROAM
The recent firmware update released for the Elemnt, BOLT, and ROAM Cycling GPS head units has an undocumented feature (documented below) that allows you to change the icon shown for the ANT+ Radar support. Please subscribe to support this YouTube channel: https://goo.gl/QS5YZg Details PNG format. Size is ‘around’ 25×28 pixels. Transparent background. File name radar_car.png […]
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Wahoo ANT+ RADAR Support: ELEMNT | BOLT | ROAM // FEATURE UPDATE!
Wahoo today add support for the ANT+ RADAR profile – Meaning the much requested and long awaited support for the Garmin Varia Radar is here! The RADAR device is a rear bike light and also a car detecting radar device. Yep, it’ll detect and alert you of approaching traffic 140m/153 yards away – and indicate […]
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