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Which Garmin Varia Radar Should You Buy? Our Editors’ Picks for Every Rider Type.

· By Endurance Wire

Despite being available for over a decade , on-bike radar units have only recently gained widespread acceptance by road and gravel cyclists. There are great reasons for riders embracing radar: These devices are lightweight, very effective, and help ease anxiety on rides. I began using a radar taillight late last spring and haven’t ridden on the road without one since. Radar systems provide you with warnings of vehicles approaching from behind on rides. The taillights on many devices can be set to blink or illuminate brighter when an approaching vehicle is detected, which helps notify drivers of your presence.

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