Garmin Varia Radar Review: RTL515 // RVR315 // Varia Mobile App
Shane Miller - GPLama
New updates from Garmin to their Varia Cycling Light and Rear View Radar range - Introducing the RTL515, the RVR315, and the Varia App. - 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 Flash. - Battery: Up to 16 hours in day flash mode, up to 6 hours in night flash or solid mode (RTL510 was 'Up to 15hrs') - ANT+ Light support. Remote control / battery status. - ANT+ and Bluetooth Radar support. - Mounts: 1/4 turn Garmin Mount. (Round,Aero, and new D-shaped post mounts inc.) - Detection Distance: 153 yards / 140 meters - US$199.99 - No light. - Slightly more bulky than just a RTL515 without the light. - ~51g - Small change to the button on the top of the unit (fully covered/protected) - Battery: Up to 7 hours. - ANT+ and Bluetooth Radar support. - Mounts: 1/4 turn Garmin Mount. (Round,Aero, and new D-shaped post mounts inc.) - Detection Distance: 153 yards / 140 meters - US$149.99 - IOS and Android - Runs in the foreground with visuals/audio alerts/vibrations OR in the background with vibration and alert tones. - Works over phone calls/music. BLE headphones / etc. 😀 GPLAMA Channel Memberships 😀
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