GARMIN VARIA RADAR REAR

Number two among one of the best bike rear lights is the Garmin Varia Radar Rear. This lamp may be lacking in brightness and battery life, but it compensates with a wealth of advanced features. When the Garmin Varia Radar detects traffic approaching from behind at 140 meters, it intelligently adjusts its brightness and flashing pattern to alert vehicles that you're approaching. Meanwhile, compatible Garmin computers – Edge 1000, 820, and 520 – or an optional, rather bulky radar device provide an auditory and visual alert whenever vehicles approach from behind at a high rate.

The computers can even display many oncoming vehicles, each with their own relative speed and threat level. Although this is probably more sophistication than most people want, the Radar system could be lifesaving on pitch black country roads.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Maximum lumens: 15
• Battery life: up to 5 hours
• Rechargeable: yes

REASONS TO BUY

• Acts as a radar
• Plays nice with Garmin products

REASONS TO AVOID

• Not that bright
• Short battery life

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