Garmin Varia RCT715 Rearview Bike Radar with Camera and Tail Light
Key Features
- Built-in camera continuously records the road behind you at up to 1080p and 30 fps
- Automatic incident detection saves video from before, during and after an event
- Continuous loop recording with adjustable clip length keeps the most relevant footage
- Rearview radar gives visual and audible alerts for vehicles approaching from up to 153 yards (140 meters) away
- The tail light and your head unit change as vehicles approach and pass, so you always know what is behind you
- Bright, daytime-visible tail light helps drivers spot you from up to 1 mile away
- Multiple light modes for day flash, night flash and solid riding
- Works with compatible Garmin Edge computers and watches, the Varia app and third-party apps such as Ride with GPS
- Compact vertical design mounts to almost any seatpost with room for leg clearance
- Up to 4 hours of battery life with radar, tail light and camera running together
Description
The Garmin Varia RCT715 gives road cyclists a complete rearview awareness system in a single compact device. Its radar tracks vehicles approaching from behind and sends visual and audible alerts to your compatible Garmin device or the Varia smartphone app, while the integrated tail light keeps you visible day or night and changes to signal approaching traffic. The continuously recording camera captures your ride at up to 1080p and automatically preserves footage when an incident is detected, adding peace of mind on every route. Compact and easy to mount on almost any seatpost, it pairs seamlessly with Edge bike computers, compatible Garmin watches and third-party cycling apps for a fully connected, ride-ready setup.
What You'll Love
See What's Behind You
Rearview radar tracks approaching vehicles up to 140 meters back and alerts you on your head unit or the Varia app.
Capture Every Ride
A built-in camera records continuously at up to 1080p and saves footage automatically if an incident is detected.
Be Seen Day Or Night
A bright tail light visible up to 1 mile keeps you noticed, with modes for day flash, night flash and solid.
One Compact Device
Radar, tail light and camera in a single sleek unit that mounts to almost any round or aero seatpost.
Features at a Glance
Specifications
| Camera Resolution | Up to 1080p at 30 fps |
| Radar Detection Range | Up to 153 yd / 140 m |
| Tail Light Visibility | Daytime visible up to 1 mile / 1.6 km |
| Battery Life | Up to 4 hours (radar, tail light and camera) |
| Connectivity | ANT+, Bluetooth (Varia app) |
| Water Rating | IPX7 |
| Mount | Seatpost (round and aero), quarter-turn |
In the Box
- Varia RCT715
- Quarter-turn mount
- Seatpost mount kit (round and aero)
- USB-A to USB-C cable
- Documentation
