Garmin Light Varia RTL516 Radar
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Garmin Varia RTL516 Radar Rear Light
What Is It?
The Garmin Varia RTL516 is a rear bicycle radar and tail light designed to improve rider awareness of approaching vehicles. Its rear-facing radar can detect vehicles from up to 140 metres away and communicate alerts to compatible Garmin devices and other compatible displays.
Key Features
- Rear-facing vehicle detection radar
- Detects approaching vehicles up to 140m
- Can detect up to 8 approaching vehicles
- 5-lumen red rear light
- Solid light mode
- Rechargeable integrated lithium-ion battery
- Up to 9 hours battery life in solid mode
- ANT+ and Bluetooth connectivity
- IPX7 water resistance
- Compact seatpost-mounted design
Specifications
- Brand: Garmin
- Model: Varia RTL516
- Type: Rear Radar / Tail Light
- Radar Detection Range: Up to 140m
- Radar Beam Width: 40°
- Maximum Vehicles Detected: Up to 8
- Light Output: 5 lumens
- Light Modes: Solid
- Battery: Rechargeable integrated lithium-ion
- Battery Life: Up to 9 hours
- Water Rating: IPX7
- Operating Temperature: -20°C to 50°C
- Wireless Frequencies: 2.4GHz / 24GHz
Benefits
- Provides advance awareness of approaching traffic from behind.
- Long radar detection range gives riders more time to react to approaching vehicles.
- Integrated rear light increases visibility to other road users.
- Wireless connectivity allows radar alerts to be displayed on compatible cycling devices.
- IPX7 protection makes it suitable for riding in wet conditions.
- Up to 9 hours of battery life supports extended rides.
Best Suited For
- Road cycling
- Commuting
- Training rides
- Long-distance cycling
- Riders who frequently ride on roads with vehicle traffic
- Cyclists using compatible Garmin or other radar-display devices
