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title: "Varia RCT715, Rearview Radar w Camera & Tail Light, Built-in Camera"
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# Radar detects vehicles up to 153 yards 1080p HD camera @ 30fps Up to 6 hours battery life Varia RCT715, Rearview Radar w Camera & Tail Light, Built-in Camera

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** B/.1079
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ See behind, ride ahead — safety and style in one sleek package!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Varia RCT715, Rearview Radar w Camera & Tail Light, Built-in Camera by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** B/.1079 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/436840199-varia-rct715-rearview-radar-w-camera-and-tail-light-built)

## Best For

- garmin enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted garmin brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ride with Confidence:** Built-in 1080p camera auto-saves incident footage, so you never miss a moment or proof.
- • **Seamless Connectivity:** Control and review footage effortlessly through the Varia mobile app with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi integration.
- • **Stay Ahead of Traffic:** Rearview radar alerts you to vehicles approaching from behind up to 140 meters away via your Garmin device or smartphone.
- • **Visibility Meets Safety:** Bright tail light enhances your presence on the road, making you more visible to motorists day and night.
- • **Customizable Power Modes:** Choose from always-on, radar-only, or radar-activated modes to maximize battery life for your longest rides.

## Overview

The Garmin Varia RCT715 is a cutting-edge rearview radar with a built-in 1080p camera and tail light designed for cyclists. It detects vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards, automatically records and saves incident footage, and integrates seamlessly with Garmin devices and the Varia app. With customizable modes to extend battery life up to 6 hours and a bright tail light for enhanced visibility, it’s the ultimate smart safety companion for professional cyclists who demand both performance and peace of mind.

## Description

It looks back while you ride ahead. The Varia™ RCT715 rearview radar with camera and tail light continuously records your ride and automatically saves footage before, during and after events if it detects an incident. The bright tail light makes you more visible to motorists. And Varia RCT715 integrates seamlessly with your Garmin bike computer or the Varia™ mobile app on your paired smartphone to alert you to traffic as you ride. The app lets you easily access your footage, transfer videos or customize camera settings such as data overlays. A selection of operation modes lets you flex camera and tail light features to maximize battery life for longer rides. Notice: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of the camera function of this device. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use the camera function of this device.

Review: How did I ever survive without it? - This is an expensive and valuable safety device. I wasn't sure I wanted to spend the money, but I'm glad I did. It works exactly as advertised, pairing seamlessly with my Garmin 1030+. Picture and video quality are excellent. It is very easy to read license numbers of cars that pass. In an actual emergency, I am confident a full description of the vehicle including the license number would be readily available. The rear light is bright, so you don't need to double up. This unit has only two shortcomings. Both are the result of the high power consumption required to run a light and radar and video camera continuously. Because the unit has a big battery, it is heavy and has a relatively short battery life: about 8 hours in my experience. So I can't recommend it for people who count every gram or who would be put off by having to recharge daily. I recommend it highly for those who put safety first, those who would enjoy the rear facing videos and pictures you can take any time, and those who would like to know how fast was that car going when it passed me? I'll point out one feature that I think is excellent, that does not get enough attention in Garmin's own advertising for this device. When you trigger a manual video, the resulting 90 second video that is saved actually begins about 45 seconds before you pushed the trigger. That means you can record bad behavior AFTER it has already happened!
Review: I was hesitant to spend the money. It's totally worth it. - I am so impressed with this. I even had to upgrade from my Garmin Edge 800 to a compatible model of cycling computer (I went with the 1040 solar), so the price point of BOTH was just incredibly painful, even on sale. But I'm coming back to cycling after having taken significant time off due to health struggles and I've seen friends seriously hurt from getting hit out of the road. And I feel like in the area I live, driving manners and common sense just went to heck during the pandemic and haven't improved much. And as I am back out there, I think of those friends, and I realize I'm much older now and can't hear the cars coming up behind me as well as I used to. Or maybe I never heard them well and just benefitted from someone with great hearing in the back yelling "car!", but now I'm riding alone while I build up fitness again. And for everything I've been through with my health surprises, this is a form a self-care to invest in my safety. I don't think after getting clipped or hit from behind, I would think, gee I'm so glad I didn't spend that "x" hundred dollars! This is less than my surgical co-pay by a lot. The radar detects cars well out of my hearing range and I'd say even farther than I can turn to look behind me easily right now. I can get a sense if someone is hauling toosh as they approach me or if they're being gentle, safe and sane in their approach. If they slow down, they'll probably take care in passing too. An over the shoulder check is still appropriate but that's one point in time. This lets you see their whole approach. The tail light is very large and bright as well and has different setting for how it shines or blinks and it coordinates with your computer as well. So if you don't want to completely unclip and walk to the back of your bike to push the button to change it for different lighting conditions (coming home a bit late from a ride), you can do it on your Garmin Edge with just one foot down. (I suppose you could do it while cycling, but I can't and have strong opinions on distracted driving that make me not even want to try). In summary, this is totally worth the investment.

## Features

- See and record what’s behind you with a built-in camera that saves footage automatically if it detects an incident
- Capture sharp, clear video in 1080p at 30 fps, or set resolution at 720p to extend battery life for longer rides
- Easily view footage and control the camera via the Varia mobile app
- Automatically detects incidents and saves footage before, during and after events if it detects an incident
- Rearview radar detects vehicles approaching from behind up to 153 yards (140 meters) away and integrates with your Edge bike computer, select Garmin wearables or the Varia app on your paired compatible smartphone to provide alerts
- Choose from three modes to maximize battery life: always-on, lights and radar only or radar-activated mode, which turns on the camera when an approaching car is detected
- Ready to use right out of the box with included 16 GB SD card
- Battery life up to 4 hours with radar and tail light on solid high or night flash, up to 5 hours on solid low and 6 hours on day flash — all with camera recording at 1080p
- Notice: Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit use of the camera function of this device. It is your responsibility to know and comply with applicable laws and rights to privacy in jurisdictions where you plan to use the camera function of this device.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09T5VBDPC |
| Auto Part Orientation | Rear |
| Auto Part Position | Rear |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Best Sellers Rank | #47 in Radar Detectors |
| Brand | Garmin |
| Built-In Media | Varia™ RCT715; seat post mount kit; USB cable; SD card; documentation |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Android, iOS - Apple |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Bicycle |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Control Method | App |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 362 Reviews |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 16 GB |
| Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Frame Rate | 30 |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 4.2"D x 1.3"W x 1.7"H |
| Item Highlight | Reliable rearview bike radar, detects vehicles approaching from behind, compact and easy to mount |
| Item Type Name | Bike Camera |
| Item Weight | 5.2 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Garmin |
| Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f_stop |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | 010-02474-00 |
| Model Name | Varia™ RCT715 |
| Model Number | 010-02474-00 |
| Mounting Type | Seat Post Mount |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Built-in Camera; Automatic Incident Capture; Maximum Awareness; Superior Visibility; Compact Design |
| Screen Size | 5 |
| Special Feature | Built-in Camera; Automatic Incident Capture; Maximum Awareness; Superior Visibility; Compact Design |
| Supported Standards | MP4 |
| UPC | 753759279806 753759279790 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Vehicle Service Type | Bicycle |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p , 720p |
| Warranty Description | 1 year limited warranty |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Color:** Black
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- **Control Method:** App
- **Included Components:** Varia™ RCT715; seat post mount kit; USB cable; SD card; documentation
- **Model Name:** Varia™ RCT715
- **Mounting Type:** Seat Post Mount
- **Special Feature:** Built-in Camera; Automatic Incident Capture; Maximum Awareness; Superior Visibility; Compact Design
- **Vehicle Service Type:** Bicycle
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p, 720p

## Images

![Varia RCT715, Rearview Radar w Camera & Tail Light, Built-in Camera - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71cDzVzBGhL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are larger sd cards supported? there is mention of an included 16gig sd card.**
A: 16 gig included and it supports up to 2 TB

**Q: Can you actually just using it as a camera and set it on front?  Can you view entire footage? I like the fact that it has a long life battery.**
A: Yes you can but why would you. There are some inexpensive front facing cameras that works very well. I have a Cycliq Fly 12 and a Teentok cameras. Both work very well. The Cycliq is $500 and the Teentok is $100, The latter works as well as the $500 camera. Use the RCT 715 for what is made for...safety.

**Q: Does the camera have image stabilization yet?**
A: It does not. If you ride over rough terrain your video will be very "bumpy"

**Q: Is one brand of micro sd cards preferred?**
A: I don’t think it matters

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ How did I ever survive without it?
*by C***N on October 8, 2024*

This is an expensive and valuable safety device. I wasn't sure I wanted to spend the money, but I'm glad I did. It works exactly as advertised, pairing seamlessly with my Garmin 1030+. Picture and video quality are excellent. It is very easy to read license numbers of cars that pass. In an actual emergency, I am confident a full description of the vehicle including the license number would be readily available. The rear light is bright, so you don't need to double up. This unit has only two shortcomings. Both are the result of the high power consumption required to run a light and radar and video camera continuously. Because the unit has a big battery, it is heavy and has a relatively short battery life: about 8 hours in my experience. So I can't recommend it for people who count every gram or who would be put off by having to recharge daily. I recommend it highly for those who put safety first, those who would enjoy the rear facing videos and pictures you can take any time, and those who would like to know how fast was that car going when it passed me? I'll point out one feature that I think is excellent, that does not get enough attention in Garmin's own advertising for this device. When you trigger a manual video, the resulting 90 second video that is saved actually begins about 45 seconds before you pushed the trigger. That means you can record bad behavior AFTER it has already happened!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I was hesitant to spend the money. It's totally worth it.
*by D***H on October 4, 2024*

I am so impressed with this. I even had to upgrade from my Garmin Edge 800 to a compatible model of cycling computer (I went with the 1040 solar), so the price point of BOTH was just incredibly painful, even on sale. But I'm coming back to cycling after having taken significant time off due to health struggles and I've seen friends seriously hurt from getting hit out of the road. And I feel like in the area I live, driving manners and common sense just went to heck during the pandemic and haven't improved much. And as I am back out there, I think of those friends, and I realize I'm much older now and can't hear the cars coming up behind me as well as I used to. Or maybe I never heard them well and just benefitted from someone with great hearing in the back yelling "car!", but now I'm riding alone while I build up fitness again. And for everything I've been through with my health surprises, this is a form a self-care to invest in my safety. I don't think after getting clipped or hit from behind, I would think, gee I'm so glad I didn't spend that "x" hundred dollars! This is less than my surgical co-pay by a lot. The radar detects cars well out of my hearing range and I'd say even farther than I can turn to look behind me easily right now. I can get a sense if someone is hauling toosh as they approach me or if they're being gentle, safe and sane in their approach. If they slow down, they'll probably take care in passing too. An over the shoulder check is still appropriate but that's one point in time. This lets you see their whole approach. The tail light is very large and bright as well and has different setting for how it shines or blinks and it coordinates with your computer as well. So if you don't want to completely unclip and walk to the back of your bike to push the button to change it for different lighting conditions (coming home a bit late from a ride), you can do it on your Garmin Edge with just one foot down. (I suppose you could do it while cycling, but I can't and have strong opinions on distracted driving that make me not even want to try). In summary, this is totally worth the investment.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Ride safer and more comfortably
*by D***H on September 29, 2023*

Bought this after a truck hit me on my bike and sent me to the emergency room when I came to. Three things stand out about this radar device. First: I can now ride with greater confidence knowing that a vehicle, or several, are approaching from the rear. I like that it will let me know how many vehicles are approaching. I have always ridden with a rear-view mirror and would not ride without one, but this allows me to concentrate on my ride and not the approaching traffic. My mirror is now for verification of presence or absence of vehicular traffic. Second: Because the radar will light up on my bike computer when there is a vehicle 150 yards (or something like that), I now ride nearer the middle of my lane where the traffic has smoothed out the chip seal we have here in Texas. The ride is so much more comfortable and my elbows and butt appreciate it. What?, you say...how about the cars? Well, 150 yards is plenty of time to move on back to my shoulder or "bike" lane to give the vehicles more room and communicate that I'm doing my part to avoid a collision. Third: By riding less on the shoulder, I'm less likely to get a flat from all the crap that ends up there. So there, three wins! I know it's spendy, but I believe it to be one of the best bike "stuff" purchases I have ever made. I also ride with Specialized's ANGi on my helmet which will alert my emergency contact if I'm in a wreck.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection
- TUSITA Silicone Case Compatible with Garmin Varia RCT715
- Garmin Seat Post Mount Kit, Bicycle Rearview Radar Mount, Multiple Seat Post Compatibility

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