Next Gen Garmin Radar

Garmin just announced its next gen radar, and it has some appealing updates that I like. It is insanely expensive at $300. But it will be a hard buy, because it will eliminate one of my last Micro USB devices I have to charge.

  • Detects vehicle size
  • Detects vehicle lane and path of travel
  • Brake light when rider is slowing
  • Tracks same-speed cars
  • New bike computer visualization

Garmin Varia RearVue 820

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I’ve been told I have unlimited budget for bike-related safety devices, and I wonder if this uses the older style Varia mount? It doesn’t look as bulky as the version with the integrated camera.

no camera?

Doh! Figures I just finally pulled the trigger and bought a Varia for myself at Christmas

It looks like it, based on the pictures.

Their camera radar is a separate product. It does not look like it has an update yet this cycle.

I tried that a couple years ago and ditched it. It was super heavy and did not have enough battery life for a long ride.

super excited for this!

It states “new seatpost mount,” but it is still just a Garmin quarter turn so if you have one that works now I will wager it will work just fine with the new unit.

You’ll be fine, really.