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product_id: 436840199
title: "Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection"
brand: "garmin"
price: "C$47705"
currency: NIO
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
url: https://www.desertcart.ni/products/436840199-varia-rct715-bicycle-radar-with-camera-and-tail-light-continuous
store_origin: NI
region: Nicaragua
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# 1080p Video 4-6 Hours Battery 153 Yards Detection Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection

**Brand:** garmin
**Price:** C$47705
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚴‍♂️ Ride Smart, Record Every Adventure!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection by garmin
- **How much does it cost?** C$47705 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/436840199-varia-rct715-bicycle-radar-with-camera-and-tail-light-continuous)

## 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

- • **Ready to Ride:** Includes 16 GB SD card for immediate use.
- • **Capture Every Moment:** Automatically saves footage during incidents.
- • **Stay Aware, Stay Safe:** Detects vehicles from 153 yards away.
- • **Versatile Battery Modes:** Choose from three modes to extend battery life.
- • **Control at Your Fingertips:** Easily manage settings via the Varia app.

## Overview

The Garmin Varia™ RCT715 is a cutting-edge bicycle radar system that combines a high-definition camera with a tail light, ensuring cyclists can see and record what’s behind them. With features like automatic incident capture, vehicle detection up to 153 yards, and a user-friendly mobile app for control, this device enhances safety and awareness on the road. It offers multiple battery modes for extended use and comes ready to go with a 16 GB SD card.

## 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.

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| Auto Part Position | Rear |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Supported Standards | MP4 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer |
| Compatible Devices | Monitor |
| Frame Rate | 30 fps |
| Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 16 GB |
| Control Method | App |
| Screen Size | 5 |
| Optical Sensor Technology | CMOS |
| Flash Memory Type | SD |
| Auto Part Orientation | Rear |
| Compatible with Vehicle Type | Bicycle |
| Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Additional Features | Built-in Camera; Automatic Incident Capture; Maximum Awareness; Superior Visibility; Compact Design |
| Video Capture Resolution | 1080p, 720p |
| Mounting Type | Seat Post Mount |
| Item Weight | 5.2 Ounces |
| Color | Black |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Garmin
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CMOS
- **Video Capture Resolution:** 1080p, 720p
- **Flash Memory Type:** SD
- **Video Capture Format:** MP4
- **Supported Audio Format:** AAC, MP3, PCM
- **Screen Size:** 5
- **Connectivity Technology:** Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
- **Color:** Black
- **Special Feature:** Built-in Camera; Automatic Incident Capture; Maximum Awareness; Superior Visibility; Compact Design

## Images

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## 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delivers what it promises
*by I***A on June 16, 2025*

I live in a place where cyclists are disrespected. Heavy traffic is a daily occurrence, and there are no safe alternative routes for cycling. So, for some time now, I've been gradually retiring from cycling for fear of my safety. This device has given me a bit of confidence on my rides. Of course, I always have to be careful, but it delivers what it promises, and I'm very satisfied with it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-18*