--- product_id: 472722417 title: "Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection" brand: "garmin" price: "€ 1186.07" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Garmin" url: https://www.desertcart.sk/products/472722417-garmin-varia-rct715-bicycle-radar-with-camera-and-tail-light store_origin: SK region: Slovakia --- # 153 yards vehicle radar detection 1080p HD video @ 30fps Up to 8 hours battery life Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection **Brand:** garmin **Price:** € 1186.07 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚴‍♂️ See behind, ride ahead — safety that’s always got your back! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection by garmin - **How much does it cost?** € 1186.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sk](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/472722417-garmin-varia-rct715-bicycle-radar-with-camera-and-tail-light) ## 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:** Continuous rearview recording automatically saves incident footage, giving you undeniable proof when it matters most. - • **Smart Alerts on the Go:** Seamlessly pairs with Garmin Edge, wearables, or smartphone app to notify you of approaching vehicles in real-time. - • **Stay Visible, Stay Safe:** Bright integrated tail light enhances your visibility to motorists, reducing risk on every ride. - • **Customizable Power Modes:** Choose from always-on, radar-only, or radar-activated modes to optimize battery life for your longest rides. - • **Instant Access & Control:** Manage footage, transfer videos, and tweak camera settings effortlessly via the intuitive Varia mobile app. ## Overview The Garmin Varia™ RCT715 is a cutting-edge bicycle radar with a built-in 1080p camera and bright tail light that continuously records your ride and detects vehicles up to 153 yards behind. It automatically saves incident footage, pairs with Garmin devices and smartphones for real-time alerts, and offers customizable modes to balance battery life and performance. Designed for safety-conscious cyclists, it includes a 16GB SD card and intuitive app control for seamless video management. ## 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: Delivery is fast and prompt - For the price, this camera and tail light has everything it’s meant for ## 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. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B09T5VBDPC | | Are Batteries Included? | Yes | | Auto Part Orientation | Rear | | Auto Part Position | Rear | | Battery Cell Type | Lithium Polymer | | Best Sellers Rank | 355,279 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) 724 in Cycling Taillights | | Box Contents | Varia™ RCT715; seat post mount kit; USB cable; SD card; documentation | | Brand | Garmin | | Brand Name | Garmin | | Colour | Black | | Compatible Devices | Smartphone, Garmin Wearables, Edge Bike Computer | | Compatible with Vehicle Type | Bicycle | | Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | | Connectivity technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | | Control Method | App | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 349 Reviews | | Display Type | OLED | | Flash Memory Supported Size Maximum | 16 GB | | Flash Memory Type | SD | | Frame Rate | 30 fps | | Item Type Name | Bike Camera | | Item Weight | 5.2 Ounces | | Manufacturer | Garmin | | Manufacturer Part Number | 010-02474-00 | | Maximum Aperture | 2.8 f | | Memory Storage Capacity | 16 GB | | Model Name | VARIA RCT715 | | Model Number | 010-02474-00 | | Model name | VARIA RCT715 | | Mounting Type | Seat Post Mount | | Number of Items | 1 | | Number of Packs | 1 | | Optical Sensor Technology | CMOS | | Other Special Features of the Product | App Control, Vehicle Detection | | Screen Size | 5 | | Supported Standards | MP4 | | UPC | 753759279806 753759279790 | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | | Vehicle service type | Bicycle | | Video Capture Resolution | 1080p | | Video capture resolution | 1080p | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Garmin - **Colour:** 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:** App Control, Vehicle Detection - **Vehicle service type:** Bicycle - **Video capture resolution:** 1080p ## Images ![Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51pdQx1zvSL.jpg) ![Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/515n85L5coL.jpg) ![Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21GU-rOOyoL.jpg) ![Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31zzP0jEDFL.jpg) ![Garmin Varia™ RCT715, Bicycle Radar with Camera and Tail Light, Continuous Recording, Vehicle Detection - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21w4T555afL.jpg) ## 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 8 October 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! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delivery is fast and prompt *by M***Z on 5 March 2024* For the price, this camera and tail light has everything it’s meant for ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Buena *by C***N on 9 July 2026* Buen radar, pero en las grabaciones no es posible observar las placas ## 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 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.sk/products/472722417-garmin-varia-rct715-bicycle-radar-with-camera-and-tail-light](https://www.desertcart.sk/products/472722417-garmin-varia-rct715-bicycle-radar-with-camera-and-tail-light) --- *Product available on Desertcart Slovakia* *Store origin: SK* *Last updated: 2026-09-22*