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Garmin Varia RTL516

A StVZO-compliant (German-market) rear radar and tail light for cyclists, detecting vehicles up to 140 m away and pairing with Garmin devices or smartphones via ANT+ and Bluetooth.

Released 2020Quick facts · not yet fully researched
Garmin Varia RTL516

Quick specs

Weight
71 g (without mount)
Battery Life
Up to 9 hours
Connectivity
ANT+ and Bluetooth
Water Resistance
IPX7 (1 m for 30 min)
Tail Light Output
5 lumens (StVZO solid-only mode)
Radar Detection Range
Up to 140 m

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