The most worrying thing about road riding is vehicles coming from behind.
Especially when riding on national roads or highways, you have to keep checking behind you, which is more stressful than you think.
That's why I finally got the Garmin Varia Rearview Radar 820, which I've been interested in for a long time.
Unboxing the Garmin Varia Rearview Radar 820
How to mount on the saddle rail
Installing and connecting the smartphone app
I'll try to summarize everything at once.
After riding only road bikes during the winter, I installed this device as part of my season preparation. Personally, I have high expectations for it.
Unboxing the Garmin Varia Rearview Radar 820
When you open the delivery box, you'll find a smaller package than expected.
It has the typical clean packaging design of Garmin.
Opening the box, here are the contents:
Contents
The first impression of the main unit is that it's lighter and sturdier than expected.
On the back, there's a bright LED taillight,
and the core function, the rear vehicle detection radar, is built-in.
When connected to a Garmin Edge,
it displays car icons on the screen with alerts when vehicles approach from behind.
Mounting the Garmin Varia on the Saddle Rail
This time, I installed it using the saddle rail mounting method instead of a seatpost.
These days,
Aero seatposts
Saddle bags
Tool kits
Rear bags
are common, so mounting on the saddle is often cleaner.
Installing the Varia app and connecting via Bluetooth allows for settings adjustments and smartphone use.
It's a shame that the video didn't upload.
Functions Available in the App
Once the app is connected, you can use the following functions:
Even without a Garmin Edge,
being able to receive radar alerts on your smartphone alone is a major advantage.
It's actually quite amazing to use.
When a vehicle approaches from behind
It lets you know all at once.
Having used it a few times,
I find it psychologically quite comfortable to be able to know the situation behind me in advance.
Of course, it's not a device that allows you to completely avoid looking behind you,
but as an auxiliary safety device, it's definitely noticeable.
The Garmin Varia Rearview Radar 820 is
more than just a taillight; it feels like a riding safety device.
Especially
I think it will be noticeable.
The saddle rail mount is also neat and stable,
and personally, I'm quite satisfied.
In the future, as I go on actual road riding and long-distance tours,
I will also experience things like this and summarize my actual usage experience later.
I hope everyone who starts the road season
rides safely.
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